Justine Eva Smith is a multidisciplinary artist living in Hamilton Ontario, who studied Integrated Media/ Drawing & Painting at OCAD University, and Visual Arts at Sheridan College.
Working primarily in traditional mediums such as oil painting and drawing, Smith also explores ways of integrating sound, movement and time-based technologies alongside visual work. Justine continues to write and record music—most recently releasing an album with rolemodels.
Past collaborative projects include a performance-based installation with FAWN Chamber Creative’s Artistic Director Amanda Smith for Tafelmusik’s Haus Musik series, as well as immersive video and activation works with artist Xuan Ye 叶轩 and composers Adam Scime and Emilie LeBel.
Justine has worked in media festivals such as The Common Pulse & Electric Eclectics, and managed various projects for the Toronto Downtown West BIA such as ArtWalk - an award-winning mobile augmented reality and audio tour experience, along with other initiatives.
Smith’s work has been exhibited widely across Hamilton, including at Earls Court Gallery, The Cotton Factory, Hamilton Artists Inc., Factory Media Centre, Back Alley Gallery, McMaster Innovation Park, and Westinghouse HQ. In Toronto, Justine’s paintings, short films, and installations have appeared at venues such as Red Head Gallery, XPACE, The Royal Cinema, Adelaide Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, Longboat Hall, The Great Hall, Victory Social Club as well as Exhibition Place for the Artist Project. Justine has also exhibited in Milton, Grimsby, Haliburton, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and New York City.
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EDUCATION
2007
Diploma, Visual & Creative Arts, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
2008-2013
BFA, Integrated Media & Drawing & Painting, OCAD U, Toronto, ON
WORKSHOPS & PRIVATE TRAINING
2016
Workshop with Keita Morimoto, Oil Painting, Studio West, Toronto, ON
2016
Benjamin Björklund Workshop & Demo, Oil Painting, Studio West, Toronto, ON
2018
Private, Online Instruction with Felicia Forte, Oil Painting, Virtual Classes
EXHIBITIONS
2026
Work in Progress Festival, THE BLANC, New York, NY
The Artist Project, Enercare Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Ottawa Miniature Gallery Exhibition, The Carleton Place Gallery, Ottawa, Ontario
2025
Swarm Group Exhibition, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, Ontario
Self Portrait Gallery, Mixed Media Art Shop, Hamilton, Ontario
The Spaces Between, Art Fair Hamilton, Cotton Factory, Hamilton, Ontario
Patterns, Art Circuit, Back Alley Gallery, Hamilton, Ontario
Cultural Fabric, Art Circuit, Westinghouse HQ, Hamilton, Ontario
Post-It Port Hope, Critical Mass Art, the Little Station, Port Hope, Ontario
The Beauty of Uncertainty, Art Fair Hamilton, Cotton Factory, Hamilton, Ontario
Resilience, Juried Group Exhibition, Earls Court Gallery, Hamilton, Ontario
Art in the Workplace, 42nd Exhibition, McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, Ontario
Marigold, Curated by Molly Koenig, Julianna Biernacki, Allie Henderson, Merit Brewing, Hamilton, Ontario
Supercrawl, James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario
Artistry by the Lake, Annual Juried Showcase, Queen's Royal Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
The View From Up Here, Seasonal Exhibition, Corner Gallery, Haliburton, Ontario
New Beginnings, 5th Annual Exhibition, Cotton Factory, Hamilton, Ontario
Art in the Workplace, 41st Exhibition, McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, Ontario
2024
Swarm Group Exhibition, Hamilton Artists Inc., Hamilton, Ontario
2023
Collection of Works by Justine Eva Smith, Art & You Inc. Arts Centre, Grimsby, Ontario
2020
15th Annual Members Screening, Factory Media Centre, Hamilton ON
Convergence Theory, Victory Social Club, Toronto, ON, Concert Series & Installation, Co-curated by FAWN & David Jones
2018
Haus Musik, Performance Collaboration with Tafelmusik, ACOTE and Amanda Smith, Longboat Hall, The Great Hall, Toronto, ON
2016
Bright Lights at Night, Red Head Gallery, 401 Richmond, Toronto, ON, Group exhibition
2014
The Pancakes and Booze Art Show, Adelaide Hall, Toronto, ON, Group exhibition
2013
Augmented Cinema Film Festival, The Royal Cinema, Toronto, ON
2012
3” off the Ground, Creatures Creating, Toronto, ON
6” x 8”, The Paper Place, Toronto, ON
2011
A First Time For Everything, XSPACE, Toronto, ON
2010
Connections 5 Exhibit, VMAC Gallery, 401 Richmond, Toronto, ON
New Creations Festival, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, ON
Publications & Media
Suboart Magazine, December 2025 print issue
Lisa Gervais.“Artists play with ‘the view from up here’.” The Highlander. May 22, 2025
Carman, Keith. “The Love And Terror Cult.” Exclaim. September 14, 2010.
Le, Julia. “Mosaic adds colour to the city.” Mississauga News. June 21, 2009
Carman, Keith. “The Love And Terror Cult.” Exclaim. March 17, 2008.
Clay, Chris. “Experience The Love and Terror of rock.”Mississauga News. August 21, 2007
“Teens unite in the spirit of giving.” Brampton Guardian December 14, 2007
Professional Experience
2023 - ArtWalk - Project Manager (Toronto Downtown West BIA)
2021 - Sous Bas Clubhouse - Art Party Workshop Facilitator
2014 - Casino Rama Commercial - Art Film
2011 - Common Pulse - Research Assistant
Awards
2024 OBIAA award for Streetscaping & Public Realm Improvements - ArtWalk
2023 TABIA award for Innovation - ArtWalk