About the artist
KENTREE SPEIRS (CA – ’65)
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Art, Minor in Geology (summa cum laude)
Portland State University, Portland, OR (2006)
Fine Arts University of Utah (1984-1986)
Awards and Grants Cultural Development Award,
City of Nelson Mayor’s Office (2017) Project Grant,
North Kootenay Lake Arts & Heritage Council and Columbia Basin Trust (2016)
Langham Artist-in-Residence, Kaslo, BC (November – December 2016)
Art About Agriculture Purchase Award, sponsored by the Larry Curtis Family (2011)
Purchase Award, sponsored by the late Margaret Hogg (2011)