Monte is a visual artist who for years has assisted other artists with encouragement and help getting their work displayed. He served a term as president of the K-W Society of Artists. In recent years he has been a volunteer art instructor at Hope Studio in Kitchener, a program sponsored by his Waterloo Mennonite Brethren church.
The Grand River Film Festival will mark its 10th year in October. It’s a week-long event that brings bold, reflective and inspiring films — local, Canadian and international — to audiences at venues across Waterloo Region. The festival works throughout the year to support local filmmakers with its short-film competition and film industry workshops.
James is a singer-songwriter. After winning “The Shot” vocal talent search in March 2015, his band was a finalist in the Breaking Bands competition at the 2015 Big Music Fest, and then a semi-finalist in Indie Week Canada. His debut solo EP was also released in 2015. James helps organize the Hohner Avenue Porch Party in Kitchener.
Heather is a visual artist who makes architectural wall sculptures with wood. She has a bachelor of fine arts degree from Queen’s University. Her creations have been exhibited across North America — also at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts and Connect 2015 show in Kitchener. In 2014 she was artist in residence at the Accelerator Centre in Waterloo.
Leading Edge [one_half]Brooke Bauer Brooke first stepped onto the stage at the age of 5 and hasn’t looked back. She has been a youth performer with Drayton Entertainment for the last five years. Brooke loves the spotlight and she can also be seen singing at concerts, fundraisers, competitions, nursing homes, festivals and sporting events across the Region of Waterloo.[/one_half] [one_half_last]Vienna D’Amato Hall Vienna, a singer-songwriter, organized and performed at four local charity events in 2015. She has sung at area … Read More
Celebrate the spectacular artistic talent that thrives in our community At the 28th Annual Arts Awards Waterloo Region When: Thursday June 23rd, 2016 Where: Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON (map) Event Time: 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. With Emcee Craig Norris from CBC KW 89.1 On-stage performances will include: Jesse Parent Janice Jo Lee James Downham To celebrate and honour artists in our community Arts Awards Waterloo Region has recognized more than 250 artists across all disciplines with nominations … Read More
Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to the Arts in Waterloo Region? Do you know an outstanding Artist in our community who you feel deserves recognition for their excellence? We offer a wide range of artistic categories – please visit our Nomination FAQ for a complete list and other criteria. Or head straight to our Online Form and Nominate them today! The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2016.
Say hello to the 2014 Arts Awards Waterloo Region winners! L to R: Sylvia Roorda, Textile, Fibre and Quilting Arts; Summer Lights Festival represented by Charlène Le Duc, Festival or Event; Richard Achtemichuk, Visual Arts; Lisa O’Connell, Special Jury; Tasneem Jamal, Literary; Terre Chartrand, Special Jury; Cody Burns, Leading Edge; Tracey Johnston-Aldworth, Festival or Event Volunteer; Night\Shift represented by Eric Rumble, New Festival or Event; Judy Donaldson, Mentor; Quinton Barnes, Leading Edge; Charles Stuart and Rev. Canon Christopher Pratt, Open; … Read More
Congratulations to all the Arts Awards Waterloo Region Nominees for 2014! Join us this Wednesday, June 10th at Centre In The Square as we hand out the awards and recognize the amazing artistic talent in our region. On-stage performances will include Juno-nominated Courage My Love, Victoria Bertini & Stacey Zegers (winner of The Shot), Johanna Pavia & SoulDrive, Bashar Jabbour, Wilber Cortez, Vienna D’Amato Hall, Hep Cat Hoppers and more. The evening begins with the always popular, pre-show reception activities … Read More
Katie Parkes is a programming committee member for the Grand River Film Festival and until recently was content co-ordinator for the arts and culture portal grandsocial.ca.
Robert Achtemichuk was executive director of Open Studio and the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery. He has received local and provincial grants to develop and exhibit his paintings.
Artist Angela Grasse delights in the process of her work, the learning and exploring. She is also a teacher and an active volunteer in the local arts community.