The Colores –Written by Donna Wootton The COLORES presentation at The Canadian Tapestry and Texture Centre in Oak Heights was a rich tapestry of song cycles, music history and personal resistance, starring the energetic and talented Fabian Arciniegas. I didn’t know exactly what to expect from this local opera singer, who wowed the audience with…
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Meet the Faces Behind NFOTA: Donna Wootton
“I think it’s awesome how many people are involved in some aspect of the arts and how diverse the arts scene here is. After years of limited exposure due to the pandemic I believe people will want to celebrate these talents.” Donna Wootton Donna volunteers on the NFOTA Communications/Marketing Committee. Who are you? I am…
Northumberland Art Lovers: Fabian Arciniegas
“Those who make art, they’re just brave enough to share their humanity…You can connect to that humanity and realize how you are part of something bigger than yourself.” Fabian Arciniegas Musician, singer and voice coach Fabian Arciniegas speaks to NFOTA’s Donna Wootton about singing opera, his fun experiences with local musical theatre, the need for…
Northumberland Art Lovers: Mayor Bob Sanderson
“If you don’t have arts and culture, you don’t really have a community.”–Mayor Bob Sanderson Today NFOTA’s Donna Wootton speaks with Bob Sanderson, Mayor of Port Hope, about the municipality’s support of arts and culture and the abundance of artists, events and arts organizations in Port Hope, including Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, Float Your Fanny…
Northumberland Art Lovers: Montse Alvarado
“I call Northumberland the cornucopia of Ontario…We have got so much of everything. The problem is not everybody knows.”–Montse Alvarado Today, Montse Alvarado, photographer and member of the Northumberland Hispanic Culture Club, speaks to Donna Wootton about the recent Diversity Festival, taking natural photos, and how the Pandemic has increased her awareness. In this series…
Northumberland Art Lovers: Jennifer Mercer
“I dream of the day the kids walk through those doors. It will be magical.”–Jennifer Mercer 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. Today Jennifer Mercer talks to Donna Wootton about the fabulous new space for…