Robin Dale
Robin, born 1951, is a practicing artist whose work has been acquired both nationally and internationally. Robin’s artworks are available for public viewing from Whistlepipe Studio, which is open to the public Sundays from 2-5pm or by appointment. Robin is also a member of Mundaring Arts Centre where her work is regularly exhibited.
Education
- 1977: Bachelor of Education: Curtin University, W.A.
- 1974: Art Teacher’s Associateship (Fine Arts): W.A. Institute of Technology
- 1975: Arts Tour of India: Curtin Uni. Summer School
- 1970-71: Technical Teacher’s Certificate (Arts): Auburn Rd. Teacher’s College, Victoria
- 1966-69: Diploma in Graphic Design (Commonwealth scholarship to James St. Art School, W.A.)
Employment
- 1992-2006 : Art teacher / teacher in Charge: Forrestfield Senior High School
- 1989 - 91: Art Teacher: Kalamunda Senior High School
- 1986 - 88: Art Teacher: Cannington Senior High School
- 1983-85: Special Art Teacher: Kalamunda Senior High School
- 1975: Illustrator, Aboriginal education Publications: Education Department of W.A.
- 1975-82: Art Teacher/Teacher in Charge: Cyril Jackson S.H.S.
- 1972-75: Working Holiday (Europe/Middle East/North, South America)
- 1970-71: Art Teacher: Prahan Technical College, Victoria
Art honours
- 2007 Highly Commended, Drawing: Coolgardie Art Prize
- 2006 Highly Commended, Painting: Darlington Arts Festival
- 2005 Winner, Painting (Any medium or theme) Cossack Art Award Winner, Drawing: Darlington Arts Festival
- 1995 Highly Commended, Painting: Hills Art Award
Exhibitions 1995-2007
- SOLO: Houghton Winery (1995, 2004) Baskerville Winery; Le Paris Brest Café; Whistlepipe Studio.
- GROUP: Black Swan Portraiture Prize 2007; Hills Art Award; Cossack Art Award; Melville Art Award; Bassendean Art Award; Houghton Drawing Exhibition; City of Vincent Art Award; Mundaring Arts Centre; Shoebox Artworks Exhibition; Old Butter Factory (Denmark); Albany Art Award; Maxwell’s Gallery (Roleystone); City of Stirling Art Award; Melville Art Award; Kalgoorlie Art Award; Mandjar Art Award; Darlington Arts Festival.
- 2008 JULY - ARTIST IN RESIDENCE SHIRE OF WILUNA - PORTRAITS OF ELDERS.
- 2008 - JULY - COMMISSION - SHIRE OF WILUNA - PORTRAIT OF COUNCILLORS.
