Nancy Kembry was born and raised in Vancouver. She moved to Toronto and completed a BFA at York University. Upon graduation she set up her studio and at the same time she volunteered at various artist-run spaces such as Art Metropole and Mercer Union. Eventually Nancy became a board member of Mercer Union and curated several exhibitions. Soon thereafter she started showing her work at several different artist-run centres, then at commercial galleries in the Greater Toronto Area. From there Nancy's work was soon purchased for corporate and private collections in Canada, United States, and Europe. She been the recipient of several grants and awards. Her work has been featured in major newspapers and magazines across Canada and internationally. ​ 

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Nancy Kembry

1983 B.F.A. , York University

Resides in Toronto

Address:  10 Condor Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4J 3M6

Ph. 416.406.1201

Email, knkembry@icloud.com

Website, nancykembry.com

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Selected Solo Exhibitions:

2011 Window Installation, Toronto, Beadworks

2003 Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Toronto, February

2001 Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Toronto, December

1999 Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Toronto, December

1997 Faktorie Gallery, Toronto

1995 Albert White Gallery, Toronto

1994 Bau Xi Gallery, Toronto

1993 Justine M. Barnicke, Hart House, Toronto

1992 Bau Xi Gallery, Toronto

1992 Ikons, St. Johns, Nfld.

1990 "The Extraordinary and the Commonplace", Bau Xi Gallery, Toronto

1990 Pitt Gallery, Vancouver

1989 Bau Xi Gallery, Toronto

1989 Mercer Union, Toronto

 

Selected Group Exhibitions:

2019 John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto

2018 Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Toronto

2017 Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Toronto

2016 Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Toronto

2016 Bridgepoint Hospital, Toronto

2015-2016 McMaster Museum of Art, Hamilton, Ont.

2015-2016 Bridgepoint Hospital, Toronto

2014 Propeller Gallery, Toronto

2012 Rouge Concept, Toronto

2009 Win Henstock Gallery, Oakville, Ont.

2008 Gladstone, Toronto

2007 Win Henstock Gallery, Oakville, Ont.

2007 Parts Gallery, Toronto

2006 Niagara Street Gallery, Toronto

2006 Now Now, Fran Hill Gallery, Toronto

2004 Super Natural, Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Toronto

2003 Catto Gallery, London England

2003 James Baird Gallery, St. John’s Newfoundland

2003 Zsa Zsa, Toronto Ontario

2000 Group Exhibition , Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Toronto

1999 "Ways To Remember", Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Toronto

1998 "Christmas Spice", Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Toronto

1996 Garnet Press Gallery, Toronto

1993 "Pandora's Box", John B. Aird Gallery, Toront

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Collections:

Davies, Ward & Beck, Toronto

Inter Continental Hotels, Montreal

DT Bad Kissingen, Germany

Lamon, Stuart, and Michaels Inc., Toronto

Private Collections in Canada, United States, and Europe

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Awards:

1993 Canada Council "B" Grant

1991 Ontario Arts Council Project Grant

1989 Canada Council Project Grant

          Ontario Arts Council Project Grant

1982 York University Scholarship

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Bibliography and Interviews

2011 Marilyn Denis Television Show

2009 Canadian House and Garden Magazine

2006 Wish, January

2005 Canadian House and Homes, Winter

2005 Gulf Connoissuer, Dubai UE, Spring

2000 Canadian Art, Fall Issue

1999 Globe and Mail, Toronto, December, 18, Gillian MacKay

1999 Globe and Mail, Toronto, February, 20

1998/9 Slate Gallery Guide, (cover), Dec./Jan.

1998 Lola #3 (inside cover)

1998 Lola #2 (inside cover)

1998 Toronto Life, December

1998 Where, Toronto, December

1998 Globe and Mail, Toronto, December 5

1998 Arts Atlantic, Spring Issue

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