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Streetsville Arts Fest (May 23 - June 5, 2008)


PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Visual Artists

Barras, Claude Photographer
   
 
Bhikha, Amanda Painter
 

www.amandabhikha.blogspot.com

   
Bryan, Kailey Painter
 

www.bryanart.ca

   
 
Chivers, Sonia Painter, variety of media
   
   
Dente, Maryanne Painter, variety of media
 

Mary Anne's watercolours and acrylics, especially her florals, are
vibrant and dramatic. She enjoys playing with light and shadow to
explore the tension between fragility and resilience in nature.

 
Donati, Susan Painter, Oil
  www.susandonati.com
 
Dudgeon, Trayc Painter, Photographer
  www.photosbytrayc.ca
 
Feeley, Brenda Painter, Watercolour
   
 
Fisher-Odjig, D. Painter/Poet
  www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/o/odjig/
 
Gellatly, Cathie Painter, variey of media
   
 
Ghirardo, Claudio Visual and Installation Artist
  'My drawings are influenced by the works of Dan Perjovschi, Basquait, and Cy Twombly, they are what one would call "Sketches of Life"; based on things I have observed to make thought provoking and/or humorous graffiti-like drawings for the public at large to view.' www.claudioghirardo.com
 
Guerin, Dan Photographer
  www.4-1-14photography.com
 
Harris-Brandts, Emily Painter
   
 
Hidas, Sonja Painter, Mixed Media
  Sonja Hidas's works can be seen in commercial galleries, private collections and public galleries within Canada and the United States . In 2007 Hidas's “ Bell Harbour ” was provincially selected by Community Art Ontario for the magazine cover of “Community Arts Matters”. www.sonjahidas.com
 
Hurley, Kendall Painter, Acrylic Blend
  www.kendallhurleygallery.com
 
Irvine, Lisa Jayne Sculptor
   
 
Lane, Allison Photorapher
  www.redbubble.com/people/allycat26
 
Lebert, Marc Painter, variety of media
   
 
McNeil-Smith, Hilarie Photographer
  www.pbase.com/hilli
 
Megraw, Pat Painter, variety of media
  Pat Megraw's paintings are created by the interplay of colours, textures, and shapes. Wherever Megraw finds herself, there is always something that catches her eye, a moment in time to be celebrated.
 
Miller, Marcus Photographer
   
   
Misra, Vishal Painter
  www.vishalmisra.com
 
Mulcair, Peter Photographer
  www.mulcair.ca
 
Pettinato, Daniela Painter, variety of media
   
 
Ramchandani, Kumkum Painter, variety of media
  www.kumkumramchandani.com
 
Renner, Doreen Painter, variety of media
  www.doreenrenner.com
 
Setna, Fawzia Painter, variety of media
   
 
Sinnott, Heather Painter, Oil, Acrylics
  www.hsinnott.piczo.com
 
Spadafora, Joanne Painter, variety of media
  www.jsimply.com
 
Squire, Margaret Painter, variety of media
   
 

Tutak, Gabby

Painter, variety of media
  Gabby's impressionist style in oils, acrylics and watercolour, depict European scenes, figuratives, landscapes and dynamic abstracts.
 
Warren, Bob Photography
   
 
Wenzl, Rainer Photography
  www.gallerywenzl.com
 
Woo, Anissa Photography
  www.freshice.ca
 
Woodward, Carole Art Specialty
   
 
Yang, Jing Art Specialty
  Jing Yang is in 8th grade. He says 'I began liking art when I was two. Since then I have taken various art classes and lessons. My favourite media are oil paint and pencil'.
 
Zahiri, Hooshang Watercolour
  www.hooshangzahiri.com
 

Performance Artists
(including musicians and installation artists)

 
7 Days to Perfection Singers: Chris Ning and Alan Pawlowicz
 
BingeNinja Band
 
 
Caruso, Frank SInger, Frank Sinatra style!
   
 
Chelsea Bridge Quartet
   
 
Celia, Mike Singer/Songwriter
  www.mikecelia.com
 
Forero, Cesar Installation Artist. Presenting 'Twisting and Turning'
  www.cesarforero.com
   
Doyle, Claire Youth Singer
   
 
Freer, Kevin Singer
 
   
 
Horvat, Frank Pianist
  www.frankhorvat.com
 
Jubinville, Elena Cello and Vocals. Duo with Moira Nelson
  Moira Nelson and Elena Jubinville offer a refreshingly modern take on traditional music. Romantic, edgy and just a little bit classical, their performances range from instruments to a capella harmonies, original compositions to traditional favourites. www.willowmyst.com
 
Mulligan, Christina Singer
   
 
Lykkemark, Carolyn SInger/Pianist
  www.lykkemark.com
 
Nelson, Moira Harpist/Vocals
  Moira Nelson and Elena Jubinville offer a refreshingly modern take on traditional music. Romantic, edgy and just a little bit classical, their performances range from instruments to a capella harmonies, original compositions to traditional favourites. www.willowmyst.com
 
Raghunan, Tristan Singer/Musician (World Instruments)
 
The Renegades Musicians: Adam, Steven, Andrew and Richard
 
Souladikts Trio
 
 
Stewart, Gerry Saxophonist
  www.saxappeal.com
 
Tardik, Robert Singer/Musician
  www.roberttardik.com
 
Wain, Iman Guitar and vocals
   
 



Literary Artists
(including poets and writers)

Antao-Xavier, Cheryl Poet
 

Cheryl is of Goan heritage. She has been writing poetry for over 20 years and her poems have been published in anthologies and literary magazines. In May 2008, her first book, a collection of poems written over these years will be published through her publishing company, In Our Words. Cheryl is the Chair of the Peel region branch of the Canadian Federation of Poets and a member of the Ontario Poetry Society. www.inourwords.ca

 
Arnold, George Poet
 

George Arnold never dreamed of writing poetry as anything more than a passing fancy during his BC high school years. He stopped writing after school and finally picked up the muse again some 25 years later. Now, George is the Canadian Federation of Poets' National Co-ordinator and the local Chair for the Oakville chapter of the CFP.

 
Chopra, Meena Poet
 

An artist and poet, Meena has held several exhibitions around the world. She represented India on many occasions including SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Artists Meet, New Delhi . Her poems have been published in literary journals and magazines and have been translated and published in prestigious German literary magazines.

 
Di Sciascio-Andrews, Josie Poet
 

Josie Di Sciascio-Andrews was born in Italy and emigrated to Canada at the age of 13. She studied Italian and French Literature and has taught in both languages for many years. Currently she is pursuing a Masters Degree in Italian Literature.Her poetry in Italian won the Jury Prize at the Ottawa Italian Week Literary Contest in 2004, 2005 and 2006. She won first prize in the free verse competition of the Ontario Poetry Society's 2006 Winsome Words Anthology and won first prize in the 2008 Arborealis Prize for Poetry.

 

Garebian, Keith

Writer
  The winner of the 2000 Mississauga Arts Award for Writing, he has also won top prizes for free verse and haiku from the Ontario Poetry Society and the Scarborough Arts Council/Lakeshore Arts Council. www.stageandpage.com
 

Guerin, Dan

Poet/Photographer
 



 
Harris, LauraLee Visual Artist/Poet
 


 
 
LaPointe, Clark Poet
 

Clark has been writing poetry in spurts since the '70s and in 2003 published a selection of poems in his first book, Poems, Equations and Prophecies. Last year he joined the Canadian Federation of Poets and the Ontario Poetry Society where he enjoys the interaction and inspiration of other poets. Clark LaPointe is his nom de plume.

 
Noel, J. Nichole Writer/Poet
 

www.jnicholenoel.com/site/

 
Panda, Jenny Poet
 

 

 

 
Morales, Matthew Poet
 

 

 

 
Quinn, James R. Author, poet, and musician
 

James has authored and independently published his book titled “TRANSPARENT”. Over the past year, (while on a sabbatical), James has accomplished much with the writing of a number of unpublished works including: A Journey to Haiku, Prayer, A Requiem, The Myth of Human Being, In Recognition, When I'm Alone, and The Innercity.

 
Ramchandani, Kumkum Visual Artist/Poet
 

Kumkum Ramchandani was born in India but has lived outside the country for the last 30 years. Living in Africa, the Middle East and now Canada , she has imbibed a global culture but is deeply aware of the richness of her South Asian heritage. Her poetry is infused with nostalgia and the divergence between her upbringing and the culture of the rest of the world. She is a writer, yoga teacher and artist. She is very interested in holistic healing and the philosophy of human existence. www.kumkumramchandani.com

 
Sutcliffe, Joan Poet
 

Originally from Yorkshire , England , Joan studied at Leeds University .  During her student years, she was inspired to write poetry by long hikes in the wild hillsides of the Lake District , particularly the Wordsworth countryside. On moving to Canada she became interested in eastern philosophy and mysticism, and joined the Theosophical Society.  For several years she was involved in setting up programs there and editing their Newsletter.  During this period she wrote several articles on mystical subjects which were published in various theosophical magazines, and she took up creating poetry again as a means of giving expression to esoteric concepts difficult to write down in prose.  

 
Yin, Anna Poet
 

In 2005, Anna received the Ted Plantos Memorial Award and her poem " Toronto, No More Weeping" was aired on CBC Radio soon after. In 2006, Anna was selected as Feature Poet for February 2006 by the Canadian Federation of Poets. In 2006, her poem "Root Carving" was selected as an Honorable Mention in the 8th International Poetry by the Mattia Family. Anna is a member of the Ontario Poetry Society, Co-Chair of the Peel Region branch of the Canadian Federation of Poets and is director of the Chinese Cultural Federation of North America. Her chapbooks are entitled " Jasmin e Star Light", "Beyond My Knowing" and "Farewell to Sunflowers".  www.anna.88just.com

 
Vuksanovich, Jovan Poet
  http://allpoetry.com/rollingzen
 
Zuberi, Zohra Writer/Poet
  Zohra has had several poems published in English and Urdu. Her poetry and short stories are generally satires and offer an incisive insight into the isses that affect us as individuals and as a global society. She has produced three live plays in the last 3 years and her group received a Mississauga Arts Award in 2007. http://zohraz.com/
 

Children's Arts and Crafts


Daly, Julie Busker
  www.classicbookings.com
 
Pereira, Maggie Clown/Busker
   
 
 


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