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 taught Industrial Woodworking and Design at Mohawk College, Hamilton.

She studied drawing methods of the Renaissance Masters under Pauline Bradshaw 2004-2007,oil painting under Anne-Marie Kornachuk 2008-2011 and attended workshops with John Angel and Dwayne Hardy.

Nancy is an inducted member of the Ontario Society of Artists as of 2015.

Participating in over forty juried shows, she has received Jurors’ Choice and HonourableMention Awards. Her highest achievement to date being selected by the OSA for live and online exhibition in the Lieutenant Governors’ Suite, Queens Park.

Nancy competed in Olympic Style Archery ranking fifth in Canada earning her the opportunity to compete in Commonwealth Trials in 2010.

She currently resides in Port Perry.