Dr. Jamelie Hassan is a visual artist, independent curator, activist, lecturer and writer based in London, Ontario.
Since the 1970s, she has exhibited widely in Canada and internationally.
In 1993, she received the “Canada 125” Medal for outstanding community service.
In 2001, she received a Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts in recognition of her artistic achievements. Her activism, curatorial work, and contributions to the artist-run centre movement in Canada were also mentioned by the jury in their statement.
Hassan’s works are in public collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), the New Museum, New York; Western’s McIntosh Gallery and Museum London. She is one of the founders of two artist-run centres in London, Ont., the Forest City Gallery and the Embassy Cultural House. She has also curated several projects in Canada and internationally and has served on advisory panels for AGO, Ontario Arts Council, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
On October 20, 2023, Western University Jamelie Hassan received an Honorary Degree from the University during convocation. This is her second honorary degree. Dr. Jamelie Hassan has also received an honorary degree in Visual Arts from Ontario College of Art & Design University, Toronto, in 2018.
Her work is on exhibit in the Being and Belonging exhibit at the ROM in Toronto until January 5, 2024.
NCCAR is Celebrating November - Lebanese Heritage Month under the patronage of the Embassy of Lebanon, Ottawa.
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