“Art is the way I experience life…It’s a way of living.”

Ixchel Suarez

Donna Wootton speaks with textile and fibre artist Ixchel Suarez about Oak Heights Art Gallery, relocating to Northumberland County, the Canadian Tapestry Centre–her not-for-profit organization which works with young people, those with special needs, and older adults–and upcoming events at the gallery, including a medieval festival in July.

In this series we feature interviews and discussions with Individual Artists, Leaders of Arts Groups and Organizations, Civic Leaders, and other Arts Lovers in our county.

Northumberland Festival of the Arts will take place across Northumberland County from September 16 – October 2, 2022.

“Where I was born in the state of Xalapa near Veracruz, it’s the rolling hills of Xalapa…where the jalapeno peppers are. It’s very similar, so I feel at home here. I think it’s beautiful.”

Ixchel Suarez

On September 18, as part of Northumberland Festival of the Arts, Oak Heights Gallery will host a concert with singer-actor Fabian Arciniegas.

Northumberland Festival of the Arts will take place across Northumberland County from September 16 – October 2, 2022.

Northumberland Festival of the Arts is a volunteer-run not-for-profit arts organization.

To volunteer for NFOTA, please contact info@festivalofthearts.ca

To help support our events, please send your donation by Interac to fundraising@festivalofthearts.ca