Nancy R. Chalut is a native of Hamilton. She took a BA from University of Guelph, holds a Certificate of Qualification in Industrial Woodworking, studied Interior Design at Sheridan College, Oakville and was a full time Professor in the Architectural Dept. of Mohawk College, Hamilton, teaching Industrial Woodworking and Design.

She trained in the style of academic realism of the Renaissance Masters under drawing maestro Pauline Bradshaw from 2004-2007 and oil painting maestro Anne-Marie Kornachuk 2008-2011. Knowledge was further enhanced with John Angel and Dwayne Hardy.

She became an inducted member of the Ontario Society of Artists in 2015.

Participating in over forty juried shows, she has received Jurors’ Choice and Honourable Mention Awards. Her highest achievement to date is selection by the OSA of her work “Sunday’s Second Sermon” , which is currently on display at the Lieutenant Governors’ Suite, Queens Park.

Nancy competed in Olympic Style Archery across Canada and the U. S. achieving numerous records and medals. Ranking fifth in Canada offered her opportunity to participate in the Commonwealth Trials in 2010.