Curriculum Vitae

Studies

1997   The Florence Academy of Art, Florence
1994-1996   The St. Petersburg Academy of Art. Work shop of A.A. Melnikov
1993   Classes in art history at the Helsinki University of Arts and Design, Hämeenlinna
1992-1993   Private Art School, Tampere
1990-1991   Classes in cultural history, Open University, Turku
1989-1990   Folk High School of Finland Proper, creative work & art
1986-1989   High school for visual arts, Turun Lyseo
1975-1977   Wäinö Aaltonen Drawing School, Turku

Teaching positions

1996-1998   1998 Teacher of visual arts group at Auranlaakso Open College
1996-1997   Art camps

Exhibitions in Finland

2.2. – 6.4.2008   Art Museum of Yrjö Liipola, Koski TL
1997, 2000, 2005   Art Museum of Varkaus, Varkaus
1998-2008   Culture Gallery, The Town of Pori
2001-2005   Herttua, Kerimäki
2003   Espoo Cultural Centre
2003   Wanha Pappila (The Old Vicarage), Huittinen
2002, 2004, 2007   Crypt of Helsinki Cathedral
2000   Gallery Hanna Kaarina, Haikko Manor, Porvoo
1999   Culture Center Crusell, Uusikaupunki
1998   Summer Salon, Koski
1997, 2001   Galerie Galilei, Turku
1997, 1998, 2001   Galerie Hörhammer, Helsinki
1996   Art Museum of Yrjö Liipola. Koski TL
1995,1996,1997   Art Summer in Heinävesi
1994, 1995   XL International Exhibition of Art, Turku
1994   Hämeenlinna
1993   Tampere, Helsinki

Abroad

2009   Wilhelm Hack Museum/Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland Pfalz, Ludwingshafen, Saksa
2008-2009   Chateau Musee Grimaldi, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Ranska
2008   Danish Design House, Cannes, France
2007   Chateau de Taulane, France
2003   The Finnish Cultural Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2003   The Finnish Cultural Centre, Antwerp, Belgium
2002   Palagio di Parte Guelfa, Florence, Italy
2002   Château des Tourelles, Plessis Trevise, France
1995-1996   Invitational Exhibition. Hungary Körmend, Battahyány, Várkastely, Tapolca, Vasvár, Castum Galeria, Szentgotthárd
1994   State Art Museum, Tsarskoye Selo/St. Petersburg
1994   Stockholm

Joint exhibitons

2009   Galleria d´Arte Mentana, Firenze, Italia
2007   Ecole de la Loire, Blois, France
2006   Maison des Artistes, Cagnes-sur-Mer, France
2006   Expo Fleur Haut de Cagnes, Cagnes-sur-Mer, France
2006   Salon S.N.B.A Carrousel du Louvre
2005   Art Festival, Bocaraton Museum of Art, Florida, USA
2004   Saint Paul Summer Song Festival Art Event. Minnesota, USA
2003   Salon S.N.B.A. 2004 Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
2002   Salon S.N.B.A. 2002 Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
2001-2004   La Famille vue par les peintres, France
2001   Salon 2001, SNBA La Société Nationale des Beaux Arts, "Salle Le Nòtre" Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
1998, 2002, 2006   Moisio Art Manor, Elimäki
1996   Alpo Jaakola´s Sculpture Park, Loimaa
1995   Galerie Hörhammer, Helsinki

Prizes

2009   Grand Prix Val de Loire, Academie International Ecole de la Loire, Blois, Ranska
2009   Revelation 2009, Grand Concours International,Federation Nationale de la Culture Francaise
2009   Medaille d´Argent, Merite Culture Francais, Federation Nationale de la Culture Francaise
2009   Toile d´Or, Federation Nationale de la Culture Francaise
2008   Academie International ,'Ecole de la Loire', Grand Prix du Jury
2008   Federation Nationale de la Culture Francaise, Le Trophée REVELATION 2008 Manifestation Concours International Ville de Frejus
2007   Academie International, 'Ecole de la Loire' Diplôme du Val d'or Mention Special du Jury
2005   Medaille d`Argent, Salon S.N.B.A Carrousel du Louvre
2005   MERIT AWARD, Bocaraton Museum of Art, Florida, USA
2003   MENTION D'HONNEUR, at the inauguration of the Salon S.N.B.A. 2003 in the Louvre Johanna Oras was awarded the Mention of Honour, which entitles her to participate in the Salon S. N.B.A. 2004.
2003   HONORARY DIPLOMA and MEDAL of the town of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, France
2003   SILVER MEDAL, the French academic organization Arts, Sciences & Lettres awarded Johanna Oras this medal for the high quality of her paintings in the Salon 2001. The artist received the medal in May 2003.
2002   DIPLOME D'HONNEUR, Arts, Sciences & Lettres has also awarded Johanna Oras the Diplome of Honour for the high artistic standard and quality of her works. The Diploma was given to the artist at Château des Tourelles, the castle of the National Society of the Artists of France, on 3rd May 2002.
2001   MENTION D'HONNEUR Salon 2001 Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
1999   FIRST PRIZE in the competition Look at the bag.

Publications

2005   Johanna Oras - Ikuinen Mysteeri- Eternal Mystery ISBN 952-5278-60-3
2005   Maalataan ruokaa! ISBN 952-468-079-3
2000   elämäkerta "Silmää kauneudelle - Eye for Beauty" ISBN 951-9129-40-5
    Kuvitus viiteen Anja Välimäen kirjoittamaan lastenkirjaan:
1998   Prättäkitti – Tepon talon outo emäntä
2000   Riki ja Lotikonkellarin aarre
2002   Riki ja susivaara
2004   Riki ja karitsa
2005   Riki ja Hevonlinnan hiisi

Other things worth mentioning

Portrait of Kyllikki Luoto, headmistress of Turun Lyseo.
Two paintings with flight motif for the VIP rooms of Turku Air Port.
Cover painting for Pirjo Tuominen's novel Katariina Hannu's Daughter.
Illustration of four children's books by Anja Välimäki: Prättäkitti - Tepon talon outo emäntä, Riki ja Lotikonkellarin aarre, Riki ja susivaara and Riki ja karitsa.
The original painting for the decoration of the dining room ceiling of the luxury cruiser Carnival Miracle.
Illustrations for glass, Muurlan Lasi, Finland, and for china, Könitz, Germany.
Member of Board, Yrjö Liipola Museum Foundation.
The artist of the Red Feather Campaign 2006 arranged by the Association of Finnish Lions Clubs.
Johanna Oras's paintings can be seen in several public and private collections both in Finland and abroad.