| BRITISH COLUMBIA ARTISTS |
She showed work at the National Gallery, Ottawa, and the Art Association of Montreal.
She showed work with the Vancouver Sketch Club from at least 1917 to 1925.
She exhibited in the Seattle Art Museum's annual Northwest Artists exhibitions in 1918 and 1930.
She was listed as an Active Member in the 1925 B.C. Art League List of Members.
Frame exhibited work with the Palette and Chisel Club in 1926, 1928, and 1933.
She exhibited one painting at the Canadian National Exhibition in 1930.
Frame continued to exhibit with the B.C. Society of Fine Arts until her death. Her work was exhibited retroactively by the Society in May 1936, 1950, and 1960.
She had a solo exhibition of her work in Montreal and Toronto at the Eaton Galleries in 1934.
Also, per card file at Vancouver Art Gallery Library:
Island Arts and Crafts Society: 1913
Her first name was frequently spelled "Statiera". She died in Vancouver in 1935 at the age of seventy-two, according to information from the B.C. Archives Vital Statistics web-site. This gives a birth-date that conflicts with information provided by McMann.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
| DATE | EXHIBITION | LOCATION |
| 1934 Feb. 5 - 17 | Solo exhibition (28 artworks) | Eaton Galleries, Montreal |
| 1934 Feb. ? - ? | Solo exhibition (28 artworks) | Eaton Galleries, Toronto |
| 1936 April 17 - 26 | Memorial Show - Paintings | Vancouver Art Gallery |
| DATE | EXHIBITION | ARTWORK |
| 1909 April 20 - 28 | BCSFA First Annual Exhibition | On The North Arm |
| A Frosty Day | ||
| 1909 June 19 - July 17 | Studio Club Exhibition of Pictures | Low Tide, Kitsilano |
| 1909 Oct. 27 - Nov. 6 | Studio Club Autumn Exhibition | "examples of the work" |
| 1909 November | BCSFA Second Exhibition | After the Storm, Burrard Inlet |
| 1912 Nov. 25 - 30 | BCSFA Annual Exhibition | Late Afternoon |
| A Bit of Georgia Street | ||
| Pitt Lake | ||
| 1915 April | BCSFA Works by Members | After Rain, North Arm Burrard Inlet |
| Looking down False Creek | ||
| House Boat, North Arm | ||
| Burnaby Lake | ||
| 1916 September | BCSFA Annual Exhibition | ("3 local scenes") |
| 1917 May 5 | Sketch Club Exhibition | (titles not known) |
| 1917 Sept. 14 - 22 | BCSFA Eleventh Exhibition | Deserted Cottage |
| In The Woods | ||
| Summer Cottage | ||
| 1917 December 1 | Sketch Club Exhibition | (titles not known) |
| 1918 Feb. 2 | Sketch Club Monthly Exhibition | (titles not known) |
| 1918 April | Sketch Club Monthly Exhibition | (collection of oil paintings) |
| 1920 Sept. 18 - 25 | BCSFA Annual Exhibition | In the Woods |
| In the Mountains | ||
| 1921 Sept. 19 - 24 | BCSFA 13th Annual | Museum, Los Angeles |
| Sycamore Trees | ||
| Old Adobe House, Monterey, Cal. | ||
| Carmel Mission, Calif. | ||
| Evening, Buccaneer Bay | ||
| Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Calif. | ||
| 1921 Nov. 5 | Sketch Club Monthly Exhibition | (landscape) |
| 1922 Sept. 16 - 23 | BCSFA 14th Annual | On the Illecillweat (sic) Glacier |
| Ross Peak Glacier | ||
| Summer Cottage, Bucaneer Bay | ||
| The Farm, Thornesby Island | ||
| Cottage, North Arm Burrard Inlet | ||
| 1923 May 12 - 19 | BCSFA 15th Annual | A Sketch |
| In Stanley Park | ||
| 1923 June | Sketch Club Semi-Annual Exhibition | Winter Morning |
| 1924 May 3 - 17 | BCSFA 16th Annual | Cottage, Pender Island |
| In Stanley Park | ||
| Early Morning, North Arm Inlet | ||
| 1924 October | Sketch Club October Exhibition | Landscape |
| The Cottage | ||
| 1925 May 9 - 16 | BCSFA 17th Annual | Autumn |
| Indian Reservation, Point Grey | ||
| A Sketch, North Vancouver | ||
| 1925 Nov. 28 - Dec. 5 | Sketch Club Semi-Annual Exhibition | North Arm, Burrard Inlet |
| 1926 May 8 - 15 | BCSFA 18th Annual | Apple Trees |
| The Pilot House | ||
| The Umbrella | ||
| 1926 Nov. 6 - 20 | Palette and Chisel Club First Exhibition | (decorative panel) |
| (tug) | ||
| ("some summer scenes") | ||
| 1927 June 10 - 25 | BCSFA 19th Annual | A Sketch | 1928 Feb 18 - Mar 18 | Palette and Chisel Club Exhibition | In Chinatown |
| An Old Mill | ||
| Launches | ||
| House Boats, Coal Harbour | ||
| A Misty Morning | ||
| Gore Avenue Slip | ||
| A Flower Market | ||
| The Pink Parasol | ||
| 1929 May 18 - June 8 | BCSFA 21st Annual | The Summer House |
| Rock Plants | ||
| The House Boat | ||
| 1929 Nov. 16 - 30 | BCSFA Winter Exhibition | Camp Doorway |
| The Blue Boat | ||
| 1930 May 31 - June 14 | BCSFA Spring Exhibition | An Old Barn |
| Mill, Port Moody | ||
| Still Life | ||
| Boats, Coal Harbour | ||
| 1930 Aug. 6 - 16 | VanExh Oil Paintings & Water-colours | Cottage, Pender Island |
| The Pump House, Pitt Meadows | ||
| Indian Shack, Alert Bay | ||
| On Gambier Island | ||
| The Student | ||
| 1930 Aug. 22 - Sept. 6 | CNE Small Pictures | In the Cafe |
| 1932 May - July | VAG All Canadian Exhibition | Old Mill |
| 1932 Oct. 5 - 30 | VAG B.C. Artists 1st Annual | Two Wrecks |
| 1933 Feb. 13 - 18 | Sylvia Court West End Artists Exhibition | (village scene) |
| 1933 May 20 - 31 | VAG Palette & Chisel Club Exhibition | Scraping Carrots |
| The Patchwork Quilt | ||
| Coal Harbour | ||
| Summer Cottage | ||
| Yarrow, B.C. | ||
| 1933 June 3 - 11 | BCSFA 23rd Annual | Yarrow, B.C. |
| Old Farm Houses | ||
| Coal Harbour | ||
| 1936 June 26 - July 12 | BCSFA 26th Annual | From the Fifth Floor |
| Totem Poles, Stanley Park | ||
| 1946 July 2 - 28 | VAG Jubilee Exhibition | Scene at Alert Bay |
| Pitt Lake | ||
| 1950 April 25 - May 14 | BCSA 40th Annual | Derelicts |
WHO'S WHO IN NORTHWEST ART (refer to WWNA41)
100 YEARS OF B.C. ART (refer to VAG58)
THE FINE ARTS IN VANCOUVER, 1886 - 1930 (refer to THOM69)
Represented by The Gallery of the Golden Key (refer to GGK)
CONTEMPORARIES OF EMILY CARR IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (refer to SFU74)
FROM DESOLATION TO SPLENDOUR (refer to FDTS77)
See biographical summary and colour illustration pages 77-82.
ROYAL CANADIAN ACADEMY OF ARTS - EXHIBITIONS & MEMBERS 1880 - 1979
(refer to RCA81)
One listing for Frame: "The Pilot's House", exhibited 1926.
ARTISTS IN CANADA 1982 - UNION LIST OF ARTISTS' FILES (refer to AIC82)
BRITISH COLUMBIA WOMEN ARTISTS 1885-1985 (refer to AGGV85)
MONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - SPRING EXHIBITIONS 1880 - 1970
(refer to MM88)
Exhibited 3 paintings in 1934: "From the 5th Floor", "The Patchwork Quilt", "Japs Fishing".
BY A LADY by Maria Tippet
1992, Viking; ISBN 0-670-84458-6
See extensive biographical summary and colour illustration pages 49-51.
EARLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN WOMAN ARTISTS (refer to HG95)
ISLAND ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY - List of Exhibitors
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (refer to EBC00)
BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX OF ARTISTS IN CANADA (refer to BIAC03)
2 references cited for Frame, including WWNA above (but not
MM or RCA).
CITY & PROVINCIAL DIRECTORIES 1919 (refer to DIR)
B.C. VITAL STATISTICS ON-LINE death (refer to BCVS)
"A striking contrast to Miss Langford's three pictures is furnished by three adjacent ones
in the modern French style by Statira Frame, who uses almost
pure color with considerable artistic effect. These, which are Nos. 74, 75, and 81, are
evidently of local scenes. They show originality of treatment, but it would seem that the
painter should push her method a little further. They are, however, a decided relief
from the ordinary."
From "With The B.C. Artists" by "A Visitor"
Vancouver Province, September 27 1916
"Among the exhibitors were ... Mrs. William Frame ..."
From "Social Notes"
Vancouver Daily World, May 7 1917
"At their new quarters in the Victoria block, the Vancouver Sketch Club
had an interesting exhibition on Saturday afternoon. Among the exhibitors were ... Mrs. Will Frame ..."
"Many Visitors At Sketch Club"
Vancouver Daily World, December 3 1917
"Sketches were sent in by the following: ... Mrs. Frame ... "
From "Sketch Club Display"
Vancouver Daily World, February 4 1918
"Mrs. S.E. Frame's collection of oil paintings were the most
noticeable and cleverly handled examples of impressionistic work exhibited. One of the
smaller ones - rich as an old enamel in color and tone - caused the critic to break
the tenth commandment."
From "Miss Neilson Terry is Guest of Sketch Club"
Vancouver Daily World, April 1918
"Mrs. Frame, an individualist with a strong sense of color, who is never
anaemic, shows several daringly painted studies."
From "In the World of Art"
Western Woman's Weekly, June 5 1920
"For some time the meetings and exhibitions of the club were held at the
studio of Miss Wake, but about two years ago an independent
studio was secured at the present quarters, 342 Pender street west.
This location has become known for its art associations, the building having also
contained the studios of such well known artists as
Mr. Thos. W. Fripp,
Miss Margaret Wake,
Miss Isabel Weir, and
Mr. Norman Hawkins."
From "Sketch Club Is Well Organized" by I.B.
Vancouver Province, July 17 1920
"The exhibitors were: ... Mrs. S.E. Frame, landscape; ... "
From "Many View Sketch Club Exhibit and Much Work Shown"
Vancouver Sun, November 7 1921
"The Sketch Club members entertained their friends at a
very enjoyable tea and exhibition, Saturday afternoon, when
Mrs. Stateira Frame and Mrs. Donald Downie
presided over the dainty tea table. Those assisting were Mrs. Conran,
Miss Christie and others. There was an interesting display of recent work."
From "Sketch Club Tea Enjoyable Event; Good Work Shown"
Vancouver Daily World, April 3 1922
"Two striking color schemes by Mrs. Stateira Frame in her
now well-recognized style of boldness are a tribute to her courage and determination
in an attempt to break away from the traditional handling of difficult color values.
It is unfortunate for Mr. W.P. Weston that the hanging
committee have been unable to find a better juxtaposition for his delicately colored
"Becalmed" and "Dinghy Race" than exactly between these violent but appealing canvases
of Mrs. Frame. Wile the brighter colors absolutely kill Mr. Weston's picture from a
color point of view, it is still possible to enjoy the life and dignity of their lines
and composition."
From "B.C. Fine Arts Society Exhibition (First Notice)"
Vancouver Province, May 15 1923
""Winter Morning" an oil by Mrs. S. Frame has clear frosty
atmosphere. There is a freshness and keeness about the picture that is delightful."
From "Semi-Annual Exhibit by the Vancouver Sketch Club"
by Alice M. Winlow
British Columbia Monthly, June 1923
"The freshness of colour in the two pictures of the impressionist school, by
Mrs. S. Frame, was the subject of complimentary comment."
Sketch Club Semi-Annual Art Exhibition
B.C. Ladies' Mirror, December 15 1923
"Mrs. Stateira Frame again contributes to our knowledge of
brilliant color schemes with her usual calisthenic pigmentation. In these excursions
into modernity, however, she still clings at times to the outworn fiction that the
existence of perspective should be acknowledged, even if it is not actually introduced
into the picture."
From "B.C. Society of Fine Arts - Annual Exhibition All This Week"
Vancouver Province, May 7 1924
""In Stanley Park" is by Stateira Frame. It is filled with
sunlight, and notes of air seem sparkling with life. Nothing in nature is definitely
outlined. Everything is suggested in color of purple, crimson, orange, green, yellow."
From "Exhibition of the B.C. Society of Fine Art" by
Alice M. Winlow
British Columbia magazine, June 1924
"In the oils section Mrs. S.E. Frame's painting of "North Arm, Burrard Inlet," stood
out as a brilliant piece of color, expressing a quality of warmth and sunshine."
From "Private View Precedes Sketch Club Exhibition"
Vancouver Province, November 30 1925
"Mrs. Stateira Frame's paintings need no signature, and
as examples of painting they show a fine originality and a beautiful
arrangement of color. She has a decorative panel, a picture of a tug, and some
summer scenes which are brilliantly simple and effective."
From "Palette and Chisel Club" by Diogenes
Vancouver Province, November 6 1926
"Mrs. Statira Frame as the Society's pioneer in
modernism, is of course quite at home in the present exhibition, and the
examples of her art are as distinctive as usual."
From "B.C. Society of Fine Arts" by
Bernard McEvoy
Vancouver Province, April 28 1928
"Miss Frame, a most dependable member of the society,
its leader in impressionism, who was commended in New York a long while ago,
shows three characteristic examples. To my ( ? ) "Parasols and Lanterns" is
much the ( ? ) work as to drawing and decorative effect."
From "B.C. Society of Fine Arts" by
Diogenes
Vancouver Province, November 13 1930
"Stateira Frame's village scene in oils is one of the best she has done, ... "
From "'West End' Show Of Art Works" by D.S.M.
Vancouver Sun, February 15 1933
"One Vancouver artist has had a signal honor paid to her. On February 5
a one-man show of the work of Statira Frame
opened in the Eaton Galleries in Montreal. Some twenty-eight landscapes and
subject pictures are included in this collection, which will be transferred to
the Eaton Galleries on (sic) Toronto when it closes in Montreal on February 17."
From "In The Domain of Art" by Reta W. Myers
Vancouver Province, February 10 1934
"In the Domain of Art" by Reta W. Myers
Vancouver Province, April 18 1936
"Memorial Display for Well-known Artist"
New Herald, April 18 1936
"The Society membership has been constantly strengthened in the succeeding years
by the addition of other members, which included in the early years ... Mrs. S. Frame ... "
From "B.C. Society of Artists - A History"
by J.D. Parker
B.C. Society of Fine Arts 40th Annual
Exhibition Catalogue, 1950