Garry Kennedy
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Garry Neill Kennedy, CM
(born 1935 in St. Catharines, Ontario
) is a Canadian
conceptual artist living in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Kennedy studied at the Ontario College of Art, the University at Buffalo
and the University of Ohio. In 1967, at the age of 32, he was appointed president of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, the youngest ever to serve in that position. He was president of the college for 23 years. He has exhibited extensively, including a major show at the National Gallery of Canada
in 2000. He was awarded the Portia White Prize
by the Arts Council of Nova Scotia in 2000, and in 2004 the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. In selecting Kennedy for the Governor General's Awards, an independent peer jury called him "one of the most distinguished figures in Canadian art". Not only has he produced a body of conceptual painting that is recognized internationally, he was also instrumental in establishing an international reputation for the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, of which he was the innovative head for 23 years. In addition, in 2004 Kennedy was invested as a Member of the Order of Canada
by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson
for his contributions as an administrator, educator and artist, enriching Canada's cultural legacy. Kennedy currently sits as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Khyber Arts Society
, artist-run centre.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(born 1935 in St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines is the largest city in Canada's Niagara Region and the sixth largest urban area in Ontario, Canada, with 97.11 square kilometres of land...
) is a Canadian
Canada
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conceptual artist living in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Kennedy studied at the Ontario College of Art, the University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, also commonly known as the University at Buffalo or UB, is a public research university and a "University Center" in the State University of New York system. The university was founded by Millard Fillmore in 1846. UB has multiple campuses...
and the University of Ohio. In 1967, at the age of 32, he was appointed president of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, the youngest ever to serve in that position. He was president of the college for 23 years. He has exhibited extensively, including a major show at the National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada
The National Gallery of Canada , located in the capital city Ottawa, Ontario, is one of Canada's premier art galleries.The Gallery is now housed in a glass and granite building on Sussex Drive with a notable view of the Canadian Parliament buildings on Parliament Hill. The acclaimed structure was...
in 2000. He was awarded the Portia White Prize
Portia White Prize
The Portia White Prize is the largest prize of its type awarded by the Province of Nova Scotia and is named for Portia White, a Nova Scotian artist who rose through adversity to achieve international acclaim as a classical singer on the stages of Europe and North America...
by the Arts Council of Nova Scotia in 2000, and in 2004 the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. In selecting Kennedy for the Governor General's Awards, an independent peer jury called him "one of the most distinguished figures in Canadian art". Not only has he produced a body of conceptual painting that is recognized internationally, he was also instrumental in establishing an international reputation for the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, of which he was the innovative head for 23 years. In addition, in 2004 Kennedy was invested as a Member of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson
Adrienne Clarkson
Adrienne Louise Clarkson is a Canadian journalist and stateswoman who served as Governor General of Canada, the 26th since Canadian Confederation....
for his contributions as an administrator, educator and artist, enriching Canada's cultural legacy. Kennedy currently sits as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Khyber Arts Society
Khyber Arts Society
The Khyber Arts Society operates the Khyber Institute of Contemporary Art art gallery located in a Historical Property owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality at 1588 Barrington St in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.- History :...
, artist-run centre.