Curriculum Vitae

My name is Tracy Buechler, I also use my Artist name Tracy B. Brave. I have been a full-time Artist since 2014, during my career path as an Artist I have had many wonderful opportunities and experiences, my entire adult life has been dedicated to the pursuit of creativity.

In 2014 I founded Rivercity Art Studio, a brick-and-mortar gallery and art studio, which later has become Tracy B. Brave & Be Brave Studio.

Here is a list of my accomplishments and work experience as an Artist, Designer, Community Advocator.

Thank you for your interest.

Education

June 2010

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Certificate of Art & Design

November 2001

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Diploma of Ceramics

June 1989

Mount Royal Collegiate, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Associate Arts Degree: Interior Design

June 1989

Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Visual Communication Diploma

Professional Experience/Development

2023 B.O.W. Four-month online immersive Artist Mentorship

2022 Paint Fearless Mentorship, three-month online immersive Artist Mentorship

2021 Ignite Teacher Training, six-month online training for Artists

2010-Current Member CARFAC Saskatchewan Visual Artists

1990-2016 Designation of Interior Design Consultant (IDC)

1990-2016 Member Interior Design Society (IDS)

1990-2016 Licensed, The Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ)

Self-Developed & Taught, Programs & Projects

2016 - Current Be Brave Art Club, eight-month in person or online artist program

2020 - Current Imagine...Being Brave, eight-week online artist program

2024 Salt Spring Island, B.C. Canada, Wonders & Whimsies, 8-day in person Artist Retreat

2024 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Folklore & Fairytales, 6-day in person Artist Retreat

2010 - 2018 RiverCity Art Studio, Independant Art Gallery and Adult Workshop Space

2012 - 2022 Route 11 Creative Arts Centre, Community Arts Centre, Gallery and Workshop Space

Guest Teacher/Assistant

2024 Paint Wisdom, 5-day Retreat, Sedona, Arizona

2023 Artist's Tropical Cruise, 7-day Retreat, At Sea

2022 Monopalette, Online Yearlong Workshop, co-taught

Artist Residencies, Retreats & Workshops

2024 7-day Sculpture Retreat, Mulranny, Ireland

2024 7-day Artist Retreat, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

2023 3-day Artist Fiber Workshop, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2022 7-day Fearless Painting, Oaxaca, Mexico

2020 7-day Fearless Painting, Oaxaca, Mexico

2019 7-day Fearless Painting, Oaxaca, Mexico

Publications & Interviews

Vintage Gypsy Magazine

Warman Gazette

Saskatoon Star Phoenix

2017 CBC Saskatchewan Interview, Creative Entrepreneurs

2017 Saskatchewan Arts Board, Cultivating the Arts-Creative Entrepreneurs

2012 Warman Gazette

2012 CTV Interview

Work Related Experience

2018-Current Self-Employed, Tracy B. Brave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

2010-2018 Self-Employed, RiverCity Art Studio, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

2010-2016 Dervilia Design, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

2007-2010 Custom Home Builders, Fort MacMurray, Alberta

1998-2007 Hesje Building & Design, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

1991-1998 Dylex Retail Design, Saskatchewan

1989-1991 Distinctive Landscape & Interior Design, Calgary, Alberta

Juried Exhibits

Exhibitions