CURRICULUM VITAE
Cultural Origins: Bigstone Cree Nation, Wabasca-Desmarais, Alberta. Treaty 8 Territory
Home community: Calling Lake, Alberta
Current community: Edmonton, Alberta
Artist Name: ᐊᐧᒐᐢᐠ (wacask or Muskrat in Cree)
Ceremonial name: Firebird
EDUCATION
2008 | Emily Carr University of Art + Design Fine Arts (Sculpture) | Vancouver, BC, Canada
1995 | MacEwan University (Theatre Arts) | Edmonton, AB, Canada
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2026 | “St Martins Residential School” | Royal Alberta Museum | Edmonton, Alberta
2020 | “Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings” | Gathering Place Gallery IKEA | Edmonton, Alberta
2010 | “Lance Cardinal's Amazing World of Miniatures” | The Cave Gallery | Calling Lake, Alberta
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 | "Minutiae" | Miniature Art Show | Alberta Craft Gallery | Edmonton, AB
2011 | "Pushing Boundaries" | Indigenous Art Show | Cityscape community Art Space | North Vancouver, BC
2011 | "Grand Entry" | Aboriginal Gathering Place | Emily Carr University of Art + Design | Vancouver, BC
2010 | "Foundation show” | Concourse gallery | Emily Carr University of Art + design | Vancouver, BC
VISUAL ART COMMISSIONS
2026 | "We Are Resilient" Mural | Chinatown | Edmonton, Alberta
2026 | "Journey Through the Seasons" colouring book | Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories | Edmonton, Alberta
2026 | "wâhkôhtowin" Sculpture | Arrivals | Edmonton International Airport | Edmonton, Alberta
2025 | "Osaw Kihew" Mural | Osaw Kihew Kiskinwahamatowikamik School | Desmarais, Alberta
2024 | "The Homeland" Mural | Mistassiny School | Northland School Division | Wabasca, Alberta
2024 | "Spirit Protectors" Mural | Central LRT Station | Edmonton Transit System | Edmonton, Alberta
2024 | Illustration | “Indigenous Engagement Workbook” | Government of Alberta | Edmonton, Alberta
2022 | Mural | “Healing Medicine” | Wetaskiwin Mall | Wetaskiwin, Alberta
2022 | Mural | “Riverhawks” | RE/MAX Field | Edmonton, Alberta
2022 | Mural | “Spirit Journey” | MacEwen University Centre for Sexual & Gender Diversity | Edmonton, Alberta
2022 | Mural | “amiskwacî-wâskahikan” | Telus World of Science | Edmonton, Alberta
VISUAL ART COMMISSIONS (continued)
2022 | Mural | “The Sacred People” | Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre | Edmonton, Alberta
2022 | Mural | “Seven Sacred Teachings” | Thelma Chalifoux Jr High School | Edmonton, Alberta
2022 | Painting | “The Gathering” | Edmonton Public Library | Edmonton, Alberta
2021 | Mural | "naspasinahikewin" | The Works Festival Building | Edmonton, Alberta
2021 | Mural | “Sunset on Astotin Lake” | Archbishop Jordan High School | Sherwood Park, Alberta
2021 | Painting | “Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings” | St. John XXIII Catholic School | Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
2021 | Painting | “Healing Spirit” | Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) | Grande Prairie, Alberta
2021 | Mural | “Honouring the Buffalo” | Bishops Manor Affordable Housing Complex | Calgary, Alberta
2021 | Mural | "Inter-Generational Love" | Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women | Edmonton, Alberta
2020 | Mural | "Heartbeat of Mother Earth" | Chalk the Block YEG, YEG Downtown Collaboration | Edmonton, Alberta
2020 | Mural | "Asesin" | Park Streets Projects, Inglewood Community Mural | Edmonton, Alberta
2020 | Mural | "Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings" | IKEA Edmonton | Edmonton, Alberta
2019 | Mural | "Honouring Treaty 6 Territory" | Open Streets Festival | Edmonton, Alberta
2019 | Mural | "The Treaty 6 Promise" | Amiskwaciy Academy | Edmonton, Alberta
2019 | Mural | "Love of Nations" | Amiskwaciy Academy | Edmonton, Alberta
2019 | Mural | "Seven Sacred Teachings" | Grand Prairie Friendship Centre Head Start Building | Grande Prairie, Alberta
2019 | Mural | "Indigenous" | Edwin Parr Composite School | Athabasca, Alberta
2018 | Painting | "Homecoming" | Natawihowin Family Gathering | Grand Prairie, Alberta
RESIDENCIES
2025 | Osaw Kihew Kiskinwahamatowikamik School | Mural Artist, Culture | Desmarais, Alberta
2024 | St Mary School | Mural Artist, Culture | Edmonton, Alberta
2024 | International Children’s Festival | Art, Culture Workshop | Edmonton, Alberta
2023 | International Children’s Festival | Art, Culture Workshop | Edmonton, Alberta
2023 | Tradewinds To Success Society | Interior Design, Culture | Edmonton, Alberta
2023 | Ormsby School | Mural Artist, Culture | Edmonton, Alberta
2021 | Archbishop Jordan High School | Mural Artist, Culture | Sherwood Park, Alberta
2019 | Amiskwaciy Academy | Mural Artist and Mentor | Edmonton, Alberta
2014-2018 | Calling Lake Arts Academy | Founder and Creative Director | Calling Lake, Alberta
2014-2018 | MD of Opportunity #17 | Fine Arts Coordinator | Calling Lake, Alberta
2008-2009 | Bigstone Cree Nation | Community School Fine Arts Program Consultant | Desmarais, Alberta
COMMERCIAL DESIGN
2025 | Mural | “The Land We Share” (Guiness world record for largest solar panel artwork) | Capitol Tower | Edmonton, Alberta
2024 | "Round Dance” | Exterior Building Design | Ice District, Fan Park | Edmonton, Alberta
2024 | "Spirit Protectors" Mural | Central LRT Station | Edmonton Transit System | Edmonton, Alberta
2024 | Metis Inspired Tiny Home Design | Tradewinds To Success Society | Edmonton, Alberta
2023 | "Vibrant Streets” Electrical junction box designs | City of Edmonton | Edmonton, Alberta
2023 | "Resilience" crosswalk design | City of Edmonton | Edmonton, Alberta
2023 | Rogers Place Fan Park building design | Oilers Entertainment Group | Edmonton, Alberta
2023 | Lance Cardinal X shoe collection | Kunitz Shoes | Edmonton, Alberta
2023 | “Metis Landscape” Crosswalk Design | Old Strathcona Business Association | Edmonton, Alberta
2022 | Lance Cardinal X Sova Soul Mattress Design | Araam Sleep Products | Edmonton, Alberta
2021 | Lance Cardinal X Belt design | UNBELTS | Edmonton, Alberta
2021 | Gold, Silver Bronze Medal Design | Rugby Canada | Edmonton, Alberta
2021 | Turtle Island Oilers Team Logo | Edmonton Oilers | Edmonton, Alberta
2021 | Wellness Room | Bishops Manor Affordable housing complex | Calgary, Alberta
2020 | Indigenous Family Showcase & Exhibit | IKEA Edmonton | Edmonton, Alberta
2019 | Esqauo Awards, Set Design | Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) | Edmonton, Alberta
2017 | Community Complex, Lobby Design | Municipal District # 17 | Calling Lake, Alberta
2008 | Bigstone Chief Commemorative Sculpture Garden | Bigstone Cree Nation Education Authority | Desmarais, Alberta
AWARDS AND HONOURS
2025 | Canadian Screen Award | "Best Children's or Youth non-fiction program or series" | Toronto, Ontario
2024 | Aboriginal Role Models of Alberta Award | Arts Award | Edmonton, Alberta
2022 | Okimaw Award | 7 Teachings Award | Okimaw Awards
2021 | Distinguished Artist Award | Nominee | Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
2018 | INDSPIRE National Aboriginal Achievement Award | Nominee | lndspire Canada
2012 | Jessie Richardson Award | Winner | Outstanding Set Design | The Light in the Piazza | Patrick Street Productions
2005 | Jessie Richardson Award | Winner | Outstanding Set Design | A Christmas Carol | Carousel Theatre
SOCIALS
Instagram | @LanceCardinalOfficial
Twitter | @LanceCardinal
Facebook | Lance Cardinal
YouTube Channel | Indigenous Art Adventures