The Alberta Society of Artists

The ASA is a registered society under the regulations of the Province of Alberta. Its members include professional artists in all media as well as visual arts supporters.

Current Members

Jayne Willoughby Scott

Residence
Edmonton, Alberta

Education
2001, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art & Design), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
1988, Masters Degree in Family Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
1982, Bachelor of Nursing Degree, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
1976, Diploma Nursing, George Brown College (St. Michael's Campus), Toronto, Ontario

Fibre Arts Workshops
fibre art workshops taken at:
Earthly Goods (Edmonton, AB); Voice Farm (Saskatoon, SK); FAN Retreat (Saskatoon, SK);  Pearson College - MISSA (Victoria, BC); Sugar Pine Conference (Canmore, AB); Quilting By The Sound (QBS); CQA/ACC Preconference for Professionals (Saskatoon, SK); University of Victoria (Victoria, BC); Olds College (Olds, AB); Edmonton Needlecraft Guild (Edmonton, AB); American Quilters Society (AQS) (Paducah, KT); Banff School of Fine Arts (Banff, AB);

Additional Art Education
art courses and workshops taken at: University of Victoria (ext.), University of Alberta (ext.), Trillium Workshops (Ontario), Dundas School of Art (Ontario), Burlington Centre for the Arts (Ontario), Humber College (Ontario) and Schneider School of Art (Ontario).

Teaching Experience
Art Afternoons with Jayne: Wellness Through Art - creativity coaching for professionals - Jan 2006 - present (Edmonton, AB) Saint John, NB (Oct 2006) Kennebecasis Valley Quilt Guild and Marco Polo Quilt Guild Earthly Goods Inc. (Edmonton, AB) - April 1998 - Aug 2005 (developed & taught Design Fundamentals class series; painting and markmaking on fabric; foiling on fabric) ;  Sept 1989 to Sept 1991 - patchwork classes, The Sugar Pine Company, Canmore, AB - Canadian Rockies Quilt Art Conference - March 2005;  March 8-12, 2003, Quilt BC '07 (CQA/ACC) - Kamloops, BC - May 2007, Quilt Canada '04 (CQA/ACC) - Winnipeg, Man-May 2004-Artist in Residence-gallery talks &  lecture Earthly Goods Inc. (Edmonton, AB); Kenora, ON; The Sugar Pine Company (Canmore, AB); Fibre Arts Network (Sechelt, BC); McMullan Gallery (Edmonton, AB); Quilt Canada '04 (Winnipeg, MN); Quilt Canada '02 (Edmonton, AB); Saskatoon Quilters' Guild (Saskatoon, SK); St, Albert Quilters' Guild (St. Albert, AB); Powerhouse Further Education Council (Drayton Valley, AB)

Associations and Memberships
Canadian Quilters Association (CQA/ACC)
Visual Arts Association of Alberta
Fibre Art Network (founding member)
American Quilters' Society
WECAN Society
Alberta Crafts Council
CARFAC

Awards
CQA/ACC National Juried Exhibition: 2009 - 1st place Abstract Wall Quilt;  2009 - 1st place Representational Wall Quilt;  2008 - 1st place-Abstract Wall Quilt;  2000 Honorable Mention; 1998 Award for Excellence in Color and Design; 1997 Judges Choice Award; 1996 Award for Excellence in Color and Design; 1995 1st Place Large Pieced Category; 1993 Judges Choice Award
Canadian Contemporary Quilt Exhibition 1995 Award for Excellence
Pacific Northwest Quilt Show - 1998 Best of Show; 1994 1st Place Contemporary Pieced Category

Jury/Judging Experience
Alberta Society of Artists - May 2008 - juror/judge for Alberta Summerscapes Education Awards;  Quilt BC '07 - CQA/ACC NJS May 2007 (judge);  There's Something About a Fat Quarter Exhibition - St. Albert, AB - April 2005 (judge)
Edmonton & District Quilters' Guild Exhibition - Edmonton, AB - Sept 2004 (judge)
Lake of the Woods Quilters' Guild - Annual Quilt Show - Kenora, ON - June 2003 (judge)
Focus on Fibre Exhibition - Edmonton, AB - May/June 2002 (judge & juror)
CQA/ACC '02 National Juried Show - Edmonton, AB - May 2002 (judge)
Saskatoon Quilters' Guild Biennial Quilt Show - Saskatoon, SK - Oct 2001 (judge)
Quilt Odyssey Exhibition - St. Albert, AB - April 2000 (judge)
CQA/ACC '99 National Juried Show - Charlottetown, PE - Feb 1999 (juror)

Bibliography
Jayne's quilts and mixed media works have appeared in many magazine and newspaper articles since 1990.  Jayne's work is also featured in Alberta Art and Artists: An Overview (2007).  P. Ainslie & M.B. Laviolette,  Fifth House, Calgary, Alberta

Exhibitions   

  • Color Improvisations Invitational curated by Nancy Crow - July 2010 Germany (traveling) CQA/ACC National Juried Exhibition - April 2010 (Calgary, AB); May 2009 (Saskatoon, SK); May 2008 (St John's, NF);  May 2000 (Toronto, Ont);  May 1998 (Vancouver; Japan);  May-Oct 1997 (Montreal, Que);  May 1996 (Saskatoon, Sask);  May-July 1995 (Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont); June 1993 (Vancouver, BC);  June 1992 (Thunder Bay, Ont);  June 1991 (Ottawa, Ont)
  • CQA/ACC Quilt Canada Invitational Exhibitions - May 2007- Quilt BC (Kamloops, BC); May 2006 - 25th Anniversary Retrospective (Ottawa, Ont): May 2004 - Artist In Residence Exhibition, (Winnipeg, Man);  May 2002 - instructor + 'Best of Alberta' Invitationals (Edmonton, AB); May 1999 - juror Invitational (Charlottetown, PEI)
  • Alberta Society of Artists - Sept 09-Jan 2010 Out of Hands Exhibition;  Feb 2009 The Spirit of Edmonton
  • 2009  Dancing Joni; July-Aug 2008 Home Show;  spring 2008-09 Small Is All (traveling);  May/June
  • 2007 Fresh Faces Exhibition, Studio Art Quilt Association - 2010 -14 Sightlines Invitational (traveling);  2009-10 Points of View (traveling)
  • The Grand National - May/June '08; May/June '03 -Reflections of Canada (Kitchener, Ont) Pacific Northwest Quilt Show - August 2008;  August 2006;  August 2002;  August 2000;  August 1998;  July 1996; July 1994 (Seattle, Washington)
  • "Go Figure" - Jan 2010 (St Albert, AB)
  • CQA/ACC National Juried Exhibition - May 2000 (Toronto, ON); May 1998 (Vancouver; Japan); May - Oct 1997 (Montreal, QB); May 1996 (Saskatoon, Sask); May - July 1995 (Kitchener- Waterloo, ON); June 1993 (Vancouver, BC); June 1992 (Thunder Bay, ON); June 1991 (Ottawa, ON) 
  • CQA/ACC Quilt Canada Invitational Exhibition - May 2004 - Artist In Residence Exhibition (Winnipeg, MB); May 2002 - Instructor + "Best of Alberta" Invitationals (Edmonton, AB); May 1999 - Juror Invitational (Charlottetown, PE)
  • The Grand National - May/June 2003 - Reflections of Canada (Kitchener, ON)
  • Pacific Northwest Quilt Show - August 2002; August 2000; August 1998; July 1996; July 1994 (Seattle, WA)
  • Fibre Arts Network Exhibitions: ALTERED SHAPES - Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery, Winnipeg, MB (Apr - June 2004); FANFARE - May - June 2002 (Alberta Craft Council - Edmonton, AB); HORIZONS - July - Sept 2000 (Penticton, BC - travelling to 2002)
  • Centre d'arts visuels de l'Alberta - Aug 2004 - Featured Artist/ Group Exhibition; Nov 2003 - Drawing Breath Group Exhibition
  • Hall of Frame - Oct 2004 - jan 2005; April - Sept 2003 - Sherwood Park, AB
  • Scott Gallery - Dec 2002 - Small Works; May 2002 - New Fibre Works (Edmonton, AB)
  • Harcourt House Gallery - June/ July 2002 - The Works Members Show (Edmonton, AB)
  • McMullan Gallery - April - July 2005 - Inside The Dress Exhibition; April - June 2004 - Drawing Breath Group Exhibition (Alegria); April - June 2002 /Invitational - "Then & Now" Exhibit (Edmonton, AB)
  • Canadascapes Exhibition (Invitational) - LaConner, WA (Mar / Apr 2004): Winnipeg, MB (May 2004)
  • Earthly Goods Inc. - April 2005; May 2002 - Staff Exhibition ) Edmonton, AB
  • Alberta Craft Council Gallery - In Our Own Backyard - Oct - Nov 2004; Alberta Scene Exhibition - Jan / Mar 2002 (and travelling exhibition: 2002 - 2004); Sept 1998; Feb 1991 (Edmonton, AB)
  • Medicine Hat Art Gallery - Jan / Mar 2002 (Alberta Winter Games Exhibit) Medicine Hat, AB
  • Waterloo County & Area Quilt Festival - May / June  2001 / Invitational (St. Clements, ON)
  • Victoria Quilters' Guild Exhibition - May 1996; May 1994 (Victoria, BC)
  • Latimer Quilt and Textile Center - May - June 1997 / Invitational (Tillamook, OR)
  • Sunshine Coast Arts Centre Invitational Exhibition - Mar - Apr 1997 (Sechelt, BC)
  • Pacific Northwest Invitational Exhibition (Elements) - Nov 1996 - July 1998 (Tacoma, WA and travelling exhibition)
  • Women's Voices - Quilts of Caring - Oct 1996 (Kirkland, WA)
  • Satin Moon Quilt Shop Gallery - May 1996 / Invitational (Victoria, BC)
  • Association of the Pacific Northwest Quilters / National Quilters Association - March 1996 / Invitational (Elliott City, MA)
  • Canadian Contemporary Exhibition - Nov 1998 - Jan 1999; Sept 1995 - March 1997 (St, Catharines, ON and travelling exhibitions 1999 - 2000; and 1996 - 1997)
  • York Quay Gallery - Jan - Mar 1995 (Toronto, ON)
  • A Space Gallery - July - August 1994 (Toronto, ON)
  • Pacific International Quilt Festival II - Oct 1993 (San Francisco, CA)
  • Profiles Gallery - March 1992 (St. Alberta, AB)
  • Muttart Conservatory - Oct - Nov 1991 (Edmonton, AB)        
  • Alberta House - Nov 1990 (London, UK)
  • Nickle Arts Museum - Aug - Sept 1990 (Calgary, AB)