
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

Interview: Nicole Bélanger helps develop critical thinking and a sense of belonging through group art

Interview: VOX Théâtre reflects the major issues faced by young people
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.
Interview: Créations In Vivo bring the performing arts to life in French in Ottawa
Créations In Vivo is an arts organization dedicated to creating new works of performance stemming from text, poetry, aesthetic, or artistic concepts. Its members also offer training that has allowed them to travel across Ontario to give workshops in high schools through the “Artistes aux 4 coins” program.
Interview: Kim Kilpatrick tells stories to connect with and spark creativity in others
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of posts Apartment613 is hosting on behalf of MASC, showcasing the artists they work with and their programming in our community. Kim Kilpatrick tells all types of stories, from folktales to epic material, from historical stories to literary pieces. With over 15 years’ experience as a professional […]
Interview: The Celtic Rathskallions bring music, dance, and drama to audiences of all ages
The Celtic Rathskallions is a folk music duo composed of Arthur McGregor and Wendy Moore, who have been performing for adults and children alike for over 20 years. The Rathskallions have a special focus on working within schools and communities and have earned kudos for their concerts, workshops, and collaborations.