
Interview: Musician Alvaro de Minaya of Colores Andinos

Interview: Deidre Hierlihy talks lithography, parenting, and the physicality of letters

Wendy Hartley retires as MASC’s Co-Executive Director

Interview: Kellylee Evans shares her thoughts on music, creativity, and community

Interview: Leslie McCurdy works to alleviate anti-Black racism through her art and activism

Interview: Lola Ryan is a catalyst for growth through dance and movement
Interview: Kseniya Tsoy is sharing her culture and creativity through community art
Kseniya Tsoy is a new Canadian community-engaged artist, originally from Uzbekistan. In her murals and workshops, she is passionate about introducing this part of the world through iconic patterns and traditional applied art techniques with a contemporary twist.
Interview: Nicole Bélanger helps develop critical thinking and a sense of belonging through group art
Nicole Bélanger is a visual artist who specializes in murals as collaborative works of art. In schools or the community, her emphasis is on group work, both in conceptualization and creation. Nicole believes that the power of energy comes from the creative efforts of the group and that there is room for everyone in the world of creativity.
Interview: VOX Théâtre reflects the major issues faced by young people
For over 40 years, VOX Théâtre has been a vast playground for young audiences. Stories take on a unique theatrical form with voices singing words and sounds to express ideas and emotions. Actors, music, sets, and puppets animate stories and characters that strike the imagination.
Interview: Jimmy Baptiste aims to build a sense of ownership and belonging through his art
Jimmy Baptiste is a father, youth educator/facilitator, graphic artist, curator, and muralist. With his unique approach to education, he aims to build a sense of ownership and belonging in schools and communities.
Interview: Through music and dance, Fana Soro wants to share the beauty of traditional African culture
Fana Soro hails from the Senoufo tribe in northern Cote d’Ivoire and spent nine years as a member of the prestigious Ballet National de Cote d’Ivoire. He also toured with the celebrated West African group Super Djembé Kan. Fana later moved to Canada and formed Masabo, a performance group specializing in traditional West African music, dance, and story.
Interview: Violist, composer, and storyteller Kathryn Patricia
Kathryn Patricia Cobbler is a musician, artist, storyteller, and catalyst for creative experiences. As a multi-faceted musician-educator, she engages audiences of all ages in interactive performances, residencies, and musical workshops. In this interview, Kathryn talks about collaborating with other Ottawa-based artists and inspiring students to express themselves through visual arts and music.
Interview: Video artist Shaun Elie
Shaun Elie is an Ottawa-based video artist and videographer who offers video workshops that can adapt to different situations. He has worked with MASC for over 15 years, offering short workshops and residencies to students in both English and French.
Interview: Amanda West Lewis uses her writing to see the world from a child’s perspective
Amanda West Lewis is dedicated to words. Words on the page and words on the stage. Her eight books for children and youth range from non-fiction books to historical novels. She has a particular interest in creating historically relevant stories for young people.
Interview: Marc Walter’s land art seeks to remind us that creativity is within each of us
Marc Walter is an artist who oriented his practice to environmental art (or land art) in 2004. In this interview, Marc explores how the landscape influences the creation of works of art, and how those artworks in turn transform the landscape.