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exhibits / performances
Visual Arts (Multimedia artist)Ongoing member of Night of Artists Juried Exhibitions Sameshima, P. (2007, Dec. – 2008, Feb.). inverno branco triptych [Caulking on wood]. In Winter Solstice Exhibit. Third Street Gallery, Moscow Arts Commission, Idaho. Sameshima, P. (2006, Sept. – Nov.) Windy Words, Puppylove, Quotidian I [tile mosaics]. Enigma, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Sameshima, P. (2006, Dec. – 2007, Feb.). Feb. Emancipation of the soul [tile mosaic]. In Winter Solstice Exhibit. Third Street Gallery, Moscow Arts Commission, Idaho. Sameshima, P. (2006, June 23-24). Digital exhibition [latest works]. In Unsettling Conversations Academic Educational Conference, University of British Columbia, Canada. Sameshima, P. (2006, May 18). Night of Artists (NOA). Group show, Roundhouse, Vancouver, BC. Sameshima, P. (2006, March 1-31). Solo show at Edibles Art Gallery [prints of tile mosaics], University of British Columbia. Sameshima, P. (2006, Feb. 6-10). Windy Words[tile mosaic]. Juried works shown alongside the permanent collection. In You gotta make room for the new ones. AMS Art Gallery, The University of British Columbia. Sameshima, P. (2006, January 9 - February 5). Walking Puppylove [tile mosaic]. In These are made for walking. Seymour Art Gallery, North Vancouver, BC. Sameshima, P. (2005, July – October). Diaphanous Pleasure, Windy Words, In Honor of Matisse, Flawed Fairytales [tile mosaics]; Al’s Gals [acrylic paint]; Green Collection [Photography]. Enigma, Vancouver, BC. Sameshima, P. (2005, June 8). Night of Artists (NOA). Group show, Roundhouse, Vancouver, BC. Sameshima, P. (2004, July 10). Night of Artists (NOA). Group show, Roundhouse, Vancouver, BC. Invited Exhibitions Sinner, A., & Sameshima, P. (2010, May 30). Encounters [video]. In the Canadian Association of Curriculum Studies’ (CACS) Celebration of Scholarly Creative Works. Montefiore Club, Montreal, Canada.
Sameshima, P., & Vandermause, R. (2010, March 1 - April 11). Me and My Kids [photography]. In Reinterpreting Reality Art Group Exhibit. Compton Union Art Gallery, Washington State University.
Sameshima, P., & Vandermause, R. (2010, February 25-27). Me and My Kids [photography]. At the 6th International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference. Interdisciplinary Design Institute Gallery, Spokane, Washington State University.
Sameshima, P. & Sinner, A. (2009, June). To soma helialon [canvas images & video]. Third Street Gallery, Moscow, Idaho. Sameshima, P. (2009, June). Mosaic Stories [original tile mosaics and prints]. Third Street Gallery, Moscow, Idaho. Sameshima, P. & Sinner, A. (2009, March). Encounters [canvas images]. South Shore Gallery, Sooke, British Columbia, Canada. Sameshima, P. (2009, March/April). Ann-other’s Dreams: Reaching Out, Wading, Aurora Dream [photographs]. In group show, 5th Reinterpreting Reality Art Exhibit. Pullman Gallery and Studios, Washington.Chalmers, S., Sameshima, P., Vandermause, R. (2009, February 26-28). Gabriel [photography]. At the 5th International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference. Red Lion Hotel Atrium, Spokane, WA.Sameshima, P., & Sinner, A. (2009, Feb. 19-20). Encounters: A collaborative arts-based inquiry [video]. In Opening Spaces: Art practice, studio-based scholarship and research. A.Wilfrid Johns Gallery, University of Victoria, Canada. Sameshima, P., & Sinner, A. (2009, Jan. 21 – Feb.20). To soma heliakon [canvas images]. 29th Annual Art Education Faculty Exhibition. McPherson Library Gallery, University of Victoria, Canada. Sameshima, P., & Sinner, A. (2009, Feb. 19-20). Opening Spaces: Art Practice as Research [video]. WestCAST Conference Victoria, Canada. Sameshima, P., & Sinner, A. (2008, Nov. 10). To soma heliakon [canvas images]. For art class. Tri-Cities Campus, Washington State University. Sameshima, P., & Sinner, A. (2008, Sept. 19J. To soma heliakon [canvas images]. MidColumbia Artists' Salon. Old D. S. Watkin's Gallery, Kennewick, Washington. Sameshima, P. (2008-09).Licorice Dreams [tile mosaic used for online, print, and fundraising materials]. 2009 Globalization Program, Washington State University. Sameshima, P. (2008, July 22 – Aug 20). Licorice Dreams [tile mosaic] Art used for the Washington State University College of Education Online Front page. Sameshima, P. (2008, March 23 - April 13). Flawed Fairytales [tile mosaic] and Chicken Wire Dress [textiles]. In Reinterpreting Reality Art Group Exhibit. Museum of Anthropology, Washington State University. Sameshima, P. (2008, April 16). Flawed Fairytales [tile mosaic] and Chicken Wire Dress [textiles]. At Women’s Recognition Luncheon, Beasley Coliseum, Washington State University. Sameshima, P. (2007). Featured artist on the Art Based Educational Research site Sameshima, P. (2007, October). Cover art for the International Symposium of Poetic Inquiry conference program. University of British Columbia, Canada. Sameshima, P. (2007, fall). Artwork featured on “Using Vision to Think Brownbags.” A WSU website introducing a series of workshops. Organized by the Center for Teaching, Learning, & Technology. Sameshima, P. (2007, July 5-7). Richgate Research Project Art installation with Rita Irwin, Xiong Gu, Ruth Beer, Kit Grauer, & Kathryn Ricketts: Arts Based Educational Research Conference, Bristol, UK. Sameshima, P. (2007 – 2008). Richgate Research Project: a public art project on belonging, place, community, and immigration. Community-engaged collaborative installation with Rita Irwin, Xiong Gu, Ruth Beer, Kit Grauer, Barbara Bickel, Valerie Triggs, & Kathryn Ricketts: Opening at Richmond, BC, City Hall, March 24, 2007. City Hall show: Gates, Artifacts & Side-by-side photo display (March 24 – May 30) / Banners in City entre (March 2007 – March 2008) Sameshima, P. (2006-2007). Night of Artists’ Group. Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Wildlife mural mosaic, panel #58 "Poking my nose through the rainbow world" Mural Shows: November 7-12. 2006. Ottawa, Canada, Signatures Christmas Show December 7-10, 2006. Edmonton, Canada, Butterdome Craft Sale May 11-13, 2007. Edmonton, AB, Canada, NOA Show at the Aviation Hanger November 2006 – May 14, 2007. Auction on EBAY Sameshima, P. (2006, June – 2007, February). Solo show at Neil Zastre, Inc. Offices, Richmond, BC. Tile mosaic prints. Sameshima, P. (2005). Art panel contribution to Saskatchewan "Buffalo Twins" Centennial mosaic mural (Panel 11) Mural shows: May 1-7, 2005. Ottawa showcase, Canada July 18-28, 2005. Edmonton Klondike Days, Canada Aug 5-10, 2005. SaskEx, Saskatoon, Canada Sept 4-7, 2005. Edmonton Home show, Canada Sept 27-31, 2005. Calgary Design show, Canada Sameshima, P. (2004, Aug.) Art panel contribution to Alberta Centennial mosaic mural. Funds raised for the Livia Stoke Foundation. (Panel 53) Textile Arts 2008 Nov “Lightcoat” for Fall Arts Celebration, WSU March “Innocent ales and beers to dull our minds” dress for Arts Guild Gala, Malibu April “SafeWay” dress for Spring Arts Celebration, WSU June “Abhorsen muse “costume; Haori coat patterns; & Polynesian pant design for Summer Arts Celebration, WSU 2007 April “Kimono” pattern design for Fall Arts Celebration, WSU April “I’m no spring chicken-wire dress” for Spring Arts Celebration Performing Arts Chinese Dancing with Lorita Leung Academy of Dance, Troupe Performances 2004 Aug Movie shoot. Global Frequency. Pilot TV show, Vancouver, BC July Canada Day Celebration, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC June Van Dusen Garden Show, Vancouver, BC May North American Chinese Dance Competition, Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver, BC May Lorita Leung Chinese Dance Showcase, Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby, BC April Multicultural Dance Exhibition, Jewish Community Centre, Vancouver 2003 July Emery Barnes Park opening ceremonies, Vancouver, BC June Vancouver Dairy Farm Community Event, Vancouver, BC May An Unforgettable Decade of Chinese Dance, Vancouver Playhouse, BC April Ethnic Dance Competition, Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby, BC Educational Videos: (Teacher demonstrator / class participation) 2008 Big Ideas for Small Planets (filmed by Sundance Channel. Air date 2009 TBA) 2008 Superstructgame.org – class project on sustainability http://www.superstructgame.com/StoryView/858 1998 Play it Again –Multiple core science strands created by Science World, Vancouver, Canada. A curriculum instructional video for teachers 1995 Water: Our most precious resource - Educational video created by the Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada