Natalie is a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work explores the intricacies of memory, identity, and belonging. Rooted in storytelling, her practice blends elements of humour and nostalgia with visual themes that reflect both the fragility and resilience of the human experience.
She holds an MA in Education (Arts Specialization) from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (University of Toronto), a BFA in Studio Art and Art History from Concordia University in Montreal, and a Professional Photography Certificate from the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana.
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Natalie is currently studying at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute to become a registered Art Therapist.
About Natalie Kauffman
Meet Natalie
Education
Works
Natalie’s artwork has been exhibited in Toronto, Boston, New York City, San Francisco, and Martha’s Vineyard, and is held in private collections around the world. Her work has also been published internationally.
Teaching
Deeply committed to arts education and community engagement, Natalie is the Education Director at Blank Canvases, a Toronto-based program bringing studio art practices into schools and cultural spaces across the GTA. She is currently a sessional instructor at OCAD University and teaches at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). She has also taught at George Brown College, Toronto Image Works, Arts Etobicoke, and through her own company, Brown Eyed Girl Productions.
Community & Arts Education
As an educator, Natalie leads with a student-centred, community-driven approach that emphasizes play, experimentation, and shared learning. She has facilitated teacher training and workshops for the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic School Board, and OCAD University, and has presented at conferences including the Canadian Association for Young Children and the LTTA International Teaching Institute.
