Thank you to Mansoor Tanweer from Halton Hills Today for interviewing me for his article Bell box mural painter uses art to give students a second chance. It was a joy to paint this mural for the Acton community and such fun to discuss my passion for teaching and creating art with Mansoor.
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Joanne Feely DeGraaf
Joanne Feely DeGraaf currently teaches visual art to high school students and continues to explore media, ideas and context in her own artistic practice. She primarily uses acrylic and latex paint to create her own mural art. Her efforts have been recognized by various institutions. This is reflected in awards she has received such as the Peel District School Board’s Award of Excellence (2014) and Distinction (2012, 2016, 2019). Her artwork has been exhibited by various cultural institutions including the Mississauga Living Arts Centre, Art Gallery of Mississauga, Etobicoke Civic Centre and Halton Regional Centre.
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