Faculty Profile for Shannon Kennedy

Shannon Kennedy

Haliburton School of The Arts

Shannon Kennedy graduated in 1998 from the Ontario College of Art and Design and furthered her jewellery making skills by attending George Brown's Jewellery Arts Program. She is a Certified PMC Instructor, trained by one of the all time greats, Tim McCreight. Shannon enjoys teaching from her studio as well as at Mohawk College, Ottawa School of Arts and the Ontario Crafts Council. Recognized for her unique artwork, she was finalist of the International Saul Bell Award 2010 (Gold/Platinum category) and has been selected as a finalist again in 2012, awarded an 'Honourable Mention for Jewellery' in 2009 at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition and she won 'Best in Show' in a national competition for 'Quotation', at Zilberschmuck Gallery, in 2006. She has had successful exhibitions in galleries such as Zilberschmuck, Harbinger Gallery, Rotunda Gallery, Ottawa School of Art Gallery and Harbourfront Centre. www.cynosure-jewelry.com