ARTIST BIO
Freelance Graphic Designer in Calgary
Hi, I’m Erica, also known as Acire_Art on various platforms.
I am a Calgary-based graphic designer that dabbles in moon photography and 3D design. Recently graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts majoring in graphic design and advertising, minoring in object design and fabrication. I specialize in logo designing, advertisements, 3D modelling, and branding for businesses.
EXPERIENCE
2023 | Nonfiction Studios Inc. - Designer
2022 - 2023 | Wordfest - Design Associate
2022 | Wordfest - Graphic Design Assistant (Summer Internship)
2021 | Fridge Gallery 2021 Fall Semester Juror - Alberta University of the Arts
2019 - 2023 | Alberta University of the Arts - BDes Graphic Design and Advertising
2018 - 2019 | Calgary Board of Education - Leadership in the Arts
2019 | SkillsCanada Alberta, Provincials - Graphic Design
2023 | Nonfiction Studios Inc. - Designer
2022 - 2023 | Wordfest - Design Associate
2022 | Wordfest - Graphic Design Assistant (Summer Internship)
2021 | Fridge Gallery 2021 Fall Semester Juror - Alberta University of the Arts
2019 - 2023 | Alberta University of the Arts - BDes Graphic Design and Advertising
2018 - 2019 | Calgary Board of Education - Leadership in the Arts
2019 | SkillsCanada Alberta, Provincials - Graphic Design
SELECTED SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
2022 | Ad Rodeo Scholarship
2020 - 2023 | Jason Lang Scholarships x3
2020 - 2023 | Presidents Honour Roll x5
2019 | Dr. Randy Flemmer Drama Technology Award
2022 | Ad Rodeo Scholarship
2020 - 2023 | Jason Lang Scholarships x3
2020 - 2023 | Presidents Honour Roll x5
2019 | Dr. Randy Flemmer Drama Technology Award
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2022 - 2023 | Exposure Alberta's Photography Festival, AUArts Main Mall
2022 | Shoot for the Moon, Solo Exhibition, Fridge Gallery
2022 & 2023 | Angry Art Print Show, Galerie Gaulin
2021 | SCEM Fall Exhibition: Object Design — Log Jam, AUArts Main Mall
2021 | Silkscreen Book Printing, Luke Lindoe Library
2022 - 2023 | Exposure Alberta's Photography Festival, AUArts Main Mall
2022 | Shoot for the Moon, Solo Exhibition, Fridge Gallery
2022 & 2023 | Angry Art Print Show, Galerie Gaulin
2021 | SCEM Fall Exhibition: Object Design — Log Jam, AUArts Main Mall
2021 | Silkscreen Book Printing, Luke Lindoe Library
** If you would like to see the full Curriculum Vitae, feel free to contact me!