- Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jo was at school with daughters of Peron’s generals, learning early the value of discretion.
- Moving to Peru before the revolution, she later went to high school in Ottawa,ON.
- Back in Lima, Jo was fascinated by pre-Inca textile and pottery designs, working with archaeologists exploring the mysteries of the Incas.
- Studied art in Peru, Argentina and UK
- Moved to Canada in 1965
- A City of Vancouver Heritage Award for her paintings of Old Grocery Stores 1989
- Appointed to The Heritage Advisory Commission for the City of Vancouver for four in 1990s
-Artist in residence at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, a national historic site; - wrote an article on The Iron Chink, a salmon canning machine in BC History Magazine
- An Award from the City of Kelowna for her painting of their floral emblem
JO SCOTT-B - Artist 