My name is Johnny Tai, I’m a totally blind, partially deaf martial-arts instructor living in Richmond, BC. I have recently concluded an Arts Residency with Vancouver’s Grunt Gallery (concluded April 15th, 2023), have recently participated in a “Disability Arts Market” at the BMO Theatre (February, 2023) and will be taking part in a group show on the theme of […]
Alberta born of Métis and Celtic roots, this history, as well as a love of nature, color and the delight in the muse, influences my work. My traditional homeland is Mahaska, Alberta, which is part of treaty 6, and 8 and also the home of the Anishinaabe, Dene-zaa, Nêhiyawak, Secwépemc, Stoney Nakoda, and Métis. I […]
Veronique is a non-binary artist, facilitator, and peer mental health advocate of Polish descent, based on unceded and occupied Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territories. Their practice is informed by their lived experience of mental health disability and chronic physical illness. Veronique collaboratively creates and dramaturgs in-person and digital performances. Through fragmented aesthetics, their work explores […]
I’m a painter and author. I work in oils and acrylics. Currently, I’m painting and drawing house portraits of people’s homes. I enjoy drafting architecture and adding my own flair. I also am working on a series of abstracts in oil paint and solvents. I write and paint as part of my recovery from schizoaffective […]
Surrey resident Alberto Heide was born in Vancouver in 1972. In October 2015, Alberto wrote and performed in a play called Red and Blue. Again, in May 2017, Alberto wrote and performed a one-man piece called Banana which was produced by Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture. These works were received with success. Alberto, also currently, […]