Toby Graser – C.V.
INTRODUCTION
Born in Montreal, Quebec
Now resides in Saint John, New Brunswick
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2003New Work
Art Contact, Fredericton, New Brunswick
2002Ancient Messages
Peter Buckland Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
Selected Works
Art Contact, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Legislative Library, Fredericton, New Brunswick
2000Windows Series
C.B.C. Gallery, Moncton, New Brunswick
Dresden Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia
National Exhibition Centre, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Saint John Jewish Historical Society, Saint John, New Brunswick
University Of New Brunswick, Harriet Irving Library, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Windrush Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
1998Atlantic Bicentennial Exhibition Centre, Saint John, New Brunswick
1997University Of New Brunswick, University Club, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1996Trinity Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
1992–95Symphonies & Harmonies: The Paintings Of Toby Graser 1969–1991 (Tour of Solo Show - Retrospective)
1995
Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond, British Columbia
1994
Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby, Ontario
Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa, Ontario
Rodman Hall Art Centre, St. Catharines, Ontario
1993
Aitken Bicentennial Exhibition Centre, Saint John, New Brunswick
Galerie d'art de l’université de Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick
Jewish Cultural Centre, Calgary, Alberta
1992
The University of New Brunswick Art Centre, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1991Saint John Jewish Historical Society, Saint John, New Brunswick
1989Collaborations
Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1988Dresden Galleries, Halifax, Nova Scotia
1986Evelyn Aimis Fine Art Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
University Of New Brunswick, Harriet Irving Library, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1985Galerie Sans Nom, Moncton, New Brunswick
Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University of Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick
1984Dresden Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia
National Exhibition Centre, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick, Harriet Irving Library, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick, University Club, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1983Cassel Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Inform Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
1982Theatre New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Windrush Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
1981Atelier Lukacs Gallery, Montréal, Québec
Cassel Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University Of New Brunswick, Faculty Club, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1980Exhibit Gallery, Saint John City Hall, Saint John, New Brunswick
Rothmans Gallery, Moncton, New Brunswick
Shaw-Rimmington Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
1979Cassel Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Gallery '78, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University Of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University Of New Brunswick - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick
1978Morrison Art Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
Theatre New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1977Cassel Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, New Brunswick
1976Morrison Art Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
1975Gallery One, Moncton, New Brunswick
Theatre New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University Of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University Of New Brunswick - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick
1973Cassell Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1972Morrison Art Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
Sunbury Shores Art & Nature Centre, St. Andrews, New Brunswick
1969Dalhousie Centennial Library, Dalhousie, New Brunswick
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2005Art & Artifacts
New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, New Brunswick
Les Femmeuses (Juried Exhibition)
Pratt and Whitney Canada, Montréal, Québec
2004Les Femmeuses (Juried Exhibition)
Pratt and Whitney Canada, Montréal, Québec
2003The Edmonton Contemporary Artists’ Society annual exhibition (invited guest)
Edmonton, Alberta
2002Springtime Celebration
Art Contact, Fredericton, New Brunswick
2001Boxes
Peter Buckland Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
A New Brunswick Trilogy - Graser, Hooper & Hill
Centro Cultural de Merida Olimpo, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
2000Perspectives 2000 (Pratt & Whitney Sponsored Juried Exhibition)
Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, Ontario
1999–01Dialogue Among Cultures (Juried Invitational)
New Brunswick Museum Travelling Show
1999Fathom Twenty
Saint John City Hall Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
Peter Buckland Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
1995An Exquisite Corpse
Galerie d'art de l'université de Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick
1994Colours of Summer
Newzones Gallery Of Contemporary Art, Calgary, Alberta
An Exquisite Corpse
Galerie Restigouche, Campbellton, New Brunswick
1993Acquisition Show
University Of New Brunswick Art Centre, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Artwhyse
The University Of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
An Exquisite Corpse
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Masters of Abstraction
Newzones Gallery Of Contemporary Art, Calgary, Alberta
1991Connexion - 5 Years After
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
1990Connexion - 5 Years After
Eastern Edge, St. John's, Newfoundland
Recent Contemporary Canadian Acquisitions
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1989Connexion - 5 Years After
University of Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Flying with Bats
University Of New Brunswick - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick
4th Annual Art for All Juried Show
The Edmonton Art Gallery Museum, Edmonton, Alberta
Group Show
Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1988Flying with Bats
University Of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1987Against The Wall
Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Christmas Choice 1969–1987
University Of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Dog Daze
Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, New Brunswick
St. John Hospice Invitational, Saint John, New Brunswick
1986August View
Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, New Brunswick
A Group Show
Wing Gallery, Theatre New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Mini-Formats
Le Centre Communautaire Sainte Anne, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Studio Watch Invitational
Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
Tyrannizing Image
Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1985Bi-Buy Centennial Invitational
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Triangle Workshop Exhibition
Pine Plains, New York
1984"Green" Convocation Invitational
University of New Brunswick - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick
Group Show
Gallery Connexion, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Juried Exhibitions
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canadian Mental Health Association, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1983Black And White
Fine Line Gallery, Fredericton, New Brunswick
"Summer in New Brunswick" Invitational
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1982Artists Choice
Gallery '78, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Femmes-Fleurs - Women's Work
National Exhibition Centre, Fredericton, New Brunswick
10 New Brunswick Artists
New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, New Brunswick
Ten New Works
Cassel Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
"Winter in New Brunswick" Invitational
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
198010th Anniversary Show
Cassel Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1979The Year of the Child
Cassel Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1978"From the Collection" 19th and 20th Century New Brunswick Artists
New Brunswick Museum - Alice Webster Gallery, Saint John, New Brunswick
Hadassah-Wizo Art Invitational
Landscapes
Rothmans Gallery, Moncton, New Brunswick
1976Hadassah-Wizo Art Invitational
Olympic Exhibition
New Brunswick Government, Montréal, Québec and touring
1975City Hall Purchase Exhibition
Saint John, New Brunswick
"International Women's Year" Invitational
University of Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick
Netherwood Foundation Art Invitational
Saint John, New Brunswick
Rothmans of Pall Mall Ltd. Exhibition
Moncton, New Brunswick
1974City Hall Purchase Exhibition
Saint John, New Brunswick
Hadassah-Wizo Art Invitational
Rothmans of Pall Mall Ltd. Exhibition
Moncton, New Brunswick
1973Acquisition Show
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
I.L. Peretz School Art Invitational
Calgary, Alberta
New Brunswick Artists
Cassel Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1972Artists of the Province
Cassel Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
1968–71Maritime Art Exhibition and Travelling Show
New Brunswick
DUO SHOWS
1971Kashetsky & Graser
Cassel Galleries, Fredericton, New Brunswick
MUSEUM & PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Le Centre Communautaire Saint Anne, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Department of Foreign Affairs, Ottawa, Ontario
New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, New Brunswick
New Brunswick Provindial Art Bank, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa, Ontario
Saint John City Hall, Saint John, New Brunswick
Saint Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
Alberta Energy Corp., Calgary, Alberta
Aliant Head Office, Saint John, New Brunswick
Andie/Fenrich & Co., Edmonton, Alberta
Atomic Energy Of Canada
The Bank Of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Bell Canada - Trinity Square Office, Toronto, Ontario
Bell Canada Information Systems, Toronto, Ontario
Bimcor, Inc., Toronto, Ontario
Bolton Tremblay Funds, Toronto, Ontario
Burmer & King Professional Corp., Edmonton, Alberta
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer Law Firm, Calgary, Alberta
C.P. Hotels, Toronto, Ontario
Camrost Group Ltd., Toronto, Ontario
Canadian Restaurant & Foodservices Assoc.,Toronto, Ontario
Capsco Softward Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario
Cellular Solutions, Montréal, Québec
Central & Nova Scotia Trust Co., Moncton, New Brunswick
Chubb Insurance Canadian Headquarters, Toronto, Ontario
Compaq Canada Inc., Richmond Hill, Ontario
Contel Credit Corporation, Mississauga, Ontario
Design Collections Inc., Toronto, Ontario
Design Connection, Toronto, Ontario
Digital Equipment, Ottawa, Ontario
Dunn & Bradstreet, Toronto, Ontario
EC Consulting Group Holding Ltd., Zurich
Electrical Utilities Safety Assoc. Of Ontario
Electrohome, Kitchener, Ontario
Ernst & Young, Saint John, New Brunswick
First Brands Canada Ltd., Scarborough, Ontario
Fitness Institute, Toronto, Ontario
Forum Financial Inc., Toronto, Ontario
G.M. Patry Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario
Hemson Consulting, Toronto, Ontario
Hewlett Packard Canada Ltd., Richmond, British Columbia
Honey Productions Ltd., Calgary, Alberta (Division of Walt Disney)
Image Technology Support Group Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia
INC., Toronto, Ontario
Kasian Architecture, Edmonton, Alberta
Komatsu Canada, Toronto, Ontario
Lebovics & Cytrynbaum - Advocats, Monteal, Québec
Loctite Canada Inc., Mississauga, Ontario
Marchco Financial Inc., Toronto, Ontario
McDonalds - Head Office, Toronto, Ontario
MDS Health Group, Etobicoke, Ontario
Medi-Health Inc., Toronto, Ontario
Mitchell Lincoln Ltd., St. Laurent, Québec
Nabisco Brands Ltd., Toronto, Ontario
Nbtelephone Co., Saint John, New Brunswick
Nelson Videovend Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario
Neptune Meters, Mississauga, Ontario
Northern Telecom Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario
P.O.I. Business Systems, Markham, Ontario
Pan Canadian Petroleum Ltd., Calgary, Alberta
Penguin Books, Markham, Ontario
Prudential-Bache Securities, Mississauga, Ontario
Rogers Communications Inc., Toronto, Ontario
Royal Bank Of Canada, Fredericton, New Brunswick (commissioned work)
Shell Oil Canada, Calgary, Alberta
Societe d'investissement Desjardins, Montréal, Québec
Staffing Consultants Ltd., Toronto, Ontario
Standard Life Assurance Co. Collection, Montréal, Québec
Start, Hicks, Spragge Architects, Mississauga, Ontario
Steelcase Inc., Markham, Ontario
Stochem Inc., Brampton, Ontario
Stowe-Davis Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario
Systems House Inc., Ottawa, Ontario
Thorne, Ernst & Whinney, Brampton, Ontario
Toyota Motor Co., Mississauga, Ontario
Trans Quebec & Maritime Gas Pipeline, Montréal, Québec
The Upjohn Co., Don Mills, Ontario
Vertex Financial Corp., Markham, Ontario
Wellington's Of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Wheelabrator Canada Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario
Wilson Insurance Co., Fredericton, New Brunswick
Wood Gundy, Toronto, Ontario
York-Hannover Developments Ltd., Toronto, Ontario
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1997ARTS ATLANTIC 57, p.19 & 20 (Review)
1992ARTS ATLANTIC 42, vol.11, no.2, p.18 (Review)
1990ATLANTIC ADVOCATE, November (Feature Article)
1989ARTS ATLANTIC 35, vol.9, no.3, p.23 (Review)
1988ARTS ATLANTIC 31, vol.8, no.3, p.7 (Review)
CITY & COUNTRY HOMES MAGAZINE, April, p.84 (Illustration)
1987ARTS ATLANTIC 28, Spring (Review)
DECORMAG, July - August (Illustration)
THE FIDDLEHEAD MAGAZINE, Winter (Cover Illustration)
THE FIDDLEHEAD MAGAZINE, Summer (Illustrations)
1985ARTS ATLANTIC 22, Spring (Review)
1984ARTS ATLANTIC 20, Summer (Feature Article)
ARTS ATLANTIC 19, Spring (Review)
1982ATLANTIC ADVOCATE, Home Is Where The Art Is, January (Feature Article)
1981ART MAGAZINE, Toronto, Ontario, July
1978ATLANTIC ADVOCATE (Feature Article)
NEW BRUNSWICK INFORMATION SERVICE MAGAZINE, vol.3, no.4 (Feature Article)
1976ART MAGAZINE, Toronto, Ontario, March
GRANTS
2001Canada Council Travel Grant
NB Arts By Invitation Grant
1996Sheffield Lake Workshop, Tamworth, Ontario
1992Federal-Provincial Co-Operation Grant
Provincial Grant - Solo Exhibition Grant
1991Sheffield Lake Workshop, Tamworth, Ontario
1988Provincial Grant
Emma Lake Workshop, Saskatchewan
1986Provincial Grant
Emma Lake Workshop, Saskatchewan
1985Provincial Grant
Triangle Artists Workshop, Pine Plains, New York
Triangle Artist's Workshop Grant
The Edmonton Art Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
1984Provincial Grant - Solo Exhibition Grant
1981Canada Council Visiting Artists Grant
Provincial Grant
Emma Lake Workshop, Saskatchewan
1980Canada Council Visiting Artists Grant
Provincial Grant
Emma Lake Workshop, Saskatchewan
JURY PARTICIPATIONS
1991
May
Duffy-Crowell Award
Fredericton, New Brunswick
April
Royal Canadian Mint - 125 Canada coins
Ottawa, Ontario
1990
September
Canada Council Travelling Jury (Maritimes)
February
Canada Council Art Bank
Ottawa, Ontario
1989
September
Provincial Art Bank (Juror)
Fredericton, New Brunswick