Biography
I am Penelope Duchesne, a Montreal
born French Canadian raised in Montreal from 1973 until moving to Chatham-Kent
in 1995.
My educational background is quite
diversified, including a two year study of Human Resource Law as well as a
degree in fashion design.
My experiences also include small
business management and extensive involvement in arts and culture, both as an
artist and a manager and owner of an art studio.
I have also had the opportunity to
teach, funded through the Art Council of Ontario, in the position of
"Artist en Residence", in which position I taught all grades from
kindergarten to twelve.
As an artist, I am passionately aware
of the history and culture of Chatham-Kent and numerous examples of my art are
currently displayed throughout the community. For more information please visit
my FaceBook page and Google+
All of my educational and employment
experiences have involved working with people in community groups, small and
large. My work and volunteerism consistently honours human relations, human
dignity, community interest, local history, and cultural diversity.
Volunteer
Community Service
·
Created and donated art work: in
celebration of North Buxton Homecoming 2014
·
Board of Directors: Chatham Kent
Women’s Center 2009-2013
·
Board of Directors: Association La Girouette 2010-2012
·
Riverview Gardens: volunteer
2010-2012
·
Hallow Bash for Acceptual Riders:
Designed and drafted murals and guided the volunteers in the painting 2010-2012
·
Festival of Trees, Canadian Lung
Association: set designer 2005-2006
·
Art lessons in my personal studio:
disadvantaged, marginalized youth 2012-2014
