Project Partners
Toronto Arts Foundation is a registered charity that sparks creative connections, spotlights artistic excellence, and supports vibrant cultural growth throughout our diverse city, through private sector investment. To learn more or to make a donation, visit torontoartsfoundation.org.
TAF/NAN responsible for case management with participants and the overall coordination and administration of the project including contract management, outreach, communications, data collection, report writing and industry engagement.
Neighbourhood Arts Network is a Toronto-wide network of more than 2,400 members, including artists, arts organizations, cultural workers, and community agencies offering accessible arts programming, awards, and partnership opportunities. TAF/NAN is responsible for the overall coordination and administration of the project including financial management, outreach, participant support, managing internships, communications, data collection, report writing, and industry engagement.
City of Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents, and businesses. For more information visit toronto.ca
City of Toronto supported project management, including: refining priorities, goals and deliverables; facilitation of continuous improvement through monitoring and evaluation; risk mitigation framework implementation, and establishing workplans and milestones and Financial contributions to the program. In-kind contributions, to provide employment-focused support through the Toronto Youth Partnerships & Employment Program (TYPE)
OCAD University is Canada’s oldest and largest university for art and design. Founded in 1876, the university is dedicated to art, design and digital media education, practice and research, and knowledge and invention across a wide range of disciplines. ocadu.ca
OCAD U offers and delivers customized skills education programming and provides advisory support on the program model and implementation.
The Remix Project is a multidisciplinary arts training organization, devoted to strengthening the creative community by supporting the next generation of industry leaders. Focused on each student’s personal and professional development, the charity was created to help level the playing field for talented youth who face barriers in pursuing careers in arts & entertainment. For more information, www.theremixproject.com
The Remix Project coordinates industry networking and professional development activities through “master classes” with industry professionals and one-on-one industry advisor, matches of ArtWorksTO participants and Remix alumni.
Meet the Alumni
2024
Akeida Alexander
Disciplines: Public Relations, Communications, Social Media, Singer, Visual Artist
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Alissa de Rivera
Disciplines: Illustration
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Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto
Disciplines: Videography, Writing
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Ayat Salih
Disciplines: Videography, Visual Art, Writing
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Darinka Ramos
Disciplines: Graphic Design
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Gladys Lou
Disciplines: Videography
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Isatu Barrie
Disciplines: Photography, Videography
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Isabelle Leonardo-Cruz
Disciplines: Videography
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Jamera Dacosta
Disciplines: Illustration, Graphic Design
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Jerome Duah-Kessie
Disciplines: Illustration, Graphic Design
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Joy Adeyemi
Disciplines: Photography
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Laira Macapagal
Disciplines: UX Design, Website Design, 3D Rendering
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Lavane Kelly
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Poetry, Writing
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Leyah Mirza
Disciplines: Public Relations, Communications, Social Media
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Mars Kaid
Disciplines: Videography
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Maryna Ohanesian
Disciplines: Videography
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Midyan Samson
Disciplines: Videography
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Myuri Srikugan
Disciplines: Videography, Editing
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Naansi Abdi
Disciplines: Graphic Design
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Raquel Keshane-Watetch
Disciplines: Illustration
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Rebecca Lacroix
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Illustration
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Sage Bankasingh
Disciplines: Videography, Editing
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Sin Tung Steffi Ng
Disciplines: Public Relations, Writing, Graphic Design
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Vincy Lim
Disciplines: Illustration, Animation
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Yve Lu Trinh
Disciplines: UX Design, Website Design, 3D Rendering, Software Engineering
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2023
Blue Merve Betul Karakus
Disciplines: Illustration, Photography, Animation
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Braxton Wignall
Disciplines: Photography
Cain Ibrahim
Disciplines: Graphic Design
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Chinelo Yasin
Disciplines: Photography, DJ, Videography
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Doug Rodas
Disciplines: Illustration
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Isabela Rocha
Disciplines: UX Design, Website Design, 3D Rendering
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Jaidah-Leigh Wyatt
Disciplines: Videography, Writing
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Leah Flanagan
Disciplines: Digital Animation, Mixed Media
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Rachel Galang
Disciplines: Graphic Design
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Saretta Khan
Disciplines: Illustration, Graphic Design
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Tyler J Sloane
Disciplines: Photography, Videography
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2022
Alicia Reid
Disciplines: Videography, Filmmaking, Photography
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Ananna Rafa
Disciplines: UX Design, Website Design, 3D Rendering, Photography
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Anna Lin
Disciplines: Graphic Design
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Atalia Charles
Disciplines: Photography
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Bei Qi (Becky) Wu
Disciplines: Illustration, 2D Design
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Carlos Noblot
Disciplines: Public Relations, Writing, Filmmaking
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Chantaya Veira
Disciplines: Public Relations
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Charissa Olano
Disciplines: Illustration, Graphic Design
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Danica Ricamara
Disciplines: Videography, Acting
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Denae Ennis
Disciplines: Videography
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Eileen Xue
Disciplines: Videography, UX Development
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Ellen Ahn
Disciplines: Videography, Film
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Gloria Elogo
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography
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Harmeet Rehal
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Education
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Jasmine Swimmer
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Photography
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Jessica Campbell
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Illustration, Muralist
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Juan Laverde
Disciplines: Videography, Filmmaking
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Leo Dean
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Illustration
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Miranda Kinkead
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Storytelling
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Paolo Manalo
Disciplines: Videography, Graphic Design
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Prajj Rajawat
Disciplines: Videography, Filmmaking
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Radha Mestoewa
Disciplines: Graphic Design
Roda Medhat
Disciplines: Photography, Filmmaking
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Sahar Askary Hemmat
Disciplines: Videography
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Samay Arcentales
Disciplines: Videography, Filmmaking
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Selina McCallum
Disciplines: Public Relations, Photography
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Serene Chan
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Social Media Communications
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Sin Tung Steffi Ng
Disciplines: Public Relations, Writing, Graphic Design
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Srutika Sabu
Disciplines: Illustration, Storytelling
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Theia Ramsammy
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Storytelling
TJ Banate
Disciplines: Public Relations, Collaging
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Winston Boreland
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Photography
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Zephyr McKenna
Disciplines: Illustration, 3D Modelling
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2021
Aprille (April) Deus
Disciplines: Photography, Videography
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Ayan Bashir
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Illustration
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Brian Jiang
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Illustration
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Carmina Miana
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Storytelling
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Chawntay Barrett
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Illustration, Visual Art
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Ezra Li
Disciplines: Videography, Filmmaking
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Janie Hao
Disciplines: Illustration
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Lianne Ranopa
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Business Administration, Marketing
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Lily Huang
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Illustration
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Mike Regis
Disciplines: Videography, Filmmaking
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Monica (Moe) Pramanick
Disciplines: Illustration, Graphic Design
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Mujda Hakime
Disciplines: Graphic Design, UI/UX Design
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Narika Lucy Reddy
Disciplines: Videography, Filmmaking
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Nathalia Allen
Disciplines: Public Relations, Photography, Visual Storytelling
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Niya Abdullahi
Disciplines: Videography, Tech
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Paul-Daniel Torres
Disciplines: Videography, Filmmaking, Poetry
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Pree Rehal
Disciplines: Graphic Design
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Pranavi Suthagar
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Business
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River-Jordan Allick
Disciplines: Videography, Writing
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Sariena (Serina) Luy
Disciplines: Videography, Photography
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Selin Ayman
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Illustration
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Serville (Serv) Poblete
Disciplines: Videography, Filmmaking
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Tricia Strachan
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Editing, Writing
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Vipooshan Gangatharan
Disciplines: Videography, Social Media
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Warda (Muna) Youssouf
Disciplines: Videography, Writing
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Whyishnave Suthagar
Disciplines: Graphic Design, Installation
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