Errol Lee Fullen was born in Camrose, Alberta and attended the Alberta College of Art and Design, where he majored in printmaking, drawing, and painting. Errol went on to complete his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the University of Calgary, later teaching at both institutions until becoming a full-time artist.
Errol exhibits his work locally and internationally. He is best known for his landmark public and private commissions of paintings and sculpture.
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EDUCATION
M.F.A., Painting
University of Calgary,1983 -1986
B.F.A., Painting
University of Calgary,1981 -1983
Honours Diploma, Painting
Alberta College of Art, 1974 – 1981
PROFESSIONAL
Errol Lee Fullen has maintained a professional art practice for over 40 years. In addition to creating solo collections, Errol has worked extensively with architects, designers, consultants and collectors on public, corporate and private commissions. Although he works predominantly as a painter, Errol has abundant experience with a variety of media.
Teaching has played a large role in Errol’s art experience. From teaching at a post secondary level at the University of Calgary and the Alberta College of Art to being an educator through many art societies and partnerships. He has created and facilitated workshops and continues to be an ambassador of arts and culture through all of his involvements.
FUNDRAISING CONTRIBUTIONS & INVOLVMENT
Alberta Theatre Projects,
Quest Theatre
, Vertigo Theatre
, Theatre Calgary
, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
, Kids Help Phone
, The Calgary Foodbank “Empty Bowl Project”
, Udderly Art
, AARC – Aberta Adolescent Recovery Centre,
Head Injured Relearning Society and numerous community concerns.
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT & AFFILIATIONS
Alberta College of Art and Design Alumni Founding, Member
Alberta Society of Artists, Member
Alberta Society of Artists Gallery Calgary, Exhibition Committee
Alternative Public School Society, Founding Director
Artist’s Circle of the Calgary Contemporary Arts Society, Member
Artscore, Facilitator
Artsmarts, Facilitator
Calgary Arts Partnership in Education Society (CAPES), Pioneer Member
Calgary Contemporary Arts Society, Board of Directors
Calgary Contemporary Arts Society, Member of the Curatorial/Exhibition Committee
CBE Public Montessori Program, Founder
Home & Studio Tour, Organizing Committee
Learning through the Arts, Instructor & Professional Development Facilitator
Leighton Foundation for the Arts, Member & Instructor Visiting Artist
The Glencoe Club Fitness Committee, Member
Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts, Board of Directors
RESIDENCIES & WORKSHOPS
Leighton Foundation for the Arts – Rural Southern Alberta Canada
Emma Lake Artists Workshops – Emma Lake Saskatchewan Canada
Banff Centre for the Arts, Leighton Studios Residency Program – Banff Canada
Artists’ Ranch Project – Calgary Stampede Ranch at Hanna, Alberta & Calgary Stampede Calgary Canada
EXHIBITIONS
March 2012 – Garden of Light – Open Studio Banff Centre Banff, Alberta
September October 2011 – ART OF THE NEW WEST Roburto Ostberg Gallery Calgary Alberta
June July August 2011 – Peaks of the Canadian RockiesASA Gallery Calgary Alberta
June 2011 – Building a Mystery Jubilee Auditorium Calgary Alberta
May 2011 – Building a Mystery Jubilee Auditorium Edmonton, Alberta
March 2011 – WildStyle Open Studio Banff Centre – Banff , Alberta
November December 2010 – Rhapsody in Colour Triangle Gallery of the Arts Calgary, Alberta
June July 2010 – The Garden Show Alberta Society of Artists Gallery. Calgary, Alberta
May June July 2010 – Open studio – New Works Banff Center for the Arts Banff, Alberta
September & October 2009 – Spirits of the Earth,Ruberto Ostberg Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
July 2009 – Artists’ Ranch Project, Calgary Stampede Western Showcase, Calgary, Alberta
June 2009 –Images and Reflections, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
October 2008 – Images and Reflections, Artist Circle Group Exhibition, Galeria ZPAP “Pryzmat” Krakow Poland
May – June 2008 – Images and Reflections, Artist Circle Group Exhibition, “Galeria Zamojska” Zamosc Poland
April 2008 – Images and Reflections, Artist Circle Group Exhibition, “Galeria BWA Kalisz” Klisz, Poland
February – March 2008 – Images and Reflections, Artist Circle Group Exhibition, Galeria “U Jezuitow”, Poznan, Poland
January 2008 – Images and Reflections, Artist Circle Group Exhibition, State Gallery of Contemporary Art, Sopot Poland
December 2007 – Abstract Group Show, Keystone Gallery, Calgary Alberta
October 2007 – Images and Reflections, Artist Circle Group Exhibition, Gallery “Kruth” Ostrava, Czeck Republic
June 2007 – Images and Reflections, Artist Circle Group Exhibition, Gallery “G” Olomouc, Czeck Republic
March 2007 –Triangle Gallery Artist Home and Studio Tour Calgary, Alberta
November 2007 – Art-o-rama Group Exhibition, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
September 2005 – New Works, ErroL Fullen Studio, Calgary Alberta
October 2004 – Two Decades, solo exhibition Artspace Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
2001 – 2004 – Group Exhibitions, Artspace Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
Fall 2002 – Errol Lee Fullen and Edward Epp, at the Leighton Foundation. Alberta
May 2000 – Chapter’s McLeod Trail, Selected Works, Curator’s Choice, Leighton Foundation, Calgary Alberta
June 1999 – Full Circle, Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery, solo exhibition. Medicine Hat, Alberta
August 1997 – New Works, solo exhibition, Bennett, Jones, Verchere. Calgary, Alberta
July 1997 – Auric Flora, solo exhibition. Devonian Art Gallery Calgary Alberta.
May 1996 – Clay as Canvas. Canada Olympic Park, Calgary, Alberta.
January 1996 – Perspectives on Drawing, Group Show. Triangle Gallery, Calgary, Alberta.
November 1995 – Errol Lee Fullen – Artist/Alchemist. Marika Gallery, Banff, Alberta
October 1995 – Errol Lee Fullen 1985 – 1995, solo exhibition. Loading Bay Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
July 1994, Inaugural Exhibition. Loading Bay Gallery, Calgary, Alberta.
June 1994, Unveiling of sculpture “Angel Heart”, permanent location. Calgary, Alberta.
May 1994,Tea House – Designers Showcase ’94, solo exhibition. Murphy Residence, Calgary, Alberta.
March 1994, Watercolor Exhibition, selected works. Leighton Foundation, Mount Royal College, Calgary.
November 1993, Saddleview Studios Seasonal Show, Calgary, Alberta.
October 1993, New Work – Hong Kong, Theatre Calgary, Presidents Circle, Calgary.
September 1993, Book Launch “Play it Again, Cinderella” Errol Fullen Studio, Calgary, Alberta
January 1993, art MIAMI ’93, International Art Exposition, Miami, Florida.
October 1992, Emerging Landscape. Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta.
June 1992, Inaugural Exhibition. Newzones Gallery, Calgary, Alberta.
June 1992, Watercolor Exhibition. Leighton Foundation, Rural Alberta.
October 1991, Gulf Canada Corporation. Solo Exhibition, Calgary, Alberta.
October 1991, Visiting Artist Exhibition. Leighton Foundation, Rural Alberta
May 1991, 6 Abstract Painters, Mayor’s Chambers. City Hall, Calgary, Alberta.
November 1990, Studio Exhibition, Errol Fullen Studio. Calgary, Alberta.
December 1989, Group Exhibition. Calgary Jewish Centre Calgary, Alberta.
May 1989, Who’s Who Show. Alberta College of Art Calgary, Alberta.
February 1989, A.C.A. Alumni and Friends Art Show. Mount Royal College, Calgary.
September 1988, Alberta College of Art Faculty Exhibition. ACA Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
September 1987, Gulf Canada Corporation, Solo Exhibition, Calgary, Alberta.
March 1987, Gulf Canada Corporation Curators Choice Group Exhibition, Calgary, Alberta
January 1987, Alberta College of Art Faculty Exhibition. ACA Gallery, Calgary, Alberta.
April 1986, M.F.A. Exhibition. Nickle Arts Museum, Calgary, Alberta.
December 1985, Gulf Canada Corporation Solo Exhibition, Calgary, Alberta.
February 1985, Little Gallery, U. of C., Solo Exhibition, Calgary, Alberta.
September 1983, Little Gallery, U. of C., Solo Exhibition, Calgary, Alberta.
May 1983, Gulf Canada Corporation, Solo Exhibition, Calgary, Alberta.
April 1983, B.F.A. Exhibition, Nickle Arts Museum, Calgary, Alberta.
February 1983, University Theatre, Group Drawing Show, Calgary, Alberta.
April 1981, Graduate Exhibition, Alberta College of Art Gallery, Calgary, Alberta.
COLLECTIONS
Alberta Art Foundation, Alberta Government Telephones, Alwest Neon Signs, Angus Design Associates, Canada Life, DaVanti Contemporary Interiors, Douglas Cridland Interiors, Edgecombe Properties, Fourth Street Rose, Gulf Canada Corporation, Jerilyn Wright and Associates, Laurier Arts Corporation, Norcen Energy Resources, North American Life, Radford Developments, Royal LePage, Sharecom Industries Ltd., Simmons Group of Companies, Pasta Frenzy, Petro Canada, Velocity Clothing Company … and numerous private collections.
FUNDRAISING & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
AARC – Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre, ACAD Alumni Association, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Alberta College of Art and Design, Alberta Theatre Projects, Atlin Art Center, Bank of Canada, Calgary Catholic School Board, Calgary Contemporary Arts Society, Calgary Jewish Centre, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Calgary Public School Board, Calgary Waldorf School, Cancervive Foundation of Alberta, Haskayne School of Business, Head Injured Relearning Society, Hospice Calgary, Kids Help Phone, Leighton Foundation for the Arts, Montessori Alternative Public School Society, Mount Royal University Foundation, Museum of Contemporary Art Calgary, One Yellow Rabbit Theatre Company, Street Teams, Theatre Calgary, The Banff Centre, The Calgary Foodbank, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Triangle Gallery, United Way, University of Calgary, Vertigo Theatre.
