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Celina Melo
Chairperson / CommunicationsCelina 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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Mina VancardoVice-Chairperson / OperationsMina 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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Sue Archibald
TreasurerSue 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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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 CoordinatorA 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 |
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Davi KrishnanSponsorship LeadDavi Krishnan was born and raised in Singapore and lives in Mississauga. She is a business owner of Solaris Executive Virtual Business Support, where she provides reliable and remote business services solutions to clients across industries.
With over 15 years of experience in corporate management and formal training in Human Resources Management in Canada, Davi’s background includes strategic business support, executive level coordination and people focused solutions. Outside of work, Davi enjoys experimenting with new culinary dishes, watching a great film and attending musical concerts or sporting events — always appreciating moments that inspire creativity and connection. Website: https://www.solarisvirtualassistance.com/ Instagram: www.linkedin.com/in/davi-krishnan |
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Lori FongerWebsite ManagementLori Fonger is a self-taught artist from Etobicoke. She spent over 20 years in corporate marketing as a consumer insights consultant within the financial services industry. She is now practicing art full-time as a contemporary landscape painter.
She is known for her use of monochromatic colour palettes and simplified compositions creating work that is both calm and peaceful drawing inspiration from the lakes in cottage country as well as the coast. Her work can be found in private collections in Canada, US, UK and Australia. Website: www.lorifongerart.com Instagram: @lori_fonger_art |
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Melina CossíoVolunteer / Community OutreachWith Fine Arts studies from Finland, artistic training in Chile, and a background in Business Administration in Mexico, Melina brings creativity, cultural depth, and strategic vision to her art practice. While she has explored mosaic, installation, and stained glass in the past, she now focuses on oil painting, capturing the rhythm and atmosphere of urban life.
Based in Mississauga, full‐time artist Melina is an active member of the Mississauga Arts Council, Visual Arts Mississauga, and Artists’ Network. She contributes to the arts community as an art juror and Collaborates with organizations such as the Sauga Plein Air Group and ArtTrendz Collective, fostering artistic networks and advancing creative storytelling through her practice. Website: www.melinacossio.com Instagram: @melinacossio_artist |