Draft:Amanda Shatzko

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  • Comment: Linkedin and her campaign website aren't reliable, independent sources. The news coverage is really local, not even a Vancouver paper in here, aside from EUCAD (also not independent). I think this might be a case of WP:TOOSOON, but there are hints in here that there might be more coverage. eg, it says she had some art displayed in NYC - did anyone write about that? asilvering (talk) 19:21, 4 August 2023 (UTC)


Amanda Shatzko is a Canadian politician, consultant,[1] artist, creativity specialist, athlete, scholar, and philanthropist.[2][3] Shatzko is the President of AS Consulting and Art.[4]

Amanda Shatzko
Born
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
EducationBachelor of Fine Arts, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Master of Arts, Royal Roads University
Known forPainting, Public Art, Performance Art, Live Art

She is a North Okanagan artist whose work combines painting with Cirque du Soleil-style performances. [5] Among her work, Shatzko is known for her aerial art performances. Shatzko's work has been exhibited around the world, and as a professional athlete, she has performed in the TV and film industry, circus, celebrity and stadium events as well as participating in fitness model brand marketing.[6] She is also known for her work as a Canadian politician.

Early Life[edit]

Shatzko was born and raised in the Okanagan Valley of BC, Canada.[7] At five, she became involved in dance and gymnastics and competed internationally in gymnastics until she finished high school at Vernon Secondary School (VSS) in 2004.[8] Shatzko holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Emily Carr University (2008).[9][7] Later, she was approached by Cirque du Soleil choreographers, which she pursued as a side job, focused on attending events for both performances in the air and live painting art on the ground.[5] She has a Master of Arts degree in Intercultural and International Communication from Royal Roads University.[10]

Working at the intersection of creativity and leadership, her Ph.D. research at the University of British Columbia focuses on Canadian politicians and the role of creativity in decision-making to address policy problems and impact social change.[3] She holds a certificates from Sotheby's Institute of Art in NYC.[10]

Education[edit]

Amanda Shatzko has completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design in 2008.[11] In 2019, she completed her Master of Arts at Royal Roads University, specializing in Intercultural and International Communication.[12]

She additionally serves as a Senator for University of British Columbia Okanagan, a Graduate Teaching Assistant, and advises on the Learning & Research Committee and Graduate Student Advisory Committee.[13]

Career[edit]

Athlete[edit]

Until 2017, she was a professional athlete (gymnast) and performing artist featured in music videos, television, and film, including Hellcats and American Pie.[5]

Artist[edit]

Studying at Emily Carr University, Shatzko performed with Cirque du Soleil choreographers as a side job, attending live events to perform in the air and live paint art on the ground.[5] She was commissioned to paint athletes live during the 2010 Winter Olympics[14] and the provincial government and BC Culture Days to represent BC as the ambassador for arts and culture.[15]

On June 6, 2012, Shatzko painted live at Trinity Western University's 18th Annual WirelessWave Golf Tournament. Her subject was Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, a guest speaker at the event.[16] She exhibited in New York's Times Square, where her billboards reached 25 stories.[17]

Under her direction, five large poppy sculptures were painted a brilliant red by Shatzko with VSS students on the school's grounds. It honors diverse cultures and genders, including 500,000 Punjabis who fought with Canadians in World Wars.[8] Shatzko pitched the idea for the project to the VSS staff, including art teachers Randy Kaneda and Liz Allardice, while she was creating a mural at VSS, with the project funded by a Heritage Canada grant.[17]

Shatzko's past ambassador positions include being the BC Arts and Culture Ambassador at the National Culture Congress (2015),[18] Canadian delegate at the National Youth Ambassador Caucus (2017) and International Symposium of Cultural Diplomacy at the United Nations headquarters during the General Assembly (2017), and presenter at the 13th Annual International Arts in Society Conference (2018).[5] Moreover, she was invited to join the Active Citizens Social Enterprise program in partnership with the British Council.[10] She created art projects and presentations in over 30 countries.[3]

Shatzko is a member of the BC Museum Association, Canadian International Council,[10] Board Chair of ImpactToolBox,[19] and Board Director of BC Alliance for Arts and Culture.[20]

Her work is collected by professional athletes and has been exhibited and installed in public places such as Times Square, the Metro Vancouver and Okanagan region.[17]

During the pandemic, Shatzko shifted her focus to public art and collaboration, helping artists exhibit and install their work. [5]

Political work[edit]

On October 15, 2018, Shatzko was elected in the B.C. municipal elections as Electoral Area C Director (BX/Silver Star region), a rural mayor position in the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO).[21][7][3] In November 2018, she became the Vice-Chair of the RDNO Board.[22][23]

Shatzko is a UBC Senate member for 2020 - 2023.[24] She is a board member of the Okanagan Regional Library,[25] and BC Municipal Finance Authority.[26] Shatzko is the former Vice-President and an Advisor of the United Nations Association in Canada, Vancouver Branch.[7] She also served as Board President of the Arts Council of the North Okanagan for eight years.[27]

Non-profit work[edit]

She has acted as a Canadian delegate for the International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy at the United Nations in 2017.[11]

Bibliography[edit]

  • Amanda Shatzko, January 2020. Creativity In Society: A Problem-solving Skill For Twenty-first Century Leadership. Common Ground Research Networks. The Arts in Society. The International Journal of Social, Political and Community Agendas in the Arts. DOI:10.18848/2326-9960/cgp/v15i02/31-45.[28][29][28]

Notable awards and grants[edit]

  • Top 40 Under 40 in BC, Business in Vancouver's 40 Under 40 Awards Gala, 2019[1]
  • Top 100 List Of Canada's Most Powerful Women, Mercedes-Benz Emerging Leaders, The Women's Executive Network (WXN), 2018[30]
  • Young Canadian Leader, UNAC-V, 2017[10]
  • One Of The World's Top 40 Young Global Cultural Leaders, Global Cultural Leadership Programme, Cultural Democracy Platform[2][7][31]
  • Top 100 World of Difference Award, For Women's Economic Empowerment[3]

Personal Life[edit]

Shatzko lives in Vancouver and Vernon.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Vernon Woman Named One Of B.C.'s Top 40 Business Leaders".
  2. ^ a b "Shatzko leads RDNO voting". Vernon Morning Star. 2018-10-21. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Amanda Shatzko". Vital Voices. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  4. ^ a b "Amanda Shatzko". Business in Vancouver. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Berry, Carli (2021-03-20). "North Okanagan artist who paints upside down shifts focus amid pandemic". Kelowna News. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  6. ^ Berry, Carli (2021-03-08). "10 badass women of the Thompson-Okanagan for International Women's Day". Kelowna News.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Community Champion: Amanda Shatzko leads by opening door for others". Vernon Morning Star. 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  8. ^ a b Bouey, Kate. "Poppy salute for soldiers - Vernon News". www.castanet.net. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  9. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/canada/vancouver-sun/20100626/284721972980550. Retrieved 2024-01-18 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ a b c d e "Board of Directors | UN Association in Canada - Vancouver Branch". United Nations Association in Canada. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  11. ^ a b Grauer, Perrin (2022-08-23). "Melany Nugent-Noble, Amanda Shatzko Win Lieutenant Governor's Awards". ECUAD News. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  12. ^ Shatzko, Amanda. "Amanda Shatzko". Linkedin. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  13. ^ "Amanda Shatzko - Canadian Politician | Okanagan". Politician. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  14. ^ "Amanda Shatzko, Aerial Artist, Represents B.C. At Culture Days".
  15. ^ LIFE (2020-01-20). "Amanda Shatzko's Mixed Mediums". Victoria News. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  16. ^ "Shatzko Shows Talent On And Off The Field".
  17. ^ a b c Wayne, Emde (2016-05-10). "Vernon poppies project honours soldiers". Kelowna Daily Courier. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  18. ^ Days, Culture. "2015". Culture Days. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  19. ^ "Team". Impact Toolbox. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  20. ^ "Alliance Board". BC Alliance for Arts + Culture. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  21. ^ Thevenot, Shelby (2018-10-21). "Meet your RDNO board of directors". Vernon News. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  22. ^ Morning Star Staff (2018-11-08). "Regional District of North Okanagan directors sworn in". Vernon Morning Star. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  23. ^ Manchester, Jon. "RDNO director taking part virtually in United Nations conference on status of women - Vernon News". www.castanet.net. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  24. ^ "Amanda Shatzko - Senate UBC".
  25. ^ "Meet the Board Members | Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)". www.orl.bc.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  26. ^ "Governance". Municipal Finance Authority of BC. 2012-01-04. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  27. ^ "Director Amanda Shatzko | Regional District of North Okanagan". www.rdno.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  28. ^ a b Shatzko, Amanda (2020). "Creativity in Society: A Problem-Solving Skill for Twenty-First Century Leadership". The International Journal of Social, Political and Community Agendas in the Arts. 15 (2): 31–45. doi:10.18848/2326-9960/CGP/v15i02/31-45. ISSN 2326-9960.
  29. ^ "Amanda Shatzko - ResearchGate".
  30. ^ Mckenzie, Kevin Hinton & Ryan. "BCBusiness". BCBusiness. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  31. ^ "Vernon woman named young global leader". Vernon Morning Star. 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2024-01-18.

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