About the Artist
Raheel Patel (He/Him) is a mixed media artist / art and museum curator. Born and raised in India’s first world heritage city Ahmedabad, inheriting the cultural values, art, craft, practices, myths, legends, and faith from his family, and Sampradaya (cultural & religious system), Raheel has not only learned these traditional art forms but also applies them to the modern world to understand Indian art and techniques at a deep level. As an artist, he nurtures the child within him, permitting him to live within a secret world, using the memories of his childhood as both object and subject in his work.
I studied Fine Arts and Arts History at the Faculty of Fine Arts M.S University, Baroda INDIA wherein I learned the professional and systematic practices of the arts world. At a later stage, after immigrating to Canada in 2014, I completed 'The Culture and Museum Management' program. I ended up doing my internship at the Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives ( PAMA ) where I solo curated show on the board games of INDIA “The Art Of Kreeda” https://kreeda.weebly.com/ , I was fortunate enough to receive a grant to start a Art Business ( Holy Cow Studio ) https://www.holycow.studio/ with the help of city of Mississauga entrepreneurship program I have always been fond of eco-friendly arts practices I have offered my workshops at Peel Public schools, Markham public Schools, wellness centers, Museums & Art centers.
In the year 2020 I did my art residency at the Art Gallery of Mississauga and served as a Public Art Advisory Committee - Art Gallery of Mississauga also Worked on contract as a Community Engagement Agent Mississauga Arts Council / Art Educator at Dundas Valley School of Art.
My most recent project is “the Lost Museum” is a part of Insitu Festival 2021 of Creative Hub 1352. The Outreach Project: The Lost Umbrellas Outreach Artist and Creator: Raheel Patel.
Project Link: https://thelostmuseum.ca/the-umbrellatorium/
I studied Fine Arts and Arts History at the Faculty of Fine Arts M.S University, Baroda INDIA wherein I learned the professional and systematic practices of the arts world. At a later stage, after immigrating to Canada in 2014, I completed 'The Culture and Museum Management' program. I ended up doing my internship at the Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives ( PAMA ) where I solo curated show on the board games of INDIA “The Art Of Kreeda” https://kreeda.weebly.com/ , I was fortunate enough to receive a grant to start a Art Business ( Holy Cow Studio ) https://www.holycow.studio/ with the help of city of Mississauga entrepreneurship program I have always been fond of eco-friendly arts practices I have offered my workshops at Peel Public schools, Markham public Schools, wellness centers, Museums & Art centers.
In the year 2020 I did my art residency at the Art Gallery of Mississauga and served as a Public Art Advisory Committee - Art Gallery of Mississauga also Worked on contract as a Community Engagement Agent Mississauga Arts Council / Art Educator at Dundas Valley School of Art.
My most recent project is “the Lost Museum” is a part of Insitu Festival 2021 of Creative Hub 1352. The Outreach Project: The Lost Umbrellas Outreach Artist and Creator: Raheel Patel.
Project Link: https://thelostmuseum.ca/the-umbrellatorium/
Profile
Raheel Patel He/Him BIPOC +2SLGBTQ
- Mix media Artist, Independent Art & Museum Curator, Cultural Worker.
A creative soul who strongly believe in karma and enlightenment a seeker.
- Mix media Artist, Independent Art & Museum Curator, Cultural Worker.
A creative soul who strongly believe in karma and enlightenment a seeker.
Education
2016-2017 | Graduate Certificate in Culture and Museum Management
Centennial College - Culture and Heritage Management Essentials - Municipal & Culture Planning - Public Art & Place Marketing - Financial Management and Planning - Culture and Heritage Marketing and Strategy - Grants, Fundraising and Sponsorship - Collections and Exhibit Management - Innovative Technologies - National Historic Site Management - Leadership in Culture and Heritage Sector - Issues in Heritage, Museum & Galleries - Customer Relationship Management - Story works (Exhibition Development)
Recipient of the Dean’s Award for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation into Culture and Museum Management.
2000-2004 | Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Arts & Art History
Maharaja. Sayajirao. University Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, India
Applied Art & Art History, European Art (Mannerism to Modern), Indian Art (Mughal to Modern), Foundation Art & Graphic Design, Photography
Work Experience
Project Lead - Love Lab 2021- 22| Art Gallery of Mississauga
"Love Lab" is an - RBC emerging artist sponsored program,
in partnership with Panasonic and Mindshare 2021 - 22 | Mississauga Arts Council
Collection Curator - Outreach Artist & Creator
The Lost Museum (Lost Umbrellas) Thelostmuseum.ca
2021 - Creative Hub 1352 (InSitu 2021)
Public Art Advisory Committee Board Member2020 - 21 | Art Gallery of Mississauga
Community Engagement Agent2020 - 21 | Mississauga Arts Council
Arts Faculty at DVSA
2020 -21 Faculty at DVSA - Dundas Valley School of Arts
Bursary Recipient 2020 - Recipient at Toronto Artscape Foundation Launchpad
Artist in Residence
2020 - Art Gallery of Mississauga
2018 – Established a “Holy Cow Studio” at Port Credit
Recipient of the City of Mississauga grant for new business
www.HolyCow.Studio
Our workshops are offered at Art Galleries, Wellness centers, Museum and School’s – Offered to Seniors, Kids, all ages
2018 – 2019 Participants more than 40 schools and more than 4000 students participated
Approx 1200 seniors participated and are benefited threw our workshops.
Access to Disable: Specially Designed Workshops for physically and mentally disabled people visually impaired.
Educator/Curator
2017 | Region of Peel (PAMA) Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives, Brampton, ON
ACHIEVEMENTS, HONOURS AND AWARDS
2016-2017 | Graduate Certificate in Culture and Museum Management
Centennial College - Culture and Heritage Management Essentials - Municipal & Culture Planning - Public Art & Place Marketing - Financial Management and Planning - Culture and Heritage Marketing and Strategy - Grants, Fundraising and Sponsorship - Collections and Exhibit Management - Innovative Technologies - National Historic Site Management - Leadership in Culture and Heritage Sector - Issues in Heritage, Museum & Galleries - Customer Relationship Management - Story works (Exhibition Development)
Recipient of the Dean’s Award for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation into Culture and Museum Management.
2000-2004 | Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Arts & Art History
Maharaja. Sayajirao. University Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, India
Applied Art & Art History, European Art (Mannerism to Modern), Indian Art (Mughal to Modern), Foundation Art & Graphic Design, Photography
Work Experience
Project Lead - Love Lab 2021- 22| Art Gallery of Mississauga
"Love Lab" is an - RBC emerging artist sponsored program,
in partnership with Panasonic and Mindshare 2021 - 22 | Mississauga Arts Council
Collection Curator - Outreach Artist & Creator
The Lost Museum (Lost Umbrellas) Thelostmuseum.ca
2021 - Creative Hub 1352 (InSitu 2021)
Public Art Advisory Committee Board Member2020 - 21 | Art Gallery of Mississauga
Community Engagement Agent2020 - 21 | Mississauga Arts Council
Arts Faculty at DVSA
2020 -21 Faculty at DVSA - Dundas Valley School of Arts
Bursary Recipient 2020 - Recipient at Toronto Artscape Foundation Launchpad
Artist in Residence
2020 - Art Gallery of Mississauga
2018 – Established a “Holy Cow Studio” at Port Credit
Recipient of the City of Mississauga grant for new business
www.HolyCow.Studio
Our workshops are offered at Art Galleries, Wellness centers, Museum and School’s – Offered to Seniors, Kids, all ages
2018 – 2019 Participants more than 40 schools and more than 4000 students participated
Approx 1200 seniors participated and are benefited threw our workshops.
Access to Disable: Specially Designed Workshops for physically and mentally disabled people visually impaired.
Educator/Curator
2017 | Region of Peel (PAMA) Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives, Brampton, ON
- Exhibition Graphic Design Assistance
- Worked in education, to support in-house and outreach programs.
- Developed educational programs and activities.
- Historical research on special exhibitions for the South Asian community e.g.: History of Shadow puppetry.
- Worked independently developing & creating an exhibit for a South Asian Heritage Month on historic & contemporary board games of India a special exhibition “The Art of Kreeda” an exhibition on South Asian traditional games and learning through play.
- Curated a public Art performance to promote PAMA by creating Rangoli art.
ACHIEVEMENTS, HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Founder and Managing Trustee 2009 - Present
- Founded India’s First Toy Museum in Gujarat
- Participated in the University of Toronto Art Museum Night of Ideas, 2019,
- Presenter via ’Culture Days CANADA
- Presenter in the Museum Week, 2018
- Presenter at the PDSB Symposium, 2019
|
|
Education
2016-2017 | Postgraduate in Culture and Heritage Site Management
Centennial College TORONTO CANADA
Recipient of the Dean’s Award for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation into Culture and Museum Management.
2000-2004 | Bachelors of Fine Arts & Art History
Maharaja. Sayajirao. University Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, INDIA
2016-2017 | Postgraduate in Culture and Heritage Site Management
Centennial College TORONTO CANADA
Recipient of the Dean’s Award for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation into Culture and Museum Management.
2000-2004 | Bachelors of Fine Arts & Art History
Maharaja. Sayajirao. University Faculty of Fine Arts, Baroda, INDIA
Copyright © Raheel Patel ALL Rights Reserved
#royalontariomuseum #museumtoronto #bradleymuseum #museumsinmississauga #ahmedabad #ahmedabadmuseum #gujaratheritage #heritage #museum #ahmedabadheritage #worldheritagecity #heritagecity #vaarso #heritagewalk #kidsheritagewalk #toymuseum #raheelpatel #vaarsofoundation #heritagemanagement #heritagemuseum #amdavad #gujarattourism #tourism #indiamuseum #india
