Nancy Nickolson

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About Nancy Nickolson

Nancy Nickolson (she/they) is an Alberta artist and museum educator from Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) living on Treaty 6 territory. Nancy’s art can be described as whimsical and nostalgic. She loves to create artwork that captures small, beautiful, timeless moments such as the making of a family recipe, learning an old-world skill from a grandparent, or embroidering a cultural pattern. Nancy’s artworks are primarily created with gouache paint, matte opaque pigments with powerful, bright colours. She has illustrated for many publications, including the marvelous children’s book, Alphabet Stage. In 2022, her “How to Perogy” illustrated recipe guide received national acclaim as she raised funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Nancy’s artwork is on permanent public display at the University of Alberta and can be found in private collections around the world. As a museum educator, Nancy is passionate about creating experiences that incorporate storytelling and skill building. She loves to help people build their confidence in being makers, using their hands to create. In her free time, Nancy sews her own vintage-inspired dresses, cuddles dogs, and hunts for treasure in small-town thrift stores.