Jill Booth CV

Jill Booth CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Qualifications

Bachelor of Art (Teaching) Edith Cowan University, WA, 1953

Diploma of Visual Art (Textiles), Edith Cowan University, WA, 1989

Many short hobby-type courses, workshops and Tourism seminars, UWA, TAFE. self-directed studies.

Work experience

2009: Directed and coordinated Go Troppo Arts Festival, Port Douglas.

2007 – 2008: Built own art related website www.art-in-tropical-australia.com and www.go-troppo-arts-festival.com

2008: With Louise Collier developed Go Troppo Arts Festival concept and managed this highly successful event.

2007: Organised development of “ Low Isles – a fragile sanctuary” exhibition, involving twelve artists. Function for 300 people at held at sugar wharf in Port Douglas.

2004 – 2008: Own art practice – painting and textiles.

2007: Developed Artquest Port Douglas – tour business visiting artists’ studios in the Port Douglas region.

2004 – 2008: Helped to establish Arthouse Port Douglas Inc and coordinated art classes for that group. Adult art teaching.

1990 – 2005: Established, owned and managed Port Douglas Galleries of Fine Art. Organised numerous exhibitions, competitions and auctions at our galleries and at other venues.

1995 – 2005: VIP GIFTS – a gift custom design service for the corporate market.

1985 – 1990: Study, travel, painting, silk scarves, sold at markets.

1975 – 1985: - Owned and operated tourist park at Kalbarri in WA. Own studio art practice- painting, ceramics, jewellery . Intrinsic Art & Design – hand printed gifts and souvenirs.

1965 – 1975: - Teaching, family. Making silver jewellery from home studio.

1955 – 1965: - Study, teaching, painting, travel within Australia and overseas.

Exhibitions:

- Numerous group exhibitions over the years in Perth, Albany, Port Hedland, Indonesia, Cairns, Port Douglas.

1997 : - Solo exhibition at Mowbray Gallery, Port Douglas.

Collections:
Albany Town Council
Edith Cowan University
Mossman Hospital
private homes.

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