"My works are often based on a place I have visited
and my experience while being there.
The resulting painting isn't so much a portrayal
of a particular place but a portrayal of
the inspirational aspects that sparked the creative spirit
and my aspiration to capture the essence of that experience ."
James Miller was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In high school he was taught art by the renowned Newfoundland painter Reginald Shepherd. As a young student Miller saw an exhibition with paintings from 18th century Dutch Realists at the MUN Art Gallery. The profound impact of that exhibition led Miller to pursue an education in the visual arts.
He was accepted into NSCAD in 1974, then further study at John Abbott College, Quebec, and finished his formal art studies with 4 years at the Ontario College of Art. He graduated with his Associate of the Ontario College of Art, AOCA, in 1983.
His works are included in private, corporate, and public collections in Canada, the United States and Europe.
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Professional Affiliations, History and Education:
2018-present Art Renewal Center, ARC Associate Living Master
1983-present Full-time Professional Visual Artist
1979-1983 Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, Canada, AOCA
1974-1979 Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and John Abbott College, Fine Arts, Montreal
Selected Exhibitions:
2022 16th International ARC Salon Finalist
2022 Christina Parker Gallery, Art Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2021 Christina Parker Gallery, Art Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2020 Solo Exhibition, Christina Parker Gallery, Newfoundland, Canada
2019 Solo Exhibition, Christina Parker Gallery, Newfoundland, Canada
2018 13th International ARC Salon Finalist
2018-2019 Group Exhibitions, Christina Parker Gallery, Newfoundland, Canada
2007-2016 Studio Exhibitions
2003-2007 Solo Exhibits, Ocean Road Gallery, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
2003-2007 Solo Exhibits, International Art Expo, New York, Atlanta
2007 Solo Exhibit, Ford Smith Gallery, Atlanta
1999-2003 Various Group and Solo Shows: Christina Parker Gallery, Newfoundland, Canada
2001/2002 Toronto International Art Fair, Toronto, Canada
2000 Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Gallery Stratford, Ontario, Canada
1998-1999 Solo and Group Exhibition, Arden Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
1997-1998 Studio Shows, The Harbourstone Studio, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
1998 Group Exhibition, Art Gallery Of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
1997 Group Exhibition, Crockett Gallery, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
1994-1997 Studio Shows, James Miller Studios, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
1993 Group Exhibition, Memorial University Art Gallery, Newfoundland, Canada
1992 Solo Exhibition, Benvons’ Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
1992 Group Exhibition, R.C.A. Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
1992 Group Exhibition, Eastern Edge Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
1991 Solo Exhibition, IKONS Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
1991 Group Exhibition, Memorial University Art Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
1990 Group Exhibition: St. Michaels Printshop, Eastern Edge Gallery, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
1988 Group Exhibition, Emma Butler Gallery, St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada
1984-1985 Canadian Artists Representatives, Newfoundland Provincial Touring Show
Selected Corporate Collections
Aliant, Canada
Baader, North America
Bristol Communications, Atlantic Canada
Fidelity Investments, North America
Canadian Art Bank
Crosbie Corporation, Newfoundland
Deacon Investments, Newfoundland
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Hibernia Broker Consortium, North America
Health Care Corporation, Newfoundland
Mile One Entertainment, Newfoundland
North Atlantic Petroleum, Canada
Patterson, Palmer, Hunt Law, Atlantic Canada
Insurance Corporation, Newfoundland
Lloyds of London, UK
Memorial University Permanent Collection, Newfoundland
Rogers Communications, North America
The Government of Scotland