Bio/CV

TINA SHARAPOVA

is an experienced art teacher and contemporary mixed media artist based in Moncton, New Brunswick. Born in Moscow, Russia, Tina grew up surrounded by a rich tradition of handcrafts, from embroidery to wood carving, which shaped her early artistic journey.

JOURNEY

Her formal training began at the Moscow College of Arts and Crafts, where she specialized in carpets and tapestry making. After working as a designer in a carpet company, Tina co-founded the “Donegal” studio, producing hand-made tapestries for interior design and collaborating with a renowned Irish carpet factory. 

In 2006, Tina moved to China, where the vibrant culture and intricate artistry of Chinese ink painting and calligraphy deeply influenced her work. After experimenting with various forms of art, including doll-making and patchwork, she embraced felt-making, a medium that echoed her early experiences in textile design. 

Tina continued her education in Canada, earning a diploma in Textile Design from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in 2018, where she expanded her practice to include weaving and pattern design. Now, as an art teacher, she is passionate about guiding students in exploring their creativity through hands-on projects and mixed media techniques, offering them the tools to express their inner worlds. 

Her work today combines a love for tactile materials and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, as she continues to explore new dimensions in mixed media art. 

Member of New Brunswick Crafts Council 
Member of Fiber Arts Network, Fredericton, NB 

EDUCATION 

2022 Neurography Institute
Online Neurography (Art Meditation) coach certificate 
2018 New Brunswick College of Crafts and Design Fredericton, NB Canada Diploma in Textile Design 
1997 College of Arts and Crafts Moscow, Russia
Diploma in Carpets and Tapestry design. Major courses: academic drawing and painting 

RESIDENCIES 

2022 “Beneath the Surface”, Fundy National Park, NB, Canada 
2018 “Barracks Open Studio”, Fredericton, NB, Canada 

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 

2024 “Psyche”, Third Shift Festival, St. John, NB, Canada 
2023 “Beneath the Surface”, Fundy National Park, NB, Canada 
2022 “Fibre Art Network: Refocus on Fibre Art”, Sunbury Shores, St. Andrews, NB, Canada 
2021 “Isolated / Together”, Beaverbrook Art Gallery / The Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery, NB, Canada 
2020 “Craft 2020: Reflections” Fiber Arts Network Exhibition, Fredericton, NB, Canada 
2019 “Hers”, Created Here, Fredericton, NB, Canada 
2018 “Shrine”, Felt::Feutre Canada, award for the best wearable piece, Canada 
2017 “150 Canada” Fiber Arts Network Exhibition, Fredericton, NB, Canada 
2016 “World of Threads”, Oakville, ON, Canada 
2015 “Beijing to Lausanne” Textile Biennale, Nantong, China 

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS 

2022 ARCA Zine, Textiles 2 
2021 Created Here, issue 14 
2019 Fiber Art Now, spring issue 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

2024-2025 Artist, Creative Arts Grant Program, Anglophone Sector, NB 
2022-2024 Textile Expert and Museum Guide, St. James Textile Museum, Dorchester, NB 
2017-2024 Instructor (part time), UNB Arts Center, Fredericton, NB 
2019-2020 Art instructor (part time), NBCCD, Fredericton, NB 

REPRESENTATION 

2022-2024 Handworks Art Gallery, St. John, NB, Canada 
2022-2024 Ax Center boutique, Sussex, NB, Canada 

GRANTS AND AWARDS 

2024 Career Development Grant from ArtsNB, NB, Canada 

2018 “Shrine”, Felt::Feutre Canada, award for the best wearable piece, Canada