Painting en plein air is a mainstay of Manley’s practice. Specializing in oils, Manley’s passion lies in painting rugged and wild landscapes during all seasons. Manley travels extensively, near and far, from her studio in Peterborough County searching for traditional landscapes, rural life, and dense wilderness. Born in Germany in 1947, Manley and her family emigrated to Ontario in 1950. Her interest in studying art, lead her to Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough, where she met David Bierk, Eric Loder and Edwin Matthews and studied Fine Arts Administration. Manley went on to study Contemporary Art Theory at Trent University. Manley has exhibited extensively in Canada since the 1990s and was an Artist-in-Residence at Bon Echo Provincial Park at Cloyne, Ontario in 1995-6. She currently teaches art classes at Loyalist College in the Continuing Education Department, Campbellford Resource Centre, Centre for the Arts in Warkworth, Cavan Arts, Gallery on the Lake in Buckhorn, The Painted Tree in Cobourg and the Kawartha Artists Studio & Gallery in Peterborough. Manley is a member of the East Central Ontario Art Association (ECOAA). CV EducationSir Sanford Fleming College - Peterborough - Fine Art Administration Trent University - Peterborough - Contemporary Art Theory Agnes Etherington Art Centre - 'Making It' Conference for Artists Self Taught Artist, School Night Courses, Various Artists Workshops Solo Exhibitions Art Gallery of Peterborough - Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, Peterborough 2022Art Gallery of Peterborough - Studio Tour 2021-1999Gallery on the Lake - Landscape Medley 2020-19-17-15Christmas Open Studio-Gallery 2020-1993Ontario Shores Gallery, Centre for Mental Health - Seasons 2019-17-13Westmount Gallery - Gallery Artists Summer Feature 2018; 2014; 2012Keene Library 2018Cobourg Alliance Church 2017Art Gallery of Lindsay - Joint Show - 'Double Vision' 2015The Blue House, Brighton 2014PRHC - Art Foundation Show 2011PGCC - Peterborough Golf & Country Club 2011Spirit of the Hills - Seymour Library-"France" 2006Madawaska Art Shop - Feature Artists - Joint 2004Holiday Inn Gallery-Peterborough 2004Algonquin Park Visitor Centre 'Lakes & Rivers of Algonquin' - trio Show 2004Gallery on the Lake - Joint Show - Poul Thrane 2004Spirit of the Hills - Seymour Library-"Newfoundland" 2003Visual Arts Centre of Clarington 2001- 00;1990-95-98Nancy's Art & Frame Gallery 'The PremierOpening of Original Fine Art'-4 2001Dyson Gallery 'Like Daughter, Like Mother' - Joint 2000Studio 737 Art Gallery 1998Gallery in the Square 'Southern France-Artists' Personal Experiences of the Lands' 3 1998Gallery in the Square 'On Location' 1996Bancroft Art Gallery 'Northern Impressions' 1994Peterborough Arts Umbrella Gallery in the Square 2000A. Sheila Boyd Foundation Art Room - Joint 1996-98 Group Shows to DateECOAA - Juried Shows 2021-1979ECOAA - Algonquin Shows 2021-1994ECOAA - Campbellford Hospital Artspace - Peterborough 2021,19; 2010REVEL - Colborne St. Gallery - Fenelon Falls 2021TREES - Colborne St. Gallery - Fenelon Falls 2020Art School of Peterborough 2019-2015St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre - Oakville 2018 - 2008Cobourg Waterfront Art Festival 2017 to1994Kingsway-Lambton Show - Etobicoke 2017-14-10-09-08-06-05 Selected Juried Group Shows - 2021 - on lineColborne St. Gallery - `Revel`` Fenelon FallsECOAA - East Central Ontario Art Assoc. - 63rd Juried Show - Georgina Gallery SuttonArt Gallery of Peterborough - Gala Art Auction Peterborough Group Exhibitions - 2021 - on lineArtspace 50/50 auction, PeterboroughArtspace Ùntitled`auction, PeterboroughECOAA - East Central Ontario Art Assoc. - Algonquin Centre Algonquin ParkECOAA - East Central Ontario Art Assoc. - Campbellford Hospital CampbellfordGallery on the Lake - Group Show Buckhorn Gallery Representation 2021Art Gallery of Peterborough PeterboroughBancroft Art Gallery BancroftBark Lake Conference Centre IrondaleColborne Street Gallery Fenelon FallsGallery on the Lake BuckhornGanaraska Art & Frame Port HopeMadawaska Art Shop MaynoothMeta4 Contemporary Craft Gallery PeterboroughMeta4 Contemporary Craft Gallery Port PerryThe Painted Tree CobourgQuinn`s of Tweed Fine Art Gallery TweedMiscellaneousAWARD - Best Oil - ECOAA JURIED SHOW - Georgina Gallery, Sutton 2021ALBUM COVER `Spring Awakens`-The Strumbellas-Simon Ward and the Island 2021CO-JURY SHOW - Parrott Gallery, Belleville 2019FEATURE ARTIST for summer - Meta4 Gallery 2019WINTER EDITION - Featured in 'Cultivating Creativity" - Umbrella Magazine 2019BOOK LAUNCH Àrtists of the Kawarthas - at Colborne St. Gallery 2018Arabella Magazine - included in article with Cavan Gallery 2017Arabella Magazine - included in article with Westmount Gallery 2016PLEIN AIR 3rd Prize - 1st Annual Cavan/Millbrook Juried Outdoor Painting Festival 2016CALENDAR - Northumberland County Waste & Recycling Information 2016ART BATTLE - The Venue- completed 1st & 2nd round 2015FEATURE ARTIST - Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters 2013-11CALENDAR - Canadian Artists for the Poor - month of October 2013FEATURED on brochure- Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, Art Gallery of Peterborough - 2012FEATURE ARTIST - Link Magazine - painting on front cover - to use in my BIO 2012FEATURE ARTIST - Art School of Peterborough 2012AWARD - County of Peterborough -LEADERSHIP IN ARTS & CULTURE 2012FUND raiser - Cancer Bike-athon- 2011FUND raiser - Grandmothers for African Aid 2010FUND Raiser - Kenya Hope 2009 Art Auction 2009FEATURE ARTIST - Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters 2007-8FEATURE ARTIST - Ennismore Optimist Club 2007-8CALENDAR - The Chisholm Group 2007FEATURE ARTIST - Ducks Unlimited 2006CALENDAR - Bancroft Art Gallery 2006CALENDAR - City of Peterborough- re Flood of 2004 2005PERMANENT COLLECTION - Bancroft Art Gallery - Donation 2004CIVIC AWARD - City of Peterborough - contribution to the community 2000AWARD - Safari Club Intern. Ont. Chapter - - Conserv.,Preserv., Educa.90-28 1999Corporate CollectorsS. Ward Ltd. (Simon and The Island) The Strumbellas Chisholm Lumber Trenton Cold Storage Darling Insujrance Peterborough Regional Health Centre PRHC Campbellford Hospital Sunnybrook Hospital Bon Echo Prov. Park Bonnechere Prov. Park Bark Lake Leadership & Conference Centre AffiliationsArt Gallery of Peterborough Art Gallery of Bancroft East Central Ontario Art Association Teaching Art Classes - 2021DUE TO COVID 19 ALL CLASSES CANCELLED except the following: - Meta4 Art Gallery Tues. & Wed. 1 - 230 pm, Peterborough Feb., Mar., July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. - GALLERY ON THE LAKE 6 - full days 9 am - 4 pm, Buckhorn July & August - KAN class Oct. 30 10 am - 3 pm, Fenelon Falls