About the Artist

WHO:

Emily Sheppard is an interdisciplinary artist and transplant from South Western Ontario.  She is a proud graduate of the Beal Art Program in London, Ontario and has received a diploma in fine arts from North Island College as well as a  BFA from Emily Carr University. A degree in the school of hard knocks likely too. 

THEN:

After graduation, Emily  moved into a curatorial/events position at The Fall Tattooing & artist gallery & simultaneously opened her own Studio + Gallery "Sheppard's Pie Gallery" in the heart of the DTES  Van, BC.  Producing & hosting culturally engaging events such as "The Underground Fashion Show" & "The 24 Artists 24 Hours Project" & "The Free Store"  helped solidify Sheppard's pivotal role and reputation supporting emerging artists on their own steam.  "Supporting artist run initiatives is a huge factor in my implications with programs & events. I like to  remind  artists and myself, that we have all the power to provoke and impact the public without depending on a handout. We can make, with hands together..." says Sheppard

NOW:
Currently, Sheppard has just completed  a project working with the legendary Glenn Lewis developing sculptural work for his recent still life project.  She is also testing clay bodies/ ceramic chemistry and supporting the UBC pottery club, Teaching and educating other artists and makers at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, The Act Arts Centre in Maple Ridge, and Claymates in Vancouver, BC. She is enjoying learning new things every day, sharing & infecting other curious minds at various maker spaces and working on custom commissions including some  ceremonial  tea vessels for an upcoming show in early 2023 for the Western Front's anniversary show.