Jan Corcoran is a contemporary artist who works in mixed media, oils, and acrylics. Working from observation, memory and imagination, Corcoran finds a rhythm with the materials that allows her to give free rein to those internal forces. Jan lives and works in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art with Great Distinction (2007), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
2017 Blu Smith Workshop (Painting), Art Gallery of Regina
2016 David Alexander Workshop (Painting)
2014 Kathy Bradshaw Workshop (Encaustic)
2014 Ann McElroy USCAD Workshop (Abstraction II & III)
2012 George Glen Independent Artists Workshop
2009 Emma Lake Artists Retreat
Alicia Popoff workshop (Encaustic)
Emma Lake Artist Workshop
Greg Hardy workshop (painting en plein air)
George Glen workshop (Painting)
Degen Lindner (Figure Drawing/Painting)
Emma Lake, Painting Fairy Island (Degen Lindner)
Victoria School of Art & Design (Drawing)
Bill Porteous Studio, Victoria, BC (Painting/Drawing)
Margaretta Bootsma, Victoria, BC (mixed media)
Larry Sims Studio/Gallery, Victoria, BC (clay sculpting/raku)
Solo Shows
2017 Green Ark, 212 20th St, Saskatoon SK
2016-19 Innovation Place Business Centre, Saskatoon, SK
2015 University Club, Saskatoon, SK
Hues, Saskatoon, SK
Green Ark, Saskatoon, SK
2014 City Perks, Saskatoon, SK
2012 Calories, Saskatoon, SK
2011 The Gallery, Francis Morrison Library, Saskatoon, SK
2010 Arts on Atlantic, Calgary AB
2008 Arts on Atlantic, Calgary AB
Stations Arts Centre Gallery, Rosthern SK
2007 Simon's British Flavours, Saskatoon SK
Haarley's, Saskatoon, SK
2006 Saskatoon Club, Saskatoon, SK
2004 The Gallery, Francis Morrison Library, Saskatoon, SK
Durand’s, Saskatoon, SK
2003 Haarley’s, Saskatoon, SK
The Loft, Saskatoon, SK
2002 The Center Gallery, Circle & 8th, Saskatoon, SK
Calories, Saskatoon, SK
Francis Morrison Library Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
Extension, University of Sask., Saskatoon, SK
2001 Faculty Club, University of Sask., Saskatoon, SK
Gallery on the Bridges, Saskatoon, SK
2000 Calories, Saskatoon, SK
1999 City Perk, Saskatoon, SK
Group Shows
2018 The Gallery, Francis Morrison Library, Saskatoon, SK
Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, University of SK, Saskatoon, SK
2016-18 ArtNow, Nouveau Gallery, Saskatoon and Regina, SK
2014-18 Studio on 20th Open Studio, Saskatoon, SK
2014 Green Ark, Saskatoon, SK
2014 Studio on 20th Gallery Group Show, Saskatoon, SK
2012 Art Trek, Saskatoon, SK
2011 ArtPoint.ca, Calgary, AB
2009-13 St. George's Open Studio,Saskatoon SK
2008 Rouge Gallery, Saskatoon SK
Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK
2007 Art Gallery of Prince Albert, Prince Albert, SK
2006 Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA), Snelgrove Gallery, University of
Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
2005 St. Thomas More Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, SK
Faculty Club, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Mendel Gallery, Members Showcase, Saskatoon, SK
2004 Snelgrove Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
2002 City Center Family Physicians, Saskatoon, SK
2001 St. Thomas More Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Faculty Club, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
City Perk, Saskatoon, SK
1999 Art and All That Jazz, Saskatoon, SK
1996/97 Larry Sims Studio/Gallery, Victoria, BC
1999-08 Open Studio, St. George Ave. Studio Artists
1998-02 Boys & Girls Club Art Show & Sale, Saskatoon, SK
2000-07 GardenScape Art Show & Sale
Articles, Reviews & Interviews
Day, Marsha. Words aid in interpretation, Saskatoon StarPhoenix. 9 February 2012.
Jan Corcoran: Abstract, with a Prairie Perspective, Pennello Lane: Creative Canadian Women. 18 September 2012.
Andrews, Rod. Landscapes by Jan Corcoran on Display at Station Arts this Month, Sask Valley News. 11 June 2008.
Anderson, Curtis. Arts and Entertainment: Interview with Jan Corcoran. Shaw Cable Television, February 2007.
Krawchuk, Stephanie. Fingerprints & Paintings. ArtH. 354. January 2006.
Goddard, Aaron. Philosophy of Aesthetics. February 2006.
Dyck, Shannon. Passionate Producers. ArtH. 354. January 2006.
Cahoots Magazine. p.6. Fall 2005
Robertson, Sheila. Comfortable Themes Make Art Accessible. Star Phoenix (Saskatoon), 16 February 2002.
Loseth, Shauna. Three Landscapes by Jan Corcoran: A Critique. EdArt. 433. February 2002.
Gallery Representation
Nouveau Gallery, Regina SK
Online
Artists in Canada
Saatchi Art
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Facebook
Instagram
Organizations
AKA Artist Run Centre
CARFAC Saskatchewan
Canadian Artists Representation/Copyright Collective Inc.
Studio on 20th
Collections
EnCana Corporation, Calgary, AB
Royal Bank of Canada, Calgary, AB
Snelgrove Gallery Collection, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
President’s Residence, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
City Center Family Physicians, Saskatoon, SK
Private collections in Canada, United States, Britain, Bahamas
