MELODY ARMSTRONG
CURRICULUM VITAE
[email protected]
www.melodyarmstrong.com
EDUCATION
2024 Printmaking Workshop with Angel Pahuamba, MezGaleria, Zihuatanejo, Gro, Mexico.
2023 Abstracting the Landscape Masterclass with Susan Woolgar, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2022 Saskatchewan Craft Council Sales & Marketing Masterclass, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Regina SK.
2021 SMMART, Marketing Class, Creative City Centre, Regina SK.
2021 Creative Sask Digital Marketing Class, Marketing Class, Creative Saskatchewan, Regina SK.
2019 Mixed Media with Jean Pederson Workshop, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2018 Re-Seeing The Land With Amy Dryer Workshop, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2018 Journey To Abstraction With Anne Brochu-Lambert Workshop, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2017 The Language Of Abstraction With Blu Smith Workshop, 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, 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/Technician, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK. 2009 – 2023.
Jewellery Instructor Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK. 2007 – 2023.
Guest Jewellery Instructor, Argentum Jewellery School, Victoria, BC. 2019 & 2021.
CollaboratioNZ 2019, Whangarei, New Zealand. 2019.
The Contemporary Jewellery Exchange, International Participation, 2020.
The Contemporary Jewellery Exchange, International Participation, 2016.
Emma International Collaborative 2020, Ness Creek, SK. 2020.
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, Affinity 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
2023 Member’s Show & Sale, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2023 Starry, Starry Night, Jewellery Artist Guild of Regina Group Show, Outside the Box, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2022 Member’s Show & Sale, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2022 The Earring Show 2022, Craft Council of British Columbia Gallery and Shop, Vancouver, BC.
2022 Small Quirks, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2021 Earring Exhibition, Jewellery Artist Guild of Regina Group Show, Outside the Box, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2021 Member’s Show & Sale, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2021 The Earring Show 2021, Craft Council of British Columbia Gallery and Shop, Vancouver, BC.
2020 Silver Linings, Jewellery Artist Guild of Regina Group Show, Outside the Box, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2020 From Scratch, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2020 The Earring Show 2020, Craft Council of British Columbia Gallery and Shop, Vancouver, BC.
2020 Dimensions 2019, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre, Lloydminster, SK; Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, SK.
2019 The Earring Show 2019, Craft Council of British Columbia 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 Columbia Gallery and Shop, Vancouver, BC.
2018 AGR 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, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2016 'Chasing the Silver Line' Exhibition + '925 Launch Party, ACAD Alumni and Student Juried Exhibition, curated by Dee Fontans, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
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 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition 2015, online group exhibition juried by Charles Lewton-Brain,
Hazel Wheaton and 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 and 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 Me, Myself and I, Crafthaus juried online exhibition, Crafthaus.
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 “Saskatchewan Only” Fashion Show, Queen City Ex, Regina, SK.
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.
2009 Broadway Craft Gallery, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Saskatoon, SK.
2008 Scene Unseen, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2008 Dimensions “Growth”, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, MacKenzie Art Gallery,
Regina, SK.; Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2008 60 Years of the Metal Arts Guild and The Year of Craft, juried exhibition, Nunavut Arctic College, Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, Iqaluit, NU.
2008 Fine Craft Auction, Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried auction, Saskatoon, SK.
2007 Art Jewellery Showcase, juried exhibition, Arts On Atlantic Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2007 Saskatchewan Craft Council Showcase, juried exhibition, Saskatoon Airport, Saskatoon, SK.
2007 Modernist Forgeries ll, Neutral Ground Gallery, Regina, SK.
2007 60 Years of the Metal Arts Guild and The Year of Craft, juried exhibition, The Grand Hall, Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, ON.; Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Calgary, AB.; Haliburton School for the Arts, Haliburton, ON.; The Gallery at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, NB.; Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, NS.; Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2007 Art Showcase, juried exhibition, Sun Life Plaza, Calgary, AB.
2007 Art Jewelry Showcase, juried exhibition, Arts on Atlantic Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2007 Artist Trading Card Show, Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond, BC.
2007 Saskatoon Airport Saskatchewan Craft Council Showcase, Saskatoon, SK.
2007 Artist Trading Cards 4th Anniversary Show MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK.
2006 Houseworks, Del Mar Acres Gallery, Raymore, SK.
2005 Smaller 3, Neutral Ground Gallery, Regina, SK.
2005 Keep The Eggs On The Plate, Mysteria Gallery, Regina, SK.
2003 Signed Sealed Delivered: Fact and Fiction, Fifth Parallel Gallery, Regina, SK.
2003 Small Wonders, Gallery Vertigo, Vernon, BC.
2002 Natural Elements - Off The Wall Group Show, Mysteria Gallery, Regina, SK.
2001 Alberta’s Jewellery Artists, juried exhibition, Mesa Silver Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2000 Artwalk Recent Works in Metal, juried exhibition, Jewels by Design, Calgary, AB.
2000 Art Showcase, juried exhibition, Sun Life Plaza, Calgary, AB.
2000 Part of The Art, Institute for Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2000 Alberta’s Jewellery Artists, juried exhibition, Mesa Silver Gallery, Calgary, AB.
1999 ACAD Graduating Student’s Show, juried exhibition, Illingworth Kerr Gallery,
Calgary, AB.
1999 Foursights, ACAD Jewellery Department Graduating Show, Webster Galleries Inc., Calgary, AB.
1999 “Metalmorphosis” Jewellery Department Show and Sale Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1999 Northwest Regional Student Exhibition, juried exhibition, Pratt Fine Arts Centre, Seattle, WA.
1999 Alberta’s Jewellery Artists, juried exhibition, Mesa Silver Gallery, Calgary, AB.
1999 ACAD Awards Show, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1998 Jewellery Department Exhibition, Marion Nicoll Gallery, Calgary, AB.
1998 ACAD Awards Show, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1998 “Metalmorphosis” Jewellery Department Show and Sale Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1997 “Metalmorphosis” Jewellery Department Show and Sale Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1996 “Metalmorphosis” Jewellery Department Show and Sale Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1983 Rosemont Art Gallery, Art Student Group Show, Regina, SK.
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
MezGaleria, Zihuatanejo, Gro, Mexico. 2024
Paper Umbrella, Regina, SK. 2017 - Present
Yvette Moore Gallery, Moose Jaw, SK. 2017 - Present
Assiniboia Gallery, Regina, SK. 2017 - Present
MacKenzie Art Gallery Shop, Regina, SK. 2016 – Present
SCC Fine Craft Boutique, Saskatoon, SK. 2013 – Present
The Flight Of Fancy, Bear River, NS. 2019 – Present
Remai Modern Art & Design Store, Saskatoon, SK. 2017- 2023
Eclectic Gallery, Victoria, BC. 2018 – 2020
Berg Gallery, Kananaskis Village, AB. 2017 - 2020
Handmade House, Saskatoon, SK. 2016 - 2023
Metal Works Contemporary Goldsmithing, Kingston, ON. 2016 – 2020
Tank Jewelry & Beads, Toronto, ON. 2016 - 2020
Darrell Bell Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. 2017 - 2018
G.P. Carlson Art Gallery, Prince Albert, SK. 2018 - 2019
Mata Gallery, Regina, SK. 2014 – 2016
Precizio, Thorold, ON. 2016 - 2017
Grant Berg Gallery, Grande, AB. 2016 - 2017
Little Cricket Gift Gallery, Maple Ridge, BC, 2016 - 2019
Black Spruce Gallery, SK. 2016 - 2018
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
Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery Gift Shop, Moose Jaw, SK. 2010 - 2011
Sandfly Gallery, Medicine Hat, AB. 2009 - 2010
Struck Gallery, Medicine Hat, AB. 2009
Object Design Gallery, Vancouver And Whistler Village, BC. 2006 – 2009
Made You Look, Toronto, ON. 2007 - 2009
Metalurge, Toronto, ON. 2007 - 2009
Garden Gallery, Kindersley, SK. 2007 – 2009
Fishfly Gallery, Winnipeg Beach, MB. 2008
Karger Gallery, Elora, ON. 2007 – 2008
Little Cricket Gift Gallery, Fort Langly and Maple Ridge, BC. 2006 - 2008
Tutta Mia, Vancouver, BC. 2007
Yuma Gallery, Victoria, BC. 2006 – 2007
Creekside Market, Langenburg, SK. 2007
Collectiv Contemporary Art and Design, Edmonton, AB. 2006 - 2007
Arts On Atlantic Gallery Art Jewellery Showcase, Calgary, AB. 2007
ONLINE GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Assiniboia Gallery, https://assiniboia.com/melody-armstrong
Yvette Moore Gallery, https://www.yvettemoore.com/artisans/melody-armstrong
SCC Fine Craft Boutique, https://saskcraftcouncil.store/collections/melody-armstrong
Eclectic Artisans Collective, https://eclecticartisans.com/artist/Melody-Armstrong
Preeaproved, https://preeapproved.com/members/melodyarmstrong/
JURIED SHOWS
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2024, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
Las Iguanas Bazar, Calle Paseo de la Bahia, Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Gro, Mexico. 2024
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2023, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
SKArts Jewelry Display, Mosaic Tower, Regina, SK. 2022.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2022, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
AGR’s Online Holiday Art & Craft Sale 2022, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2021, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2021, represented by the Yvette Moore Gallery.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2021, represented by the Assiniboia Gallery.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2020, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2020, represented by the Yvette Moore Gallery.
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.
International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards 2018, Honorable Mention, Bead & Button Expo, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Sparkle, Jewellery Artist Guild of Regina holiday show and sale, Regina, SK. 2018
Holiday Bazaart, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK. 2012, 2013 and 2017, 2018
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 three finalists, 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, 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
Artist Profile Video - Yvette Moore Gallery, Tourism Saskatchewan, Regina, SK, 2021.
Art Talks, Video Series Season Two, Creative City Centre, Regina, SK, 2021.
Accessing Art With Rina Hanowski, Melody Armstrong Episode, Access Communications, 2021.
Bead & Button Magazine, October 2018 issue, International.
UPPERCASE Magazine Issue 38, UPPERCASE Publishing, 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.
Saskatoon Express, ‘Industrial’ Jewellery Pieces on Display at Affinity Gallery by Shannon Boklaschuk, 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, “Polyphemus Moth”, 2020
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
Saskatchewan Craft Council – Juried Member
Jewellery Artists Guild of Regina - Honorary Member
Art Gallery of Regina
CURRICULUM VITAE
[email protected]
www.melodyarmstrong.com
EDUCATION
2024 Printmaking Workshop with Angel Pahuamba, MezGaleria, Zihuatanejo, Gro, Mexico.
2023 Abstracting the Landscape Masterclass with Susan Woolgar, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2022 Saskatchewan Craft Council Sales & Marketing Masterclass, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Regina SK.
2021 SMMART, Marketing Class, Creative City Centre, Regina SK.
2021 Creative Sask Digital Marketing Class, Marketing Class, Creative Saskatchewan, Regina SK.
2019 Mixed Media with Jean Pederson Workshop, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2018 Re-Seeing The Land With Amy Dryer Workshop, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2018 Journey To Abstraction With Anne Brochu-Lambert Workshop, Art Gallery Of Regina, Regina SK.
2017 The Language Of Abstraction With Blu Smith Workshop, 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, 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/Technician, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK. 2009 – 2023.
Jewellery Instructor Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, SK. 2007 – 2023.
Guest Jewellery Instructor, Argentum Jewellery School, Victoria, BC. 2019 & 2021.
CollaboratioNZ 2019, Whangarei, New Zealand. 2019.
The Contemporary Jewellery Exchange, International Participation, 2020.
The Contemporary Jewellery Exchange, International Participation, 2016.
Emma International Collaborative 2020, Ness Creek, SK. 2020.
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, Affinity 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
2023 Member’s Show & Sale, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2023 Starry, Starry Night, Jewellery Artist Guild of Regina Group Show, Outside the Box, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2022 Member’s Show & Sale, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2022 The Earring Show 2022, Craft Council of British Columbia Gallery and Shop, Vancouver, BC.
2022 Small Quirks, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2021 Earring Exhibition, Jewellery Artist Guild of Regina Group Show, Outside the Box, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2021 Member’s Show & Sale, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2021 The Earring Show 2021, Craft Council of British Columbia Gallery and Shop, Vancouver, BC.
2020 Silver Linings, Jewellery Artist Guild of Regina Group Show, Outside the Box, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2020 From Scratch, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2020 The Earring Show 2020, Craft Council of British Columbia Gallery and Shop, Vancouver, BC.
2020 Dimensions 2019, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre, Lloydminster, SK; Godfrey Dean Art Gallery, Yorkton, SK.
2019 The Earring Show 2019, Craft Council of British Columbia 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 Columbia Gallery and Shop, Vancouver, BC.
2018 AGR 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, Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2016 'Chasing the Silver Line' Exhibition + '925 Launch Party, ACAD Alumni and Student Juried Exhibition, curated by Dee Fontans, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
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 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition 2015, online group exhibition juried by Charles Lewton-Brain,
Hazel Wheaton and 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 and 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 Me, Myself and I, Crafthaus juried online exhibition, Crafthaus.
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 “Saskatchewan Only” Fashion Show, Queen City Ex, Regina, SK.
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.
2009 Broadway Craft Gallery, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, Saskatoon, SK.
2008 Scene Unseen, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
2008 Dimensions “Growth”, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried exhibition, MacKenzie Art Gallery,
Regina, SK.; Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2008 60 Years of the Metal Arts Guild and The Year of Craft, juried exhibition, Nunavut Arctic College, Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, Iqaluit, NU.
2008 Fine Craft Auction, Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatchewan Craft Council juried auction, Saskatoon, SK.
2007 Art Jewellery Showcase, juried exhibition, Arts On Atlantic Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2007 Saskatchewan Craft Council Showcase, juried exhibition, Saskatoon Airport, Saskatoon, SK.
2007 Modernist Forgeries ll, Neutral Ground Gallery, Regina, SK.
2007 60 Years of the Metal Arts Guild and The Year of Craft, juried exhibition, The Grand Hall, Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, ON.; Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Calgary, AB.; Haliburton School for the Arts, Haliburton, ON.; The Gallery at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Fredericton, NB.; Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, NS.; Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, Saskatoon, SK.
2007 Art Showcase, juried exhibition, Sun Life Plaza, Calgary, AB.
2007 Art Jewelry Showcase, juried exhibition, Arts on Atlantic Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2007 Artist Trading Card Show, Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond, BC.
2007 Saskatoon Airport Saskatchewan Craft Council Showcase, Saskatoon, SK.
2007 Artist Trading Cards 4th Anniversary Show MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK.
2006 Houseworks, Del Mar Acres Gallery, Raymore, SK.
2005 Smaller 3, Neutral Ground Gallery, Regina, SK.
2005 Keep The Eggs On The Plate, Mysteria Gallery, Regina, SK.
2003 Signed Sealed Delivered: Fact and Fiction, Fifth Parallel Gallery, Regina, SK.
2003 Small Wonders, Gallery Vertigo, Vernon, BC.
2002 Natural Elements - Off The Wall Group Show, Mysteria Gallery, Regina, SK.
2001 Alberta’s Jewellery Artists, juried exhibition, Mesa Silver Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2000 Artwalk Recent Works in Metal, juried exhibition, Jewels by Design, Calgary, AB.
2000 Art Showcase, juried exhibition, Sun Life Plaza, Calgary, AB.
2000 Part of The Art, Institute for Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2000 Alberta’s Jewellery Artists, juried exhibition, Mesa Silver Gallery, Calgary, AB.
1999 ACAD Graduating Student’s Show, juried exhibition, Illingworth Kerr Gallery,
Calgary, AB.
1999 Foursights, ACAD Jewellery Department Graduating Show, Webster Galleries Inc., Calgary, AB.
1999 “Metalmorphosis” Jewellery Department Show and Sale Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1999 Northwest Regional Student Exhibition, juried exhibition, Pratt Fine Arts Centre, Seattle, WA.
1999 Alberta’s Jewellery Artists, juried exhibition, Mesa Silver Gallery, Calgary, AB.
1999 ACAD Awards Show, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1998 Jewellery Department Exhibition, Marion Nicoll Gallery, Calgary, AB.
1998 ACAD Awards Show, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1998 “Metalmorphosis” Jewellery Department Show and Sale Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1997 “Metalmorphosis” Jewellery Department Show and Sale Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1996 “Metalmorphosis” Jewellery Department Show and Sale Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB.
1983 Rosemont Art Gallery, Art Student Group Show, Regina, SK.
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
MezGaleria, Zihuatanejo, Gro, Mexico. 2024
Paper Umbrella, Regina, SK. 2017 - Present
Yvette Moore Gallery, Moose Jaw, SK. 2017 - Present
Assiniboia Gallery, Regina, SK. 2017 - Present
MacKenzie Art Gallery Shop, Regina, SK. 2016 – Present
SCC Fine Craft Boutique, Saskatoon, SK. 2013 – Present
The Flight Of Fancy, Bear River, NS. 2019 – Present
Remai Modern Art & Design Store, Saskatoon, SK. 2017- 2023
Eclectic Gallery, Victoria, BC. 2018 – 2020
Berg Gallery, Kananaskis Village, AB. 2017 - 2020
Handmade House, Saskatoon, SK. 2016 - 2023
Metal Works Contemporary Goldsmithing, Kingston, ON. 2016 – 2020
Tank Jewelry & Beads, Toronto, ON. 2016 - 2020
Darrell Bell Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. 2017 - 2018
G.P. Carlson Art Gallery, Prince Albert, SK. 2018 - 2019
Mata Gallery, Regina, SK. 2014 – 2016
Precizio, Thorold, ON. 2016 - 2017
Grant Berg Gallery, Grande, AB. 2016 - 2017
Little Cricket Gift Gallery, Maple Ridge, BC, 2016 - 2019
Black Spruce Gallery, SK. 2016 - 2018
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
Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery Gift Shop, Moose Jaw, SK. 2010 - 2011
Sandfly Gallery, Medicine Hat, AB. 2009 - 2010
Struck Gallery, Medicine Hat, AB. 2009
Object Design Gallery, Vancouver And Whistler Village, BC. 2006 – 2009
Made You Look, Toronto, ON. 2007 - 2009
Metalurge, Toronto, ON. 2007 - 2009
Garden Gallery, Kindersley, SK. 2007 – 2009
Fishfly Gallery, Winnipeg Beach, MB. 2008
Karger Gallery, Elora, ON. 2007 – 2008
Little Cricket Gift Gallery, Fort Langly and Maple Ridge, BC. 2006 - 2008
Tutta Mia, Vancouver, BC. 2007
Yuma Gallery, Victoria, BC. 2006 – 2007
Creekside Market, Langenburg, SK. 2007
Collectiv Contemporary Art and Design, Edmonton, AB. 2006 - 2007
Arts On Atlantic Gallery Art Jewellery Showcase, Calgary, AB. 2007
ONLINE GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Assiniboia Gallery, https://assiniboia.com/melody-armstrong
Yvette Moore Gallery, https://www.yvettemoore.com/artisans/melody-armstrong
SCC Fine Craft Boutique, https://saskcraftcouncil.store/collections/melody-armstrong
Eclectic Artisans Collective, https://eclecticartisans.com/artist/Melody-Armstrong
Preeaproved, https://preeapproved.com/members/melodyarmstrong/
JURIED SHOWS
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2024, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
Las Iguanas Bazar, Calle Paseo de la Bahia, Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Gro, Mexico. 2024
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2023, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
SKArts Jewelry Display, Mosaic Tower, Regina, SK. 2022.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2022, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
AGR’s Online Holiday Art & Craft Sale 2022, Art Gallery of Regina, Regina, SK.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2021, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2021, represented by the Yvette Moore Gallery.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2021, represented by the Assiniboia Gallery.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2020, represented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair 2020, represented by the Yvette Moore Gallery.
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.
International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards 2018, Honorable Mention, Bead & Button Expo, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Sparkle, Jewellery Artist Guild of Regina holiday show and sale, Regina, SK. 2018
Holiday Bazaart, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK. 2012, 2013 and 2017, 2018
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 three finalists, 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, 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
Artist Profile Video - Yvette Moore Gallery, Tourism Saskatchewan, Regina, SK, 2021.
Art Talks, Video Series Season Two, Creative City Centre, Regina, SK, 2021.
Accessing Art With Rina Hanowski, Melody Armstrong Episode, Access Communications, 2021.
Bead & Button Magazine, October 2018 issue, International.
UPPERCASE Magazine Issue 38, UPPERCASE Publishing, 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.
Saskatoon Express, ‘Industrial’ Jewellery Pieces on Display at Affinity Gallery by Shannon Boklaschuk, 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, “Polyphemus Moth”, 2020
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
Saskatchewan Craft Council – Juried Member
Jewellery Artists Guild of Regina - Honorary Member
Art Gallery of Regina
