Amy Sallenbach is a multi-disciplinary artist who has purposefully left the constraints of gravity behind, one way or another, via dual careers in the arts and aviation. Born in Calgary, raised in southern Alberta, she graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts in 2001, narrowly escaping attending her own final graduating jury critique by going into labor immediately after installing it. This timely birth earned her the honorable distinction of 2nd best excuse to get out of your final crit (1st place went to contracting flesh eating disease in case you're wondering). Her work focuses on integrating a sense of connection with the spirit of invention, expressions of emotion, mental health and the human condition. She has exhibited throughout Western Canada and in private collections coast to coast. Currently a core member of the Tree Frog Collective in Edmonton, a multi generational, multi disciplinary, semi nomadic group of artists hosting events, seeking out and activating temporary spaces. Currently residing in Parkland County, she continues to have excellent timing.
Select Exhibitions and Events
Current
2019 Tethered to Infinity, Okotoks Art Gallery, Okotoks, AB, Sept- Nov 9 (Solo)
Upcoming
2019 Members show, Tree Frog Studios, Edmonton, AB Nov 23
2021 Tethered to Infinity, Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery, Sept (Solo)
Past
2019 Our Many Paths, Scott Gallery, Edmonton, AB
2019 Innate Worlds, Caetani Centre Gallery, Vernon, BC
2019 Orbit, Harris-Warke Gallery, Red Deer, AB, Feb-Mar (Solo)
2018 Façonner, Alberta Legislative Assembly, Edmonton, AB
2018 In/Visible, Installation and Performance with Gerry Morita, Terrance Houle, and Cobra Collins, Tree Frog Studios
2018 Orbit/ Atomo, Spazio Performativo Gallery, Edmonton, AB (Solo)
2018 Interspace, The Carrot Community Arts, Edmonton, AB
2018 Spring Members Show, Tree Frog Studios, Edmonton, AB
2017 Grand Opening, Tree Frog Collective Studios, Edmonton, AB
2017 Materialize, Art Gallery of St. Albert, AB
2017 What's Left Unsaid, Harcourt House, Edmonton, AB
2011 Orbit, Fava Film and Video Arts, Exhibition Suite, Edmonton, AB
2010 Orbit, NextFest Arts Festival, Edmonton, AB
2009 21˚ and Rising, Harcourt House, Edmonton, AB
2009 Notebook Magazine Featured Artists, The Artery, Edmonton, AB
2008 Kaleido Arts Festival, Edmonton, AB
2008 The C Side, Multimedia Arts Collaboration, Edmonton, AB
2008 The Look of Love, The Landing Pad, Edmonton, AB
2005 AquaGalactica, Multimedia Arts Collaboration, Edmonton, AB
2004 Flow, Multimedia Arts Collaboration, Edmonton, AB
2004 Utopia Stations/ Protovision/ Orbit, with Tom Andriuk and Joe Kelly, curated by Lisa Brawn, Sugar Estate Salon and Museum of Oddities, Calgary, AB
2003 Timelapse, WiseWood Community Arts, Carstairs, AB
2003 Bestiary, Stride Gallery, Calgary, AB
Education
2001 Alberta University of the Arts, BFA Fibre, Calgary, AB
Professional Experience
2016, 2018 Wild Oats and Notes Festival, Dream Light Installation, Tofield, AB
2011 Art Instructor, Smeltzer House, Sherwood park, AB
2009 Artistic Director, “What’s it Like to be a Victim” Youth Exhibit Edmonton Restorative Justice Network, Edmonton, AB
2004-2006 Artistic Director, GEARS Project, Edmonton, AB
2001-2003 Owner/ Instructor, WiseWood Community Arts Studio and Gallery, Carstairs, AB
2003 Art Instructor, Carstairs Art Summer School, Carstairs, AB
2000 Assistant Coordinator, East Calgary Youth Arts Program, Calgary, AB
1999 Assistant Coordinator, Marion Nicoll Gallery, ACAD, Calgary, AB
Commissions
2016 Transitions/ Orbit mobiles, Quickfire Cookery event at Peter Robertson Gallery, Edmonton, AB
2016 With the Wind, Site Installation South Country Fair Association, Fort Macleod AB
2008 Aphelion, HIV Network of Edmonton Legacy Project, Edmonton, AB
Awards and Residencies
2019 Caetani Centre for the Arts, Artist in Residence, Vernon, BC
2018 Bursary Tony Onley Artist Project
2018 Tony Onley Artists Project, Island Mountain Arts, Wells, BC
Publications and Video
Weber, Mark “Spruce Grove artist’s compelling works featured in exhibit”, Red Deer Express Feb 28, 2019
Hoyles, Sarah. “It’s not The End” StarMetro Edmonton Nov 14, 2017
Folkman, Tim. “Orbs” Video 2011
Teeuwsen, Steven. “Interview with Amy Sallenbach” Notebook Magazine, Issue 9, 2009
Collections
HIV Edmonton, Edmonton, AB
Private Collections across Canada
CONTACT
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