Curriculum Vitae
Alanna Marohnic
Painter and Illustrator

Alanna Marohnic has been painting professionally since 1980. Her work has been described
as "mystic realism". Combining realism with the fantastical and the abstract, she employs
watercolour, gouache, ink, graphite, acrylic, gold leaf, and silver point to create her paintings.
Alanna's artwork is found in collections worldwide. Presently, she divides her time amongst
Croatia, Canada, and Kuwait.

Exhibitions (solo shows)
Goran Kovačić Gradska Knjižnica, Karlovac, Croatia 2023
Galerija Zilik, Karlovac, Croatia 2019
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan, Canada   2022
Galerija Zilik, Karlovac, Croatia 2019
Gradska Knjižnica, Karlovac, Croatia 2018 Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan, Canada 2018
Galerija Ruza, Zagreb, Croatia                       2015
Crocrodeal Galerija/Witness Lounge, Zagreb, Croatia                          2015
Galerija Hrvatska Matica Iseljenika, Pula, Croatia                          2015
Galerija Ramasutra, Zagreb, Croatia                                                                          2015
Fort Frances Public Library, Fort Frances, Canada                                    2014
Galleria Entrada Negra, Atikokan, Canada                       2010
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan Canada                                   2009
Atikokan Art Centre Gallery, Atikokan, Canada                     2000-2005
Steamer's Cafe, Medicine Hat, Canada                                     2004
Medicine Hat Cultural Centre, Medicine Hat, Canada                2003-2004
Piano Mobile Gallery, Winnipeg, Canada                            2003
Magnus Theatre Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada   2001-2002
Orysi, Thunder Bay, Canada                                                             2002
Creed Restaurant, Thunder Bay, Canada                                    2002
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan, Canada                                                                        2001
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada                                   2001
Fort Frances Museum, Fort Frances, Canada                           1999
Chapters, Winnipeg, Canada                                       1999
Chapters, Thunder Bay, Canada                                                                                  1999
Lake of the Woods Museum, Kenora, Canada                       1997
Fort Frances Museum, Fort Frances, Canada                          1997
Atikokan Centennial Museum, Atikokan, Canada                            1984, 1988
Manugue Gallery, Halifax, Canada                                               1983

Exhibitions (group shows)
Galerija Ruza, Zagreb, Croatia 2019
Galerija Ruza, Zagreb, Croatia 2018
Crocrodeal Galerija/Witness Lounge, Zagreb, Croatia                                                2015
Galerija Ruza, Zagreb, Croatia                                           2015
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada                                                 2004-2005
Elevation 1309, Canmore, Canada                                                                               2004
Dynes Gallery, Medicine Hat, Canada                                         2004
Definitely Superior Art Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada                 2003
Piano Mobile Gallery, Winnipeg, Canada                                      2003
Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada                                                   2003
Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada                                              2000, 2003
Centre D'Art Morency, Montreal, Canada                                     1995
Del Bello Gallery, Canada, USA, Italy                                   1986-1994
Lakehead Visual Arts Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada                     1992
Northern Lights Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada 1990-1992
Fireweed Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada 1987-1989
Sparkes Gallery, Toronto, Canada                                                  1987
Duke of Argyle Gallery, Halifax, Canada                               1985
Fiddlehead Gallery, Thunder Bay, Canada 1984

Illustrations & Books (partial list)
Sipar Publishing, Croatia - Illustrations for five picture books:

The Octopus and the Harp. Prica o ribarcu i zlatnoj ribice,
Kako su nastali morski oblutci, Sismis i mala balerina, Ranjeni golub 2016-2021
Opanki Press, Canada (Sweetie's Story, posters, and cards) 2010-2019

Sage Woman Magazine, USA (illustrations) 2010-2017

Kavis Kitap Publishing, Turkey
Illustrations for picture books: Black Mane, Huff and Gruff 2010-2011

Nevenko Kucko Children's Stories, Croatia (CD cover) 2010

Birchbrook Press, USA (illustrations for a book of poetry) 2007

Atikokan Art Centre,Canada (theatre posters) 2000-2006
Rising Women Magazine, Canada (cover illustration) 2004

Magnus Theatre, Canada (images for posters) 2000-2003

Rodney Brown, Canada (iIllustrations for album cover) 1989, 1993
Rodney Brown, Canada (CD covers and colouring book) 1988

Del Bello Gallery, Canada (poster for international art show) 1988

Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Canada (illustrations for school readers) 1986-1988
Harlequin/Brio Bodywear, Canada (graphics) 1988

Cataclectic Clothing Store, Canada (graphics) 1986
Ontario Naturopathic Association, Canada (illustrations) 1986

Dalhousie University Theatre Dept., Canada (theatre poster) 1983
Quetico Centre, Canada (promotional drawings) 1981

Kam Theatre Lab, Canada (theatre posters)                             1980
Canadian Children's Magazine, Canada
(Bunk Bed written and illustrated by Alanna Marohnic)    1976

Private Exhibitions

Alanna Marohnic Studio Gallery, Atikokan, Canada 1988-2019

Albanese Residence, Thunder Bay, Canada 2009

Gardiman Residence, Fort Frances,Canada 2000-2002

Fero Residence, Thunder Bay, Canada 1998-1999
Kelos Residence, Thunder Bay, Canada 1999

Chiarotto Residence, Toronto, Canada 1994

Sawada Residence, Toronto, Canada 1995

Commissioned Works

Paintings, Portraits, Art Objects, Jewellry 1980-2023

Murals

Hrvatski Dragovoljac Karate Klub, Dom Sportova, Zagreb, Croatia 2014

Atikokan Mall Merchants Association, Atikokan, Canada 2005

Marley Condominums, Halifax, Canada 1985

Recreation Department, Atikokan, Canada 1977

Commercial Galleries and Shops (partial list)
Pictograph Art Gallery, Atikokan, Canada 2019

Gallery 33, Thunder Bay, Canada 2017-2019
Crocrodeal Gallery Gift Shop, Zagreb, Croatia 2015-2018

Stella's, Atikokan, Canada 2016
Voyageur Gifts, Atikokan, Canada 2013-2015

Cesni Turk El Sanatlari, Ankara, Turkey 2012-2015

Art Gallery of Ontario Gift Store, Toronto, Canada 1988-1991

Confederation Gallery Gift Store, Charlottetown, Canada 1988-1991
Royal Ontario Museum Gift Store, Toronto, Canada      1990

Grants & Awards & Competitions

City of Karlovac, Karlovac, Croatia (grant for exhibition in city gallery) 2019

Atikokan Public Library Arts Programming (grant for teaching) 2015-2107

Atikokan Mall Merchants Association, ON, OAC (grant for mural) 2005

Piano Mobile Gallery, Winnipeg MB, OAC (material assistance grant) 2003
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan ON, OAC (material assistance grant) 1996-1999

Lake of the Woods Museum, Kenora ON, OAC (material assistance grant) 1997

Fort Frances Museum, ON, OAC (material assistance grant) 1997
Atikokan Hydro Juried Show, ON, (1st place award ) 1997

Atikokan Hydro Juried Show, ON, (2nd place award) 1996

Canada Games, Creative Canada Creatif, ON (1st place award) 1981

National Theatre Festival, Thunder Bay, ON (1st place award) 1980

Curatorial & Conservation Work
Art Estate Management, Canada, Croatia 2013-2023
Galerija Ruza, Zagreb, Croatia 2013
Europe House, Zagreb, Croatia 2014
Pictograph Gallery, Atikokan ON 1988-2002
Atikokan Art Centre, ON 2000-2002

Teaching (partial list)

Painting and Drawing Workshops. Pictograph Gallery, Canada 2021-2022

Summer Painting Workshops, APL, Atikokan, Canada 2015-2017

Drawing Classes, Atikokan Native Friendship Centre, Canada 2012-2014
Private Painting and Drawing Instruction 1992-2014
Drawing Classes, Bilkent International School, Turkey 2011

Painting Classes for Children, Atikokan Art Centre, ON 2000-2005
Adult Drawing Classes, Fort Frances Museum, ON 1995

Volunteer Work and Donations (partial list)
Gradska Knjižnica, Karlovac, Croatia (painting workshop) 2018-2019

Under the Pearl Moon Film, Zagreb, Croatia (world premiere) 2014
Under the Pearl Moon Film, Thunder Bay, Canada (fundraising) 2014
Ocean Dog Rescue, Canada (fundraising) 2011-2013

World Vision Haitian Relief , Thunder Bay, Canada (fundraising) 2010

Relay for Life, Atikokan, Canada (art auction) 2009

Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada (hiring committee) 2004-2006

Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada (beautification team) 2004-2005

Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada (board and committee member) 2000-2005

Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada (fund-raising, hiring
committee, programming, grant writing, strategic planning) 2000-2004

Atikokan Art Centre Atikokan, Canada (organizing and leading
art programs for children and youth) 2000-2004

Atikokan Creations Theatre, Atikokan, Canada (set and prop design), 2000-2004

Canadian Cancer Society, Thunder Bay, Canada (art auction) 2002

Atikokan Art Centre, Atikokan, Canada (clowning and face-painting) 2000-2005

Travel for Purpose of Painting (partial list)

Kuwait 2023

Croatia 2008-2023

Turkey 2009-2014

Ukraine 2011

Taiwan 2007-2009

China 2006
South Korea 2006

Mexico 1989-1998

Northwest USA 1996

France 1995

Southwest USA 1992,1994

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