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I am Shirley Allan, a passionate artist, illustrator and animator based in Surrey, BC. I love bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling and collaboration on art projects. Throughout my career I have worked in education and not-for-profit settings, designing curricula, newsletters, handbooks, and video conferencing spaces, while building strong community partnerships with galleries, universities, and city programs. I am committed to ethical practice and using my skills to support vulnerable youth and communities.…I am Shirley Allan, a passionate artist, illustrator and animator based in Surrey, BC. I love bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling and collaboration on art projects. Throughout my career I have worked in education and not-for-profit settings, designing curricula, newsletters, handbooks, and video conferencing spaces, while building strong community partnerships with galleries, universities, and city programs. I am committed to ethical practice and using my skills to support vulnerable youth and communities.

Shirley Allan

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I am Shirley Allan, a passionate artist, illustrator and animator based in Surrey, BC. I love bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling and collaboration on art projects. Throughout my career I have worked in education and not-for-profit settings, designing curricula, newsletters, handbooks, and video conferencing spaces, while building strong community partnerships with galleries, universities, and city programs. I am committed to ethical practice and using my skills to support vulnerable youth and communities.…I am Shirley Allan, a passionate artist, illustrator and animator based in Surrey, BC. I love bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling and collaboration on art projects. Throughout my career I have worked in education and not-for-profit settings, designing curricula, newsletters, handbooks, and video conferencing spaces, while building strong community partnerships with galleries, universities, and city programs. I am committed to ethical practice and using my skills to support vulnerable youth and communities.

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I am Shirley Allan, a passionate artist, illustrator and animator based in Surrey, BC. I love bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling and collaboration on art projects.

Throughout my career I have worked in education and not-for-profit settings, designing curricula, newsletters, handbooks, and video conferencing spaces, while building strong community partnerships with galleries, universities, and city programs. I am committed to ethical practice and using my skills to support vulnerable youth and communities.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Teacher at Boyle Street Education Center

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2008

Lead teacher for cultural and creative projects; representative for school benefits and wellness committees; community outreach and liaison with Edmonton Art Gallery, City Council youth programs, University of Alberta, and Concordia College Native Studies Program; designed newsletters and student handbook; implemented video conferencing space at the school; demonstrated ability to access funding opportunities for the organization.