Liz had spent a decade working in community-engaged arts before joining Art Starts in 2009. Trained as an Expressive Arts Therapist she began developing and facilitating programming in group homes, treatment centres and women’s shelters. After receiving a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies she began working as a community artist with such groups as the Art Gallery of York University, Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Club, and the Toronto Public Space Committee. As a musician Liz has recorded and performed with acclaimed bands The Hidden Cameras, Royal City and The Phonemes. Her writing has appeared in the publications “The State of the Arts: Living with Culture in Toronto” and “GreenTOpia: Towards a Sustainable Toronto”.

Tamara is a textile artist with more than seventeen years of experience in the art community. Her extensive work in arts administration has given her an extensive in-depth knowledge of community art and organizations. Tamara has worked as artist, project manager, general manager and grants officer at both the Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Councils. In her independent artistic practice Tamara creates unconventional fibre-based work, sculptural basketry, wands and wall pieces.

Katherine is passionate about art and community development. She is a multi-media artist, community animator and certified teacher. Her experience in management and teaching combined with 8 years of front line work in the non profit arts sector contribute to her broad understanding of how the arts can evolve our city socially, intellectually and economically. Katherine’s artwork explores themes of place, identity and notions of “home”. Her personal art practice is greatly inspired by her work with communities. Katherine has a BFA from the Ontario College of Art & Design and a B.Ed from York University.

Kim has been working and thriving at in the art community for over a decade. Starting her career working in art galleries as a visual arts instructor she has worked all over the GTA with various non-profit art organizations as an instructor, programmer and arts administrator. Having graduated with a BFA from the Ontario College of Art & Design Kim continues her art practice working and exhibiting with the Inprint Collective. She is happy to be a part of the Art Starts family and will continue working towards increased community arts development in the city of Toronto.

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Alicia is lover of the arts, education, and social justice. Her work is driven by her passion for community, and her belief that by working together we can make a positive change. As a dedicated community worker for the past 5 years, Alicia is blessed and grateful to bring her experience and love for the arts to the dynamic Art Starts family.

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