Jude Akrey (they/them) is a white, trans, and Autistic artist living on Between the Lakes Treaty Territory No.3 (Guelph, ON). Working across painting, printmaking, and community-engaged methodologies, their work explores and represents facets of Autistic experience. Through
through formal exploration of framing devices, gesture, and colour, they offer a more comprehensive depiction of Autism and they dynamics of coping in a neurotypical world.
They are committed to investigating the power of empowered communities through shared learning and community-engaged artmaking.
Jude holds a BA (Honours) in Studio Art from the University of Guelph. In 2023, they were selected as the City of Guelph 10th Annual Artist-in-Residence, and their project From One Queer to Another received the Warren Garrett Inclusive Programming Award through Ontario Culture Days. They have exhibited at galleries across Ontario, including the Art Gallery of Guelph, Art Not Shame, Digestif Gallery, RedHead Gallery, and the Guelph Civic Museum. In 2026, Jude will present solo exhibitions at 10C Gallery, Sally Wismer Gallery, and the Old Post Office through Cambridge Art Galleries.
Jude holds a BA (Honours) in Studio Art from the University of Guelph. In 2023, they were selected as the City of Guelph 10th Annual Artist-in-Residence, and their project From One Queer to Another received the Warren Garrett Inclusive Programming Award through Ontario Culture Days. They have exhibited at galleries across Ontario, including the Art Gallery of Guelph, Art Not Shame, Digestif Gallery, RedHead Gallery, and the Guelph Civic Museum. In 2026, Jude will present solo exhibitions at 10C Gallery, Sally Wismer Gallery, and the Old Post Office through Cambridge Art Galleries.
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I acknowledge the funding support of the Ontario Arts Council and Government of Ontario.
