VIRTUAL INDIGENOUS ARTIST HUB 2022
ABOUT
Punctuate! Theatre in association with Dreamspeakers present THE VIRTUAL INDIGENOUS ARTIST HUB 2022. We are bringing together diverse communities to celebrate and appreciate local Indigenous art virtually.
The Hub will share video profiles about 10 exciting Indigenous artists in our community from multiple disciplines, including drag, fashion design, theatre, culinary arts, visual art, musicians, and more! These videos will share who they are and what motivates them to do what they do and we hope that these conversations inspire you to learn more about Indigenous arts and artists in your community.
The Hub was filmed at the Whiskeyjack Art House in Edmonton, and the Blue Horse Gallery in Smoky Lake, AB and is hosted by local multidisciplinary artist and director Barry Bilinsky, and filmed by celebrated documentary filmmaker and photographer Curtis Cameron.
Two videos will be released weekly, launching the week of July 25 and running to the end of August, and will be accessible for free on the Punctuate! social media, Youtube channel, and website.
ARTISTS INVOLVED
Hosted by Barry Bilinsky
Barry (he/him) is an Indigenous Artist from Amiskwaciywaskahikan of Metis, Cree, and Ukrainian lineage. Primarily a professional theatre and film director, Barry pursues work focused on the support, proliferation, and creation of indigenous stories often linked to the cultural intersections he embodies. Working in technical as well as artistic roles, Barry believes that collaborative and holistic practices are the best way to ensure that diverse perspectives are honoured. Key credits include: Associate Director of Akpik Theatre, Festival Director of Rubaboo Indigenous Arts Festival, Creative Director of Media for Fort Edmonton Park’s “Indigenous People’s Experience”; Writer and Co-director of Shumka’s “Ancestors and Elders”; Founder and Artistic Director of Fool Spectrum Theatre; and Production/Stage manager of Making Treaty 7.
