CURRICULUM VITAE

 

EDUCATION

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• 2026  Mini-MBA: Essential Business Skills, UBC Sauder School of Business, Vancouver BC

• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 2023 Tools for Change Residency, MakerLabs, Vancouver BC

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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• 2004-Present  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

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• 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

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• 2026  Psychological First Aid (PFA), Pacific First Aid, Vancouver BC

• 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

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• 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

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• 2023-Present  MakerLabs, Vancouver BC

• 2019-Present  Terminal City Glass Co-op, Vancouver BC

• 2019-Present  Member, Richmond Beekeeping Association, Richmond BC

 

REPRESENTATION

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• Awen Haus Gallery, Vancouver BC

• Envision Gallery, Mayne Island BC

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