Muriel Bell



I was born and grew up in north-western Ontario. I graduated from the Ontario College of Art in Toronto in 1964 and was employed for the next fourteen years as designer and decorator of residential and corporate interiors, and in schematically documenting early New Brunswick furniture for historical purposes. In 1978 I began making non-commercial art solely in my private studio, and had my first solo exhibition at the New Brunswick Museum in Saint John. Twelve solo exhibitions and many group shows followed to date.

I use collage, mixed media, drawing and painting as vehicles for expression in a wide spectrum ranging from representation to abstract imagery.

As well as private and corporate collections, my work is included in these public collections:

  • UNB Fredericton
  • Province of NB
  • Department of National Defense
  • CFB Gagetown
  • Field Artillery Combat Training Centre
  • New Brunswick Art Bank
  • Beaverbrook Art Gallery
  • St. Thomas University
  • Third Age Centre
  • Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital
  • NB Provincial Archives (portrait of the late Hon. Muriel McQueen Fergusson now held by the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation, Fredericton)

I am represented by Gallery 78 in Fredericton. Please see www.gallery78.com for additional information. 

GALLERY CONNEXION PRESENTS: PUT YOUR HEART INTO ART FUNDRAISER

January 23, 2012

Just in time for Valentine’s Day Fredericton’s favorite art exchange and reception is back! Tickets are now on sale for Gallery Connexion’s popular annual fundraiser. Put Your Heart Into Art will take place February 11th at 8pm in the Connexion showroom. Buy a ticket and walk away with a piece of original artwork, for you [...]

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PUT YOUR HEART INTO ART: CALL FOR ART DONATIONS

January 21, 2012

It’s back! Join fellow Gallery Connexion artists in putting your heart into art for our recurring fundraiser bonanza! The Fundraising Committee is presently calling on all artists to donate one (or more) piece(s) of art to Gallery Connexion. For each work donated, Gallery Connexion will sell one $75 ticket. By throwing a dart at a [...]

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DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP BONUS: FREE GIFT

December 9, 2011

Sign up a friend to become a Gallery Connexion member during the month of December, and receive a free bundle of exhibition catalogs and other contemporary art publications such as back issues of Border Crossings and Canadian Art — for both you and your friend(s). Must be able to pick up your free gift(s) in [...]

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