Jo grew up in Winnipeg’s Wolseley area into an extremely creative family who taught her everything was possible if you wanted it badly enough. All you have to do is work at it until you get it right and so through an impressive list of mentors, networking and perseverance, she is doing just that.  “I believe becoming an artist takes a lifetime,” Jo says. “Along this journey you rediscover and reinvent your technique, always searching for your own personal perfection and signature style.”

Jo gets her inspiration from nature. kayaking and hiking Birds Hill Park, the Whiteshell and BC are among her favorite places. She believes everything in nature is connected, relying on each other for survival and wants her artwork to show just that. 

Jo is a long time member of LCAG (Local Colour Art Group). She coordinates an evening in East St Paul, where twice a month, artists paint while sharing laughter as well as their skills, ideas and knowledge. In 2019 she was one of three artists who received an award from the RM of East St Paul for her volunteer work in promoting art in the community. Her artwork can be seen in Winnipeg’s Fine Art Fair spring 2025. Jo is a juried-in member of the Manitoba Society of Artists and will be showing her work at the Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall in the fall of 2025 along with Mavi Brake.

She currently has artwork at Warehouse Artworks, Gwen Fox Gallery in Selkirk, MB, Tradition Law LLP and RE/MAX Performance Realty as well as private residences around the world. She creates a Canadian made line of clothing featuring images of her artwork.

To purchase originals or arrange a visit to her home gallery, email at  josmoley@gmail.com . Visit her website at www.JoSmoleyArtGallery.com to order prints or merchandise like scarves, tote bags, yoga wear, pillows, coasters, linens and much more featuring images of her artwork. 

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