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SARA GRIFFIN

SARA GRIFFIN

Art Discipline(s)
  • Fine Craft
  • Literary Arts
  • Multidisciplinary
  • Visual Arts
Fredericton
Preferred School District(s)
  • ASD-West
Preferred Grade Level(s)
  • K-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-8
  • 9-12
Can provide residency in
  • English
Indigenous Artist
  • No
Completed Policy 701
  • Yes
Space/Material Requirements
  • Classroom

Bio

Sara Griffin, a painter and ceramic artist, is originally from Grand Manan Island, and currently resides in Fredericton, NB. Griffin holds a BFA from NSCAD, (2001) a BEd specializing in visual arts, (UNB,2010) and a Diploma of Ceramics, (NBCCD, 2023). Highlights of her career include residencies in Italy carving marble, printing lithographs in Vancouver, BC, and creating a series of paintings in Japan. As an arts advocate, Griffin served as the former Executive Director of ArtsLink NB (2011-13) and has sat on numerous arts boards in NB. Sara has exhibited internationally and has curated numerous learning programs in Eastern Canada.

Residency Project

Project Title: FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS

Intended Level: 3-5, 6-8

Targets: stewardship, storytelling, sculpting, cooperation, teamwork

This project looks to New Brunswick’s native animals (porcupine, raccoon, owl, crow, deer, etc.,) to use as inspiration to create a class produced storybook. The students will:

  • work in small teams
  • author a story set in NB on the topic of stewardship.
  • create a simple storyboard.
  • create animal sculptures and backdrops out of polymer clay.
  • work with Artist to create the digital book.

K-2 students will:

  • create clay animal ornaments under the guidance of the artist.
  • paint their ornaments.
  • celebrate with a school display

Project Title: Me-Mandalas or ME-Mugs

Intended Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Targets: topics of identity, diversity, symbolism, and mental health

This project has students reflect on their identity and personality to create a ceramic mandala wall-hanging, representing their lives and culture. Students will:

  • design symbols on paper that represent aspects of their personal lives.
  • carve the designs out of E-Z cut.
  • roll out pieces of clay and lay out the mandala, or plan mug
  • stamp the symbols repeatedly into the clay in a pattern.
  • add colour
  • celebrate diversity with a photo

Teaching Experience

2013-21 Visual Arts Specialist, Permanent B contract

2013 English and Art Teacher, Rothesay Middle and High School, NB

2010 Painting Instructor, NB Museum, Saint John

2010 Painting Instructor, UNB College of Extended Learning, NB

2009- 11 Portfolio Development Coordinator and Lead Teacher, Saint John Arts Centre, NB

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Frequently Ask Questions

For non-jury programs:

Typically for completed applications, applicants will be notified of their results by email within 7 weeks from the deadline date.

For jury programs:

Typically for completed applications, applicants will be notified of their results by email within 11 weeks from the deadline date.

Note: Incomplete or late applications may delay results and/or not be accepted.

If your project is no longer taking place, it’s critical that you contact the program officer as soon as possible to notify us. Depending on the situation, we can advise you of next steps. To proceed with withdrawing the project, you will need to send a cheque for the grant amount made payable to “Minister of Finance” no later than March 1. Indicate on the cheque memo or attach a letter for what program the amount is for and mail to:

Arts and Cultural Industries Branch

Dept. of Tourism, Heritage and Culture

Attention: Janey Johnston

Marysville Place (4th floor)

P. O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1


Applications must be emailed to culture@gnb.ca.

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