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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL AWARDS:

2024 - Note: New Submission accepted by jury - December 15, 2024 (winner to be announced - January 1, 2025)

- Painting “HOME DEFENCE - Bald Eagle Pair and Canada Geese”- 24” x 48” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Theme: “My Best Work for 2024” - Online for January 2024 at the Camelback Gallery, Scottsdale. Arizona

- camelbackgallery.com

- Artist’s Second Place Award by jury selection - December 2, 2024

- Painting “Yellow Birch at Sunset after a Rain with perching Great Horned Owl” - 27” x 48” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Theme: “Space & Form Exhibition 2024” - Online - December 1-21 - with the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA)

- at the Federation Gallery,Vancouver, BC. - federationgallery.com

- Artist’s Gold Award by jury selection - November 1, 2024

- Painting “Canada Lynx in Repose on a Moonlit Winter Night” - 20” x 15” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Theme: “Realism 2024 Juried Art Awards” - Online - November - at the Camelback Gallery, Scottsdale. Arizona

- camelbackgallery.com

- Artist’s Finalist Award by jury selection - November 1, 2024

- Painting “SUNRISE ALERT - Male & Female Cougar Pair - Portrait” - 20” x 15” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Theme: “Artist Invitational 10 Art Awards” - Online - November - at the Camelback Gallery, Scottsdale. Arizona

- camelbackgallery.com

- Artist’s Juror’s Choice Award by jury selection - October 14, 2024.

- Painting “Ferruginous Hawk passing through a Carolinian Forest” - 24” x 31.375” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- “Artist Invitational 10 Internatiional Art Awards” - Online - October - Camelback Gallery, Scottsdale. Arizona

- camelbackgallery.com

- Artist’s Second Place Award with a 2024-2025 Calendar Page by jury selection - June 3, 2024.

- Painting “Ferruginous Hawk passing through a Carolinian Forest” - 24” x 31.375” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Artist also placed in 2024-2025 Calendar Page - (Featuring Top 14 Artworks) selection by jury.

- Theme: “365 Online Exhibition and Calendar Contest - 2024” - Online - June 1-24 - with Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA)

- at the Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC. - exhibit/2024___365_online_exhibition_and_calendar_contest/3755

2023 - Artist’s Honourable Mentions & Calendar Award by jury selection - April 18, 2023.

- Painting “Escarpment Limestone Nook with Lynx Preparing for Winter Hunt” - 30” x 48” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Artist also placed on “DECEMBER” 2023-2024 Calendar Page - (Featuring Top 14 Artworks) selection by jury.

- Theme: “2023 - Online Exhibition and Calendar Contest” - May 1-14, 2023 - with the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA)

- at the Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC. - exhibit/2023___online_exhibition_and_calendar_contest/3574

2022 - Artist’s First Place Award by jury selection - March 7, 2022.

- Painting “Canada Lynx in Repose on a Moonlit Winter Night” - 20” x 15” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Theme: “2022 Animalis Exhibition” - March 8-20, 2022 - with Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA)

- at the Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC. - https://federationgallery.com/exhibit/2022_animalis_exhibition/3303

2021 - Artist’s Second Place Award by jury selection - November 1, 2021.

- Painting “Custom Bank Barn Timbers with a Nesting Barn Owl” 40” x 18” - Acrylics on Masonite Board

- Theme: “2021 Animalis Exhibition” - November 1-21, 2021 - with Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA)

- at the Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC. - https://federationgallery.com/exhibit/2021_animalis_exhibition/3225

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

2024 - New Solo Exhibition - MEAFORD HALL ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE, April 13 to May 12, 2024.

- Theme: “A Tapestry of the Natural World”

- The new solo exhibition took place in historic Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre Gallery, (photo montage in website NEWS section)

- a beautifully restored and renovated century old heritage building and landmark with state of the art gallery facilities.

- Artist displayed 20 Paintings, 2 Sculptures, 4 Drawings, 1 painting in production stage as a demo.

- Located in Meaford, Ontario,12 Nelson St E, ON N4L 1N6 (519-538-0463).

2022 - First Solo Exhibition - THE SHED - September 17-20, 2022.

- The exhibition took place at THE SHED - Clarksburg, Ontario. (705-539-0677).

- Featured a “Nationally Recognized Award Winning Artist”.

- Artist displayed 20 Paintings, 2 Sculptures, 4 Drawings, 1 painting in production stage.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2024 - “Space & Form Exhibition 2024” - Federation Gallery (FCA) Vancouver, BC. - December 1-21, 2024.

- Painting “Yellow Birch at Sunset after a Rain with perching Great Horned Owl” - 27” x 48” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Artist’s original painting received a SECOND PLACE AWARD by jury - December 2, 2024.

- “Realism 2024 Juried Art Awards” - Camelback Gallery - Scottsdale, Arizona - starts November 1,2024,

- Painting “Canada Lynx in Repose on a Moonlit Winter Night” - 20” x 15”- Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Artist earns Gold Award by jury selection - November 1, 2024

- Painting “SUNRISE ALERT - Male & Female Cougar Pair - Portrait”- 20” x 15” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Artist earns Finalist Award by jury selection - November 1, 2024

- “Artist Invitational 10 International Juried Visual Arts Award” - Scottsdale, Arizona - October 14, 2024

- Painting “Ferruginous Hawk passing through a Carolinian Forest” - 24” x 31.375” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- Artist esrns Juror’s Choice Award by jury selection - October 14, 2024.

- Artists represented in this online exhibition are from 13 countries, including Canada.

- “The Artists of Georgian Bay” - Craig Gallery, Meaford Ontario, September 7 - October 8, 2024

- The Artists Books are proud to present “The Artists of Georgian Bay” Book Launch and Group Exhibition

- 41 Contemporary Artists work on display, including artist Harvey Bodach

- Forward by Glen Loates and Honourary Artist George McLean

- “Blue Mountain - ARTSWALK 2024” - Thornbury & Clarksburg, July 6, 2023.

- This is a one day event with over 50 stops - Arts Walk between Downtown Thornburn and Downtown Clarksburg districts.

- Over 30 Artists, galleries, businesses, restaurants, churches, the L.E. Shore Library are highlighted.

- “365 Online Exhibition & Calendar Contest” - Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC - June 1-21, 2024.

- Painting “Ferruginous Hawk passing through a Carolinian Forest” - 24” x 31.375” - Acrylics on Masonite Board

- Artist earns Second Place Award with a 2024-2025 Calendar Page by jury selection - June 3, 2024.

- Artist also placed on 2024 Calendar Page (Top 14 Artworks Featured) by jury.

2023 - “Buckhorn Festival of the Arts” - August 19-20, 2023.

The award winning Buckhorn Festival of the Arts returned for its 46th year this past August 19 and 20 and was a huge success. It featured a huge lineup of over 70 artists spread across 10 acres both inside the Buckhorn Community Centre and outside in the Festival Park’s eleven buildings. Some artists came with nationally recognized awards and others with international reputations. Located at 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn Ontario, Canada, K0L 1J0 (705) 657-1918). (see www.buckhornartfestival.ca/festival-info).

The KawarthaNOW online publication (kawarthaNOW.com) gave an extensive report on the Festival in its Arts & Entertainment section for Thursday August 24 which highlighted artist, Harvey Bodach, exhibiting in the popular ”HERON” building. The caption under his painting “Escarpment Limestone Nook with Lynx Preparing for Winter Hunt” indicated that he was one of several new artists at the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts. Harvey came to this Festival as a nationally recognized award winning artist with 16 acrylic painting and drawings on display.

It was on March 30, 2023 that the Buckhorn Festival Jury had extends this first invitation to the 2023 Buckhorn Festival of the Arts group exhibition and sale event.

- “Blue Mountain - ARTSWALK 2023” July 8, 2023.

- This one day event with over 50 stops along 2.2km Arts Walk between Downtown Thornburn and Downtown Clarksburg districts.

- Over 30 Artists, galleries, businesses, restaurants, the L.E. Shore Library, parks/parkettes, and the front lawns of homes and churches are highlighted. Harvey exhibited eight original paintings in the Foyer/Gallery of the Blue Mountain Community Church - 219 Bruce Street South.

- “365 Online Exhibition and Calendar Contest” will take place on May 1-14, 2023.

- Artist’s original painting received a HONOURABLE MENTIONS AWARD by jury - April 18, 2023.

- Artist also placed on DECEMBER 2023-2024 Calendar Page (Top 14 Artworks Featured) by jury.

- “Escarpment Limestone Nook with Lynx Preparing for Winter Hunt” - 30” x 48” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- With the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) at the Federation Gallery (artists.ca) (sales@artists.ca).

- Original painting by artist was accepted and moved into jurying - April 17, 2023.

- “Animalis 2023” Exhibition will take place on March 7-19, 2023.

- With the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) at the Federation Gallery (artists.ca) (sales@artists.ca).

- Two original paintings by artist were accepted and moved into jurying - January 29, 2023.

- “Ascending Osprey during a Georgian Bay Sunset” - 30” x 24” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- “Sunrise Alert - Male & Female Cougar Pair - Portrait” - 20” x 15” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

2022 - “Animalis 2022” Exhibition took place on March 8-20, 2022.

- Artist’s original painting received a FIRST PLACE AWARD by jury - March 7, 2022.

- “Canada Lynx in Repose on a Moonlit Winter Night” - 20” x 15” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- With the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) at the Federation Gallery (artists.ca) (sales@artists.ca).

- Original Painting by artist was accepted and moved into jurying - January 13, 2022.

2021 - “Animalis 2021” Exhibition took place on November 1-14, 2021.

- Artist’s painting received a SECOND PLACE AWARD by jury - November 1, 2021.

- “Custom Bank Barn Timbers with a Nesting Barn Owl” - 40” x 18” - Acrylics on Masonite Board.

- With the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) at the Federation Gallery (artists.ca) (sales@artists.ca).

- Original painting by artist was accepted and moved into jurying - October 5, 2021.

Note: The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) holds Art Exhibitions with jury competitions at the Federation Gallery, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a national organization which was founded by The Group of Seven.

SEMINARS:

2024 - Blue Mountains Public Library - Speaker: Artist - Harvey Bodach - TIME: November 19, 2024, 7-9 pm.

- Sponsored Lecture by Thornbury Arts Club: 35 people in attendance of those registered,

- Artist Harvey Bodach was guest speaker at the The Gallery at L.E. Shore in Thornbury, Ontario.

- Theme: “A Tapestry of the Natural World” - Power presentation focussed on his work as an artist and field research.

- An exhibition of seven of his latest original paintings will be exhibited.

2023 -2024 - PROBUS CLUB CANADA:

PROBUS is a volunteer-based, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian fellowship organization with over 4,000 clubs worldwide, some 250 being Canadian clubs made up of over 35,000 members. The goal of the PROBUS is to provide Fellowship, Friendship, and Fun for all men and women in their retirement and semi-retirement years. A variety of guest speakers are invited to educate and encourage healthy minds and bodies and provide socializing with other retirees in the community.

- PROBUS Club, Wasaga Beach on March 7, 2024 - 1:00 pm.

- Guest Speaker - Harvey Bodach a Landscape and Wildlife Artist who spoke on his fieldwork with Beaver River Bald Eagle pair and his artwork. Location: Wasaga Stars Arena/Library.

- PROBUS Club, Beaver Valley , Thornbury on September 26, 2023 - 1:30 pm.

- Guest Speaker - Harvey Bodach a Landscape and Wildlife Artist who spoke on his fieldwork with Beaver River Bald Eagle pair and his artwork. Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre.

- PROBUS Club of the Gateway, Collingwood on August 15, 2023 - 1:00 pm.

- Guest Speaker - Harvey Bodach a Landscape and Wildlife Artist who spoke on his fieldwork with Beaver River Bald Eagle pair and his artwork. Location: Old Village Legion Park.

MEDIA PUBLICATIONS:

2024 - Artists of Georgian Bay (Now Available for purchase)

- Harvey Bodach is one of 41 artists that are featured in this 168 page, full colour hard cover art book.

- Book Launch September 8th 1-4 p.m. at the Craig Gallery - Meaford.

- by Andrea Hillo

2023 - KawarthaNOW: (kawarthaNOW.com) Online Report on Buckhorn Festival of the Arts:

- Thursday August 8 in the “Arts & Entertainment” section

- “The award-winning Buckhorn Festival of the Arts returns for its 46th year on August 19 & 20”

- by Megan Gallant

KawarthaNOW online (kawarthaNOW.com) in its Arts & Entertainment section on Thursday August 8 provided a comprehensive report on the award winning Buckhorn Festival of the Arts which returned for its 46th year this past August 19 and 20. It featured a huge lineup of over 70 artists spread across 10 acres both inside the Buckhorn Community Centre and outside in the Festival Park’s eleven buildings and was a huge success. Some artists came with nationally recognized awards and others with international reputations.

The KawarthaNOW report included coverage for new artist Harvey Bodach who participated in the Festival as a nationally recognized award winning landscape and wildlife artist. The caption under his painting “Escarpment Limestone Nook with Lynx Preparing for Winter Hunt” indicated that he was one of several new artists at the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts. Harvey came to this Festival with 16 large and small acrylic painting and drawing originals and giclée limited edition print options.

2023 - ESCARPMENT MAGAZINE: (escarpmentmagazine.ca)

- Winter 2023 issue has Harvey Bodach presented as Feature Artist

- “Into the Wild” - Artist interviewed with landscape and wildlife artwork displayed.

- by Deena Dolan (see Cover Art, pages 18, 80-88)

2022 - ESCARPMENT MAGAZINE: (escarpmentmagazine.ca)

- Autumn/Early Winter 2022 issue has Harvey Bodach presenting his fieldwork and photography.

- “Birds of Prey” - Artist interviewed with Photographic work displayed.

- by Cara Williams (see pages 46 - 52)

2022 - THE BLUE MOUNTAIN REVIEW - THE REVIEW: (bluemountainsreview.ca)

- News Report - April 5, 2022 (Volume 8, Issue 13)

- “Local Artist Receives Another Prestigious Award”

- Published by Riverside Press

2022 - MEAFORD INDEPENDENT: (themeafordindependent.ca)

- News Report - March 28, 2022

- “Local Artist Recognized with National Award for painting from Federation of Canadian Artists”

- by Helen Solmes

2022 - COLLINGWOOD TODAY: (collingwoodtoday.ca)

- News Report - March 26, 2022

- “Thornbury artist wins accolade from Federation of Canadian Artists”

- by Collingwood Staff

2022 - THE BLUE MOUNTAIN REVIEW - THE REVIEW: (bluemountainsreview.ca)

- News Report - January 4, 2022

- “Local Artist Receives Prestigious Award”

- Published by Riverside Press

2021 - COLLINGWOOD TODAY: (collingwoodtoday.ca)

- News Report - December 27, 2021

- “Thornbury artist brings home national silver prize”

- by Jessica Owen

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2021 - Present - Visual Artist - Self Employment

- Full time self employment since February 19, 2021, Thornbury, Ontario.

1999 - 2019 - Teacher: High School

- Visual Art, Multi-media, Yearbook, Peel District School Board of Education, Mississauga, Ontario.

1996 - 1999 - Teacher: Night School

- Senior Multi-Media and Business, Toronto District School Board of Education, Toronto, Ontario.

1996 - 1999 - Art Director:

- Landscape Ontario, Milton, Ontario.

1995 - 1996 - Post Graduate work

- Brock University, St. Catherines, Ontario.

1984 - 1991 - Part Time Freelance Artist

- Commissioned Visual and Commercial art projects, Mississauga, Ontario

1979 - 1995 - Art Director, Graphic Designer and Illustrator

- Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, Toronto & Mississauga, Ontario.

EDUCATION:

1995 - 1996 - Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) then with additional qualifications - June 7, 1979.

1975 - 1979 - Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) (Honours) - June 12, 1996.

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Married with three adult children. Currently residing on the shores of Georgian Bay. Career path includes 17 years as a graphic designer, illustrator and art director in the commercial arts (including 5 years of part-time freelancing in both the visual and commercial arts). Then in education as a high school teacher with visual arts and multi-media technologies as teachable subjects for 24 years.

JUNE 30, 2019 - PRESENT:

O Artist website update presenting artist’s latest painting - “Sunrise Alert - Male & Female Cougar Pair - Portrait” (www.harveybodach.com): December 31, 2022

O Artist announces on September 27, 2022 the sale of 12 new Giclée Limited Edition Print REPRODUCTIONS. These are Museum Quality Prints avaiable in both Canvas and Paper Editions of 300.

This comes after a successful Solo Exhibition at the Shed in Clarksburg, Ontario, where 27 original paintings, sculptures and drawings went on display, Harvey Bodach is now offering 12 of these paintings in Giclée Print Editions.

The offer of these high quality and reliable Giclée prints helps owning images of artwork more affordable and reliable. The current price range between these 12 Giclée prints is between $525 and $1,375 where size is mostly the determining factor.

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O Artist launches his first Solo Exhibition in September 17-20, 2022, at The Shed, in Clarksburg, Ontario. The Exhibition had 27 original paintings, sculptures and drawings on display as well as three paintings in at various production stages. The opening reception was on Saturday, September 17, sponsored by Steve and Marla Simon of Lifestyle North. Live music served with Wine and Appetizers.

O Artist website update with introduction of Giclée Print REPRODUCTION sale of second Giclée Museum Quality Canvas and Paper Limited Edition Print - “Canada Lynx in Repose on a Moonlit Winter Night” (www.harveybodach.com & www.harveybodach.ca): March 24, 2022

O Artist website update with introduction of Giclée Print REPRODUCTION sale of first Giclée Museum Quality Canvas and Paper Limited Edition Print - “Custom Bank Barn Timbers with a Nesting Barn Owl” (www.harveybodach.com & www.harveybodach.ca): February 23, 2022

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O Artist website update presenting artists latest SOLD painting to date - “A CLIMBING LANDSCAPE - IMMATURE BALD EAGLE” (www.harveybodach.com & www.harveybodach.ca): September 2, 2022.

O Artist website update presenting artists largest painting to date with large pencil study - “Early Morning Breakout - Common Loon Family” (www.harveybodach.com): September 30, 2021

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O As a result Jury examination of 10 original paintings by artist, the Federation of Canadian Artists changed Member status to “Active” active member status (AFCA) of Federation of Canadian Artists: February 14, 2021.

O Online launch of the www.harveybodach.com and www.harveybodach.ca Canadian Landscape and Wildlife Artist Website with 20 Original paintings, sculptures and drawings on display: June 1, 2021.

O Designed and producted a professional website which displays 20 original paintings, sculptures and drawings for sale and for inclusion in Jury Exhibitions: April to May 2021.

O Business Registration as Harvey Bodach - Artist: February 19, 2021.

O Joined the Federation of Canadian Artists as a Supporting Member: January 7, 2021.

O After retirement he began a full-time professional career as a visual artist by painting, sculpting, and drawing the landscape and wildlife in Canada: June 2019.

O Retirement from teaching came on June 30, 2019.