Petra Zantingh

Petra Zantingh is an Adjunct Lecturer in Art at Redeemer University's School of Education. She specializes in Art Education and teaches courses like Introduction to Media Design (ART-222). Holding a diploma in Graphic Design and Illustration from Fanshawe College (1977), a B.F.A. in Fine Art (1999), and an M.A. in Art Education (2014) from Concordia University, her work bridges artistic practice, design, and spiritual reflection.

• M.A. Fine Art Education, Concordia University (2014)
• B.F.A. Fine Art, Concordia University (1999)
• Diploma Graphic Design and Illustration, Fanshawe College (1977)

Research interests focus on environmental awareness through contemporary painting, design problem-solving, and intersections between art and spirituality. Her thesis, Space for drawing: Women, art, love, and fear, explores these themes. Since 2004, she has exhibited works addressing ecological relationships, including the 2021 Trees at the Intersection solo show and multiple juried exhibitions on environmental and spiritual topics.

Career highlights include a design/art director role in print publications and newspaper design (with typography expertise), alongside her current academic and artistic practice. She integrates visual arts as a medium for interpretation and dialogue.