Nicole Dextras graduated from the Emily Carr College of Art in 1986 in the interdisciplinary department. Her previous studies included dance, painting and graphic design at the Kootenay School of Art.
As a visual artist Ms. Dextras’ style is mixed media, incorporating photography and sculpture. The Rebecca Gallery in Toronto currently represents her and exhibits her work during the Contact Photo Festival. Past exhibitions of note include: Gallery Telpaz in Ottawa, Galerie Mistral in Montreal and The Canadian Craft Museum in Vancouver. She has received Grants from the Canada Council and BC Ministry of Culture.
Her photographs have been featured in several Canadian and American art publications including: PhotoEd magazine, Photo Media, CityArt and Event magazine. Previous notable publications include: Pottersfield Portfolio Magazine and The Women’s Day Book 2000. She has done numerous interviews for television and radio over the years, such as: VTV “Gabereau Live”, TV5 “Vision D’Amérique”, WTN “The Creators” and CBC Broadcast One, “Arts and Entertainment”.
Her art studio is located on Granville Island and she currently teaches part time through the Emily Carr Institute. She has been instrumental in founding two art organizations: the BC Book Arts Guild and the Artists and Artisans of Granville Island.