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Mallory Gemmel
Mallory is an interdisciplinary writer & editor. She has a BFA in Photography & Curatorial Studies from Emily Carr University & a Master of Arts in Comparative Media from Simon Fraser University.
Katherine Hudak
Katherine is an Editor at Arts Help. She is fascinated by how artists can contribute to social & environmental causes, and believes in supporting undiscovered creatives.
Laura Thipphawong
Toronto-based artist and research writer with a Master's in Art History and Critical Theory. Teacher and business developer. Outdoor explorer and environmentalist.
Rachel Ezrin
A writer, editor, and teacher with a Master’s in Creative Writing. Sustainability advocate with an interest in photography. Valiant defender of the oxford comma.
Latoya Abulu
Formerly the Managing Editor at Arts Help, Latoya is a special features editor and journalist with a passion for sustainability, politics and books. Currently at Mongabay
Phoebe Bulotano
Phoebe is a Cebu-based student with a passion for queer theory, sustainable living, and gender equality. Right now, she is exploring textile art.
Avleen Grewal
Avleen Grewal is a PhD student at University of Ottawa. She completed her MA from McMaster University, and BA Hons. from the University of Toronto.
Benjamin Krudwig
Los Angeles based designer with a passion for photography and textiles. Follow @benjamin_krudwig on instagram!
Emily Burkhart
Emily Burkhart is an Arts History graduate from Oakland University. She is passionate about art education, feminist theory, women artists from Michigan, and women’s inclusion in museum spaces.
Tiffany Chan
A communications student from Toronto, Ontario with a passion for photography and design.
Kaiya Malik
Kaiya Malik is a student from Ontario, Canada currently working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Studies.
Samantha Weaver
Samantha has an AA in Fine Arts and a BA in English & Creative Writing with a focus in Fiction Writing.
Elizabeth Sargeant
Elizabeth is a Toronto-based writer working towards her Bachelors of Journalism with a passion for art history and storytelling.
Sina Schaefer
Sina is a Journalism student at Oxford Brookes University. She is passionate about art, politics and has been a competitive rower for 13 years. She works for the German broadcast service (ZDF).
Angel Xing
Angel is a journalism and humanities student at Carleton University who loves finding niche narratives. Feel free to message her on social media if you have new story ideas! @angelxing98
Leni Johnston
Leni Johnston is a photographer and writer based in Toronto. She believes in living sustainably and making the world a better place through art and action.
Jaelyn Decena
Current Cal State University San Marcos senior majoring in Literature and Writing Studies with a minor in Art, Media, and Design.
Kirsten Armstrong
Kirsten Armstrong is a graduate from the University of Toronto with a degree in Professional Writing and Communications. She is a published author, nature lover, and bookworm.
María Fernanda Torres Galaz
María has a degree in Engineering, a Masters in Economics, and is now running a literary blog. She is an avid reader and passionate about making quality education available for everyone.
Byron Armstrong
Byron Armstrong is a Toronto-based writer and journalist whose work centres on the intersections between art, society, and politics. His artist profiles focus on the power of art and social change.
Joana Alarcão
Joana Alarcão is a Portuguese eco artist and writer that works within the concepts of human behaviour and social and environmental justice. She is also the founder of Insights of an Eco Artist.
Shakeelah Ismail
Shakeelah Ismail is a writer and storyteller working towards her Masters in Visual Studies at Stellenbosch University.
Claire McHugh
A passionate author and educator, currently editing a novel under the pen name, C.S. Frances. Claire spends her mornings teaching english, enjoys writing, editing and exploring local art.
Abuk Lual
Abuk is a Toronto based artist, who graduated from OCAD University with a BFA. She shares her passion for the Arts and hopes to inspire others.
Moria (Masha) Piroshkova
Masha is a graduate of Western University with a BA in Media, Information, and Technoculture. She is passionate about environmentalism, cultural studies, and the use of art in political discourse.
Ontlotlile Seemela
Ontlotlile is a Masters graduate from the University of South Africa. She is a short story writer, a founder of the @Literature_nook book club and is passionate about exploring the local art scene.
Patricia Ellah
Patricia Ellah is a Contributing Writer for Arts Help based in Toronto. She is a Nigerian Canadian with a BFA in Photography and a minor in Writing from Parsons the New School of Design.
Dominique Gené
Dominique is a journalist with a passion for human-interest stories, literature and arts. She is pursuing a Bachelor's at Carleton University, while she grows her pressed flower and book collection.
Sandra Mintz
Sandra Mintz completed a degree in Equity Studies and English from the University of Toronto. She’s a writer and editor with a passion for art in its many forms. Connect with her at The Glass Rhino.
Abigail Stuart
Abigail is usually spotted with a book or two in hand, and frequently seeks editing advice from her cat. Her work has also appeared in The City Quill, Not Very Quiet, and EveryDay Fiction.
Dominique Baines
Dominique is an art historian specialising in Early Modern European painting. Now she has completed her PhD, she is finding new ways to write stories about art that are relevant to today's audiences.
Karla Cloete
A South-African writer with an honours degree in Creative Writing and Psychology. She writes to advocate for gender equality and mental health awareness. She loves theatre, literature and debate.
Hannah Fields
Hannah is a Texas-based writer and publisher. She founded independent publishing company, Folkways Press, and has worked on various publications, from children’s books to award-winning magazines.