John Deal Fine Art


Selected Exhibitions

2019

Experiencing Perspectives, Mercedes Benz Financial Services, Mississauga, ON

2018

Project 31 – Annual Auction, OCAD University, Toronto, ON

2018

Experiencing Perspectives, Mercedes Benz Financial Services, Mississauga, ON

2017

Project 31 – Annual Auction, OCAD University, Toronto, ON

2016

Project 31 – Annual Auction, OCAD University, Toronto, ON

2014

Laser Painting, Bluma Appel Theatre, Toronto, ON

2014

Experiencing Perspectives, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Mississauga, ON

2013

Landscapes, Agnes Jamieson Gallery, Minden Hills, ON

2012

Annual Group Show, Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby, ON

2011

Experiencing Perspectives, Mercedes Benz Financial Services, Mississauga, ON

2006

The Seven Deadly Sins, Latcham Gallery, Stoufville, ON

2005

Look to the Armour of the House of the Soul; eat and drink for tomorrow we die, River Restaurant, Toronto, ON

2004

Future Cities, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Off-site exhibition at City Hall, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Selected Texts

2019

T.M. Glass: The Audible Language of Flowers, On Site Gallery, OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2003

Rebecca Hackemann and Real Patry: In Stereo, Hamilton Artists’ Inc., Hamilton, Ontario, Published by Hamilton Artists’ Inc., ISBN# 1-894861-10-8

2003

Ernest Harris Jr.: Julene, Hamilton Artists’ Inc., Hamilton, Ontario, Published by Hamilton Artists’ Inc., ISBN# 1-894861-04-3

2002

Christina Sealey and Matthew Carver: Configuration, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, Ontario, Published by Hamilton Artists Inc.

Teaching & Seminars

2021

'Health and Safety Seminar for Artists’ Seminar. The Artists Network, online

2019

‘Digital/Analogue: Hybrid Processes in the Arts’. UAL Erasmus Staff Week 2019: Digital Arts and Digital Education, London, UK

2019

Paint & Digital: Production: DRPT-3026-001. OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario

2019

Paint & Digital Imaging: DRPT-2016-001. OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario

2018

Paint & Digital: Production: DRPT-3026-001. OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario

2014

“Health and Safety/Studio Etiquette in the Arts” R. H. King, Toronto, Ontario, Seminar

2003

Art Coordinator, Youth-at-Risk arts program. John Howard Society and Youth Services Canada, Hamilton, Ontario

2000

“Introduction to the Arts” Brain Injury Services of Hamilton. Hamilton, Ontario, Volunteer

1998

“Introduction to Collage” Balaclava Public School. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Research

2015

Digital Easel, research collaboration with Morphosis Design

To develop a prototype to support mobile and remote digital painting

2013

aMotion app, research collaboration with OCADU and University of Toronto

To explore the functionality of the aMotion app that creates planar sections of 3d objects

Collections

1998

Lethbridge University, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada: Trestle Bridge Mural

1996

Taylor Leibow LLP, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

1996

marketPOWER Research Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Professional Affiliations

2017- present

Member – Project Management Institution, Toronto Chapter

2005-2006

Member, Volunteer, Mercer Union, Toronto, Ontario

2000-2003

Board Directors, (Secretary 2002 – 2003), Hamilton Artists’ Inc., Hamilton, Ontario


 

John Deal

linkedin.com/in/mrdeal/ · mrjohndeal.com · marketpowerinnovation.com

 

Unique creative/analytical blend. Many years experience in arts, education, client management, fundraising, operations, academic support, project management and budget oversight. Natural leader and creative innovator, with refined depth and boundary crossing breadth of knowledge. I believe strongly in providing leadership through demonstration, support by understanding, and delivering results with expertise. I am eligible to work in Canada and the United States.

Skills

Management: Expert Problem Solver; Budget oversight and management; Business Analysis; Process and Policy Development; Facilities, Operations and Inventory Management; Project Management; Fundraising and Event Management

Software: Expert MS Office (Megastat, Pivot, Solver, Fillable Forms, etc.), MS Visio, MS Project, Advanced beginner SAP and ARIS, Expert Adobe CC, Proficient 3D Modelling, Proficient Sound Editing

Fabrication: Prototype development, Rapid Prototyping (3D printing/scanning, Laser cut/etch, CNC), 3D modelling, Design, Drawing/Painting, Wood, Metal, Foundry, Mold-making, Plastics, Fine Art Archival Printing, Alternative Practices

Education

NOVEMBER 2017
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
DOUBLE MAJOR: INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGY; INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Second year: Innovation & New Products, Strategic Management, Strategic Management of Technology, Database Data Warehousing, eBusiness Case Studies, Business Government & the Global Environment, Management & Implementation of Enterprise Systems, Managerial Negotiations, Project Management, Business Process Management

AUGUST 2012
MASTER OF FINE ART, OCAD UNIVERSITY
DISCONTINUED. MAJOR: INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS, MEDIA, AND DESIGN

NOVEMBER 2001
BACHELOR OF ART, ART HISTORY, MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
MAIN FOCUS: CLASSICS, RENAISSANCE, CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE

APRIL 2000
BACHELOR OF FINE ART, UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
AWARDED WITH DISTINCTION. DEAN’S LIST 1999. MAJOR: DRAWING AND PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCULPTURE

Career

Sept. 2018 – Present

INSTRUCTOR, OCAD University

Develop course outline, learning objectives, projects, schedule

Provide instruction and insight into concepts, processes, and research methods

Digital and Analogue practices, hybrid practices, experiential learning, Art in the Digital age

3D modelling, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rapid Prototyping


Jan. 2018 – Present

OWNER/CREATIVE BUSINESS CONSULTANT, marketpower/innovation

www.marketpowerinnovation.com

Business consulting, analysis, strategy and implementation planning for general business needs, projects, or new innovations

Creative strategies for business innovation. Business process management and creative business prototyping

Project management for small or medium enterprises; offering end-to-end or stop-gap project management to satisfy stakeholder needs and requirements


May. 2015 – Dec. 2017

PROJECT MANAGER (CONTRACT), OCAD University

Maintained budget targets with a 1.2M budget, developed the scope of work for various manufacturing and renovation projects, progress and budget reporting, and client relations.

Improved facilities with an emphasis on student experience and greater functionality for future development

Led facilities development in collaboration with ~20 internal and external stakeholders

Successful completion and close of all projects to date, on time and within budget

 

2003 – present

OWNER/CONSULTANT, Mr. Deal Fine Art Services

Fine Art Handling, Art Management, Prototype development, Design/Build, limited art restoration, and consultation, this sole-proprietor venture has served many clients over the years and achieved strong customer relationships. Examples of jobs and clients are:

·Mercedes Benz Financial Services: Corporate Exhibition Handling, Administration, Management, and Installation

· Children’s Aid Foundation: Fund-raising event installation/curation

· Mike Weiss Gallery, NY: Art handling, installation, and consultation for Art Toronto/TIAF

· Private Collectors: Artwork management, Artwork maintenance

· Private Artists: Exhibition handling, and installation

 

Aug. 2007 – Sept. 2010

REGISTRAR / PREPARATOR, Miriam Shiell fine art

· Fine Art Installation (including large, expensive and fragile artwork and challenging installations)

· Collection Management (valuation $2 million +), Professional registrar services, condition reports

· Shipping and Logistics, delivery, and custom art installation for clients

· Exhibition preparation and installation (including courtyard and wall sculptures)

· Design and build shipping crates, display bases

· Stakeholder management, business process development, product knowledge and research