Jennifer Dickens

Career Profile

Dynamic Visual Arts Educator and acclaimed Artist, recognised for contributions to Photography, Art and Media in Australia and overseas, developed in professional roles.

• Influential communicator experienced in building successful working relationships with students, teachers, the business sector and the arts community
• Proven team leader demonstrating collaborative and consultative skills
• Business management background, coordinating human resource, financial and administrative functions

Academic Qualifications

Masters of Contemporary Art (Visual Arts), 2009-2011

School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS

Graduate Diploma Secondary Education (Visual Arts) 2006-2009

Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW (by correspondence)

Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts) Honours, 2004

School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS

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Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts), 2002-2003

School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS

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Associate Diploma of Fine Art & Design (Visual Arts), 1997-2000

School of Visual & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS

Associate Diploma of Business Management (Real Estate), 1987-1990

Hobart Technical College, Hobart, TAS (by correspondence)

Awards & Residencies

2012              Artist in Residence, Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris

                         (Rosamond McCulloch studio)

                       Artist in Residence, Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris

                          (by invitation- Finish studio)

2011               Artist in Residence, Craig Walsh Digital Odyssey, Tasmanian Chapter,                                   Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, New South Wales    

2010               Artist in Residence, Australian International School, Bali, Indonesia

2010/2009      Teaching Merit Certificate, University of Tasmania, Tasmania

                       Zonta International, Award for Highly Commended, Material Girl 09,

                       Tasmanian Regional Arts, Tasmania

2005               Artist in Residence, (12 months) Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston,                                 Tasmania

2007               Academy Gallery Award for best photography, University of Tasmania

2004               Deans Roll of Excellence, University of Tasmania

                       Fletchers Fotographics, Award for Excellence in Printmedia, University of                               Tasmania

2003               Deans Roll of Excellence, University of Tasmania

                       Golden Key International Honour Society, Australian and New Zealand Chapter

2003              Artist in Residence, Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston, 

Arts Practice History

Solo exhibitions

2025                 Lost at Sea, Madeline Gordon Gallery, Launceston, TAS

2018                 Landscape of Sustenance, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS

2017                 Lint, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS

2014                Looking Glass Self 11, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS

2013                 Looking Glass Self, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS

Bubble, Sawtooth ARI, Launceston, TAS

2012                 New Works, Cite Internationale des Arts, Studio 2244, Paris

                        The Piss Project, Cite Internationale des Arts, Studio 2244, Paris

Brandscapes, Sawtooth ARI, Launceston , TAS

   2011                  my estate dot com, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston,

2010                 Hazards & Horns, Australian International School, Bali, Indonesia

Hazards & Horns, Academy Gallery, School of Visual  & Performing Arts, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS

2008                  Introduced Species, S.P.A.C.E Gallery Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston,

Selected Group Exhibitions

2025                 Salon,  Poimena Gallery, Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston

                        Kinimathatakinta/ George Town Art Prize(Finalist), George Town, TAS

2024                 Luminous Narratives, Madeline Gordon Gallery, Launceston, TAS

Northern Exposure,Poimena Gallery, Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston, TAS 

2023                 Mum’s Kitchen, Madeline Gordon Gallery, Launceston, TAS

Northern Exposure,Poimena Gallery, Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston, TAS 

                        Rejuvenated, Academy Gallery, Inveresk Library, Inveresk, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS

2022                 Northern Exposure,Poimena Gallery, Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston, TAS 

                        The Master and the Apprentice, The Gallows Gallery, Launceston College, Launceston, TAS

                        The Butterfly Effect, Poimena Gallery, Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston, TAS 

2019                 Flowers,Academy Gallery, T.C.O.T.A., University of Tasmania, Launceston

2017                 Landscape of Sustenance, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS

Imaging Food: art aesthetic & design , Academy Gallery, T.C.O.T.A., University    of Tasmania, Launceston

Directors choice, Gallery Pejean, Launceston, TAS

Imaging Food: art aesthetic & design , Burnie Regional Art Gallery, Burnie

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Teaching Employment History

2013- current              Newstead College, Launceston, TAS

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VISUAL ARTS TEACHER

Teach Photography to Year 11 and  Year 12  secondary school students in a College, coeducational school environment.

Units: Art  Studio Practice, Art production, Art production (foundation), Visual Arts and Media, Visual Arts, Preliminary Arts

2007- 2019                  University of Tasmania, Tasmanian College of the Arts, Launceston, TAS

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SESSIONAL LECTURER

Major focus was teaching students photographically based processes, visual and creative

literacies and exposure to the arts. Proactive in developing, facilitating and marking courses.

Coordinator of the University College Program- Expanded Practice 2010- 2019