About Us
Julia and Yolande Krueger were born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. Both studied art at the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD). Yolande graduated with a BFA in glass with distinction in 2008, and Julia graduated with a BFA in ceramics with distinction in 2010. Julia also received the Board of Governors Award.
As children, we were fascinated with the ceramics coming out of the University of Regina. When making objects, we work collaboratively. We covet Kitschy objects, and find the place between hobby craft and fine craft is exciting and subversive. We strive to make work which occupies this space.
Julia Krueger
Education
2010 Doctor of Philosophy (Art and Visual Culture), University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
· Winter 2011 will be teaching VAH2291G – Gettin’ Your Hands Dirty: Canadian Craft and Its Histories.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Ceramics), Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
· Nominated to be graduating class speaker.
· President’s Honour Roll 2004-2005, 2007-2008
2006 Master of Arts (Canadian Art History),
· Thesis: “Prairie Pots and Beyond: An Examination of Saskatchewan Ceramics from the 1960s to Present” was accepted with distinction.
· Fall 2002 to Winter 2004 – Held a teaching assistant position for the entry level art history class.
2002 Bachelor of Arts (Art History),
· Graduated with Highest Honours
· Completed a practicum placement at the Canada Council Art Bank with Pierce-Hull Fine Art Appraisers.
· Academic All Canadian 1998-1999, 1999-2000
· Dean’s Honour List 2000-2001, 2001-2002
Reviews and Publications
2011 “generation whY” Alberta Craft Culture in the Making (Summer 2011): 6-7.
2010 Krueger, Julia. “Where the Wild Things and Moulds Meet: A Conversation with Mynthia McDaniel and Subsequent Musings.” Blend 10th Edition: ACAD Undergraduate Journal (2010): 12-14.
2008 Krueger, Julia and Yolande Krueger. “The Fumed Vessels of Jim Norton.” Contemporary Canadian Glass 6/4 (Winter 2008): 24-25, 27-28.
Krueger, Julia. “Folmer Hansen: A Saskatchewan Treasure.” Saskatchewan Craft Council. November 2008. http://www.saskcraftcouncil.org/Hansen.html .
Krueger, Julia. “Passing the Torch: Four Canadian Studio Glass Educators.” Crafting New Traditions: Canadian Innovators and Influence. Eds. Melanie Egan, Alan C. Elder and Jean Johnson.
Krueger, Julia. “Burial Equipment for the Perceptive Parodist.” Current Projects 8: ACAD Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Creative Practice (2008): 7, 9.
Alberta College of Art and Design. “Old School Charm.” View, 2nd ed. Calgary, Alberta: Alberta College of Art and Design, 2008/2009. 10-23.
2007 Krueger, Julia and Yolande Krueger. “François Houdé: Breaking the Boundaries.” Contemporary Canadian Glass 5/4 (Winter 2007): 12-19, 27.
2006 Krueger, Julia and Yolande Krueger. “A Brief History of Glass Education in
2005 Krueger, Julia. “A Feminist Lens on Six Female Ceramists in
Krueger, Julia. “Jack Sures.” The Encyclopedia of
Krueger, Julia. “Russell Yuristy.” The Encyclopedia of
Conferences
2010 2010 UAAC Conference, Speaker (October 14-16), University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
2008 Crafting New Traditions: Canadian Innovators and Influence, Speaker, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Ontario
2006 Clay and the Academy: Perspectives on the Ceramics at the
Related Experience
2010 Artist’s Talk, North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre, Calgary, Alberta.
Round Table Participant, A Way with Clay: A Tribute to Folmer Hansen and David Ross, Prairie Trails Arts Council, Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan.
2009 – present Independent Researcher-under-Contract and assistant curator for a retrospective exhibition and catalogue publication based on the career of Jack Sures to be presented in 2011, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
· Research and indentify the works of Jack Sures within private and public collections and create a tentative list of works suitable for the exhibition.
· Provide catalogue text for the artist’s biography, bibliography and chronology.
· Identify photographic resources for catalogue illustrations.
2006 – 2010 Independent Marker on Contract, 100 & 200 Level Art History Classes, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
2007 – 2008 Studio Monitor, Ceramics Department, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
2003 Independent Researcher on Contract, Canadian
· Made in
· “Rocket” Richard: The Legend – The Legacy (April 9, 2004 – February 20, 2005) Digitally scanned Maurice Richard scrapbooks and researched pertinent Richard material in French sports magazines.
Professional Service
2007 Co-Organizer/Curator, Affinity: Alberta Ceramics, Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta.
Awards
2010 ACAD Board of Governor’s Award, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta.
2008 Artsource Ceramics Prize, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta.
2007 John and Helen Lockwood Educational Bursary, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Saskatchewan.
2005 John and Helen Lockwood Educational Bursary, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Saskatchewan.
2002 Carleton University Beaverbrook Award for Freedom of the Press, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario.
Raven Athletic Award, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario.
2000 Communication, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. One of 12 scholarships of $2000 awarded across Canada based on academic achievement and a 2,000 word essay on “What does the Trade Union Movement Mean to Me?”
Group Exhibitions
2011 Generation whY, Alberta Craft Council, Edmonton, Alberta
2010 High Fibre Content, Traditions Handcraft Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
With Nothing You Starve, With a Little You Survive, Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
Coming Up Next, Alberta Craft Council Discovery Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta
ACAD Graduating Student Exhibition, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
Earth Works, works selected by ceramic faculty, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
2009 1,000 Miles Apart Participant Exhibition, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
2008 Hot Show, IDEAL Art Space, Calgary, Alberta
What Lurks in the Basement,
2007 Base Elements,
Yolande Krueger
Education
2002-2008 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Glass Blowing) with Distinction, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
Awards
2008 Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship, Government of
2008 Jason Lang Memorial Scholarship, Government of
2007 Tyman and Victor Brosz Memorial Glass Scholarship,
2006 Jason Lang Memorial Scholarship, Government of
Group Exhibitions
2011 Generation whY, Alberta Craft Council, Edmonton, Alberta
2010 High Fibre Content, Saskatchewan Craft Council and Traditions Handcraft Gallery, Regina, Saskatchewan
2010 With Nothing You Starve, With a Little You Survive, Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Calgary, Alberta
2010 Coming Up Next, Alberta Craft Council, Edmonton, Alberta
2010 Earth Works, works selected by ceramic faculty, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
2009 1,000 Miles Apart Miniature Exhibition, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
2008 Spring Show and Sale, Room 371, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
2007 Base Elements,
2007 Spring Show and
2006 Fourth Year Glass Exhibition, Room 594,
2006 Members Exhibition, Glass Art Association of
2003 First Year Studies Show, Main Mall, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta
Reviews and Publications
2011 “generation whY” Alberta Craft Culture in the Making (Summer 2011): 6-7.
2008 Krueger, Julia and Yolande Krueger. “The Fumed Vessels of Jim Norton.” Contemporary Canadian Glass 6/4 (Winter 2008): 24-25, 27-28.
2008 Alberta College of Art and Design. “Old School Charm.” View, 2nd ed. Calgary, Alberta: Alberta College of Art and Design, 2008/2009. 10-23.
2007 Krueger, Julia and Yolande Krueger. “François Houdé: Breaking the Boundaries.” Contemporary Canadian Glass 5/4 (Winter 2007): 12-19, 27.
2006 Krueger, Julia and Yolande Krueger. “A Brief History of Glass Education in Canada.” Contemporary Canadian Glass 5/3 (Winter 2006): 24-27, 31.
2006 Hill, Britt. “ACAD Student Showcase: Next Gen Artists.” Contemporary Canadian Glass 5/3 (Winter 2006): 19.
Professional Service
Fall 2006 Teacher’s Assistant, Introduction to
