Cid Palacio

Cid's artistic journey began in a small fishing village on Terceira Island, Acores, where she spent her formative years. At the age of 13, she immigrated to Canada, settling in Toronto, where she lived until 2020 when she relocated to Madoc in eastern Ontario.

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As a self-taught mixed media abstract and non-representational artist, Cid's curiosity and passion for art led her to experiment with various painting mediums, surfaces, and styles since picking up her first paintbrush in 2008. Her works are a testament to her evolution as an artist, with each piece showcasing her unique perspective and style.

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In 2010, Cid established The Art for Cancer Foundation, the first creative arts charity for people living with cancer in Canada, which she ran for ten years. Through her work with the foundation, Cid harnessed the transformative power of art to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

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Over the past decade, Cid's art has been exhibited at a variety of venues, and her pieces have found homes in private collections throughout North America and Europe. She is a member of various prestigious art organizations, including The Art Tour Collective, The Federation of Canadian Artists, The Belleville Art A...

With regards to Art.. mostl self taught!

Holds MBA with a focus on International Business

2023

*The Art Tour West Toronto Jun 3-4

National Arts Drive – June 2020 – Toronto



2019

The 501 Alliance Group – Nov 2019 – Toronto

*Etobicoke Civic Center Gallery, Group Show

*Art Tour Collective Annual Studio Tour- May 2019- Toronto



2018

Art for Cancer Anonymous Fundraising Show - Nov 2018 - Toronto

RAW Natural Born Artists ‘OVATION’ Event November 2018-Toronto

*Art Tour Collective Annual Studio Tour- June 2018- Toronto





2017

Art for Cancer Anonymous Fundraising Show - Nov 2017 - Toronto*Junction Solstice Art Market – June 2017- Toronto

*Art Tour Collective Annual Studio Tour- June 2017- Toronto

St Martin in the Fields – May 2017- Toronto



2016

Toronto Art Blast- exhibit event July 2016- Toronto

*Art Tour Collective Annual Studio Tour- June 2016- Toronto

*Todmorden Mills Gallery Group show – Sept 2016- Toronto





2015

*Bloor West Village Art Tour- May 2015- Toronto

Whychwood Barns group show (3 artists)- June 2015- Toronto



Prior:
May 31- June 2, 2013 – Bloor West Art Tour
Toronto City Hall Rotunda- Art as a healing Force- Feb 2012

Artworks Gallery- “Where you are” group show – Mar 2011

*Junction Arts Festival, juried exhibit Sept 2010



*Juried shows