Luanne Dominix is a visual artist and educator based in Bay Roberts, NL. Her practice explores the intersection of material culture, natural resources, and identity. Through her watercolour paintings she strives to capture the essence of this connection and explore how it shapes our sense of self and place. Her work features symbols and imagery that ask the viewer to explore the inherent beauty and complexity of her province while reflecting on the changing dynamics faced by contemporary Newfoundlanders.
Luanne’s work has been exhibited in juried exhibitions across Canada and the United States including with the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour; the Society of Watercolour Artists; the Federation of Canadian Artists; as well as the Arts and Letters Award Exhibition held at the Rooms. Additionally, her work is a part of The Rooms Provincial Art Bank as well as the City of St. John’s and Eastern Health - MHAC, permanent collections. In 2021 she won Riddle Fence’s Visual Art Contest.
In addition to her art practice, Luanne is a dedicated volunteer. She currently sits on the board of directors of VANL-CARFAC and is a past board member of NLOWE. She has also given her time to Keepers of the Craft; Hold Fast Contemporary Art Festival; and Junior Achievement Newfoundland.
Luanne holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture) from Dalhousie University, a Master of Business Administration from Memorial University of Newfoundland as well as a certificate in Post-Secondary Adult Education. Luanne is an adamant supporter of rural entrepreneurship. She believes that ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’. Supporting small business owners, including artists and artisans, will lead to improved economic development for the entire province as well as the rest of Canada.
Please contact Luanne directly for any purchase inquiries, learn more about her artwork, schedule a workshop, or to discuss community involvement opportunities.
Curriculum Vitae
Solo Exhibitions
2025 (Upcoming)With Quiet Hands, The rOGUE Gallery, Eastern Edge, St John’s, NL
2019 Holyrood Library, Holyrood, NL
2018 Jumping Bean Coffee, St John's, NL
Juried Exhibitions
2025 (Upcoming) Bloom, Federation of Canadian Artists, online
2024 Works On Paper, Federation of Canadian Artists, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Active Member Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, online
2023 98th Annual Open Water, Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, Neilson Park Creative Centre, Toronto, ON
Arts and Letters Awards Exhibition, The Rooms Provincial Gallery, St John’s, NL
Wake Up Inspired, Eastern Edge Gallery, St John’s, NL
2022 Water, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Pride & Centre Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
365 Online Exhibition 2022, Federation of Canadian Artists, online
Works on Paper Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Active Member Exhibition, Federation of Canadian Artists, online
2021 Society of Watercolor Artists Member Exhibition, Fortworth, Tx
2020 Society of Watercolor Artists International Exhibition, online
2019 Society of Watercolor Artists International Exhibition, Fortworth, TX
2016 Arts and Letters Awards Exhibition, The Rooms Provincial Gallery, St John's, NL
2005 Arts and Letters Awards Exhibition, Arts and Culture Centre, St John's, NL
Group Exhibitions
2024 Paws and Claws, The Dart Gallery, Dartmouth, NS
Loot Bag, Eastern Edge Art Gallery, St John’s, NL
The Baccalieu Gallery Gallery, Heart’s Content, NL
Art Around the Bay, The Legacy Centre, Cupids, NL
Fare and Square, Alt Hotel, St John’s, NL
2023 Boil-Up, Eastern Edge Art Gallery, St John’s, NL
Fare and Square, Alt Hotel, St John’s, NL
The Icebergallery Wall, Trinity Hall Annex, Winterton, NL
The Baccalieu Gallery, Heart’s Content, NL
Art Around the Bay, The Legacy Centre, Cupids, NL
2022 The Baccalieu Gallery, Heart’s Content, NL
2021 The Baccalieu Gallery, Heart’s Content, NL
2018-2020 The Baccalieu Brewery, Bay Roberts, NL
2019 Authors in Art, Freshwater, NL
Art in The Church in Freshwater, Freshwater, NL
2016 - 2019 Ocean View Art Gallery, Carbonear, NL
2018 Art Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, Fall Show, Arts and Culture Centre, NL
2017 Art Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, Fall Show, Arts and Culture Centre, NL
Art in The Church in Freshwater, Freshwater, NL
2016 Art Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, Fall Show, Arts and Culture Centre, NL
Art Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, Spring Show, Arts and Culture Centre, NL
Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation Visual Art Display, SUF Dawe Lodge #82, Bay Roberts, NL
Awards and Recognition
2021 Riddle Fence Visual Art Contest Winner
Exhibiting Status (formerly know as Active Member), Federation of Canadian Artists
2017 Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Robert W. Sexty Scholarship for Social Responsibility, Memorial University of Newfoundland
2012 Newfoundland Association of Architects / William J. Ryan Scholarship, Dalhousie University
2005 Arts and Letters Visual Arts Award Winner
Publications and Interviews
2024 Paper Mill Press Journal of Creative Arts
2023 Riddle Fence Journal of Arts and Culture, Issue #50
Cover Art (Chores by M. Burton), Breakwater Books
Dive Into the World of Watercolours, Kicker, C. Tam, online
2021 Riddle Fence Journal of Arts and Culture, Issue #42
2020 #FrontlineFacesNL, CBC Radio Newfoundland
Collections
The Rooms Provincial Art Bank
City of St John’s
Eastern Health - MHAC
Avalon North School Board
Ascension Collegiate High School
Professional Experience
2023 - on going Board Member, VANL-CARFAC
Workshop Instructor, Anna Tempelton Centre for Craft, Art, and Design, St John’s
2023 Workshop Instructor, Keepers of the Craft
Workshop Instructor, Hold Fast Contemporary Art Festival, St John’s
2022 Visiting Artist, Bowering Park, Bowering Park Foundation
2019 Artist Talk, Authors in Art
Education
2024 Post Secondary Instructor’s Certificate, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL
2017 Master of Business Administration, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL
2013 Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture), Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Membership
VANL - CARFAC Visual Artists Newfoundland & Labrador (Director)
International Watercolor Society Canada
Eastern Edge Gallery