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Celina Melo
Coordinator
Celina Melo is a landscape painter, working in acrylic and mixed media. Melo graduated from York University with a BFA Hons. Spec. Visual Arts and a B.Ed in 2006.
She has been the Coordinator of the Lakeshore Art Trail since 2020. She is also a juried member of Colour and Form Society, a member of Mississauga Arts Council, and Ontario College of Teachers. She is currently the Arts Department Head of a Mississauga high school. She lives in Mississauga and enjoys cottage life in Tiny on the shores of Georgian Bay with her husband and daughters. Website: www.celinamelo.com Instagram: @celinamelofineart Facebook: Celina Melo Fine Art |
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Sue Archibald
Treasurer
Sue Archibald graduated in Fine Arts from the University of Guelph, specializing in painting and drawing. Studies continued with Grant McEwen School of Design in Alberta, The Toronto School of Art, Haliburton School of Fine Arts, and an ongoing association with Etobicoke Art Group, and Neilson Park Creative Centre.
Currently acting as Treasurer - Lakeshore Art Trail, Membership Board Director - Etobicoke Art Group, and past Exhibitions Curator - Summer & Grace Gallery. Sue’s works can be found in private collections in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, BC, Texas, California, Ireland, and the U.K. Website: www.suearchibaldart.com Instagram: @suearchibald1 Facebook: Sue Archibald |
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Mina Vancardo
Secretary
Mina Vancardo graduated with a BA in Art and Art History from the University of Toronto. Immediately following her degree, she completed her Bachelor of Education and has been teaching teens Visual Arts since 2001.
A balance of classical and emotional (technical and experimental) instruction is the center of her teaching practice; encouraging her students to learn from artists while experimenting and exploring as an approach to finding the artist within. Website: www.minavancardo.com |
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Erin Dunt
Marketing & Communications
Erin Dunt, originally from Mississauga and now residing in Ottawa, is a dedicated marketing professional with over seven years of experience in various industries.
In her free time, she channels her creativity into photography, capturing compelling visual stories through portrait, landscape, and commercial photography. Erin's work reflects her keen eye for detail and her ability to blend her marketing insights with her passion for photography. Her unique perspective and creative approach result in captivating imagery that resonates deeply with her audience, making her a sought-after talent in both fields. Website: www.aprilrainsphotography.com Instagram: @aprilrainsphotography Facebook: AprilRains Photos |
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Zoe Steele
Fundraising/Sponsorships
Zoe Steele holds a BA honours in Film and Sociology from Queen’s University and has over 20 years of experience in fundraising and event planning. She was responsible for managing multiple fundraising and donor relations programs at the University of Toronto and, prior to her time with LAT, has held volunteer board positions for many community organizations.
Zoe has a love of the creative arts, from playing piano and attending concerts, to quilting, needlework and her homegrown business, TwinPines Creations. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, she now resides in Mississauga. Her happy place is being at the cottage with her two children, husband and golden retriever, reading by the fire. Instagram: @twin.pines.creations |
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Leslie Buckle
Exhibit Layout Coordinator
Leslie was born in Mississauga, Ontario and has travelled extensively, living in Africa as a child and in Albany, New York in early adulthood. She received a Ph.D. in Biopsychology in 1998 and worked for many years as a data analyst. Leslie discovered the joy of painting after the birth of her first child.
She now lives in Port Credit and draws inspiration for florals and landscapes from this beautiful area on Lake Ontario. She has received training in several studios including the Spillane Studio of Fine Art. Her work has found homes in both Canada and the United States. Instagram: @lesliebucklepainting |
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Layal Annan
Workshop Program Coordinator
A full time artist, Layal grew up in the Mediterranean, in a family of artists. She began experimenting with different drawing techniques and later studied art and painting at a local college, under the mentorship of several accomplished painters.
In 2000 she decided to incorporate computer graphics into her techniques and took a one year course at The International Academy of Design in Toronto and graduated with honours. Layal's works have been shown in a number of art exhibits in Canada and Europe throughout her career. Website: www.layalannan.com Instagram: @layalannan YouTube: Layal Annan |