MELODY ARMSTRONG
CURRICULUM VITAE
melodymetaldesign@hotmail.com
www.melodyarmstrong.com
EDUCATION
2018 Re-Seeing The Land With Amy Dryer, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2018 Journey To Abstraction With Anne Brochu-Lambert, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2017 The Language Of Abstraction With Blu Smith, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2010 Entrepreneurial Training Program - The Art of Managing Your Career, Saskatchewan Arts Board, Regina, SK.
2005 HTML: Level 1 and 2, Dreamweaver, Basic Robotics and Motion Sensors, Neutral Ground Artist-Run Centre,
Regina, SK.
2003 A Course in Creativity, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK.
1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Distinction, Jewellery and Metals Major, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1998 Alan Revere Jewellery Design Workshop, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Resident Jewellery Artist, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK. 2009 – Present.
Jewellery Instructor,Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK. 2007 – Present
Guest Jewellery Instructor, Community Arts Program, College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. 2020
Guest Jewellery Instructor, Argentum Jewellery School, Victoria, BC. 2019
The Contemporary Jewellery Exchange, International Participation, 2016
Emma International Collaborative 2020, Ness Creek, SK. 2020.
CollaboratioNZ, New Zealand, 2019.
Emma International Collaborative 2016, Small Metals Coordinator, Ness Creek, SK. 2016.
Emma International Collaborative 2014, Small Metals Coordinator, Ness Creek, SK. 2014.
Emma International Collaborative Unplugged 2012, Ness Creek, SK. 2012.
Permission to Play – A Southern Saskatchewan Artist Collaborative, Regina, SK. 2012.
More Big Fun Collaborative, Saskatoon, SK. 2009.
Off The Wall Productions Ltd. Photographic Prop, Backdrop, and Scenic Painter, and Prototype, Regina, SK. 2002 – 2006.
Body Inc. Jeweller, specializing in Body Piercing Jewellery, Calgary, AB. 2000 – 2001.
Jewellery Monitor, Alberta College of Art Jewellery Department, 1998 – 1999.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2015 Contemporary Jewellery by Melody Armstrong, Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2014 Pattern Series - Paintings, Mysteria Gallery, Regina, SK.
2010 Basse Taille – Jewellery and Paintings, Art Gallery of Regina Showcase, Regina, SK.
2008 Adorn - Paintings and Jewellery, Mysteria Gallery, Regina, SK.
DUO EXHIBITIONS
2015 Curvi : Linear, Melody Armstrong and Mary Lynn Podiluk, Contemporary Art Jewelry Exhibition, Mata Gallery, Regina, SK.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2020 Dimensions 2019, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre, Lloydminser, SK.
2019 The Earring Show 2019, Craft Council of British Colombia Gallery and Shop, Vancouver, BC.
2019 Dimensions 2019, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2019 AGR Salon Show & Sale, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2018 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition 2018, online group exhibition juried by Charles Lewton-Brain,
Merle White and Brigitte Martin.
2018 The Earring Show 2018, Craft Council of British Colombia Shop & Gallery, BC.
2018 Salon Show & Sale, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2018 Something From Nothing Art Show and Sale, Nouveau Gallery, Regina, SK.
2017 Assiniboia Gallery Fourty + Member’s Show, Assiniboia Gallery, Regina, SK.
2016 Mata Gallery’s Farewell Exhibition, Mata Gallery, Regina, SK.
2016 Emma Bound, group exhibition, Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2016 Dimensions 2015, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, SK.;
The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, SK.
2016 Chasing the Silver Line Exhibition, 925: A Sterling Anniversary curated by Dee Fontans, Calgary, AB.
2015 Curvi : Linear, Melody Armstrong and Mary Lynn Podiluk, Contemporary Art Jewelry Exhibition, Mata Gallery, Regina, SK.
2015 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition 2015, online group exhibition juried by Charles Lewton-Brain,
Hazel Wheaton, Dr. Hanuman Aspler.
2015 Dimensions 2015, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK.;
Yukon Arts Centre, Whitehorse, YT; Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2015 The Saskatchewan Art Show and Gallery, juried group exhibition, Scottsdale, AZ.
2014 The 2014 Annual MacKenzie Art Gallery Gala, Live Auction, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK.
2014 Changing Hues: Color Embraced by Metalsmiths Around the World, International Online Jewelry Exhibition.
2014 A Show About Nothing, juried group exhibition curated by Michael Hosaluk, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2013 Fire and Fusion: A Canadian Enamelling Exhibition, juried exhibition, Rainbow Gallery, Toronto, ON.
2013 The Jury’s Out, Affinity Gallery, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Saskatoon, SK.
2013 Prairie Excellence, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta Craft Councils juried exhibition,
The Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2012 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition 2012, online group exhibition juried by Charles Lewton-Brain,
Tim McCreight, Ed Mack.
2012 Decoy, juried group exhibition curated by Michael Hosaluk, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2012 Dimensions 2011, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, SK.; Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, SK.
2012 Prairie Excellence, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta Craft Councils juried exhibition,
The Sam Waller Museum, The Pas, MB.; Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery, Red Deer, AB.
2011 Dimensions 2011, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK.;
Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2011 SaskCrea8, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried Member’s Show, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2011 Root, Branch, Twig, Flower, juried Saskatchewan Craft Council Member’s Show, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2011 FORM - Four Regina Jewellery Artists, juried group exhibition, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2011 Prairie Excellence, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta Craft Councils juried exhibition,
Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.; Gallery 1C03, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB; Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery, Moose Jaw, SK.;
Museum of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB.
2010 Prairie Excellence, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta Craft Councils juried exhibition,
Alberta Craft Council Discovery Gallery, Edmonton, AB.
2010 Sitting Pretty – The Art of Sitting Part 2, Crafthaus juried online exhibition, Crafthaus.
2009 Erotic Craft Exhibition, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Positive Passions,
Saskatoon, SK.
2009 Dimensions “Growth”, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Art Gallery of Swift Current, Swift Current, SK.; Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, SK.;
Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre, Lloydminster, SK.; The E. A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, Prince Albert, SK.
2008 Scene Unseen, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2008 Dimensions “Growth”, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, MacKenzie Art Gallery,
Regina, SK.; Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Eclectic Gallery, Victoria, BC. 2018 – Present
The Flight Of Fancy, Bear River, NS. 2019
Remai Modern Art & Design Store, Saskatoon, SK. 2017- Present
Berg Gallery, Kananaskis Village, AB. 2017 - Present
Remai Modern Art & Design Store, Saskatoon, SK. 2017- Present
Assiniboia Gallery, Regina, SK. 2017 - Present
Paper Umbrella, Regina, SK. 2017 - Present
Yvette Moore Gallery, Moose Jaw, SK. 2017 - Present
Darrell Bell Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. 2017 - 2018
MacKenzie Art Gallery Shop, Regina, SK. 2016 – Present
SCC Fine Craft Boutique, Saskatoon, SK. 2013 – Present
G.P. Carlson Art Gallery, Prince Albert, SK. 2018 - 2019
Metal Works Contemporary Goldsmithing, Kingston, ON. 2016 – Present
Tank Jewelry & Beads, Toronto, ON. 2016 - Present
Mata Gallery, Regina, SK. 2014 – 2016
Precizio, Thorold, ON. 2016 - 2017
Grant Berg Gallery, Grande Prairie & Kananaskis Village, AB. 2016 - 2017
Little Cricket Gift Gallery, Maple Ridge, BC, 2016 - 2019
Black Spruce Gallery, SK. 2016 - 2018
Handmade House, Saskatoon, SK. 2016 - Present
Jewelry On The Square, Flagstaff, AZ. 2015 - 2016
Mysteria Gallery, Regina, SK. 1996 - 2014
Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. 2009 – 2015
Southern Alberta Art Gallery Gift Shop, Lethbridge, AB. 2006 – 2013
Object Design Gallery, Vancouver And Whistler Village, BC. 2006 – 2009
Made You Look, Toronto, ON. 2007 - 2009
Metalurge, Toronto, ON. 2007 - 2009
ONLINE GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Eclectic Artisans Collective, https://eclecticartisans.com/artist/Melody-Armstrong
Guildtrip, http://www.guildtrip.com/artisan/melody-armstrong/
Preeaproved, https://preeapproved.com/members/melodyarmstrong/
JURIED SHOWS
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2019, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
The Sound Stage, Regina, SK.
HomeStyles Home Show 2019, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2018, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council,
Hall E – Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK.
Sparkle, Jewellery Artist Guild of Regina holiday show and sale, Regina, SK. 2018
Holiday Bazaart, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK. 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2018
International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards 2018, Honorable Mention, Bead & Button Expo, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2017, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
The Sound Stage, Regina, SK.
Saskatchewan Fashion Week 2017, Designer Pop Up Shop and Runway, The Sound Stage, Regina, SK.
Bazaart, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK. 2007 to 2013
Wintergreen, Conexus Arts Centre, Regina, SK. 2008 to 2013
Saskatchewan Only Fashion Show, Saskatchewan Arts Board, Queen City Ex, Regina, SK. 2010
One Of A Kind Show and Sale, Toronto, ON. 2006 and 2007
Signatures By Hand Wholesale Gift Shows, Alberta and Vancouver, 2006
GRANTS, AWARDS AND HONORS
Saskatchewan Arts Award Design Prototype short listed as one of two finalists, Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2019
Independent Artists Grant, Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2019
International Artist Scholarship, CollaboratioNZ 2019, Whangarei, New Zealand. 2019.
International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards 2018, Honorable Mention, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Saskatchewan Arts Award Design Prototype short listed as one of three finalists, Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2016
ACAD Alumni Honour Award, Alberta College of Art and Design, 2016
Independent Artists Grant, Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2013
Merit Award, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Dimensions 2011
Independent Artists Grant, Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2010
President’s Honour Roll 1997, 1998 and 1999
Education Funding Thrift Store Bursary 1998 and 1999
Joyce and Owen Hughes Memorial Bursary 1999
PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA COVERAGE
Bead & Button Magazine, October 2018 issue, International.
UPPERCASE Magazine Issue 38, UPPERCASE Publishing, International, 2018.
Art Jewelry Today 4, Sandra Korinchak, Schiffer Books, Cover, International, 2016.
NEW RINGS: 500+ designs from around the world, Nicolas Estrada, Thames and Hudson, International, 2016.
Motivational Monday, City of Regina interview on location at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, 2016.
Max TV, Dimensions Fine Craft interview, 2015.
CTV Morning Live, Interview on location at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, 2015.
Making Metal Jewelry, Project, September 2014 issue, International.
Behind the Brooch: A Closer Look at Backs, Catches, and Pin Stems, Lorena Angulo, International, 2014.
Patina 300+ Coloration Effects for Jewelers & Metalsmiths, Matthew Runfola, International, 2014.
Art Jewelry Magazine, Project - Intermediate, March 2014 issue, International.
Foldforming at 30, Iceforge Press, Winners and Jurors' Choice Selections for the Inaugural Lewton-Brain Foldform Competitions. 2014.
The Crafts Report Magazine, Peer Perfection, October 2013 issue, International.
Max Magazine “Metal”, SaskTel Max Television, February 2013.
Art Jewelry Magazine, March 2012 issue, International.
Art Jewelry Magazine, Cover Story, January 2012 issue, International.
Art Jewelry Today 3, Schiffer Books, International, 2011.
NEW RINGS: 500+ designs from around the world, Nicolas Estrada, International, 2011.
Metal Arts Guild Of Canada MAGazine, Autumn 2011.
Anodized, Lark Books, International, 2010, National.
Art Jewelry Magazine, November 2010 issue, International.
Metal Arts Guild Of Canada MAGazine, Autumn 2010, National.
Saskatchewan Arts Board Annual Report, Regional, 2010.
Art Jewelry Today 2, Schiffer Books, International, 2008.
Wish Magazine, Summer 2007 Page 22, National.
CBC Living Saskatchewan, November 2007.
Where Calgary, April 2000 Issue, Calgary, AB.
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
Saskatchewan Arts Board, “2019 Saskatchewan Arts Award Protype”, 2019
Saskatchewan Arts Board, “The Sky is Limitless” – Arts Award Prototype, 2016
Saskatchewan Arts Board, “Citron Neckpiece”, 2017
MEMBERSHIPS
Metal Arts Guild of Canada
Saskatchewan Craft Council – Juried Member
Art Gallery of Regina
CURRICULUM VITAE
melodymetaldesign@hotmail.com
www.melodyarmstrong.com
EDUCATION
2018 Re-Seeing The Land With Amy Dryer, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2018 Journey To Abstraction With Anne Brochu-Lambert, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2017 The Language Of Abstraction With Blu Smith, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2010 Entrepreneurial Training Program - The Art of Managing Your Career, Saskatchewan Arts Board, Regina, SK.
2005 HTML: Level 1 and 2, Dreamweaver, Basic Robotics and Motion Sensors, Neutral Ground Artist-Run Centre,
Regina, SK.
2003 A Course in Creativity, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK.
1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Distinction, Jewellery and Metals Major, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1998 Alan Revere Jewellery Design Workshop, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Resident Jewellery Artist, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK. 2009 – Present.
Jewellery Instructor,Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK. 2007 – Present
Guest Jewellery Instructor, Community Arts Program, College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. 2020
Guest Jewellery Instructor, Argentum Jewellery School, Victoria, BC. 2019
The Contemporary Jewellery Exchange, International Participation, 2016
Emma International Collaborative 2020, Ness Creek, SK. 2020.
CollaboratioNZ, New Zealand, 2019.
Emma International Collaborative 2016, Small Metals Coordinator, Ness Creek, SK. 2016.
Emma International Collaborative 2014, Small Metals Coordinator, Ness Creek, SK. 2014.
Emma International Collaborative Unplugged 2012, Ness Creek, SK. 2012.
Permission to Play – A Southern Saskatchewan Artist Collaborative, Regina, SK. 2012.
More Big Fun Collaborative, Saskatoon, SK. 2009.
Off The Wall Productions Ltd. Photographic Prop, Backdrop, and Scenic Painter, and Prototype, Regina, SK. 2002 – 2006.
Body Inc. Jeweller, specializing in Body Piercing Jewellery, Calgary, AB. 2000 – 2001.
Jewellery Monitor, Alberta College of Art Jewellery Department, 1998 – 1999.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2015 Contemporary Jewellery by Melody Armstrong, Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2014 Pattern Series - Paintings, Mysteria Gallery, Regina, SK.
2010 Basse Taille – Jewellery and Paintings, Art Gallery of Regina Showcase, Regina, SK.
2008 Adorn - Paintings and Jewellery, Mysteria Gallery, Regina, SK.
DUO EXHIBITIONS
2015 Curvi : Linear, Melody Armstrong and Mary Lynn Podiluk, Contemporary Art Jewelry Exhibition, Mata Gallery, Regina, SK.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2020 Dimensions 2019, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre, Lloydminser, SK.
2019 The Earring Show 2019, Craft Council of British Colombia Gallery and Shop, Vancouver, BC.
2019 Dimensions 2019, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2019 AGR Salon Show & Sale, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2018 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition 2018, online group exhibition juried by Charles Lewton-Brain,
Merle White and Brigitte Martin.
2018 The Earring Show 2018, Craft Council of British Colombia Shop & Gallery, BC.
2018 Salon Show & Sale, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2018 Something From Nothing Art Show and Sale, Nouveau Gallery, Regina, SK.
2017 Assiniboia Gallery Fourty + Member’s Show, Assiniboia Gallery, Regina, SK.
2016 Mata Gallery’s Farewell Exhibition, Mata Gallery, Regina, SK.
2016 Emma Bound, group exhibition, Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2016 Dimensions 2015, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, SK.;
The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, SK.
2016 Chasing the Silver Line Exhibition, 925: A Sterling Anniversary curated by Dee Fontans, Calgary, AB.
2015 Curvi : Linear, Melody Armstrong and Mary Lynn Podiluk, Contemporary Art Jewelry Exhibition, Mata Gallery, Regina, SK.
2015 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition 2015, online group exhibition juried by Charles Lewton-Brain,
Hazel Wheaton, Dr. Hanuman Aspler.
2015 Dimensions 2015, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK.;
Yukon Arts Centre, Whitehorse, YT; Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2015 The Saskatchewan Art Show and Gallery, juried group exhibition, Scottsdale, AZ.
2014 The 2014 Annual MacKenzie Art Gallery Gala, Live Auction, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK.
2014 Changing Hues: Color Embraced by Metalsmiths Around the World, International Online Jewelry Exhibition.
2014 A Show About Nothing, juried group exhibition curated by Michael Hosaluk, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2013 Fire and Fusion: A Canadian Enamelling Exhibition, juried exhibition, Rainbow Gallery, Toronto, ON.
2013 The Jury’s Out, Affinity Gallery, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Saskatoon, SK.
2013 Prairie Excellence, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta Craft Councils juried exhibition,
The Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2012 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition 2012, online group exhibition juried by Charles Lewton-Brain,
Tim McCreight, Ed Mack.
2012 Decoy, juried group exhibition curated by Michael Hosaluk, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2012 Dimensions 2011, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, SK.; Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, SK.
2012 Prairie Excellence, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta Craft Councils juried exhibition,
The Sam Waller Museum, The Pas, MB.; Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery, Red Deer, AB.
2011 Dimensions 2011, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK.;
Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2011 SaskCrea8, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried Member’s Show, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2011 Root, Branch, Twig, Flower, juried Saskatchewan Craft Council Member’s Show, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2011 FORM - Four Regina Jewellery Artists, juried group exhibition, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2011 Prairie Excellence, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta Craft Councils juried exhibition,
Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.; Gallery 1C03, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB; Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery, Moose Jaw, SK.;
Museum of Contemporary Art, Calgary, AB.
2010 Prairie Excellence, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta Craft Councils juried exhibition,
Alberta Craft Council Discovery Gallery, Edmonton, AB.
2010 Sitting Pretty – The Art of Sitting Part 2, Crafthaus juried online exhibition, Crafthaus.
2009 Erotic Craft Exhibition, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Positive Passions,
Saskatoon, SK.
2009 Dimensions “Growth”, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Art Gallery of Swift Current, Swift Current, SK.; Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, SK.;
Barr Colony Heritage Cultural Centre, Lloydminster, SK.; The E. A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, Prince Albert, SK.
2008 Scene Unseen, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2008 Dimensions “Growth”, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, MacKenzie Art Gallery,
Regina, SK.; Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Eclectic Gallery, Victoria, BC. 2018 – Present
The Flight Of Fancy, Bear River, NS. 2019
Remai Modern Art & Design Store, Saskatoon, SK. 2017- Present
Berg Gallery, Kananaskis Village, AB. 2017 - Present
Remai Modern Art & Design Store, Saskatoon, SK. 2017- Present
Assiniboia Gallery, Regina, SK. 2017 - Present
Paper Umbrella, Regina, SK. 2017 - Present
Yvette Moore Gallery, Moose Jaw, SK. 2017 - Present
Darrell Bell Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. 2017 - 2018
MacKenzie Art Gallery Shop, Regina, SK. 2016 – Present
SCC Fine Craft Boutique, Saskatoon, SK. 2013 – Present
G.P. Carlson Art Gallery, Prince Albert, SK. 2018 - 2019
Metal Works Contemporary Goldsmithing, Kingston, ON. 2016 – Present
Tank Jewelry & Beads, Toronto, ON. 2016 - Present
Mata Gallery, Regina, SK. 2014 – 2016
Precizio, Thorold, ON. 2016 - 2017
Grant Berg Gallery, Grande Prairie & Kananaskis Village, AB. 2016 - 2017
Little Cricket Gift Gallery, Maple Ridge, BC, 2016 - 2019
Black Spruce Gallery, SK. 2016 - 2018
Handmade House, Saskatoon, SK. 2016 - Present
Jewelry On The Square, Flagstaff, AZ. 2015 - 2016
Mysteria Gallery, Regina, SK. 1996 - 2014
Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. 2009 – 2015
Southern Alberta Art Gallery Gift Shop, Lethbridge, AB. 2006 – 2013
Object Design Gallery, Vancouver And Whistler Village, BC. 2006 – 2009
Made You Look, Toronto, ON. 2007 - 2009
Metalurge, Toronto, ON. 2007 - 2009
ONLINE GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Eclectic Artisans Collective, https://eclecticartisans.com/artist/Melody-Armstrong
Guildtrip, http://www.guildtrip.com/artisan/melody-armstrong/
Preeaproved, https://preeapproved.com/members/melodyarmstrong/
JURIED SHOWS
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2019, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
The Sound Stage, Regina, SK.
HomeStyles Home Show 2019, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2018, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council,
Hall E – Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK.
Sparkle, Jewellery Artist Guild of Regina holiday show and sale, Regina, SK. 2018
Holiday Bazaart, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK. 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2018
International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards 2018, Honorable Mention, Bead & Button Expo, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2017, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
The Sound Stage, Regina, SK.
Saskatchewan Fashion Week 2017, Designer Pop Up Shop and Runway, The Sound Stage, Regina, SK.
Bazaart, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK. 2007 to 2013
Wintergreen, Conexus Arts Centre, Regina, SK. 2008 to 2013
Saskatchewan Only Fashion Show, Saskatchewan Arts Board, Queen City Ex, Regina, SK. 2010
One Of A Kind Show and Sale, Toronto, ON. 2006 and 2007
Signatures By Hand Wholesale Gift Shows, Alberta and Vancouver, 2006
GRANTS, AWARDS AND HONORS
Saskatchewan Arts Award Design Prototype short listed as one of two finalists, Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2019
Independent Artists Grant, Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2019
International Artist Scholarship, CollaboratioNZ 2019, Whangarei, New Zealand. 2019.
International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards 2018, Honorable Mention, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Saskatchewan Arts Award Design Prototype short listed as one of three finalists, Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2016
ACAD Alumni Honour Award, Alberta College of Art and Design, 2016
Independent Artists Grant, Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2013
Merit Award, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Dimensions 2011
Independent Artists Grant, Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2010
President’s Honour Roll 1997, 1998 and 1999
Education Funding Thrift Store Bursary 1998 and 1999
Joyce and Owen Hughes Memorial Bursary 1999
PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA COVERAGE
Bead & Button Magazine, October 2018 issue, International.
UPPERCASE Magazine Issue 38, UPPERCASE Publishing, International, 2018.
Art Jewelry Today 4, Sandra Korinchak, Schiffer Books, Cover, International, 2016.
NEW RINGS: 500+ designs from around the world, Nicolas Estrada, Thames and Hudson, International, 2016.
Motivational Monday, City of Regina interview on location at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, 2016.
Max TV, Dimensions Fine Craft interview, 2015.
CTV Morning Live, Interview on location at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, 2015.
Making Metal Jewelry, Project, September 2014 issue, International.
Behind the Brooch: A Closer Look at Backs, Catches, and Pin Stems, Lorena Angulo, International, 2014.
Patina 300+ Coloration Effects for Jewelers & Metalsmiths, Matthew Runfola, International, 2014.
Art Jewelry Magazine, Project - Intermediate, March 2014 issue, International.
Foldforming at 30, Iceforge Press, Winners and Jurors' Choice Selections for the Inaugural Lewton-Brain Foldform Competitions. 2014.
The Crafts Report Magazine, Peer Perfection, October 2013 issue, International.
Max Magazine “Metal”, SaskTel Max Television, February 2013.
Art Jewelry Magazine, March 2012 issue, International.
Art Jewelry Magazine, Cover Story, January 2012 issue, International.
Art Jewelry Today 3, Schiffer Books, International, 2011.
NEW RINGS: 500+ designs from around the world, Nicolas Estrada, International, 2011.
Metal Arts Guild Of Canada MAGazine, Autumn 2011.
Anodized, Lark Books, International, 2010, National.
Art Jewelry Magazine, November 2010 issue, International.
Metal Arts Guild Of Canada MAGazine, Autumn 2010, National.
Saskatchewan Arts Board Annual Report, Regional, 2010.
Art Jewelry Today 2, Schiffer Books, International, 2008.
Wish Magazine, Summer 2007 Page 22, National.
CBC Living Saskatchewan, November 2007.
Where Calgary, April 2000 Issue, Calgary, AB.
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
Saskatchewan Arts Board, “2019 Saskatchewan Arts Award Protype”, 2019
Saskatchewan Arts Board, “The Sky is Limitless” – Arts Award Prototype, 2016
Saskatchewan Arts Board, “Citron Neckpiece”, 2017
MEMBERSHIPS
Metal Arts Guild of Canada
Saskatchewan Craft Council – Juried Member
Art Gallery of Regina
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