Abigail Kohut

Abigail Kohut (she/her/hers) is a creative who values community, friendly environments, education, and the arts.

Blackwood Gallery; University of Toronto Mississauga, ON — September 2022-present

• Leader in graphic and multimedia design, social media design, & visual identity
• Assist in production and run of exhibitions/events, photograph & emcee events
• Developed work study student-led Greenwood exhibition/publication 

Archives Summer Student at PAMA; Region of Peel, Brampton, ON — May-September 2022

• Transcribed regional documents for both private and public use
• Worked with digital and physical content including documents, microfilm, photographs, etc.
• Researched and reviewed specific and sometimes sensitive topics

TDSRC Programs Assistant; Orangeville Public Library, Orangeville, ON — June-August 2021

• Responsible for creation, planning, and facilitating of weekly Summer programming
• Designed visual aids, posters, and social media content consistent with TDSRC and OPL themes
• Wrote, filmed, and edited video content for the OPL’s social media and website
• General library duties as assigned 

Program Leader; Town of Orangeville Camps, Orangeville, ON — July-August 2019 

• Acted as a camp counsellor and was responsible for the safety and care of children at camp 
• Organized learning and recreational activities in indoor and outdoor settings

Summer Programs Liaison; Museum of Dufferin, Mulmer, ON — July-August 2018

• Planned and facilitated interactive lessons/events for outreach groups & museum
• Assisted in archival research and interactive exhibit preparation

as well as various art shows/publications and library program volunteering.

University of Toronto and Sheridan College, Mississauga & Oakville, ON — 2019-2023

• Graduated with high distinction in Studio Art and Art History with a minor in French Studies
  • Excellence in Painting 3 (2022)
  • Excellence in Painting 2 (2021)
  • University of Toronto Scholar Award (2019)
  • University of Toronto Mississauga Principal's Entrance Award (2019)

Orangeville District Secondary School, Orangeville, ON — 2015-2019

• Graduated with honours June 2019
  • DELF B1 Certification
  • Honour Role (2015-2019)