EDUCATION
2022-24 University of Saskatchewan, Masters of Environment and Sustainability, Saskatoon, SK
2024 University of Saskatchewan, SENS Excellence in Environment and Sustainability Graduate Award, Saskatoon, SK
2019 Saskatchewan Arts Board, Arts Entrepreneurship and Business Development Course, Saskatoon, SK
1993-95 Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Painting and Drawing Studio Division Diploma, Vancouver, BC
1989-91 Nutana Collegiate, Saskatoon, SK
1986-87 Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, Saskatoon, SK
EXHIBITS
2025 C.J. Mackenzie Engineering Gala for Excellence, Group Exhibition: USASK Engineering Design Mutualism Lab Artists, Saskatoon, SK
2024 Artist’s Collection Educational Exhibit, Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges, Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatoon, SK
2024 See. I Am One, Masters of Environment and Sustainability Solo Thesis Exhibit, Snelgrove Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
2024 See. I Am One live painting, Alberta Innovates Water Solo Exhibit, Calgary, AB.
2023 Live Water Gallery, Global Water Futures Finale Group exhibition, Curator: Louise Arnal, Saskatoon, SK
2021 Virtual Water Gallery, Sharing scientific knowledge & encouraging dialogue through art. Global Water Futures. Curator: Louise Arnal
2020 Adrian Stimson Avec Cheryl Buckmaster, Select Works, Calvin Redlick Pop-up Gallery, River Landing, Saskatoon, SK
2012 Electric Jesus & Other Culminations, Solo Exhibit, Darrell Bell Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
2010 Region, Electric Jesus Paintings, Group Exhibit, Curator: Bart Gazzola. AKA Gallery, Saskatoon SK
2010 The Sheet Series, Solo Exhibit, Darrell Bell Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
2009 Golden People, Lynda Flett and Mentor Cheryl Buckmaster, Collaborative Exhibit, Tribe Inc., Scyap, Saskatoon, SK
2009 Body Snatchers, Figurative Group Exhibit, Curators: Iris Hauser and Carol Wylie, Broadway Arts Center, Saskatoon, SK
2008 The New Sheet Series, Solo Exhibit: Curator: Cheryl Buckmaster, Frances Morrison Library Gallery, Saskatoon SK
2007 Articulation: Joined, 8 Sheet Series Paintings, Group Exhibit, Curator: Adrian Stimson, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
2006 Art on the Fringe, Group Exhibit, Curator Shelleu Kaszeifski, Broadway Arts Center, Saskatoon, SK
2006 Her-icane Godiva, Group Exhibit, Curator: Alexandra Badzak, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
2005 Her-icane Fiona, Group Exhibit, Curator: Alexandra Badzak, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
2003 Come-unity Connect, Bluemoon Artists’ Studio, Studio members’ solo exhibitions, Studio Opening, Saskatoon, SK
2000 A Picture of Reality, Group Exhibit, Curator: Melissa Kelsey, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, SK
2000 Windows and Mirrors, Solo Exhibit, Curator: Linda Stark, Saint Thomas Moore Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
1998 In Remembrance: Montreal Massacre, Group Exhibition, Curator Gary Young, Snellgrove Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
1995 Marguerite, Gods Country, Group Exhibit, Michael O’Brian Exhibition Commons, Grandville Island, Vancouver, BC
SELECT COLLECTIONS/COMMISSIONS
2012-24 Collaborative commission studio production and attained Master’s of Environment and Sustainability at the U of S.
Public Select collections
University of Saskatchewan Mutualism Lab, Saskatoon, SK
Whitecap Dakota First Nation, SK
National Hydrology Centre, Saskatoon, SK
Yellow Quill First Nation, Saskatoon, SK
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre, Saskatoon, SK
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, Saskatoon, SK
Saskatchewan Arts Board, Saskatoon, SK
Saint Paul’s Hospital (Mural) Saskatoon, SK
Corporate Selected commissions:
Park Derochie, Saskatoon, SK
ES Technology Incorporated, Saskatoon, SK
Millennium lll Properties Corporation, Saskatoon, SK
Fortress Properties Incorporate, Saskatoon, SK
Private Selected collections:
John MacDermott, 1 painting, Toronto, ON
Yann Martel and Alice Kuipers, 3 paintings, Saskatoon, SK
George Odegard , 3 paintings, Penticton, BC
Yvonne Langen, 3 paintings, Saskatoon, SK
Irene Frazer, 3 paintings, Edmonton, AB
Nathan Peters, 2 paintings, Washington, DC
PUBLICATIONS/INTERVIEWS
2025 Frontiers in Genetics Article, Behind the Scenes with Genomics Researchers, V0l 15-2024 https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2024.1467404
2023 USASK Engaged Scholar Journal, Vol. 9 No. 1, pg 103, and cover Photo https://esj.usask.ca/index.php/esj/issue/view/5165
2020 Jared Wolfe, “Water” artwork and article, Global Water Futures, USASK, Prairie Water. https://gwf.usask.ca/prairiewater/prairie-water-art-piece.php
2018 Jessica Lukawiecki, Glass Half Empty report, David Suzuki Foundation. https://davidsuzuki.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/reconciling-promises-reality-clean-drinking-water-first-nations.pdf
2017 Cat Bonner, Bridging the Gap, USASK School of Public Health, and USASK On campus News.
2010 Bart Gazzola, Region book. AKA Gallery.
2009 Adrian Stimson, Articulation: Joined book. Mendel Art Gallery
2007 Adrian Stimson, Articulation: Joined, Folio Mendel Art Gallery
Bart Gazzola, Permanent and Present, City Art, Planet S Magazine
2005 Jim Graham, Bluemoon Artists, CARFAC SASK Newsletter.
2004 Laureen Marchand, Bluemoon Rising, Arts Showcase, Planet S Magazine
2000 Wally Dion, Dealing with Art, cover and feature interview, FUNK’D National Youth Magazine
2000 Jackie Moore, Against the Wind, Saskatoon Sun.
2005-17 Radio:
CBC am, Arts and Cultural, interview
Television:
CBC News Saskatchewan, Spirit, Survival, & Standoffs (Prairie Water and Yellow Quill First Nations video) interview and artwork
CBC Saskatchewan, The Afternoon Edition, Spirit, Survival, & Standoffs (Prairie Water and Yellow Quill First Nations video) interview and artwork.
CBC, Ici Zig Zag French Cultural program, featured Bluemoon Artists’ Studio documentary
Shaw Cable, Art focus, interview re: Bluemoon Artists’ Studio exhibition
Global News, Saskatoon, SK. Interview
GRANTS
2011 Saskatchewan Arts Board, Independent Artist Grant,
2009 Tribe Inc., Mentor for Lynda Flett.
2003 City of Saskatoon, Art Smarts, Art program facilitator and instructor for Saskatoon School Board Satellite Schools; Omega, Bridges, and Mainstreet.
2000 City of Saskatoon, Art Smarts, Art program facilitator and instructor for EGADZ Downtown Youth Center.
ART INSTRUCTION
2021 Art Mentor, Water Health and Well Being class, University of Saskatchewan
2009-11 Life Drawing Instructor, Redhouse College of Animation, Saskatoon, SK
2009 Mentor for Lynda Flett, Tribe Inc., Saskatoon, SK
2004-08 Youth Art instructor, White Buffalo Youth Lodge, Saskatoon, SK
Girls on the Move, White Buffalo Youth Lodge, Saskatoon, SK
Youth Art Instructor, Saskatoon School Board Satellite Schools, Saskatoon, SK. 22nd Street, Broadway Ave, and 4th Ave N.
Private Adult Instructor, Bluemoon & Glen Garry Art Studios, Saskatoon, SK
COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT
2003-07 Bluemoon Artists’ Studios, 1421 20th St. West, Saskatoon, SK
Founded and managed Bluemoon Artists’ Studios, an inspirational, intercultural environment that encouraged freedom of expression as individual goals were pursued. Cheryl created educational artistic programming, community events, tours, and exhibits. Bluemoon offered 6 affordable studio spaces to artists over a 4-year period. Bluemoon was a creative incubator andpositive influence for many Saskatoon artists and youth.
NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING
2000 to present, Cheryl has donated paintings and raised $1000’s for non-profit organizations, including:
Str8- Up, Sask Culture (Winds of Change Reconciliation Gala), Saskatchewan Native Theatre (now Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre) and CFCR community radio
MEMBERSHIPS
CARFAC (Canadian Artists Representation)
Remai Modern Art Museum, Saskatoon, SK
AKA Artist Run Centre, and Paved Arts, Saskatoon, SK
U of S Engineering Design Mutualism Lab, Saskatoon, SK