Angela Francis

Angela Francis (b. Ottawa, 1982) is a Canadian-Caribbean professional visual artist, working out of Oshawa, Ontario. Her art expresses women's empowerment through figurative paintings in acrylics and oils on canvas, with bright colors and fluid shapes.

Blending cultural influences with bold expressions, her art captivates and sparks dialogue. With a passion for storytelling through color and form, she brings a unique perspective to contemporary art, celebrating her roots with texture while pushing creative boundaries. She channels a rich tapestry of lived experiences—both inherited and encountered—that reflect the vibrancy and complexity of her identity. In doing so, she invites viewers into a world where heritage is explored, languages converge, and art becomes a vessel for cultural fusion.

Her bold and colorful artworks are part of public and private collections in multiple countries worldwide

Sep. 2024 Graphic Design Careers: First Steps, Linkedin; online course for professional development

Oct. 2020 Therapeutic Art Life Coach Certification; Udemy online course for professional development

Jan. 2017 Certificate, Artrepreneur Program; Barrie, ON; professional development

Feb. 2015 Certificate, Intro to Marketing, Wharton, University of Pennsylvania, Coursera; online course for professional development

Sep. 2003-2007 Bachelor of Visual Arts, The University of the West Indies; Trinidad and Tobago

Sep. 2000-2002 2 years of Fine Art BFA Program, Georgian College; Barrie, ON

Sep. 1999-2000 Art Fundamentals Certificate, Georgian College; Barrie, ON

Solo Shows:

Aug. 2025 Solo Show, Georgian Manor; Penetanguishene, ON (Upcoming)

Group Shows:

Jun. 2025 Oshawa Art Crawl, McLaughlin Art Gallery; Oshawa, ON

May 2025 OAA Spring Art Festival, Camp Samac; Oshawa, ON

May 2025 OAA 57th Annual Juried Art Show, McLaughlin Art Gallery; Oshawa, ON

Oct. 2024 Cultural Expressions for CHANGE: Unity Through the Arts; McLaughlin Art Gallery; Oshawa, ON

Sept. 2022 RAW Toronto Art show, Toronto, ON

2021 RAW Toronto Art show, Toronto, ON

Feb. 2020 City Hall Rotunda, Barrie, ON

Jul. 2019 Secret Garden Art Show, Barrie, ON

Jul. 2018 Secret Garden Art Show, Barrie, ON

Jul. 2017 Secret Garden Art Show, Barrie, ON