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Stephanie has developed a rich and varied exhibition history, participating in both solo and group shows throughout her career. She is a graduate of Lakehead University’s Honours Fine Arts program, which laid the foundation for her technical skill and expressive practice. Her work has been displayed at prominent local venues, including the Baggage Building on Thunder Bay’s waterfront, Definitely Superior Art Gallery, and Magnus Theatre. In 2012, she became the Baggage Building’s first Artist-in-Residence, creating and exhibiting Back to Wonderland while offering painting instruction to children and adults. She later continued her residency at the Rainge Art Gallery at the Painted Turtle.
Her collaborative exhibitions include Elements of Expression (2013) and Introspective Visions (2017), both supported by the Ontario Arts Council, where she explored interdisciplinary approaches with fellow artists. She has also exhibited in community-based spaces, including In Common Restaurant and Lot 66 Tapas Wine Bar, broadening public access to her work.
Stephanie’s achievements include the Thunder Bay Arts and Heritage Award (2012) and the People’s Choice Award at the Lakehead Region Conservation Area Plein Air Festival. She completed commissioned work for the opening of Hogarth-Riverview Manor (2004), and her painting Winterfell was selected by Patty Hajdu, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Superior North, for a holiday greeting card, reflecting national recognition.
After exploring other creative avenues, Stephanie returned to painting in 2024, presenting retrospective and new work in 2025 at Mariners Hall. Her practice continues to evolve, grounded in a strong exhibition history and a commitment to expressive, emotionally resonant landscapes.
