About Nancy Townshend A writer and curator of Alberta art since 1974, NANCY TOWNSHEND is the author of 'A History of Art in Alberta, 1905 to1970 (Bayeux)'. Resident of Calgary, Alberta, she received her MA in Art History from the University of Toronto. Books by Nancy Townshend Art Inspired by the Canadian Rockies, Purcell Mountains and Selkirk Mountains 1809 - 2012 by (author) Nancy Townshend History of Art in Alberta by (author) Nancy Townshend