Suzan Berwald

Like many individuals Suzan has always had a deep appreciation for fine art. As Suzan has progressed on her artistic journey, she has explored a variety of mediums and subject matter. It has become clear that mark making is a key component of her work, which she explores in her mixed media works. With her pastel works she can combine mark making with her love of colour. The landscape is one of her favourite subject matters. Recent group exhibitions in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Vancouver and Calgary. Suzan has also held several solo shows.

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Samantha Jean

Samantha is a collage artist whose work is fueled by the power of everyday connections and forgotten fragments. Drawing inspiration from friends, imagination and images in old books and magazines; she creates intricate, layered compositions that weave together personal narratives and spontaneous discoveries. Through the art of collage, she transforms these seemingly ordinary elements into visually dynamic pieces that explore the interplay of memory, identity, and the unexpected beauty found in the discarded.

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Michael Kiré

Kire was born and grew up in colonial Hong Kong. In 1988, he completed his education at UVic where his Mentor professor, Pat Martin Bates, fortifies his exploring nature. He was juried into the North Park Gallery upon graduation, but a twist of circumstances diverted him inoto an art education career for 20 years in Hong Kong. Impacted by an exhaustion and realizing a personal mission, he returned to Canada in 2010, focusing on his Art exploration in private in Edmonton.

After a decade of development on the rouhte of subconscious inspiration , he was awarded an Art Grant from the Canada Council for the Arts on the development of l'automatisme in 2022. He participated in Art Vancouver Fair in 2023 for a wider exposure. His works have been collected privately in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Hong Kong over the years.

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Kyungah Song

As a Korean artist who once practiced traditional drumming and dance, I draw from embodied memory to capture the spirit of Korean movement. These paintings reflect the fluid grace, strength, and meditative rhythm found in traditional dance. The flowing hanbok, expressive gestures, and layered brushstrokes evoke not just motion, but emotion which tracing an inner world shaped by cultural heritage. Through abstraction and atmosphere, I explore how sound, silence, and stillness intertwine. This series is both a visual performance and a tribute that a way to honor the timeless beauty of Korean dance and reconnect with the ancestral rhythms that continue to live within me.

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Jared Quinney

Jared Quinney is an artist working out of Edmonton, Alberta, but is originally from Saddle Lake First Nation. Since joining the Nina Collective in 2017, Jared has explored different mediums and techniques to challenge himself and learn new skills. In 2018 he received the ATB Financial Emerging Artist Award recognizing his growth and potential as an artist. He also received the CIBC Propel Award in 2022, recognizing his growth in creating financial success with his art business. Jared also received the 2024 Artist of the Year award, celebrating his growth and achievement. He is very innovative and is known for working in multiple mediums and not being afraid to try new things in his creative.

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Eliane Pellegrini

Li Pellegrini – Based in Alberta, Canada. International Award-Winning Photographer and Journalist. Professional Work Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Ontario. International: Dubai, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Argentina, Chile, USA, Estonia, Uruguay, France, Italy, Spain, and Dominican Republic. Lectures and Workshops Wedding Photography – Barcelona, Spain Wedding Photography – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Photography Exhibitions Wanderlust – Alberta, Canada Expressions of the Feminine – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Education Communication | Digital Multimedia Digital Photography Science Literacy Digital Journalism Specialization in Digital Communication and Data Journalism Specialization in Newspaper and Magazine Journalism

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Deborah Faul

"The 2025 Hearts A-Glowing theme definitely speaks to my sentiments around why I create art ... there is so much beauty in the world to capture on canvas or paper and it's always a delight to share my art with others who appreciate/delight in either viewing/collecting art in public and private venues.
Art helps build communities, families and individuals in so many nurturing ways.
It's an honour to be part of this festival ~~~ here's to many moments of enjoying the beauty that exists all around us, allowing our hearts to glow."

In Gratitude, Deborah

Abby Burbank

Abby Burbank is a watercolor artist based in Edmonton. Her primary focus is on birds, botanicals, and portraits. During the warmer months you can find her most weekends at a local waterways taking reference photos of ducks.

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