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Newly-formed collective highlights hidden artists

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Arts.

As Kingston’s housing crisis becomes increasingly severe, Kingston Hidden Artist Collective (KHAC) was formed to support local artists who are unhoused or in disadvantaged situations. The Journal spoke with KHAC founder Ali Sheikh, Eng ‘20, Mara Fraser, head of operations, and graphic designer Arhum...

Local tattoo shop tackles COVID-19 precautions amidst influx of customers

Written on July 27, 2020. Posted in Arts.

COVID-19 has improved business for Wayne Murrill, owner of Kingston’s True North Tattoo, and now he must meet the demand while keeping his staff and customers safe. The Journal spoke with Murrill, who has been tattooing for more than 26 years and opened True North about 10 years ago. Due to the...

Compiling community art

Written on January 29, 2016. Posted in Arts.

In her two years working for the Kingston Arts Council as the Cultural Animator, Irina Skvortsova has met many artists working in Kingston. The author’s interactions inspired her to compile the accounts of artists into a book titled Dreamscape Interviews. The book features interviews with 18 local...

Shattering boundaries

Written on January 14, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

As I opened the door to the Kingston Glass Studio & Gallery I was immediately hit with a wall of heat ― a stark and welcoming contrast to the sleet and snow currently overpowering Kingston. Mischka Alexi Hunter, who owns the studio and gallery with his wife Mariel Waddell, tells me the furnace...

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Tag: Local Art

Newly-formed collective highlights hidden artists

Local tattoo shop tackles COVID-19 precautions amidst influx of customers

Compiling community art

Shattering boundaries

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