Jude Akrey is a white queer, autistic artist occupying Between the Lakes Treaty Territory No.3 (otherwise known as Guelph, ON). Their work is entrenched in the ongoing exploration and perpetual re-definition of queer identity as something that is inherently transitory and ambiguous. This identity- fluid, complex, illuminating- informs their painting practice, and is complemented by autistic systems of communication and shared interactions that create an underlying framework for the logic of their paintings and drawings. They are dedicated to investigating the power of empowered communities through shared learning and artmaking. Jude recently graduated from the University of Guelph with a BA in Studio Art.

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Jude Akrey
julianakrey13@gmail.com
@judeakrey

Education
2023 | Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Studio Art, University of Guelph

Solo Exhibitions 
2023 | Asters: tangentially, 3rd Floor Gallery, Guelph
2023 | From One Queer to Another, Guelph Civic Museum
2022 | Late Bloomer, Zavitz Gallery, Guelph

Selected Group Exhibitions
2024 | Side By Side, Union Gallery, Kingston
2023 | Neophyte Club, artBar, Guelph
2023 | Collective Colours, Homer Watson House and Gallery, Waterloo
2023 | HOOP-LA, N/A Gallery, Guelph
2023 | Start Quote, Lalani Jennings Contemporary Art, Guelph
2023 | Sore Thumb, Lalani Jennings Contemporary Art, Guelph
2022 | Anti- Lump, Zavitz Gallery, Guelph
2022 | Lump, Zavitz Gallery, Guelph

Experience
2023 | Artist in Residence, City of Guelph
2023 | Co-facilitator, Queer Print Club, University of Guelph
2023 | Community Workshop Facilitator, 10C, Guelph
2023 | Artist Assistant to Brenda Reid
2023 | Executive Coordinator, 55th Annual Juried Art Show
2022 | Exhibition Coordinator, Research Park Centre Student Art Exhibition
2022-2023 | Gallery Attendant, Art Gallery of Guelph
2022-2023 | Curriculum Committee Student Representative, School of Fine Arts and Music, University of Guelph
2022-2023 | Graduate Studies Liaison, Fine Arts Network, University of Guelph
2022 | Collections Assistant, Art Gallery of Guelph
2022 | Collections Assistant, SOFAM Print Study Collection
2022 | College of Arts Student Union Representative, University of Guelph
2022 | Collaborative Life Drawing Facilitator, Fine Arts Network, University of Guelph
2021-2022 | Member, Guelph Public Art Advisory Committee, City of Guelph

Residencies
2023 | Artist in Residence, City of Guelph
2023 | Boarding House Residency, Guelph

Awards
2023 | Community Microgrant Award, Guelph Arts Council
2023 | Jane Graham Memorial Award, Guelph Arts Council
2023 | Runner-Up: Warren Garrett Inclusive Programming Award, ON Culture Days Spotlight Recognition Program
2023 | Faculty Recognition Award, 55th Annual Juried Art Show