Dorset Norwich-Young
AFCA

I have painted for many years in oil and watercolours and have now developed a passion for acrylics. My paintings are renowned for their energy, vitality and vibrant colours . For me, making art is an act of faith following your vision, always looking for your edges”

EDUCATION

• Honours: Degree in Painting -Emily Carr College of Art & Design- Vancouver, B.C.

SELECTED SHOWS

• Success Show - A.F.C.A. Signature Status- Federation of Canadian Artists –Van., B.C.
• Expressions Northwest International Juried- Port Townsend, Wa, USA (only Canadian in show)
• Bumbershoot International Juried Show- Seattle Wa, USA (1 of 2 Canadians in show)
• 37th National Open Juries Exhibition of Visual Arts- Montreal, Quebec
• Aim for Art- Federation of Canadian Artists- Van, B.C.
• Global Focus - Women in Art and Culture - Beijing, China
• Art Visions 2008-Kelowna, B.C.
• Moss St Paint In- Art Gallery Of Greater Victoria Invitational- 12X's - Victoria B.C.
• Sidney Fine Arts Juried show - 6X's - Sidney, B.C.
• Public Art Projects-Orcas in the City and Spirit Bears- Victoria, B.C.
• Commonwealth Games: The Works, Visual Arts Celebration - Victoria, B.C.
• Fairfield Artist’s Studio Tour - 9X's - Victoria, B.C.
• Pender Island Art Walk Studio tour - 4X's- B.C.

AWARDS

• Federation Of Canadian Artists - Awards of Excellence,-Vancouver and Victoria, B.C.
• Art Calendar Magazine - Top Ten Finalist-International Competition-USA
• British Columbia Printmakers: Award of Excellence- Vancouver, B.C.
• Orchid Society - Best Painting and Best Fine Art- Victoria, B.C.
• Brant Festival - People’s Choice Award- Parksville, B.C.
• Orcas in the City - Public Art People’s Choice Award -Victoria, B.C.

FEATURES / MEDIA/PUBLICATIONS

• T.V. - Program: Art Attack 2x's
• Magazine Feature Article - Focus on Women - front cover and feature article
• Magazine Cover Art:
• 48 degrees North- USA sailing magazine - 3x's
• Focus on Women
• Reflections Magazine - Victoria Maritime Museum
• Magazine Images
• Art Calendar Magazine - USA - Finalist in top 10 Feature Contest
• Art Avenue FCA - 2x's
• Books - Carmanah, Artistic Visions of an Ancient Rainforest (Coffee Table Book)
• Calendars
• Sidney Heritage Art Calendar
• Victoria Flower and Garden Show
• Posters and Cards
• Victoria Flower and Garden Show - B.C.
• City of Victoria - B.C.
• World Wildlife Fund - England

COLLECTIONS

• National Museum Of Women In the Arts - Washington D.C. USA
• Arbutus Society Of Children- Victoria B.C.
• City Of Victoria Collection and Mayor’s Collection- Victoria, B.C.
• Private Collections- China, Japan, Scotland, Austria, West Indies, Germany, England

Contact Dorset Norwich-Young

ecconsultants@telus.net

Pender Island BC Ph 250-629-9912

Victoria BC Ph 250-384-2456