Walter William Jule Jr., O.C.
Edmonton, Alberta
Walter Jule is a visionary printmaker. He is revered at home and abroad, and his artwork has been showcased in hundreds of exhibitions at pre-eminent venues worldwide. This accomplished and devoted educator was instrumental in establishing the internationally renowned printmaking program at the University of Alberta, and developed standards and practices that have contributed to the evolution of the arts. For more than 50 years, he has been a leading voice in Canadian culture and in the global printmaking community.