EDUCATION
2022-24 University of Saskatchewan, Research Creation Masters of Environment and Sustainability, Saskatoon, SK
2024 University of Saskatchewan, SENS Excellence in Environment and Sustainability Graduate Award, Saskatoon, SK
2019 Saskatchewan Arts Board, Arts Entrepreneurship and Business Development Course, Saskatoon, SK.
1993-95 Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Painting and Drawing Studio Division Diploma, Vancouver, BC
1989-91 Nutana Collegiate, Saskatoon, SK
1986-87 Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, Saskatoon, SK
EXHIBITS
2025 C.J. Mackenzie Engineering Gala for Excellence, Group exhibition in Water Security with USASK Engineering Design Mutualism Lab Artists, Saskatoon, SK
2024 Artist’s Collection Educational Exhibit, Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges, Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatoon, SK.
2024 See. I Am One, Masters of Environment and Sustainability Thesis Exhibit, Snelgrove Gallery, Saskatoon SK. Solo exhibit.
2024 See. I Am One live painting, Alberta Innovates Water Exhibit, Calgary, AB. Solo exhibit.
2023 Live Water Gallery, Global Water Futures Finale, Saskatoon SK. Group exhibition, Curator: Louise Arnal
2021 Virtual Water Gallery, Sharing scientific knowledge & encouraging dialogue through art. Global Water Futures. Curator: Louise Arnal
2020 Adrian Stimson Avec Cheryl Buckmaster, Select Works, Calvin Redlick Pop-up Gallery, River Landing, Saskatoon SK. Curator: Calvin Redlick and artists.
2012 Electric Jesus & Other Culminations, Darrell Bell Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. Solo exhibit
2010 Region, Electric Jesus Paintings, AKA Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. Group Exhibition, Curator: Bart Gazzola
2010 The Sheet Series, Darrell Bell Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. Solo exhibit
2009 Golden People, Tribe Inc., Scyap, Saskatoon, SK. Collaborative exhibit – Mentor: Cheryl Buckmaster, Apprentice: Lynda Flett
2009 Body Snatchers, Broadway Arts Center, Saskatoon, SK. Group exhibition. Curators: Iris Hauser and Carol Wylie
2008 The New Sheet Series, Frances Morrison Library Gallery, Saskatoon SK. Solo exhibition, Curator: Cheryl Buckmaster
2007 Articulation: Joined, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. Group exhibition, 8 Sheet Series Paintings. Curator: Adrian Stimson
2006 Art on the Fringe, Broadway Arts Center, Saskatoon, SK. Group exhibition. Curator: Shelley Kaszeifski
2006 Her-icane Godiva, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. Group exhibition. Curator: Alexandra Badzak
2005 Her-icane Fiona, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. Group Exhibition. Curator: Alexandra Badzak
2003 Come-unity Connect, Bluemoon Artists’ Studio, Saskatoon, SK. Studio members’ solo exhibitions, Studio Opening
2000 A Picture of Reality, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatoon, SK, Saskatchewan Group exhibition, Curator: Melissa Kelsey
2000 Windows and Mirrors, Saint Thomas Moore Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. Solo exhibition, Curator: Linda Stark
1998 In Remembrance: Montreal Massacre, Snellgrove Gallery, Saskatoon, SK. Group exhibition, Curator: Gary Young
1995 Marguerite, Gods Country, Michael O’Brian Exhibition Commons
SELECT COLLECTIONS/COMMISSIONS
2012-24 Collaborative commission studio production and attained Master’s of Environment and Sustainability at the U of S.
Public Select collections
University of Saskatchewan Mutualism Lab, Saskatoon, SK.
Whitecap Dakota First Nation
National Hydrology Centre, Saskatoon, SK.
Yellow Quill First Nation, Saskatoon, SK.
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.
Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre, Saskatoon, SK.
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, Saskatoon, SK.
Saskatchewan Arts Board, Saskatoon, SK.
Saint Paul’s Hospital (Mural) Saskatoon, SK.
Corporate Selected commissions:
Park Derochie, Saskatoon, SK.
ES Technology Incorporated, Saskatoon, SK.
Millennium lll Properties Corporation, Saskatoon, SK.
Fortress Properties Incorporate, Saskatoon, SK.
Private Selected collections:
John MacDermott, 1 painting, Toronto, ON.
Yann Martel and Alice Kuipers, 3 paintings, Saskatoon, SK.
George Odegard , 3 paintings, Penticton, B.C.
Yvonne Langen, 3 paintings, Saskatoon, SK.
Irene Frazer, 3 paintings, Edmonton, Alberta
Nathan Peters, 2 paintings, Washington, DC
PUBLICATIONS/INTERVIEWS
2025 Frontiers in Genetics Article, Behind the Scenes with Genomics Researchers, Cheryl Buckmaster, et al.
2023 USASK Engaged Scholar Journal, Vol. 9 No. 1, Cover Photo
2020 Jared Wolfe, “Water” artwork and article, USASK, Prairie Water, Global Water Futures.
2018 Jessica Lukawiecki, Glass Half Empty report, David Suzuki Foundation.
2017 Cat Bonner, Bridging the Gap, USASK School of Public Health, and USASK On campus News.
2010 Bart Gazzola, Region book. AKA Gallery.
2009 Adrian Stimson, Articulation: Joined book. Mendel Art Gallery
2007 Adrian Stimson, Articulation: Joined, Folio Mendel Art Gallery
Bart Gazzola, Permanent and Present, City Art, Planet S Magazine
2005 Jim Graham, Bluemoon Artists, CARFAC SASK Newsletter.
2004 Laureen Marchand, Bluemoon Rising, Arts Showcase, Planet S Magazine
2000 Wally Dion, Dealing with Art, cover and feature interview, FUNK’D National Youth Magazine
2000 Jackie Moore, Against the Wind, Saskatoon Sun.
2005-17 Radio:
CBC am, Arts and Cultural, interview
Television:
CBC News Saskatchewan, Spirit, Survival, & Standoffs (Prairie Water and Yellow Quill First Nations video) interview and artwork
CBC Saskatchewan, The Afternoon Edition, Spirit, Survival, & Standoffs (Prairie Water and Yellow Quill First Nations video) interview and artwork.
CBC, Ici Zig Zag French Cultural program, featured Bluemoon Artists’ Studio documentary
Shaw Cable, Art focus, interview re: Bluemoon Artists’ Studio exhibition
Global News, Saskatoon, SK. Interview
GRANTS
2011 Saskatchewan Arts Board, Independent Artist Grant,
2009 Tribe Inc., Mentor for Lynda Flett.
2003 City of Saskatoon, Art Smarts, Art program facilitator and instructor for Saskatoon School Board Satellite Schools; Omega, Bridges, and Mainstreet.
2000 City of Saskatoon, Art Smarts, Art program facilitator and instructor for EGADZ Downtown Youth Center.
ART INSTRUCTION
2021 Art Mentor, Water Health and Well Being class, University of Saskatchewan,
2009-11 Life Drawing Instructor, Redhouse College of Animation, Saskatoon, SK.
2009 Mentor for Lynda Flett, Tribe Inc., Saskatoon, SK.
2004-08 Youth Art instructor, White Buffalo Youth Lodge, Saskatoon, SK.
Girls on the Move, White Buffalo Youth Lodge, Saskatoon, SK.
Youth Art Instructor, Saskatoon School Board Satellite Schools, Saskatoon, SK. 22nd Street, Broadway Ave, and 4th Ave N.
Private Adult Instructor, Bluemoon & Glen Garry Art Studios, Saskatoon, SK.
COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT
2003-07 Bluemoon Artists’ Studios, 1421 20th St. West, Saskatoon, Sask.
Founded and managed Bluemoon Artists’ Studios, an inspirational, intercultural environment that encouraged freedom of expression as individual goals were pursued. Cheryl created educational artistic programming, community events, tours, and exhibits. Bluemoon offered 6 affordable studio spaces to artists over a 4-year period. Bluemoon was a creative incubator andpositive influence for many Saskatoon artists and youth.
NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING
2000 to present, Cheryl has donated paintings and raised $1000’s for non-profit organizations, including:
Str8- Up, Sask Culture (Winds of Change Reconciliation Gala), Saskatchewan Native Theatre (now Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre) and CFCR community radio
MEMBERSHIPS
Member, CARFAC (Canadian Artists Representation)
Member, Remai Modern Art Museum, Saskatoon, SK
Member, AKA artist run, Saskatoon, SK.
Member, U of S Engineering Design Mutualism Lab, Saskatoon, SK.