RUTH OPPENHEIM
www.ruthoppenheim.com
(647) 343-3766
ruthtarley@gmail.com
EDUCATION
1990 – present Koffler Centre for the Arts – studied with Peter Kolisnik, Sadko Hadzihasanovic, Kim Lee Kho
1990-2006 (summers) Haliburton School for the Arts - studied painting, drawing with Peter Kolisnyk,, John Leonard
1989 York University: Visual Arts Specialist
1987 York University: Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Creative Studies
1966 University of Cape Town: Bachelor of Education
EXHIBITIONS
June 2017 Art Square Gallery
May 2016 Art Square Gallery
August 2015 Art Square Gallery
June 2015 Koffler Centre of the Arts, group show
September 2014 Leaside Public Library, solo show
October 2014 Metro Hall, Youthdale Foundation, juried show
June 2013 Papermill Gallery, Willowdale Group of Artists
May 2013 Law Office Art Gallery, Sunderland “Partners in Art”
May 2013 Juried Show, Koffler Centre for the Arts “Koffler Rocks” Wychwood Barnes
April 2013 Juried Show, N.Y. Civic Centre, Willowdale Group of Artists
2012 Markham Theatre, Willowdale Group of Artists
2011 Juried Show, N.Y. Civic Centre, Willowdale Group of Artists
1978-1983 Ontario Potters Association: annual studio exhibitions
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2000-2006 Teacher/Librarian at Coledale Public School
1995-2000 Visual Arts Consultant, York Region Board
*Worked with teachers to integrate the arts in the curriculum
*Wrote extensively on arts education
*Published text books with Scholastic Canada
*Speaker at conferences, universities on the arts
1998-1999 Ontario Arts Education Institute, York University
Instructional Leader
1986-1995 German Mills Public School, York Region Board
Taught elementary school
1978-1986 Taught art at community centres, school boards across Ontario
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATIONS
2015 - present Associate Member Society of Canadian Artists
2009 – 2016 Member, Willowdale Group of Artists
1998 - 2000 Member, Board of Directors Ontario Arts Institute
1995 - 2000 Executive Member, Ontario Association for Education through Art
1980 - 1985 Board of Directors, Ontario Puppetry Association
1978 - 1983 Member, Ontario Potters Association
www.ruthoppenheim.com
(647) 343-3766
ruthtarley@gmail.com
EDUCATION
1990 – present Koffler Centre for the Arts – studied with Peter Kolisnik, Sadko Hadzihasanovic, Kim Lee Kho
1990-2006 (summers) Haliburton School for the Arts - studied painting, drawing with Peter Kolisnyk,, John Leonard
1989 York University: Visual Arts Specialist
1987 York University: Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Creative Studies
1966 University of Cape Town: Bachelor of Education
EXHIBITIONS
June 2017 Art Square Gallery
May 2016 Art Square Gallery
August 2015 Art Square Gallery
June 2015 Koffler Centre of the Arts, group show
September 2014 Leaside Public Library, solo show
October 2014 Metro Hall, Youthdale Foundation, juried show
June 2013 Papermill Gallery, Willowdale Group of Artists
May 2013 Law Office Art Gallery, Sunderland “Partners in Art”
May 2013 Juried Show, Koffler Centre for the Arts “Koffler Rocks” Wychwood Barnes
April 2013 Juried Show, N.Y. Civic Centre, Willowdale Group of Artists
2012 Markham Theatre, Willowdale Group of Artists
2011 Juried Show, N.Y. Civic Centre, Willowdale Group of Artists
1978-1983 Ontario Potters Association: annual studio exhibitions
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2000-2006 Teacher/Librarian at Coledale Public School
1995-2000 Visual Arts Consultant, York Region Board
*Worked with teachers to integrate the arts in the curriculum
*Wrote extensively on arts education
*Published text books with Scholastic Canada
*Speaker at conferences, universities on the arts
1998-1999 Ontario Arts Education Institute, York University
Instructional Leader
1986-1995 German Mills Public School, York Region Board
Taught elementary school
1978-1986 Taught art at community centres, school boards across Ontario
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATIONS
2015 - present Associate Member Society of Canadian Artists
2009 – 2016 Member, Willowdale Group of Artists
1998 - 2000 Member, Board of Directors Ontario Arts Institute
1995 - 2000 Executive Member, Ontario Association for Education through Art
1980 - 1985 Board of Directors, Ontario Puppetry Association
1978 - 1983 Member, Ontario Potters Association
