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GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2008, 2010 Feature Artist– Valley Gallery, Drayton Valley
2004, 2011 Society of Western Canandian Artists (SWCA), Edmonton
1999- present Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Calgary
| AWARDS |
| 2012 |
2nd Place |
Seniors Show Alberta : Photography – "A clear Day – Mt. Robson" |
| 2012 |
3rd Place |
Seniors Show Alberta : Photography – "Humming – 3 Humming Birds" |
| 2012 |
3rd Place |
Open Art competition: Photography – "Morning Twinkles " |
| 2012 |
Hon Men |
Open Art competition : – "Coral Reef " |
| 2012 |
1st Place |
Juried Active Member’s Show : Photography – "Jasper in Autumn" |
| 2012 |
P Choice |
SWCA Newsletter cover for April 2012 – "Coral Reef " |
| 2012 |
P Choice |
Winter Show Photography – "Hanging Around" – (frosted clothespin) |
| 2011 |
2nd Place |
Open Art Competition : Photography – "Midnight Tulips" |
| 2010 |
2nd Place |
Open Art Competition : acrylic abstract – "Spirits" |
| 2010 |
2nd Place |
Senior’s Competition : Photograph – "Put Another Log on the Fire" |
| 2010 |
2nd Place |
Spruce Grove Miniature Show : Acrylic –" Autumn Leaves" |
| 2009-2010 |
P Choice |
Drayton Valley Exhibitions |
| 2009 |
P Choice |
Senior's Show : Photograph - "Iris to Iris" |
| 2009 |
Hon Men |
Senior's Show: Photograph -"Lens to Lens" |
| 2008 |
Juror Choice |
ACACA –:Watercolour - "Autumn Reflections" |
| 2006 |
P Choice |
Drayton Valley Exhibitions: "Rocky Riverbed" – dedicated to Brandette Well Servicing |
| 2001 |
P Choice |
Drayton Valley Exhibitions:"The Bookcase" dedicated to Good Sam Pembina Village |
| 2001 |
3rd Place |
Open Art Competition: "Dew Drop Inn" – (spider web) |
| 2000,01,04,08 |
AB Choice |
ACACA – Juried Zone Choice and Alberta Wide |
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| CORPORATATE COLLECTIONS |
| 2011 |
City of Spruce Grove, Melcor Collection :Watercolour – "Reflections" |
| 2011 |
City of Sherwood Park:Photograph –" Strathcona Mounted Riders" |
| 2010 |
Parkland County:Photograph - "Put Another Log on the Fire" |
| 2010 |
Rocket Roy’s Trucking:Photograph – "We Are Big – Country Rose Door" |
| 2006 |
Brandette Well Servicing Ltd: Watercolour – "Rocky River Bed" |
| 2005 |
Town of Drayton Valley:Watercolour – "The Derricks" – Watercolour |
| 2005 |
Axford Enterprises:Watercolour - "Jack and Jill" (pump jacks) |
| 2003 |
Kor Publications: Batik –" Mountain Scenery" – Batik |
| 2003 |
Weyerhaeuser: Acrylic Mural – "Drayton Valley" |
| 2002 |
C5 Contractors: Encaustic – "Universe" |
| 2001 |
2006 Cutting Edge Mechanical Services: Watercolour |
| 1999-2012 |
DBDL Mechanical Services Ltd: Watercolour, Acrylic, Encaustic & Photograph |
| 1999 |
City of Spruce Grove, Melcor Collection: Watercolour – "Spring Blossoms" |
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Several art works are enjoyed in private collections throughout Canada, USA and the UK
| PUBLICATIONS |
| 2010 |
"Canadian Wheat Board":– selected photograph for the month of October – "Wind Swept" |
| 2009 |
Priority Printing – Edmonton, Alberta 2 paintings selected for their yearly calendar.
January: " Rural Mailboxes" and October: "Autumn Leaves" |
| 2009 |
"Draft Horse Connection" – Addison, Ontario: 4 pages of photographs and story on the West |
| 2009 |
Central Draft Horse Association and the "Super Team of Alberta"The Small Farmer’s Journal Oregon, USA: Draft Horse Photographs |
| 2007 |
Watercolur Gazette: "Tips for Watercolour" article |
| 2006 |
"Watercoloutr Gazette": Artist Profile |
| 2003 |
"Watercolour Gazette", Winnipeg, Manitoba: – "Watercolour and Batik" article |
| 2002-3 |
Artists Press Corporation – Edmonton, Alberta |
| 1999 to Pres |
"The Western Producer", "The Western Review", "The Examiner/Reporter": articles and photographs of Dianna’s art work and general interest photographs |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
| AAC |
Exhibition Chair |
Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove |
| ACACA |
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Alberta Community Art Clubs Association |
| ASA |
Supporting |
Alberta Society of Artists |
| CARFAC |
VAAA |
Canadian Artist Representation Le Front des Artistes Canadiens
Visual Arts Alberta Association |
| DVFAS |
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Drayton Valley Fine Art Society |
| SAPG |
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St. Albert Painters' Guild |
| SWCA |
Asociate Level
Ass't Jury Selector |
Society of Western Canadian Artists |
INSTRUCTING ART
Several communities in Alberta on a yearly basis spring and autumn
2005-7, 2011 Alberta Teachers Association
JUDGE
2007, 09,11 Senior Summer Art Games – for Fine Art and Photography
ARTIST'S STAEMENT – The Artist and Her Passions
My artistic and creative loves are Acrylic, Batik, Encaustic, Photography and Watercolour-
not necessarily in this order. I work with what is intriguing me at the moment.
I love to pick my favorite colour and work with it in the medium that is calling to my creative mind.
I work it, play with it and generally “get lost”!
Being an accomplished published artist and photographer is an exciting part of my life.
I am published for articles in Batik, Watercolour techniques and tips.
Several of my photographs and journal articles have been published worldwide.
I enjoy sharing the many exciting moments I capture with my camera or my expressive interpretations on
canvas and paper, perhaps a moment frozen in time.
With my camera close at hand, I find intriguing moments Mother Nature has shared in a snow drift or a
painterly sky.
My creative imagination is inspired by various elements such as the wandering daylight casting
interesting hadows, the flowers boasting perfection, the unique sunrise and sunset embracing the land,
the dancing leaves in the autumn breeze and the treasures of seasonal change .
All contribute to my creativity. When one of my creations speaks to you – it is my pleasure to share.
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VENUES
Alberta Campus, Drayton Valley
Drayton Valley Art Gallery
Drayton Valley General Hospital
Gallery with a View – Donalda, Alberta
Mackenzie Conference Centre in Drayton Valley
Service Plus Inns and Suites – Drayton Valley
Spruce Grove Art Gallery
Westgrove Medical Centre, FCSS – Spruce Grove
BIO: DIANNA HANNA
Dianna has traveled throughout Canada and lived in five provinces and two territories. Residing in exciting places has given her the opportunity to be with remarkable people and experience Canada’s wonderland. Dianna has enjoyed the success of a professional career and the satisfaction of owning her own business.
In 1997 Dianna retired and moved to Alberta with her husband Dale.
There, they enjoy the farm where they raise Percheron horses. Horses have many tales to tell and their expressions are priceless. Of course there are a couple dogs and the “must have” cats.
Dianna enjoys the serenity of country living, she can step outside and within moments be absorbing the colours of the early morning sunrise, the dew drops on the grass, the whisper of an autumn breeze and the Rockies peeking to the west. She captures many special moments with her camera.
Dianna believes and enjoys lifelong learning and took this opportunity to study Fine Art.
Dianna is primarily self-taught. She has participated in several art workshops from professional art instructors. Each art instructor has encouraged and inspired her advancement into the fine arts.
She continues to participate in as many workshops as possible. The interaction with other artists and creative minds encourages growth, and creative flow.
Dianna loves to take interesting workshops such as stained glass and Silversmithing. She studied Silversmithing
for 24 weeks in 2009, wonderful art medium.
Dianna instructs Watercolour, Batik, Acrylic and Encaustic workshops throughout Alberta. Sharing is rewarding.
Dianna is very active in the arts community. She is a member and supporter of several art groups of Alberta.
She has held a number of positions for several groups and remains active and supportive.
Being involved has encouraged new friendships, meeting fellow artists and finding new discoveries.
Dianna has been published and profiled in several newspapers and magazines.
This is a wonderful opportunity to “tell your story” in art and life.
Dianna has exhibited at M.H. Gallery in Spruce Grove, Little Church Gallery in Spruce Grove, Valley Gallery in Drayton Valley, Mackenzie Conference Centre, Drayton Valley, Artra Gallery in Edmonton, Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton,
Grassland Gallery in Edmonton, Wildwood Gallery in Wildwood, Hamdon Gallery in Drayton Valley, Master’s Gallery in Calgary and The Scotia Place in Edmonton.
She also participates in yearly competitions with Alberta Community Arts Clubs Association, Open Art Competition, Senior’s Show Alberta and Visual Arts Alberta Association.
Several of Dianna’s photographs have been published in magazines and newspapers.
Dianna is interested in capturing “Creative Moments”.
She has several DVD’s of all the special moments captured in time with her photographer’s eye.
Titles are “Captured Moments”," Lens to Lens".
Dianna has wonderful support from family and friends and will continue to pursue the arts and creativity.
When one of my paintings speaks to you – it is my pleasure to share.
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