Biographical Information

Education: Dorothy is a graduate of Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and maintains an active international exhibition and teaching schedule. She has carried out research in Japan and India on textile traditions and is the recipient of grants and awards including the prestigious Bronfman Award given to one Canadian craftsperson each year. Her work is included in many permanent collections including the Canadian museum of Civilization, and the American museum of Art and Design.

Exhibitions (selected): 2005 :
- Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
- San Francisco Museum of Craft and Folkart
- Trustman Art Gallery, Boston
- Illingworth Kerr, Calgary, Alberta
- Mobilia Gallery, Cambridge, Massachusetts

2004 :
- Art Gallery of Peterborough, Ontario - Fiber Biennial, Snyderman-Works galleries, Philadelphia

2003 :
- Textile Museum of Canada, Toronto, Canada

Awards (selected): 2003 - Nominated for governor General's award
1990 - Saidye Bronfman Award

Collections (selections): Canadian Consulate, Bangkok, Thailand
The Museum of Art and Design, New York
The Farago Collection of Contemporary textile, Rhode Island
The Carlton and Reta Lewis Collection, Washington, D.C.
The Canadian Museum of Civilization, Hull, Quebec
The Ontario Crafts Council, Toronto
The Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, St.John's