Goals

I've been giving a lot of thought to goals in the future. I know I need something to work towards and, since I have met so many of my goals over the past 25-ish years, I'm wondering what's ahead. I'll be 60 next year, which is definitely a milestone, so that makes this time of reflection and goal-setting even more important...a turning point of sorts.

These are some of the highlights:

• Artist Residencies
• Public Art
• Gallery Exhibits
• Magazine Publications
• Interviews (especially CBC)
• Banff Centre
• Arts Awards
• Public Speaking
• International Exhibits
• Arts & Culture Co-Ordinator

So...what's next? I know that I will continue working on my current body of work, the reason I spent a week doing research at the Banff Centre for the Arts, and I'm preparing for an exhibit with my friend Ana Zanella at Framed on Fifth in Kensington this summer. I also want to continue my studies as I'm so close to my goal of achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree. Other than that, I'm not sure. I've been involved in so many great things: been a member and co-founder of amazing creative Boards, taught, wrote, curated and travelled for art, and, best of all, have received so much incredible support for what I do. Maybe, for now, I just need to focus on my guiding word for the year, Calm, and allow myself to enjoy this time of painting and learning. If something comes up, I'll think about it then.