MA Art Gallery & Museum Studies, University of Manchester, UK, 2012
BAH History & Art History, Queen's University, Canada, 2010
I am passionate about enriching lives through creative and cultural engagement. I enjoy working with schools, community groups and diverse audiences of all ages - including adults living with dementia. ​In 2023, I was awarded Excellence in Programs by the Ontario Museums Association for the planning & co-delivery of ‘Creative Connections: Art and Dementia’ in partnership with Indigenous Artist, Maker, and Educator Naomi Smith at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery.
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In 2024 I launched Creative Confidence, offering embroidery kits and workshops that inspire people to get creative, connect with others, and feel good.
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Shannon Quigley (she/her)
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, Manchester, United Kingdom
Master of Arts, Art Gallery & Museum Studies (2011 - 2012)
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QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, Kingston, Canada
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), History & Art History (2006 - 2010)
Exchange Semester at UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, Glasgow, United Kingdom (January - May 2009)
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ETOBICOKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Secondary School Diploma, Fine Arts Major (2002 - 2006)
Work History
FOUNDER
Creative Confidence, Ayr, Ontario
January 2024 - Present
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PUBLIC PROGRAMS MANAGER
Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, Waterloo Ontario
March 2021 - January 2024
CURATORIAL PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT
Township of Minden Hills, Minden Hills Cultural Centre, Minden, Ontario
July 2019 - February 2021
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EDUCATION OFFICER, FRENCH LANGUAGE
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto Ontario
February 2019 - July 2019
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LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Lakeland Arts, Kendal, United Kingdom. Worked across Abbot Hall Art Gallery, The Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry and Blackwell The Arts & Crafts House
January 2015 to December 2018
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MUSEUM ASSISTANT
City of Calgary, Firefighters Museum of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
November 2013 - December 2014
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MUSEUM COORDINATOR (part time)
Beiseker Station Museum, Beiseker, Canada
June 2013 - June 2014​
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INFORMATION AND EDUCATION OFFICER
Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Toronto, Canada
May 2010 - August 2011
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HISTORIC INTERPRETER
Bellevue House National Historic Site, Parks Canada, Kingston, Canada
May 2007 - October 2007; May 2008 - October 2008
Volunteer
Experience
GUEST CURATOR
Archives & Museum, Cathedral Church of St James'; Toronto, Canada
January 2013 - May 2013
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MASTERS INTERNSHIP
Harris Museum & Art Gallery; Preston, United Kingdom
January 2012 - September 2012
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BITE SIZED TOURS FACILITATOR
We Face Forward exhibition, Manchester Art Galleries; Manchester, United Kingdom
June 2012 - August 2012
