Academic Achievement
2018
Introduction to Welding
BC Institute of Technology
Vancouver, BC
2014
Making Neon in the Hot Shop
Terminal City Glass Co-op
Vancouver, BC
2011
Pushing the Envelope with John Miller
Pilchuck Glass School
Stanwood, WA
2004 – 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Glass major
Alberta University of the Arts (AUA)
Calgary, AB
2007
Ted Jolda's Advanced Technical Course
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB
Solo Exhibitions, 2 Artist Exhibitions, and Public Art
2018
Where We Meet
PARK(ing) Day (Public Art)
Calgary, AB
2017
Propel
ACC +15 Window (Solo)
Calgary, AB
2017
Inviting
City Atrium Gallery (Solo)
North Vancouver, BC
2017
Future Forms
Place des Arts Atrium Gallery (Solo)
Coquitlam, BC
2016
Revive
The Works Art and Design Festival, Macdonald Fairmont (Solo)
Edmonton, AB
2016
Into The Woods
Crafthouse Gallery (Solo)
Vancouver, BC
2016
Awaken
Harris-Warke Gallery (Solo)
Red Deer, AB
2016
Love Your Neighbour, Love Your Ocean
Vancity Kitsilano Branch 11 (Public Art)
Vancouver, BC
2015
Spotlight
Discovery Gallery (Solo)
Edmonton, AB
2015
Present Nature
McMullen Gallery (2 artist with Sylvia Grist)
Edmonton, AB
2014
Larissa Blokhuis
City Atrium Gallery (Solo)
North Vancouver, BC
2014
Western Connections
Spruce Grove Art Gallery (Solo)
Spruce Grove, AB
2014
GlassEarth: Mixed Media by Larissa Blokhuis
Kiwanis Gallery (Solo)
Red Deer, AB
2014
Growing Connections
Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2 artist with Cheryl Hamilton)
Port Coquitlam, BC
2011
Art in the Community
District Foyer Gallery (2 artist with Roksan Kohen)
North Vancouver, BC
2009
Urchins
Untitled Art Society +15 Window (Solo)
Calgary, AB
Arts, Culture, + Collections of Curiosity Collider, 2017 - Present
Content creator, curator, grant writer, interdisciplinary collaboration facilitator, community liaison
-Participation as artist (A) and organiser (O) marked below with (CC). Other events organised:
2018
SciComm Social
Science World
Vancouver, BC
2018
NightShift: Quantum Futures
Museum of Anthropology
Vancouver, BC
2017 - Present
Collider Cafe
Cafe Deux Soliels
Vancouver, BC
A quarterly speaker event exploring how art and science intersect in the exploration of curiosity.
Curatorial Work
2019
Her Story: Canadian Women Scientists
Annex (CC, O)
Vancouver, BC
An animated/live action film series, with panel discussion.
2018
Interstitial: Science Innovations by Canadian Women
Beaumont Studios (CC, O)
Vancouver, BC
An art exhibition, featuring three workshops.
2017 - Present
Director of Huisje Gallery
Vancouver, BC
A small space to see new work: exhibition and critique. Monthly event featuring a single artist.
Awards and Grants
2019
Vancouver Civic Theatres Grant (CC, O)
Vancouver, BC
2018
WWEST and eng•cite Funding Partners Program (CC, O)
Vancouver, BC
2018
BC Arts Council
Professional Development Assistance
Vancouver, BC
2018
Vancouver Foundation Small Arts Grant
Vancouver, BC
2017
WWEST and eng•cite Funding Partners Program (CC, O)
Vancouver, BC
2007
Jason Lang Scholarship, Awarded for GPA
Calgary, AB
Group Exhibitions
2019
Natural Abstraction
Three Sisters Gallery
Canmore, AB
2019
Northwest Light and Colour
Port Moody Arts Centre
Port Moody, BC
2018
Emerge Festival Art Exhibition
Gallery Gachet
Vancouver, BC
2017
Eclipse: Total Alignment
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
(CC, AO)
Vancouver, BC
2016
As The Crow Flies
The Arts Factory
Vancouver, BC
2016
Child's Play
CityScape Community Art Space
North Vancouver, BC
2015
Botanically Inspired
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Vancouver, BC
2015
Strange Necessity
Studioworks
Vancouver, BC
2015
Language of Craft
ACC Feature Gallery
Edmonton, AB
2015
What's Your Number?
UAS Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
2015
Fire
Seymour Art Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2014
Handle With Care
Seymour Art Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2014
Coming Up Next
Discovery Gallery
Edmonton, AB
2014
Air
Seymour Art Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2013
Small Treasures
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Banff, AB
2013
Winter Gift
Seymour Art Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2013
Corazón Siempre
New-Small and Sterling
Vancouver, BC
2013
A Responsive Landscape
The Top Floor Gallery
West Vancouver, BC
2013
Showcase
Ferry Building Gallery
West Vancouver, BC
2013
Cultural Intersection
Endeavor Gallery
Calgary, AB
2013
Ironclad Art 2013
Interurban Gallery
Vancouver, BC
2013
Rhino Face Eraser: A Group Study of Anger
Artpoint Main Gallery
Calgary, AB
2013
&ersand4 (with Sarah Brownlee)
UAS Satellite Gallery
Calgary, AB
2013
Earth
Seymour Art Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2012
Totally Amazing Glass Gallery
Circle Craft Christmas Market
Vancouver, BC
2012
Open House
Terminal City Glass Co-op
Vancouver, BC
2012
Coming Up Next
Discovery Gallery
Edmonton, AB
2012
Spark
Terminal City Glass Co-op
Vancouver, BC
2012
Connections
Ruberto Ostberg Gallery
Calgary, AB
2011
Festival of Lights
Scotia Creek Gallery
Whistler, BC
2011
Totally Amazing Glass Gallery
Circle Craft Christmas Market
Vancouver, BC
2011
Timeless
Twist Gallery
Toronto, ON
2011
ZoomerShow2011
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
Toronto, ON
2011
ARTrageous
Scotia Creek Gallery
Whistler, BC
2011
&ersand3 (with Sarah Brownlee)
UAS Satellite Gallery
Calgary, AB
2011
Heat: Expressions in Glass
CityScape Community Art Space
North Vancouver, BC
2011
The Cheaper Show 10
Rizehouse
Vancouver, BC
2011
Women Artists A-Z
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Banff, AB
2011
Summer Display
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Shop
Victoria, BC
2010
Totally Amazing Glass Gallery
Circle Craft Christmas Market
Vancouver, BC
2009
Calgary Glass Initiative
Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts
Calgary, AB
2008
Sea Creatures
Looks Could Kill Art Boutique
Calgary, AB
2008
Summer Display
Waterton Gallery
Waterton Park, AB
Artist Presentations
2017
Excellence in Science Communication
Royal BC Museum
(CC, A)
Victoria, BC
2017
Lunch “n” Learn
City Atrium Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2016
Into The Woods
Crafthouse Gallery
Vancouver, BC
2016
Collisions Between Art + Science, Vol. II
Curiosity Collider
Vancouver, BC
2015
Art of Craft Lecture Series: Botanically Inspired
Craft Council of BC
Vancouver, BC
2015
Lunch “n” Learn
North Vancouver Community Arts Centre
North Vancouver, BC
2014
Critiquing Workshop
Leigh Square Community Arts Village
Port Coquitlam, BC
Representation
2017 - Present
Alberta Craft Council Gallery
cSPACE King Edward
280 - 1721 29 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
2014 - Present
Ambergris Gallery
442 Dodge St.
Block Island, RI
2014 - Present
Alberta Craft Council Gallery
10186 - 106 St. NW
Edmonton, AB
2009 - Present
Jarea Art Gallery
6 King St.
St. Andrews, NB
Media
Walker, Beverly. "5 Questions with DTES Small Arts Grant Recipient Larissa Blokhuis." Vancouver Foundation, 14 May. 2018. Web.
Krolik, Julia. "Creators – Larissa Blokhuis." Art the Science, 15 Feb 2018. Web.
Ozpeta, Sebnem and Theresa Liao, directors. "Eclipse: Total Alignment, Larissa Blokhuis." Curiosity Collider, 19 Oct. 2017.
Stephen, Virginia. "Review: The Language of Craft." Studio 1 Sept. 2015: 59-61. Print.
Miller, Thomas. "A Glass Half-Full Kind of Art." Spruce Grove Examiner. Canoe Sun Media, 7 Nov. 2014. Web.
Francoeur, Renee. "Adventures in Glass." Red Deer Advocate 24 July 2014, Local sec.: C1. Print.
Bruneau, Jaclyn. "Interview." SadMag. Sad Magazine Publishing Society, 10 Apr. 2014. Web.
Dalton, Matthew A. "MMFV 2013 - Maker Questions." R&D Media Labs. R&D Media Labs, 15 June 2013. Web.
Glover, Jillian. "The Cheaper Show: 10th Anniversary." This City Life. Tumblr, 27 June 2011. Web.
Robertson, Yvonne, and Daniel Hallen. "At Granville Island, Making Art Out of Glass." Thethunderbird.ca. UBC Journalism. 19 Sept. 2010. Web.
Professional Associations
2013 - Present
Alberta Craft Council
2012 - Present
Seymour Art Gallery
2012 - Present
Terminal City Glass Co-op
2011 - 2014
BC Representative for the Glass Art Association of Canada
2010 - 2013
BC Glass Arts Association
Teaching Experience
2017 - Present
Terminal City Glass Co-op
Workshop Teacher
Vancouver, BC
2013
Harmony Arts Festival
Kids and Teens Instructor
North Vancouver, BC
2013
Trout Lake Community Centre
Arts Instructor
Vancouver, BC
2012 - Present
Terminal City Glass Co-op,
Beginner Glassblowing Teacher's Assistant
Vancouver, BC
2012 - 2014
New-Small and Sterling
One Day Course
Vancouver, BC
2012
Red Deer College
Advanced Glassblowing for Beginners Teacher's Assistant
Red Deer, AB
2009 - 2014
New-Small and Sterling
mini glass workshop
Vancouver, BC
2009 - 2012
Glasscraft
Ballz of Fire workshop
Vancouver, BC
Symposia
2019
Creative City Strategy
CoV Cultural Services
Vancouver Playhouse
Vancouver, BC
2013
Glassport: A Gallery Hop
“Three Day Festival”
Various Locations
Calgary, AB
2011
Glassaholics Mingler
“Jeff Holmwood Presentation"
Andrighetti Glass
Vancouver, BC
2011
Regional Glass Gathering
“Kirstie Rea Presentation”
U of Victoria
Victoria, BC
2010
Pilchuck Glass School Auction
“32nd Annual Auction”
The Westin Seattle
Seattle, WA
2007
Craft Colloquium
“Craft and Contemporary Art Practice”
The Banff Centre
Banff, AB
Commissions (for private collections)
2015
Jumbo Trees
Greensboro, NC, USA
2014
Bamboo
Calgary, AB
2013
Sea Display Series
Vancouver, BC
2012
Wedding Centrepiece
Burnaby, BC
2011
Mushrooms
Mississauga, ON
2010
His and Hers Vases
Vancouver, BC
2010
Colour Accent
Vancouver, BC
2010
Urchin Light Box photographic print
Calgary, AB
2009
Gourds
Ottawa, ON
2007
Trees
Calgary, AB
International Travel
(Art museum, gallery, architecture, and glass studio study)
2015
Nationaal Glasmuseum
Het Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics
Netherlands
2010, 2011
Seattle, USA
2009
Glasgow, Scotland
2008
Canberra, Australia (Australian National University)
Murano and Venice, Italy
Barcelona, Spain
2003, 2008
Rome, Italy
2002, 2008
Paris, France
1999
Incheon, South Korea (stayed with artist, Mr. Kang)
2018
Introduction to Welding
BC Institute of Technology
Vancouver, BC
2014
Making Neon in the Hot Shop
Terminal City Glass Co-op
Vancouver, BC
2011
Pushing the Envelope with John Miller
Pilchuck Glass School
Stanwood, WA
2004 – 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Glass major
Alberta University of the Arts (AUA)
Calgary, AB
2007
Ted Jolda's Advanced Technical Course
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB
Solo Exhibitions, 2 Artist Exhibitions, and Public Art
2018
Where We Meet
PARK(ing) Day (Public Art)
Calgary, AB
2017
Propel
ACC +15 Window (Solo)
Calgary, AB
2017
Inviting
City Atrium Gallery (Solo)
North Vancouver, BC
2017
Future Forms
Place des Arts Atrium Gallery (Solo)
Coquitlam, BC
2016
Revive
The Works Art and Design Festival, Macdonald Fairmont (Solo)
Edmonton, AB
2016
Into The Woods
Crafthouse Gallery (Solo)
Vancouver, BC
2016
Awaken
Harris-Warke Gallery (Solo)
Red Deer, AB
2016
Love Your Neighbour, Love Your Ocean
Vancity Kitsilano Branch 11 (Public Art)
Vancouver, BC
2015
Spotlight
Discovery Gallery (Solo)
Edmonton, AB
2015
Present Nature
McMullen Gallery (2 artist with Sylvia Grist)
Edmonton, AB
2014
Larissa Blokhuis
City Atrium Gallery (Solo)
North Vancouver, BC
2014
Western Connections
Spruce Grove Art Gallery (Solo)
Spruce Grove, AB
2014
GlassEarth: Mixed Media by Larissa Blokhuis
Kiwanis Gallery (Solo)
Red Deer, AB
2014
Growing Connections
Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2 artist with Cheryl Hamilton)
Port Coquitlam, BC
2011
Art in the Community
District Foyer Gallery (2 artist with Roksan Kohen)
North Vancouver, BC
2009
Urchins
Untitled Art Society +15 Window (Solo)
Calgary, AB
Arts, Culture, + Collections of Curiosity Collider, 2017 - Present
Content creator, curator, grant writer, interdisciplinary collaboration facilitator, community liaison
-Participation as artist (A) and organiser (O) marked below with (CC). Other events organised:
2018
SciComm Social
Science World
Vancouver, BC
2018
NightShift: Quantum Futures
Museum of Anthropology
Vancouver, BC
2017 - Present
Collider Cafe
Cafe Deux Soliels
Vancouver, BC
A quarterly speaker event exploring how art and science intersect in the exploration of curiosity.
Curatorial Work
2019
Her Story: Canadian Women Scientists
Annex (CC, O)
Vancouver, BC
An animated/live action film series, with panel discussion.
2018
Interstitial: Science Innovations by Canadian Women
Beaumont Studios (CC, O)
Vancouver, BC
An art exhibition, featuring three workshops.
2017 - Present
Director of Huisje Gallery
Vancouver, BC
A small space to see new work: exhibition and critique. Monthly event featuring a single artist.
Awards and Grants
2019
Vancouver Civic Theatres Grant (CC, O)
Vancouver, BC
2018
WWEST and eng•cite Funding Partners Program (CC, O)
Vancouver, BC
2018
BC Arts Council
Professional Development Assistance
Vancouver, BC
2018
Vancouver Foundation Small Arts Grant
Vancouver, BC
2017
WWEST and eng•cite Funding Partners Program (CC, O)
Vancouver, BC
2007
Jason Lang Scholarship, Awarded for GPA
Calgary, AB
Group Exhibitions
2019
Natural Abstraction
Three Sisters Gallery
Canmore, AB
2019
Northwest Light and Colour
Port Moody Arts Centre
Port Moody, BC
2018
Emerge Festival Art Exhibition
Gallery Gachet
Vancouver, BC
2017
Eclipse: Total Alignment
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
(CC, AO)
Vancouver, BC
2016
As The Crow Flies
The Arts Factory
Vancouver, BC
2016
Child's Play
CityScape Community Art Space
North Vancouver, BC
2015
Botanically Inspired
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Vancouver, BC
2015
Strange Necessity
Studioworks
Vancouver, BC
2015
Language of Craft
ACC Feature Gallery
Edmonton, AB
2015
What's Your Number?
UAS Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
2015
Fire
Seymour Art Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2014
Handle With Care
Seymour Art Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2014
Coming Up Next
Discovery Gallery
Edmonton, AB
2014
Air
Seymour Art Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2013
Small Treasures
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Banff, AB
2013
Winter Gift
Seymour Art Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2013
Corazón Siempre
New-Small and Sterling
Vancouver, BC
2013
A Responsive Landscape
The Top Floor Gallery
West Vancouver, BC
2013
Showcase
Ferry Building Gallery
West Vancouver, BC
2013
Cultural Intersection
Endeavor Gallery
Calgary, AB
2013
Ironclad Art 2013
Interurban Gallery
Vancouver, BC
2013
Rhino Face Eraser: A Group Study of Anger
Artpoint Main Gallery
Calgary, AB
2013
&ersand4 (with Sarah Brownlee)
UAS Satellite Gallery
Calgary, AB
2013
Earth
Seymour Art Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2012
Totally Amazing Glass Gallery
Circle Craft Christmas Market
Vancouver, BC
2012
Open House
Terminal City Glass Co-op
Vancouver, BC
2012
Coming Up Next
Discovery Gallery
Edmonton, AB
2012
Spark
Terminal City Glass Co-op
Vancouver, BC
2012
Connections
Ruberto Ostberg Gallery
Calgary, AB
2011
Festival of Lights
Scotia Creek Gallery
Whistler, BC
2011
Totally Amazing Glass Gallery
Circle Craft Christmas Market
Vancouver, BC
2011
Timeless
Twist Gallery
Toronto, ON
2011
ZoomerShow2011
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
Toronto, ON
2011
ARTrageous
Scotia Creek Gallery
Whistler, BC
2011
&ersand3 (with Sarah Brownlee)
UAS Satellite Gallery
Calgary, AB
2011
Heat: Expressions in Glass
CityScape Community Art Space
North Vancouver, BC
2011
The Cheaper Show 10
Rizehouse
Vancouver, BC
2011
Women Artists A-Z
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Banff, AB
2011
Summer Display
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Shop
Victoria, BC
2010
Totally Amazing Glass Gallery
Circle Craft Christmas Market
Vancouver, BC
2009
Calgary Glass Initiative
Triangle Gallery of Visual Arts
Calgary, AB
2008
Sea Creatures
Looks Could Kill Art Boutique
Calgary, AB
2008
Summer Display
Waterton Gallery
Waterton Park, AB
Artist Presentations
2017
Excellence in Science Communication
Royal BC Museum
(CC, A)
Victoria, BC
2017
Lunch “n” Learn
City Atrium Gallery
North Vancouver, BC
2016
Into The Woods
Crafthouse Gallery
Vancouver, BC
2016
Collisions Between Art + Science, Vol. II
Curiosity Collider
Vancouver, BC
2015
Art of Craft Lecture Series: Botanically Inspired
Craft Council of BC
Vancouver, BC
2015
Lunch “n” Learn
North Vancouver Community Arts Centre
North Vancouver, BC
2014
Critiquing Workshop
Leigh Square Community Arts Village
Port Coquitlam, BC
Representation
2017 - Present
Alberta Craft Council Gallery
cSPACE King Edward
280 - 1721 29 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
2014 - Present
Ambergris Gallery
442 Dodge St.
Block Island, RI
2014 - Present
Alberta Craft Council Gallery
10186 - 106 St. NW
Edmonton, AB
2009 - Present
Jarea Art Gallery
6 King St.
St. Andrews, NB
Media
Walker, Beverly. "5 Questions with DTES Small Arts Grant Recipient Larissa Blokhuis." Vancouver Foundation, 14 May. 2018. Web.
Krolik, Julia. "Creators – Larissa Blokhuis." Art the Science, 15 Feb 2018. Web.
Ozpeta, Sebnem and Theresa Liao, directors. "Eclipse: Total Alignment, Larissa Blokhuis." Curiosity Collider, 19 Oct. 2017.
Stephen, Virginia. "Review: The Language of Craft." Studio 1 Sept. 2015: 59-61. Print.
Miller, Thomas. "A Glass Half-Full Kind of Art." Spruce Grove Examiner. Canoe Sun Media, 7 Nov. 2014. Web.
Francoeur, Renee. "Adventures in Glass." Red Deer Advocate 24 July 2014, Local sec.: C1. Print.
Bruneau, Jaclyn. "Interview." SadMag. Sad Magazine Publishing Society, 10 Apr. 2014. Web.
Dalton, Matthew A. "MMFV 2013 - Maker Questions." R&D Media Labs. R&D Media Labs, 15 June 2013. Web.
Glover, Jillian. "The Cheaper Show: 10th Anniversary." This City Life. Tumblr, 27 June 2011. Web.
Robertson, Yvonne, and Daniel Hallen. "At Granville Island, Making Art Out of Glass." Thethunderbird.ca. UBC Journalism. 19 Sept. 2010. Web.
Professional Associations
2013 - Present
Alberta Craft Council
2012 - Present
Seymour Art Gallery
2012 - Present
Terminal City Glass Co-op
2011 - 2014
BC Representative for the Glass Art Association of Canada
2010 - 2013
BC Glass Arts Association
Teaching Experience
2017 - Present
Terminal City Glass Co-op
Workshop Teacher
Vancouver, BC
2013
Harmony Arts Festival
Kids and Teens Instructor
North Vancouver, BC
2013
Trout Lake Community Centre
Arts Instructor
Vancouver, BC
2012 - Present
Terminal City Glass Co-op,
Beginner Glassblowing Teacher's Assistant
Vancouver, BC
2012 - 2014
New-Small and Sterling
One Day Course
Vancouver, BC
2012
Red Deer College
Advanced Glassblowing for Beginners Teacher's Assistant
Red Deer, AB
2009 - 2014
New-Small and Sterling
mini glass workshop
Vancouver, BC
2009 - 2012
Glasscraft
Ballz of Fire workshop
Vancouver, BC
Symposia
2019
Creative City Strategy
CoV Cultural Services
Vancouver Playhouse
Vancouver, BC
2013
Glassport: A Gallery Hop
“Three Day Festival”
Various Locations
Calgary, AB
2011
Glassaholics Mingler
“Jeff Holmwood Presentation"
Andrighetti Glass
Vancouver, BC
2011
Regional Glass Gathering
“Kirstie Rea Presentation”
U of Victoria
Victoria, BC
2010
Pilchuck Glass School Auction
“32nd Annual Auction”
The Westin Seattle
Seattle, WA
2007
Craft Colloquium
“Craft and Contemporary Art Practice”
The Banff Centre
Banff, AB
Commissions (for private collections)
2015
Jumbo Trees
Greensboro, NC, USA
2014
Bamboo
Calgary, AB
2013
Sea Display Series
Vancouver, BC
2012
Wedding Centrepiece
Burnaby, BC
2011
Mushrooms
Mississauga, ON
2010
His and Hers Vases
Vancouver, BC
2010
Colour Accent
Vancouver, BC
2010
Urchin Light Box photographic print
Calgary, AB
2009
Gourds
Ottawa, ON
2007
Trees
Calgary, AB
International Travel
(Art museum, gallery, architecture, and glass studio study)
2015
Nationaal Glasmuseum
Het Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics
Netherlands
2010, 2011
Seattle, USA
2009
Glasgow, Scotland
2008
Canberra, Australia (Australian National University)
Murano and Venice, Italy
Barcelona, Spain
2003, 2008
Rome, Italy
2002, 2008
Paris, France
1999
Incheon, South Korea (stayed with artist, Mr. Kang)
