John-Philippe Smith
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John-Philippe Smith is a Canadian artist and sculptor. He has been the sixth person to hold the office of Dominion Sculptor of Canada since 2021, a position whose duties include the creation of original works of art in sculpture.[1][2]
Before working in Dominion Sculptor's office directly, Smith and his Ottawa colleague Danny Barbour were contracted to restore portions of West Block in the early 2010s.[3]
- Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ottawa.
- Diplomas in Heritage Masonry from Algonquin College, 2003 & 2004.
Awards and Honours
- Alumni of Distinction: Creative Arts and Design, Algonquin College, 2024.[4]