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Kimberly Ager
Artist Bio
Kimberly Ager is an artist born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts
(BFA) with Distinction from the University of Calgary, graduating in 2022. Ager is a creative
entrepreneur and an emerging artist with a diverse artistic practice spanning painting, murals,
photography, and graphic design. Her work has been exhibited in multiple exhibitions, and she
has received numerous awards and scholarships for her creative and academic achievements.
Her practice continues to evolve as she explores new mediums and artistic approaches,
seeking to bridge the gap between fine art and storytelling. She currently resides in Alberta,
creating new works that reflect her love of nature and travel.
Artist Statement
Exploration, imagination and creation. My work encompasses these ideas as I strive to find myself through my artistic practice. I plan to continue this process of learning and exploration with each piece of artwork I create. I want to discover as much knowledge as I can while I have the opportunity to immerse myself in my own creative process, wherever that takes me.
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Name and Contact Information
Kimberly Ager (formerly O’Blenes)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
kimberlymegan9@gmail.com
Educational Experience
2025 Burren College of Art, Artist Residency
Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland
2022 University of Calgary, Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction
GPA: 3.99/4
First Year Scholars 2018-2019
International student mentor 2019-2021
Dean’s list 2018-2021
Awards, Grants, Scholarships
2022 Faculty of Arts Silver Medallion in Art (Convocation Medal)
2022 Marilyn Perkins Award in Music, Art and Drama
2021 Jason Lang Scholarship
2021 Joyce Foundation Jack Perraton and Ed & Lois Marshall Bursary
2020 Smiley Raborn Jr. Scholarship
2020 Isabel Stadelbauer Scholarship
2020 Visual and Performing Arts Supporting Success Scholarship
2020 Joyce Foundation Jack Perraton and Ed & Lois Marshall Bursary
2020 Keith and Dora Furr Safe Practices Scholarship
2019 Joyce Foundation Jack Perraton and Ed & Lois Marshall Bursary
2019 Pringle Family Scholarship for the Visual Arts
2019 Visual and Performing Arts Supporting Success Scholarship
2019 Louise McKinney Scholarship
2018 President’s Admission Scholarship
2018 Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
2018 Joyce Foundation Jack Perraton and Ed & Lois Marshall Bursary
2018 Silver Medalist in the Skills Alberta Fashion Technologies Competition
2018 University of Toronto National Book Award
2018 First place in the Olds College Paper Dress Competition
2017 First place in the Olds College Paper Dress Competition
Selected Exhibitions
2025 A Window to Ireland, Solo Exhibition, Dalhousie Church, Calgary, AB
2025 A Window to Ireland, Open Studio, The Barn, Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle, Newtown, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland
2024 Metamorphosis, Pumphouse Theatre’s Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery, Calgary, AB
2023 Missions Trip Fundraiser Exhibition & Sale, Dalhousie Church, Calgary, AB
2022 Brentwood Mural Walk, Calgary, AB.
2022 PHTS Spring 2022 Exhibition, Pumphouse Theatre’s Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2022 On the Move, Pumphouse Theatre’s Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2021 PULL 2021, online and in the University of Calgary Little Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2021 Art From The Unknown 2021, online at the Alberta NDP Caucus website, Edmonton, AB.
2021 Emerging Artist Exhibit 2021, online at Pumphouse Theatre’s Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2021 ART 438 Advanced Topics in Photography: Photographic Storytelling Exhibition, online at the University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
2021 PUSH 2021, online and in the University of Calgary Little Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2021 2021 Arts Showcase, in conjunction with the 2021 Arts Undergraduate Research Symposium, online at Art Steps, Calgary, AB.
2020 PUSH 2020, cSpace King Edward, Calgary, AB.
2019 Art 233, University of Calgary Little Gallery, Calgary, AB.
2019 Distinctly Indistinct, University of Calgary AB 621, Calgary AB.
2019 PULL 2019, Artpoint Galleries & Studio Society, Calgary AB.
2014 How do the Arts Strengthen Communities? The Calgary Board of Education, Calgary AB.
Art Related Professional Experience
2025 Guest Speaker - “Storytelling through Painting.” Presentation, Dalhousie Church, Calgary, AB.
2025 Guest Speaker - “A Window to Ireland.” Presentation, private residence, Cochrane, AB.
2024 Guest Paint Night Artist (October) - Dalhousie Church. Calgary, AB.
2024 Muralist - Brentview Baptist Church, Calgary, AB.
2024 Guest Paint Night Artist (March) - Dalhousie Church. Calgary, AB.
2023 Guest Paint Night Artist - Dalhousie Church. Calgary, AB.
2023 Muralist - Brentview Baptist Church, Calgary, AB.
2022 Events & Media Coordinator - Calgary Meals on Wheels. Calgary, AB.
2022 Guest speaker - Template Design Summit 2022, online conference, presented by College of Style.
2022 Art Instructor - Zen Doodle Instructor through the Brentwood Community Association, Calgary, AB.
2022 Muralist - Brentview Baptist Church, Calgary, AB.
2021 Digital Media Mentor - The University of Calgary Lab NEXT & Makerspace, Calgary, AB.
2021 Muralist - The Brentwood Walkway Mural Project, Calgary, AB.
2021 Small Business Interview - The Calgary Guardian, Calgary, AB.
2021 Creator and Contributor - Canva, online template design, stock photography and illustration.
2021 Guest sculpture teacher - Summer Art Camps, Brentview Baptist Church, Calgary, AB (Volunteer).
2021 Guest speaker - Template Design Summit Summer 2021, online conference, presented by College of Style.
2021 Photographer - RISE Bread, Calgary, AB (Volunteer).
2021 Founder, owner, artist and designer - Kimberly Art, Calgary, AB.
2021 Creator and Contributor - Canva.
2021 Business Card Designer - McCoys’ Fabric Creations, Calgary, AB.
2021 Logo Designer - SMILE Therapy Calgary, Calgary, AB.
2021 Muralist - SMILE Therapy Calgary, Calgary, AB.
2020 Muralist - Brentview Baptist Church, Calgary, AB.
2020 Photographer for promotional materials - Brentview Baptist Church, Calgary, AB.
2020 Exhibition take down - Art and Martinis: Exhibition and Sale at DLA Piper Law Firm, Calgary, AB (Volunteer).
2019 Muralist - Brentview Baptist Church, Calgary, AB.
2018 Artist for promotional materials - Brentview Baptist Church, Calgary, AB.
2018 Artist to auction work at the Concert of Hope - Brentview Baptist Church, Calgary, AB (Volunteer).
2016 Women's Worship Night live artist - Brentview Baptist Church, Calgary, AB (Volunteer).
2016 Luge Helmet Artist - Creative Impact Foundation / Helmets for Heroes, Calgary, AB (Volunteer) .
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