Residence
Calgary, Alberta

Education
1998, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting with Distinction, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta

Selected Awards

• Painting purchase, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, 2001
• Academic Achievement by a Painting Major, Simon Chang and Phyllis Levine Foundation Scholarship, 1996
• Academic Achievement, Illingworth Kerr Scholarship, 1995
• Merit of Entrance Portfolio, ACAD Alumni and Friends Association Scholarship, 1994

Professional Associations
Calgary Contemporary Arts Society
The Leighton Foundation

Website
www.dalekirschenman.com

Art Related Experience
2000-2008, Landscape Painting in Oil Instructor, Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta
2007, Landscape Painting Workshop Instructor, The Corridor Collective, Canmore, Alberta
2007, Guest Critic, The Alberta Artists Society, McDougall Centre, Calgary, Alberta
2005, Plein air Painting in Oil Instructor, Alberta College of Art and Design Summer Workshop, Calgary, Alberta
2000-2005, Galleries Galore, instructor for the City of Calgary Parks and Recreation Art Programs, Calgary, Alberta
2003-2004, Intermediate Landscape Painting Instructor,  The Leighton Foundation weekend workshop, Calgary, Alberta

Public Collections
The Contemporary Arts Society of Calgary Artists Circle Collection
Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Bibliography

• "Suitable for Framing" by Jane Harrison in The Calgary Herald, 2006
• "Good as New" by Felicity Stone in Style at Home Magazine, 2005
• "Made to Order" by Lin Connery in The Calgary Herald, 2005
• full page color ad by Housebrand Homes in Avenue Magazine, 2005
• "Good as New" by Felicity Stone in Western Living Magazine, 2005
• "Biennial Guide to Canadian Artists in Galleries" in Magazin D'Art, 2002-2007
• "Quick Sketches" in Calgary and Area Gallery Guide, 2002
• "Hot Ticket" in Avenue Magazine Calgary, 2001
• "Fine Art and You" in Kelowna Courier, 2001
• "Best Bets" in The Calgary Herald, 1999
• "Scan" in Fast Forward Weekly

Solo Exhibitions

• 2008, Earth Air and Light, Summit Gallery of Fine Art, Banff, Alberta
• 2007, New Works, Harrison Galleries, Calgary, Alberta
• 2005, Mythic Spaces, Prairie Art Gallery, Grand Prairie, Alberta
• 2003, Free Ranges, Harrison Galleries, Calgary, Alberta
• 2001, Horizon, Harrison Galleries, Calgary, Alberta
• 1999, Dale Kirschenman, The Auburn, Calgary, Alberta
• 1998, Tempest, Marion Nicoll Gallery, Calgary, Alberta

Travelling Exhibitions

• 205-2007, Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibit, Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, Alberta

Group Exhibitions

• 2008, Artists' Circle of Calgary- The New Generation, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
• 2008, A Seasonable Salon, Artfirm Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
• 2008, Studio Show and Sale, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
• 2008, Summertide, Artfirm Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
• 2005-2008, Triangle Gallery Bohemian Extravaganza, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
• 1999-2008, Harrison Galleries, Ongoing retail group shows, Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta
• 2006-2007, Artist Home and Studio Tour, Show and Sale, Calgary Contemporary Arts Society, Calgary, Alberta
• 2005-2007, Summit Gallery, Ongoing group shows, Banff, Alberta
• 2001-2007, Series Instructors Show, Red Deer College Library, Red Deer, Alberta
• 2005, Children's Hospital Aid Society Auction, Calgary, Alberta
• 2003, Calgary Art Walk, Calgary, Alberta
• 2003, Minor Delusions of Grandeur, Stride Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
• 2002, Calgary Hospice Society Fundraiser, Paul Kuhn Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
• 2002, Volunteer Appreciation, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
• 2000, Adhocracy, The Centre Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
• 1998-2000, Small Changes Big Changes, Calgary Aids Benefit, Calgary, Alberta
• 1998, B.F.A. Graduate Show, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
• 1997-1999, Expressions Show and Sale, Calgary, Alberta