In North America in general, but Canada in particular there is a severe lack of appreciation for craftsmanship. It is my belief that this comes from a lack of education. Instead of addressing this lack, artists have often obscured themselves behind barriers of elitism to protect their own perceptions of quality.

 All of the work I do organising exhibitions and organisations that I work with must forward the goal of breaking down those barriers.

Traditionally artists have been at the centre of their communities, creating culture by investing meaning in everyday objects and events.

I also believe that we have a responsibility as citizens to give something back to the community that sustains us.

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