News & Exhibitions
Featured Stories
The Art of Bert Liverance — Halftime
October 14–29, 2026 | West Parry Sound District Museum
Halftime marks the halfway point in my Master of Fine Arts studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Featuring ten floral portraits in oil and watercolour, the exhibition offers an opportunity to reflect on the evolution of my artistic practice and explore the direction my work is taking.
Art for Conservation — The Eastern Foxsnake
Intern Project 2026 | Georgian Bay Biosphere
In collaboration with the Georgian Bay Biosphere, I created a detailed Eastern Foxsnake illustration for a specially designed long-sleeved shirt supporting conservation and education initiatives.
The project involved months of drawing, refinement, and collaboration with manufacturers to reproduce the snake's distinctive markings across the garment. It was a rewarding opportunity to combine my artistic practice with my appreciation for the natural environment of Georgian Bay.
Always in Bloom — An Exhibition of Floral Art
March 2025 · Flato Markham Theatre, Markham, Ontario
Always in Bloom was an exhibition of my floral paintings presented at the Flato Markham Theatre in March 2025.
The exhibition brought together works celebrating the extraordinary beauty, colour, and intricate details of flowers. Through my paintings, I invite viewers to discover the remarkable complexity of nature and appreciate familiar blooms from a different perspective.
Art in Circulation — Royal Canadian Mint
Royal Canadian Mint · 2014
In 2014, three of my floral designs were featured on collector coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. This collaboration offered a unique opportunity to translate my botanical artwork into miniature works of art struck in precious metal.
Seeing my designs transformed into collectible coins was a memorable milestone in my artistic career and an opportunity to share my appreciation for the beauty of flowers with collectors across Canada and beyond.
Past Exhibitions & Highlights
Selected Exhibitions
Year Exhibition
2026 The Art of Bert Liverance - Halftime — Solo Exhibition, Parry Sound Museum
2025 Always in Bloom — Flato Markham Theatre
2023–2024 Letter to Earth Exhibition
2016–2024 Uxbridge Studio Tour · Uxbridge, Ontario - Participated in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024
2023 Georgian Bay Wildflowers — Solo Exhibition · Parry Sound Museum, Ontario
2021 Biafarin Awards International Online Group Exhibition
2021 The Conversation · Aurora Cultural Centre, Ontario
2014, 2019 Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts · Uxbridge, Ontario
2018 Botanical Artists of Canada · Cotton Factory Show
2017 Botanical Artists of Canada · 150th Anniversary Show
2009, 2013, 2025 McMichael Autumn Art Sale · Kleinburg, Ontario
2013 Botanical Artists of Canada · 2012 Show, Toronto, Ontario
2005 National Oil and Acrylic Painters' Society · Best of America! 2004 and 2005, Osage Beach, Missouri
2005 23rd Annual Beaverton Visual Arts Showcase · Beaverton, Oregon
2004 Audubon Society's Nature & Wildlife Art Competition & Exhibition · Portland, Oregon
2000 Ontario Society of Artists · 126th Annual Open Juried Exhibition, John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto, Ontario
Awards & Recognition
Royal Botanical Gardens Orchid Show 2024, Burlington Ontario, Best in Class, 1st place
Royal Botanical Gardens Orchid Show 2023, Burlington Ontario, Best in Class, 1st place
Southern Ontario Orchid Society, 2023 Valentine Show, Best in Class, 1st place and 3rd place
48th International Artavita Online Art Contest 2021, Distinguished Artwork Winner Certificate
Royal Botanical Gardens Orchid Show 2020, Burlington Ontario, Second Place
Botanical Artists of Canada 2017 Show, Robert Langen Art Gallery, Second Place
Royal Canadian Mint 2014, Flowers of Canada, three coins: Tulip, Rose and Poinsettia
Royal Botanical Gardens Orchid Show 2014, Burlington Ontario, Best in Class, Best in Show
Botanical Artists of Canada 2012 Show, Toronto Ontario, Best in Show Oil/Acrylic
Southern Ontario Orchid Society, 29th Annual Orchid Show, Feb 2008, Best in Class, Best in Show
Yonge Lawrence Village Artwalk 2007, Toronto Ontario, 3rd place award winner
“The Artist’s Magazine 1999 Art Competition”, Jan 2000, 2nd place
Press & Publications
Artist Focus: Bert Liverance — American Art Collector, March 2024.
Painting Life in Full Bloom — Parry Sound Life Magazine, September/October 2023.
Art Clinic — The Artist’s Magazine, Jun 2000
Artists on the Rise — The Artist’s Magazine, Jan 2000