professional experience

2023   OCAD University, Class Assistant: CRCP-2002: Museums, Galleries, Alternates.

education

In Progress  OCAD University, Bachelor of Fine Arts: Drawing & Painting (Honors), Toronto, Ontario.
2021   Humber College, Visual And Digital Arts Diploma, Toronto, Ontario.
2018   A.N. Myer Secondary School, Certificate of Endorsement in Arts Education, Niagara Falls, Ontario.

exhibitions

2023  "AS IS" (Artist and Curator). ODESI (Office Of Diversity, Equity & Sustainability Initiatives) Gallery, OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario.

2021   Current, FMCA Graduation Showcase, Humber College, Virtual.​

2020 Reactivation, Humber Galleries, Virtual.

2020 In Situ Multi Arts Festival: The Lost Museum, CreativeHub1352, Virtual.

2020 Campus As A Canvas, Humber College Lakeshore Campus, Toronto, Ontario.

awards

2023 Diversity & Equity Excellence Student Award, OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario. Acknowledges an outstanding student whose advocacy and leadership promote and advance human rights, equity and social justice on campus.

2021 First Place: Painting & Drawing Category, Humber Art Show, Virtual.
2021 Juror's Pick: Painting & Drawing Category, Humber Art Show, Virtual.

publications/projects

2022 Washi: A Sensory Exploration Written Reflection and Video for OCADU's Art and Design Education Lab in      collaboration with Propeller Gallery's exhibit Washi Sisters: A journey https://adel2022project.blogspot.com/2022/10/washi-sensory-exploration.html

​Bata Shoe Museum Lesson Plan "Proposal" - "The Perfect Fit"/"Sole-mates" Lesson plan and teachers resource created for completion of OCADU's Art and Design Education Lab course requirements https://adelbatashoeproject2022.blogspot.com/2022/11/ali-brown.html

presentations: invited speaker

2023 "AS IS" - Accessibility in student curation projects. CRIP Lab, Virtual

2022  Student Panel: Inclusive Modes of Delivery Roundtable, Office of the Vice President, Academic & Provost, OCAD University, Virtual,  January 31.

2022  Open Letter for Continued Remote Access (Supporting Disabled Students & Faculty), Office of the Vice Provost            Students & International, Faculty & Curriculum Development Centre, OCAD University, Virtual, May 13.

groups

Member.  Disability Community & Culture Group, Writing & Learning Centre, OCAD University, Toronto, ON. 2022-Current.

Member. CRIP Lab, OCAD University, Toronto, ON. 2023-Current.

Member. Transformative Access Learning Community, OCAD University, Toronto, ON. 2023-Current