SE03 EP 14 - Interview with Breann Ritchie

Breann Ritchie had a keen interest in the arts from an early age. She actively pursued her passion for creating and in 2011, graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Art and Art History from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Visual Arts from Sheridan Institute. Breann has actively sought creative spaces to connect with other artists, art collectors and gallerists. She was involved with a number of prominent galleries in Hamilton and the surrounding communities. She worked extensively with the Hamilton and Mississauga arts communities by acting as a jury member for public art installations, local exhibitions and arts award ceremonies. She was Chair of the Hamilton Arts Council's Visual Arts Committee for several years raising awareness for artists exhibiting locally by creating a series of artist talks and providing informational support for businesses exhibiting original art. Breann worked for several years with the prestigious artist agency, Progressive Fine Art, liaising with art galleries in Canada and the United States to further market and celebrate the work of their artists. From there, she moved into a Registrar and Art Consultant position with Crescent Hill Gallery in Mississauga. Breann now works as the Gallery Director at Crescent Hill where she has had the opportunity to work with brilliant local and international collectors and some of the most influential artists in Canada. She continues to maintain her own art practice and exhibits locally in between spending time with her two young boys.