1986 - Bachelor of Journalism, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2019 - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Textiles/Fashion, NSCAD University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
EXHIBITION WORK
SOLO
2019 - Running With Rotary Cutter, an exhibition of contemporary quilts. Jan. 19 to March 2 at the Sunroom Gallery, Halifax Central Library, Halifax, NS.
2018 - Running With Scissors, an exhibition of contemporary quilts. July 30 to Aug. 4 at the Anna Leonowens Gallery, NSCAD University, Halifax, NS.
GROUP
2023 - By Her Hand, exhibition of contemporary quilts by Andrea Tsang Jackson and Marilyn Smulders based on historic quilts in the Nova Scotia Museum collection. Curated by Lisa Bower, Assistant Curator, Cultural History Collection, Nova Scotia Museum. October 12, 2023 to January 6, 2024 at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer Street, Halifax, NS.
2023 - Elemental, exhibition of contemporary quilts by Marilyn Smulders and landscape paintings by Danny Abriel. November 5 to December 3, 2023 at Sunroom Gallery, Halifax Central Library, Halifax, NS. Read about Elemental in Elissa Barnard’s art blog, NS Reviews, Nov. 22, 2023.
2021 - Symbiosis, Craft Nova Scotia juried exhibition, included Buoys and Gulls, a collaborative quilt made by Marilyn Smulders, Sienna Maeba, and Jessie McLaughlin. Sept. 23 to Nov. 4, Mary E. Black Gallery, Halifax, NS. View the catalogue >>
2021 - For the Love of Sandra Alfoldy, an exhibition celebrating the vibrant life and work of pre-eminent Canadian Craft Historian Dr. Sandra Alfoldy. Oct . 12 to Oct. 22, Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax, NS. Read “Love Made Object” by Amanda Shore in C Magazine, December 2023.
2018 - Revolution, Craft Nova Scotia juried exhibition. Sept. 21 to Nov. 4, Mary E. Black Gallery, Halifax, NS.
2016 - Nova Scotia Printmakers Member Exhibition, an invitational show for members of the Nova Scotia Printmakers Assoc. Chase Exhibition Room, Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax.
2015 - No Place Like Home, a juried show with work by Laura Kenney, Susan Malmstrom, Monika Wright, Shauna MacLeod, Maria Doering and more. Craig Gallery/Brandt Eisner, Dartmouth, NS, Canada.
CRAFT SHOWS
2022 Holiday Pop-Up. Dec. 2, 3, 4 at the Lunenburg Art Gallery, NS
2021 Open Studio & Sale, 17 Pleasant Street, Bedford, NS
2018 Dartmouth Makers Winter Market, Christ Church Hall, Dartmouth, NS
2016 Halifax Crafters Winter Market, Olympic Centre, Halifax.
2016 NSCAD Spring Pop-Up. FRED, Halifax.
2016 Nova Scotia Designer Christmas Craft Market, Cunard Centre, Halifax.
2015 “Fresh Catch,” Halifax Crafters Winter Market, Olympic Centre, Halifax.
SHOPS
19th Century Modern, a collection of four contemporary quilts based on historic Nova Scotian designs. Commissioned by Attica Furnishings, 3065 Robie Street, Halifax., NS.
PRESS & MEDIA
“For the Love of Fabric.” East Coast Living Magazine. June 12, 2015. “Nature’s Beauty Fires Smulders.” The Nova Scotian, Halifax Chronicle Herald. September 5, 2014.
