Ms. Catherine Paleczny

Ms. Catherine Paleczny completed a Master of Fine Art degree at the University of Calgary, Alberta, and has studied at the University of Michigan and the University of Western Sydney Australia. She has been a guest artist in residence at the International Ceramic Center in Denmark, the Banff Center in Alberta, the International Ceramic Sculpture Symposium in Boleslawiec, Poland and the Experimental Sculpture Factory in China. Ms. Paleczny has exhibited in Australia, Europe, Canada, China and in the USA.

Prior to joining SJK in 2008, Ms. Paleczny taught at the university level. Ms. Paleczny also has work in the permanent collection at the Grimmerhaus Museum in Denmark, the Culture Centre in Boleslawiek, Poland, Experimental Pottery Workshop in China and Arita, Japan. Ms. Paleczny also has six public sculptures located around Kitchener-Waterloo. She is a lifelong learner who believes in sharing her passion for fine art and athletics with others.