JULIANNE CHLADNY - CV
INTROUCTION
Vancouver-based artist Julianne Chladny works primarily in drawing, exploring perception, ritual, and material process. Alongside her studio practice, she is currently employed as a Journey Facilitator designing and implementing discovery tools for people with disabilities and the general public.
EDUCATION:
Leadership Fundamentals - Harvard University Online EDX - 2025
MANDT - PosAbilities - 2025
Emergency First Aid and CPR - St. James Training - 2024
Mental Health First Aid - Canadian Mental Health Commission - 2024
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) - CPI and Thrive - 2024
Blood Borne Pathogens - Canadian Red Cross - 2019
The Architectural Imagination, Harvard University Online EDX - 2019
Bachelor of Visual Arts, Emily Carr University of Art and Design - 2008
Web Design and Layout, Metro Community College - 2002
Microcomputer Office Specialist, HCC Computer and Career College - 2001
High School Diploma, Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts - 2001
ART EXHIBITIONS:
“Ritual Held” (SOLO) - February, 2026 Alternatives Gallery, Vancouver BC
“Neighbourhood Visions” - January, 2026 Visual Space Gallery, Vancouver BC
Contributing Visual Artist - 2024, 2025, 2026 West Of Main Artwalk, Vancouver BC
“Tropical Cafe” - December, 2022 Center A Art Gallery, Vancouver BC
Contributing Visual Artist - June, 2016 Congolese/Canada Day Society, Edmonton Alberta
Contributing Visual Artist - July 31, 2009 Squarewaves Music Festival, Vancouver BC
Contributing Visual Artist - June, 2009 Music Waste Festival, Vancouver BC
Curator - “Return Policy” - October, 2008 Shudder Gallery, Vancouver BC
“Leave Room For The Holy Spirit” - 2008 The Helen Pitt Gallery, Vancouver BC
Curator - “Border” - December 5 - December 30, 2007 Shudder Gallery, Vancouver BC
“nO nORTH” SWARM 8 - September 8 - October 8, 2007 The Gaff Gallery, Vancouver BC
“Convoluted” - March 15 - March 30, 2007 Emergency Room Strathcona, Vancouver BC
“Apogee”- August 19 - September 15, 2005 Library Square, Vancouver BC
“Funkshön” - October 4, 2002 The Rev Cabaret, Edmonton AB
“Art in Action - Millennium Ideas” - April 29 - May 14, 2000 Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna BC
Residencies:
Artist in Residence - October 2025 - February 2026 PosAbilities, Vancouver BC
Artist in Residence - February - March, 2009 Hammock Residency, Vancouver BC
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Journey Facilitator - 2026 - Present PosAbilities
Community Support Worker/ Art Facilitator - 2024 - 2026 PosAbilities
Drawing Instructor (Practicum) - 2024, 2025 Thrive (Open Door Group)
Peer Advocate, CLEAR Project - 2022 - 2024 Embers/UBC Learning Exchange
Illustrator - 2016-2025 Freelance
Senior Painting and Restoration- 2015 - 2021 Independent Contractor
Administrative Assistant - 2010 Choice Personnel, Edmonton AB
Artist/ Visual Effects - 2006 “The L Word” Showtime Productions
Administrative Assistant - 2003 Dev Studios Inc., Edmonton AB
Administrative Assistant - 2001 Daryl Procinsky Architecture Ltd, Edmonton AB
ELECTED AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
President - 2025-Present Artists In Our Midst/ West of Main Art Walk, Vancouver BC
Membership Committee Member - 2023-Present Helen’s Court Co-op, Vancouver BC
Juror - Exhibition Selection Committee - 2007 Concourse Gallery, Vancouver BC
Editor-In-Chief - 2004 - 2005 WOO Magazine, Vancouver BC
Vice President, Treasurer, Publicity Director, Social Director, Class Rep Student Council - 1991 - 2001 NWT and AB
AWARDS:
School Art Award - 2000 Immaculata Regional High School, Kelowna BC
Various Academic Honours - 1998 - 2001 Junior and High School, Edmonton, AB
Most Improved Cadet in the NWT - 1997 Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Inuvik NWT