Emily Best Artist CV
Education
2022 Fleming College, Haliburton, ON – Certificate in Ceramics
2020 Marine Institute of MUN – Post Graduate Certificate in Quality Management
2018 Memorial University of Newfoundland – Bachelor of Arts, Geography & Business
Exhibitions & Commissions
2023 Sharing the Light
2022 Student Exhibition, Haliburton School of Art & Design, Fleming College – Ceramics
2010 Arts and Letters Exhibit at The Rooms, St. John’s, NL – Acrylic Painting
2010 Peacock Primary School, Goose Bay, NL – Art Mural
2009-2010 Trapline Marathon, Goose Bay, NL – Medals in Polymer Clay
2009 Provincial Women’s Conference, St. John’s, NL – Brooches in Polymer Clay
2006 Aboriginal Youth Art Gathering & Exhibit, St. John's Native Friendship Centre, St. John’s, NL – Polymer Clay Berry Design
Collections
Mamattuk Restaurant
Workshops & Juried Shows
2024 SHEILD Labrador Friendship Centre, Goose Bay, NL – Ceramic Lanterns
2022 Women’s Friendship Circle, Goose Bay, NL – Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
2020 Business & Arts NL – Local Holiday Gift Guide (online, page 22)
2019 NunatuKavut Community Council, Goose Bay, NL – Hand Sewing Workshop
2008-2023 Labrador Traditions Christmas Craft Fair, Goose Bay, NL – Juried Show
2003-2005 College of the North Atlantic, Goose Bay, NL – Sealskin Boot Making, Hide & Beadwork, Caribou Tufting, Soapstone Carving
Awards & Recognition
2023 LNCC Small Business Awards – Young Entrepreneur of the Year
2023 ArtsNL Professional Artist Grant
2021 Atlantic Business Magazine – 30 Under 30 Innovators
2010 Ulnooweg Development Corporation – Atlantic Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award (Cottage Industry)
2009 Youth Ventures Newfoundland and Labrador – Excellence in Culture & Tourism Award
2008 Youth Ventures Newfoundland and Labrador – Excellence in Technology Award
Professional Memberships
2024 to Present Business & Arts NL
2023 to Present Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
2023 to Present Labrador North Chamber of Commerce
2008-2010 Crafts of Character Designation
Press
2024 Saltwire - From Saturday to Sunday
2023 CBC Labrador Morning - Sharing the Light (July 12, minute 17:37-29:00)
2021 CBC Labrador Morning – Atlantic Canada’s 30 Under 30 Innovator
2021 Atlantic Business Magazine – Atlantic Canada’s 30 Under 30 Innovators
2010 Cision – Ulnooweg Development Group Inc. Celebrates the 5th Atlantic Aboriginal Entrepreneur Awards Winners