CURRICULUM VITAE

 

EDUCATION

• 2025      Applications: Grants, Residencies + Exhibitions, Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver BC

• 2025      Financial Practices for Gig Work and Independent Practitioners, Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver BC

• 2014      Project Management in Marketing, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver BC

• 2013      The Business of Art Practice, Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver BC

• 2012      Google Analytics for Content Rich Websites, University of Toronto, Toronto ON

• 2008      Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Studies, University of Guelph-Humber, Toronto ON

• 2003      Creative Photography Diploma with Honours, Humber College ITAL, Toronto ON

 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

• 2011      Macro Nature Photography, Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, Caledon ON

• 2007      Macro Nature Photography, Caledon Town Hall, Caledon ON

• 2005      Macro Nature Photography, Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, Caledon ON

 

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

• 2015      September Issue: Fashion Edition, ROAM Gallery, Vancouver BC2

• 2013      Raw Talent 2013: The 12x12 Photo Marathon Exhibit, The Dance Centre, Vancouver BC

• 2011      Paint a Picture for Water Conservation, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority, Toronto ON

• 2010      CACY Fine Arts Show, Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon ON

• 2009      CACY Fine Arts Show, Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon ON

• 2008      CACY Fine Arts Show, Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon ON

• 2008      Guelph-Humber Portfolio Show, University of Guelph-Humber Atrium, Toronto ON

• 2003      Humber College Creative Photography Portfolio Show, Humber College ITAL, Toronto ON

 

EXHIBITION CURATION & COORDINATION

• 2016       Vancouver Alternative Arts & Fashion Week - Year V, Chinese Cultural Centre, Vancouver BC

• 2015       Vancouver Alternative Arts & Fashion Week - Wild Spaces, Chinese Cultural Centre, Vancouver BC

• 2014       Vancouver Alternative Arts & Fashion Week - Vicissitudes, Maritime Labour Centre, Vancouver BC

• 2013       Vancouver Alternative Arts & Fashion Week - Futuretopias, Centre for Digital Media, Vancouver BC

• 2012       Vancouver Alternative Arts & Fashion Week - Apocalypse, The Ironworks, Vancouver BC

• 2011       Caledon Day Festival, Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon ON

• 2010       The 53rd CACY Fine Arts Show, Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon ON

• 2010       Caledon Day Festival, Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon ON

• 2009       The 52nd CACY Fine Arts Show, Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon ON

• 2009       Caledon Day Festival, Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon ON

• 2008       The 51st CACY Fine Arts Show, Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon ON

• 2007       The 50th CACY Fine Arts Show, Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon ON

 

GRANTS & AWARDS

• 2025       StrongerBC Future Skills Grant, The Province of British Columbia

• 2024       Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program, Community Futures British Columbia

• 2023       Downtown Camera Award for Best Alternative Process, Humber College ITAL, Toronto ON

 

RESIDENCIES

• 2023       Tools for Change Residency, MakerLabs, Vancouver BC

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2004-Today          Owner/Photographer, Kat Eye Imaging, Canada

• 2020-2022          Board Director, Terminal City Glass Co-op, Vancouver BC

• 2012-2016          Co-Founder & Media Director, Vancouver Alternative Arts & Fashion Week, Vancouver BC

• 2012-2016          Board Director, Style Entertainment Art & Media Society - SEAMS, Vancouver BC

• 2005-2012          Board Secretary, Caledon Arts & Crafts For Youth - CACY, Caledon ON

• 2009                   Digital Nature Photography Instructor, Caledon Arts & Crafts for Youth, Caledon ON

• 2005                   Digital Photography Instructor, Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness, Caledon ON

• 2003                   Photography Intern, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto ON

 

WORKSHOPS

• 2024      Introduction to Woodworking with Epoxy, MakerLabs, Vancouver BC

• 2023      WoodLab, LaserLab, CNC Router, 3D Printing, and Soldering + Electronics, MakerLabs, Vancouver BC

• 2022      Introduction to Flameworking, Terminal City Glass Co-op, Vancouver BC

• 2019      Introduction to Glassblowing, Terminal City Glass Co-op, Vancouver BC

• 2017      Documentary Film, InFocus Film School, Vancouver BC

 

CERTIFICATIONS

• 2024      Occupational First Aid Level 1, WorkSafeBC, Vancouver BC

• 2024      Advanced Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness Medical Associates International, Vancouver BC

• 2021      Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada, Vancouver BC

• 2017      Motion Picture Industry Orientation Certification, Actsafe Safety Association, Vancouver BC

• 2015      Beginner Beekeeping Certification, Honeybee Centre, Surrey BC

 

PRESS

• 2017       “VALT2016 – 5 Year Anniversary! Exclusive Interview with Kat Kozak and Kat Ferneyhough!” Miroir Magazine

• 2016       “VALT2016 at 5: More than a Handful of Entertainment and Talent” Randi Winter

• 2015       “Edgy artists to converge at #VALT2015” Robin Whachell

• 2014       “Getting Acquainted With Kat Ferneyhough and Kat Kozak, The Co-founders of VALT” 604 NOW

• 2014       “Vancouver Alternative Fashion Week[End] returns for its third year” The Vancouver Observer, Sindhu Dharmarajah

• 2013       “The Scene at Vancouver Alternative Fashion Week 2013” Style by Fire, Miranda Sam

• 2013       “VALT 2013 - A Movement and Catalyst for an Alternative Vancouver!” Marilyn Wilson

• 2012       “Feathery corsets and antler headwear hit Vancouver Alternative Fashion Week catwalks” The Georgia Straight, Sarah Rowland

• 2009       “Caledon Kids Get Creative” In The Hills Magazine, Michele Green

• 2008       “First Time Portfolio Show Comes To GH” Guelph-Humber Radix, April 7th Print Edition

• 2005       “Showcase” + Cover Image, Sideroads of Caledon & Erin, Volume 1 Number 3, Fall Print Edition

• 2005       “Macro Nature Photography On View” The Caledon Enterprise, March 5th Print Edition

 

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member, MakerLabs, Vancouver BC

• Member, Terminal City Glass Co-op, Vancouver BC

• Member, Richmond Beekeeping Association, Richmond BC

 

REPRESENTATION

• Awen Haus Gallery, Vancouver BC

• Envision Gallery, Mayne Island BC

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