Andrew Ihamaki, b. 1989
Educator | Visual Artist | Writer
Peterborough, ON
andrew.ihamaki[at]gmail.com
www.andrewihamaki.com
Education:
2015 B.Ed., Trent University, Peterborough, ON. Intermediate/Senior Qualifications in Visual Arts and English.
2014 Hons.B.A., University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. Majors: Art and Art History; English Literature. Minor: Professional Writing and Communications.
2014 OCAD (Studio Arts), Sheridan College, Oakville, ON. Major Fields of Study: Painting, Drawing and Education.
2010 Certificate, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON. Art Fundamentals.
Education and Teaching Positions (*- indicates present):
2020 Education Programming Coordinator, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.*
2017 Occasional Teacher (Secondary): Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Peterborough, ON. (2017 - 2020)
2016 Instructor (Adult and ESL programming - Portraiture and Painting), Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON. (2016-2020)
2016 Home Instruction Teacher, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Peterborough, ON. (6-month Contract)
2015 Instructor and Exhibition Tour Guide (Child and Youth programming), Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON. (2015-2020)
2013 Education Assistant, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.
Two Person Exhibitions:
2015 Face to Face, with Daniel Deus. Black Cat–Artspace, Toronto, ON.
Group Exhibitions:
2017 In the Round V. Graven Feather, Toronto, ON.
2017 Children of Satan. Evans Contemporary and StarX, Peterborough, ON.
2016 In the Round IV. Graven Feather, Toronto, ON.
2016 4th Line Memory Project. 4th Line Theatre, Peterborough and Millbrook, ON.
2014 Up One Side + Down the Other. Blackwood Gallery, Mississauga, ON.
2014 Distance Awareness. Theatre Erindale, Mississauga, ON.
2014 Sheridan College Open House. Annie Smith Building-Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
2011 First and Second Year Show. The Gallery at Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
Special Exhibitions:
2019 10x10 Artist, it’s all about ART! Fundraising Gala. Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON
2019 50/50 Art Gala. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2018 50/50 Art Gala. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2017 Holiday Toast Show and Sale. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2017 50/50 Art Gala. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2016 50/50 Art Gala. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2015 50/50 Art Gala. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
Published Writing:
2021 Ihamaki, A., "Moonshiners." In VISIO "The Zeitgeist Issue," 13-17. Kingston: Visio Literary Magazine, January/February 2021.
2016 Ihamaki, A., “(Selected excerpt from work in progress) ‘For so long...’” For Artsweek coffee sleeve project, 2016. Peterborough: eCityLit, 2016.
2015 Ihamaki, A., "The York Tavern." In Passing Through. 71-73. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2015.
2015 Ihamaki, A., "The Dead." In Come With Me, I'll Show You, 167-171. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2015.
2015 Ihamaki, A., "Hannah's Banana." In Absynthe Magazine: Love & Sex, 10-11. Peterborough: Trent University, February 2015
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Power Rangers.” In Showing the Story: Creative Nonfiction by New Writers, 29-31. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2013.
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Shit Tire Fenelon Falls.” In Showing the Story: Creative Nonfiction by New Writers, 238-241. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2013.
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Yellow." In Showing the Story: Creative Nonfiction by New Writers, 107-109. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2013.
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Yellow.” In The Totally Unknown Writers Festival 2013: Stories, 113-115. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2013.
Editorial Projects:
2017 Editor, Art Spin–Hamilton: Hamilton, ON.
2014 Editor, “Chimney Ridge: A Collection of Short Stories” by Heather From: Life Rattle Press.
2014 Editor, “Mindwaves,” University of Toronto: Mississauga, ON.
Residencies:
2022 Takahuhti Artists Residence. Tampere, Finland. Fall 2022. (forthcoming)
2019 Fish Factory Creative Centre of Stöðvarfjörður. Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland. July, 2019.
Professional Positions:
2020 Communications and Volunteer Coordinator, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.
2016 Visitor Services, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON. (2016 - 2020)
2015 Collections Assistant, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.
2014 Art Handler and Installer, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.*
2014 Gallery Assistant, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.
Juror:
2020 Juror: Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.
2018 Juror: Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.
2017 Adjudicator, “Best of High School” Art Awards, Kawartha Artists Gallery and Studio: Peterborough, ON.
Related Professional Experience:
2017 Research Assistant: The Electric City Culture Council (EC3), Peterborough, ON.
2016 Volunteer, Heads Up for Inclusion (Amigos in the Community Program): Peterborough, ON. (2016-2019)
2016 Assistant to the Artist Jill Stanton, Hunter Street Bridge Mural Project: Peterborough, ON.
2011 Art and Design Consultant, Historical Studies Society (UTM): Mississauga, ON.
Board and Committees Memberships:
2020 Peterborough Snofest Committee: City of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.*
2020 Hiring Committee Member: Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2020 Outreach and Engagement Committee: Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.
2018 Fundraising and Development Committee: Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.
2017 Human Resources Committee Member: Artspace, Peterborough, ON.*
2017 Member of the Board of Directors: Artspace, Peterborough, ON.*
Catalogues and Published Illustrations:
2018 Absynthe Magazine, Cover Artist: Trent University, Peterborough, ON. March, 2018.
2018 Absynthe Magazine, featured Artist: Trent University, Peterborough, ON. February, 2018.
2014 BUFF, Art and Art History program, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
2013 Education Brochure (Fall/Winter), Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.
2012 BUFF, Art and Art History program, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
2011 BUFF, Art and Art History program, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
Public Readings:
2019 Ihamaki, A. "Untitled poem, for K.E.H." and a selection of "Dear 16-year-old self..." poems. A selection of poetry read at the Show and Tell Poetry Series publication launch of “PTBO NSA” by Katherine Heigh. The Garnet, Peterborough, April 16, 2019. Hosted by Bird Buried Press.
2018 Ihamaki, A., A selection of "Dear 16-year-old self..." poems. A selection of micro poems read in support of the Carol Warrior Family Fund. The Garnet, Peterborough, July 26, 2018.
2016 Ihamaki, A., “(Selected excerpts from work in progress).” Two excerpts read at, Artsweek: eCityLit Launch of 2016 coffee-cup sleeves. Black Honey, Peterborough, September 23, 2016.
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Yellow.” A short story read at, The Twentieth Annual Unknown Writers Festival. The Rivoli, Toronto, November 20, 2013.
Recorded Readings:
2013 Ihamaki, A., “The Amazing Jumpin’ Jiminy.” Life Rattle Radio, episode no. 1288. December 26, 2013. http://www.liferattle.ca/radio/show1288.html
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Yellow” and “Shit-Tire Fenelon Falls.” Life Rattle Radio, episode no. 1239. January 17, 2013. http://www.liferattle.ca/radio/show1239.html
2013 Ihamaki, A., "Power Rangers," "Grandpa's House" and "Pappas Billiards." Life Rattle Radio, episode no. 1238. January 10, 2013. http://www.liferattle.ca/radio/show1238.html
Interviews:
2013 Ratcliffe, Annie. “Mindwaves Launch Celebrates Storytelling.” The Medium (March 24, 2013).
2013 Ratcliffe, Annie. “Unknown Writers Make their Voices Heard.” The Medium (November 25, 2013).
Peterborough, ON
andrew.ihamaki[at]gmail.com
www.andrewihamaki.com
Education:
2015 B.Ed., Trent University, Peterborough, ON. Intermediate/Senior Qualifications in Visual Arts and English.
2014 Hons.B.A., University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. Majors: Art and Art History; English Literature. Minor: Professional Writing and Communications.
2014 OCAD (Studio Arts), Sheridan College, Oakville, ON. Major Fields of Study: Painting, Drawing and Education.
2010 Certificate, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON. Art Fundamentals.
Education and Teaching Positions (*- indicates present):
2020 Education Programming Coordinator, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.*
2017 Occasional Teacher (Secondary): Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Peterborough, ON. (2017 - 2020)
2016 Instructor (Adult and ESL programming - Portraiture and Painting), Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON. (2016-2020)
2016 Home Instruction Teacher, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Peterborough, ON. (6-month Contract)
2015 Instructor and Exhibition Tour Guide (Child and Youth programming), Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON. (2015-2020)
2013 Education Assistant, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.
Two Person Exhibitions:
2015 Face to Face, with Daniel Deus. Black Cat–Artspace, Toronto, ON.
Group Exhibitions:
2017 In the Round V. Graven Feather, Toronto, ON.
2017 Children of Satan. Evans Contemporary and StarX, Peterborough, ON.
2016 In the Round IV. Graven Feather, Toronto, ON.
2016 4th Line Memory Project. 4th Line Theatre, Peterborough and Millbrook, ON.
2014 Up One Side + Down the Other. Blackwood Gallery, Mississauga, ON.
2014 Distance Awareness. Theatre Erindale, Mississauga, ON.
2014 Sheridan College Open House. Annie Smith Building-Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
2011 First and Second Year Show. The Gallery at Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
Special Exhibitions:
2019 10x10 Artist, it’s all about ART! Fundraising Gala. Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON
2019 50/50 Art Gala. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2018 50/50 Art Gala. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2017 Holiday Toast Show and Sale. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2017 50/50 Art Gala. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2016 50/50 Art Gala. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2015 50/50 Art Gala. Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
Published Writing:
2021 Ihamaki, A., "Moonshiners." In VISIO "The Zeitgeist Issue," 13-17. Kingston: Visio Literary Magazine, January/February 2021.
2016 Ihamaki, A., “(Selected excerpt from work in progress) ‘For so long...’” For Artsweek coffee sleeve project, 2016. Peterborough: eCityLit, 2016.
2015 Ihamaki, A., "The York Tavern." In Passing Through. 71-73. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2015.
2015 Ihamaki, A., "The Dead." In Come With Me, I'll Show You, 167-171. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2015.
2015 Ihamaki, A., "Hannah's Banana." In Absynthe Magazine: Love & Sex, 10-11. Peterborough: Trent University, February 2015
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Power Rangers.” In Showing the Story: Creative Nonfiction by New Writers, 29-31. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2013.
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Shit Tire Fenelon Falls.” In Showing the Story: Creative Nonfiction by New Writers, 238-241. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2013.
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Yellow." In Showing the Story: Creative Nonfiction by New Writers, 107-109. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2013.
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Yellow.” In The Totally Unknown Writers Festival 2013: Stories, 113-115. Toronto: Life Rattle Press, 2013.
Editorial Projects:
2017 Editor, Art Spin–Hamilton: Hamilton, ON.
2014 Editor, “Chimney Ridge: A Collection of Short Stories” by Heather From: Life Rattle Press.
2014 Editor, “Mindwaves,” University of Toronto: Mississauga, ON.
Residencies:
2022 Takahuhti Artists Residence. Tampere, Finland. Fall 2022. (forthcoming)
2019 Fish Factory Creative Centre of Stöðvarfjörður. Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland. July, 2019.
Professional Positions:
2020 Communications and Volunteer Coordinator, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.
2016 Visitor Services, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON. (2016 - 2020)
2015 Collections Assistant, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.
2014 Art Handler and Installer, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.*
2014 Gallery Assistant, Art Gallery of Peterborough: Peterborough, ON.
Juror:
2020 Juror: Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.
2018 Juror: Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.
2017 Adjudicator, “Best of High School” Art Awards, Kawartha Artists Gallery and Studio: Peterborough, ON.
Related Professional Experience:
2017 Research Assistant: The Electric City Culture Council (EC3), Peterborough, ON.
2016 Volunteer, Heads Up for Inclusion (Amigos in the Community Program): Peterborough, ON. (2016-2019)
2016 Assistant to the Artist Jill Stanton, Hunter Street Bridge Mural Project: Peterborough, ON.
2011 Art and Design Consultant, Historical Studies Society (UTM): Mississauga, ON.
Board and Committees Memberships:
2020 Peterborough Snofest Committee: City of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.*
2020 Hiring Committee Member: Artspace, Peterborough, ON.
2020 Outreach and Engagement Committee: Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.
2018 Fundraising and Development Committee: Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.
2017 Human Resources Committee Member: Artspace, Peterborough, ON.*
2017 Member of the Board of Directors: Artspace, Peterborough, ON.*
Catalogues and Published Illustrations:
2018 Absynthe Magazine, Cover Artist: Trent University, Peterborough, ON. March, 2018.
2018 Absynthe Magazine, featured Artist: Trent University, Peterborough, ON. February, 2018.
2014 BUFF, Art and Art History program, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
2013 Education Brochure (Fall/Winter), Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough, ON.
2012 BUFF, Art and Art History program, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
2011 BUFF, Art and Art History program, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON.
Public Readings:
2019 Ihamaki, A. "Untitled poem, for K.E.H." and a selection of "Dear 16-year-old self..." poems. A selection of poetry read at the Show and Tell Poetry Series publication launch of “PTBO NSA” by Katherine Heigh. The Garnet, Peterborough, April 16, 2019. Hosted by Bird Buried Press.
2018 Ihamaki, A., A selection of "Dear 16-year-old self..." poems. A selection of micro poems read in support of the Carol Warrior Family Fund. The Garnet, Peterborough, July 26, 2018.
2016 Ihamaki, A., “(Selected excerpts from work in progress).” Two excerpts read at, Artsweek: eCityLit Launch of 2016 coffee-cup sleeves. Black Honey, Peterborough, September 23, 2016.
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Yellow.” A short story read at, The Twentieth Annual Unknown Writers Festival. The Rivoli, Toronto, November 20, 2013.
Recorded Readings:
2013 Ihamaki, A., “The Amazing Jumpin’ Jiminy.” Life Rattle Radio, episode no. 1288. December 26, 2013. http://www.liferattle.ca/radio/show1288.html
2013 Ihamaki, A., “Yellow” and “Shit-Tire Fenelon Falls.” Life Rattle Radio, episode no. 1239. January 17, 2013. http://www.liferattle.ca/radio/show1239.html
2013 Ihamaki, A., "Power Rangers," "Grandpa's House" and "Pappas Billiards." Life Rattle Radio, episode no. 1238. January 10, 2013. http://www.liferattle.ca/radio/show1238.html
Interviews:
2013 Ratcliffe, Annie. “Mindwaves Launch Celebrates Storytelling.” The Medium (March 24, 2013).
2013 Ratcliffe, Annie. “Unknown Writers Make their Voices Heard.” The Medium (November 25, 2013).
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