Jenna Chiddenton
Jenna Chiddenton is a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose practice explores the intersection of history and imagination. Since 2024, she has been a core member of the education team at Oakville Galleries, where she facilitates school programming and public workshops, including Ship of Tolerance. In her role as an instructor, Jenna is dedicated to cultivating a space where emerging creators can build technical confidence and develop a genuine love of experimentation across diverse artistic styles.
As a graduate of York University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in 2021, Jenna works across relief printmaking, drawing, and painting, often merging these disciplines to explore themes of mental health awareness and the marks we leave behind. Her artistic style is heavily influenced by the high-contrast aesthetics of medieval manuscripts and the immersive, world-building elements of fantasy literature. She is particularly drawn to the intricate linework and dramatic contrasts found in Gothic architecture, elements that connect naturally with the bold, graphic nature of the printmaking medium. By centering her practice on the beauty found within imperfection, she creates a visual language that honors both the character of her subjects and the therapeutic act of creation.
Meghan McColeman
Meghan McColeman is a multimedia artist and dedicated art educator based in Oakville, Ontario, who has been passionately sharing her love of art with children of all ages. Her commitment to art education is evident in her journey, as she holds a certificate in Art Fundamentals from Sheridan College (2020) and a Bachelor of Design in Illustration from OCAD University (2025), where she refined both her technical and creative skills. She has been an art instructor at Oakville Galleries since 2021, facilitating school and public programs, as well as coordinating summer camps, and remains a dedicated member of the education team year-round. In her teaching, Meghan is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging environment where children can develop artistic skills, experiment with different mediums, and, most importantly, grow their confidence and creativity.
As an artist, Meghan works across a range of mediums, with a particular focus on printmaking and textile arts. Her profound expertise in these areas is a testament to her dedication and passion for her craft. Her art, which focuses on adding a sense of whimsy to everyday life, is a reflection of her skill and proficiency. This balance of craft and creativity reflects not only her artistic vision but also her dedication to making art accessible, engaging, and inspiring for the next generation of young creators.
Emma Loiselle
Emma Loiselle is an interdisciplinary Artist and Art Educator in Oakville, Ontario. She has been a dedicated Art Instructor with Oakville Galleries since 2024, facilitating School Programming, Ship of Tolerance workshops, Children's classes, and Adult courses, bringing her technical skills and love for community programming to the role. As an Art Instructor, Emma focuses on creating an inclusive and safe space for students to think creatively and draw inspiration from the natural world. Her teaching approach emphasizes the therapeutic benefits that creating art has on the body/mind and hopes her students gain a sense of creative achievement from her classes.
After completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Queen’s University (2021), Emma began her career working with Canadian Galleries in Kingston, Burlington, Oakville and Toronto before finding her path in Art Education. In her own practice, Emma finds artistic inspiration from connecting with nature and exploring organic forms through light and colour. Her work explores themes of botanical abundance, connection and self-discovery, blurring the lines between realism and abstraction. Emma experiments with acrylic, watercolour, oil and cyanotype printmaking in her practice and advises any aspiring artist to explore as many art forms and styles as you can, you never know which one you might fall in love with!
