ELIZABETH DONNELLY-NELSON
Art Discipline(s)
- Fine Craft
- Multidisciplinary
- Visual Arts
Grand Bay-Westfield | (506) 653-1446
Preferred School District(s)
- ASD-South
Preferred Grade Level(s)
- K-2
- 3-5
- 6-8
- 9-12
Can provide residency in
- English
Indigenous Artist
- No
Completed Policy 701
- Yes
Bio
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Art Education, and Masters of Art Education from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University I specialize in a variety of mediums including printmaking, paints, drawing and clay. I have had shows in Halifax and Shelburne Nova Scotia as well as Saint John, NB.
Residency Project
I have done several projects that focus on Indigenous themes using clay as the medium. These include Inuksuk, masks, totems, pottery and beads. I have also used clay to focus on literature, Biomes as well as the variety of life.
Teaching Experience
I taught Visual Arts (K-12) for 31 years, retiring from Saint John High School in 2010. I implemented The International Baccalaureate Visual arts Program at Saint John High School. Taught Art Education at UNB Fredericton. Offered ArtSmart and Artist in Residency programs at River Valley Middle School, Centennial School And Beaconsfield Middle School. Was a member of the NB Curriculum Visual Arts Curriculum Advisory Committee. Continue to offer artists workshops for adults and children.