

Sheryl Crowley. Mosaicist and Painter
Sheryl Crowley is a mosaicist and painter who explores both the whimsical and the dark sides of life. Through her art, she seeks to foster greater compassion and understanding by recognizing our shared humanity.
Mosaics speak to us through the mind’s magical ability to gather tiny fragments of colour and patterns of line, revealing images that stir the emotions and feed the imagination.
Using the richly coloured and textured mediums of mosaics and paint, Sheryl aims to enliven the spaces they inhabit, whether private or public. Her works explore the energy and rhythm of the world around us, along with its quirks and blues.
Artist Statement
As a child, I had a “make-it” box, a “tickle trunk,” and buckets of riverbank clay to play with. I danced in my backyard and made up songs on the walk to school. I was immersed in the imaginative world.
As I became a young adult, I branched out into the wonders and potentials of the hardware store and found objects there. Perplexed store clerks would do their best to help me find the paraphernalia that I wished to use for new, strange purposes. My imagination disregards what stuff “should” be used for. Today I work primarily in acrylic paint and glass mosaic with the occasional incorporation of found metal objects. My “Make-It Box” has become much larger.
I find myself deeply moved by the hurts and desolations of this world and its people. I feel a gut reaction, a shrinking and sickening sorrow and anger. Compassion and connection are fundamental to the continuance of our survival, the survival of all life here on Earth. We are all connected; I feel that. In the past few years, I have been expressing those strong, darker emotions through my mosaics and paintings.
Being an artist is a full-body, full living experience. I am open to feeling. I am compelled to create.
Education
2020
Arts Accelerator
ArtsLink NB
Eight week arts accelerator CATAPULT workshop.
2019
Workshop
Orsoni Venezie 1888
Venice, Italy
2011
Workshop
Herzl Kachetsky
Design, Drawing, Painting
1990
Bachelor's Degree
Mount Allison University
Bachelor of Education
1985 – 1989
Bachelor's Degree
Mount Allison University
Bachelor of Music
Associations
2021 – 2023
CraftNB
Board Member
2017 – Current
CraftNB
Member
2010 – Current
ArtsLink NB
Professional Member
2010 – Current
CARFAC
Professional Member
2023 – Current
Mosaic Artists of Canada
Member
2022 – Current
Society of Canadian Artists
Member
Residencies & Grants
2024
Artist Residency
City of Saint John, New Brunswick
Community-based mural creation with CHROMA NB
2024
Artist Residency
CraftNB & Fundy National Park
Beneath the Surface Residency
2024
Artist Residency
Oliver Stack Gallery
Listowel, Ireland
2007 – 2012, 2019 – 2025
Artist Residency
New Brunswick
Artists in Schools
2019
Career Development Grant
ArtsNB
Venice, Italy
Teaching Workshops
2022 – Current
Art Program
Estey After School Elementary Art Program
New Brunswick
2010 – Current
Workshop
Honeybee Folk School
Adult Mosaic Workshops
2010 – Current
Workshop
Saint John Arts Centre
Adult Mosaic Workshops
2010 – Current
Workshop
Univeristy of New Brunswick Extended Learning
Adult Mosaic Workshops
2010 – Current
Workshop
De Las Artes Art School
Children's Art Workshop
2010 – Current
Workshop
Saint John Boys & Girls Club
Children's Art Workshop
2010 – Current
Workshop
Saint John Newcomer Centre
Children's Art Workshop
2010 – Current
Workshop
Touchstone School
Adult Mosaic Workshops
2010 – Current
Workshop
Origins Pre-School
Children's Mosaic Workshops
2010 – Current
Workshop
ARTrageous Festival
Children's Art Workshop
2010 – 2013
Workshop
Saint John Learning Centre
Art Exploration


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