Art Demonstrations
Experience the magic of art come to life with our captivating live art demonstrations! Watch in awe as talented artists showcase their skills and techniques right before your eyes, offering a unique insight into their creative process from mesmerizing brushstrokes to intricate sculpting, these demonstrations provide a firsthand glimpse into the world of artistry. Engage with the artists, ask questions, and gain inspiration as you witness the transformation of blank canvases into stunning works of art.
2025 Schedule:
Artist Lineup
Friday, April 25th
Cunanan, Leo
Born in the Philippines and raised in Vancouver from the age of nine, Leo Cunanan Jr. has been immersed in the arts for most of his life. A first-place school drawing sparked his early passion, which expanded into music, graphic design, and publishing. His transition into fine art deepened under the mentorship of renowned impressionist Sofronio Y. Mendoza (SYM), founder of the Dimasalang Artist Group. Now President of Dimasalang III International Artist Group, Leo continues to mentor emerging artists and foster cross-cultural dialogue through his work. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Dahong Pilipino, a community platform elevating Filipino voices across Canada.
Friday, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Booth # TBA
Tagbo-Okeke, Kanyeyachuukwu
Tagbo-Okeke is an 11-year-old art savant living with Autism. Tagbo-Okeke started painting at age 4 and has been recognized globally in the creative art world leading to him being a recipient of numerous local and international awards. At the tender age of 8, he was honoured by the Arch Duke and Arch Duchess of Austria with The Flame of Peace Award, an honour reserved for members of the diplomatic corp and leaders who have used their positions to foster global peace and unity. Amongst his many accolades, Tagbo-Okeke is also a recipient of the Indomie 2019, Nigerian Independence Day award for social bravery and has been recognized by the Nigerian government for his extraordinary talent and contribution to drawing awareness to children living with disabilities.
Friday, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Booth # TBA
Schmidt, Olya
Olya Schmidt is a mixed media artist, specializing in acrylic, gouache and watercolour mediums. By expressing her vision through the use of bold colours, shapes and various themes from abstract to realism, she inspires others, evoking a sense of awe, curiosity and self reflection.
Friday, 5:05 PM - 5:50 PM
Booth # TBA
Poon, Melissa
Mel P is an artist and designer based in Vancouver, BC, primarily focused on exploring natural landscapes through oil painting.
Originally from Toronto, her continued passion for the ecosphere and advocacy for the climate crisis led her to the West Coast. In search of vibrant landscapes, she hopes to reshape her worldview and capture the honesty and soul of the wild places most sacred to us.
Trained in the fine arts from a young age, Mel grew up immersed in the world of art and design, pursuing fine arts in high school and architecture in university. Having delivered private commissions, exhibited work in a cafe in Toronto, and more recently exhibited in the RAW 2024 showcase in Vancouver, she looks to further share her work across the wider West Coast community and beyond.
Friday, 6:05 PM - 6:50 PM
Booth # TBA
Ndudi, Norbert Okpu
Norbert Ndudi Okpu is a visionary Nigerian visual artist whose work blends surrealism and futurism into striking, multidimensional compositions. A master of oil and acrylic, Norbert also incorporates unconventional materials like fabric, wood, and found objects to bring rich texture and depth to his pieces. His work often explores socio-political and cultural themes through overlapping planes and fragmented forms.
A graduate of Yaba College of Technology and recipient of its Best Student Award, Norbert is an active member of the Society of Nigerian Artists and serves as General Secretary of the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria. He has exhibited widely, with five solo exhibitions and over 30 group shows across Nigeria, Ghana, the USA, and beyond. His international presence includes residencies with the National Gallery of Art Nigeria and Vermont Studio Center, as well as representation by Amsterdam Whitney Gallery in New York.
Norbert’s boundary-pushing practice challenges conventional norms and continues to captivate collectors and audiences worldwide.
Friday, 7:05 PM - 7:50 PM
Booth # TBA
Sunday, April 26th
Stow, Erick
Erick Stow is a Canadian-born artist (Saskatoon. SK). He grew up in Lubbock, Texas where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in mass visual communications from Texas Tech University. Stow is the creator of a form of post-expressionism called “motionism”. Stow has toured the world with his art and has had residencies in Montreal, Calgary, Austin, and Los Angeles. His works are displayed in galleries, with private collectors, and sold in studios internationally. He is an award-winning film-maker, writer, actor, and director appearing in major motion pictures, on-stage, indie projects, and music videos. Stow's visual and editorial work has been published in magazines and newspapers internationally.
Sunday, 12:35 PM - 1:20 PM
Booth # TBA
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Zhao, Emma (Yanzhi)
Emma Zhao is an emerging artist currently completing her final year of high school. Born in Beijing and fluent in both Mandarin and English, she will be pursuing Fine Arts in the United States next year. Her artistic practice merges ceramics and installation art to create immersive, tactile environments that challenge perception and invite meaningful, sensory engagement.
Sunday, 1:45 PM - 2:20 PM
Booth # TBA
Razi, Leila
Leila Razi is a visual artist with over 25 years of experience, known for exploring themes of identity, cultural connection, and migration. Proficient in oil, acrylic, resin, and mixed media, her collections—such as Wings of Flight and The Song of My Land—blend personal memory with global narratives. Her work often includes performance elements and has been exhibited in Japan, Iran, and soon, Vancouver. Based in Coquitlam, she also teaches art classes for children and adults at her private studio.
Sunday, 2:35 PM - 3:10 PM
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Sallay-Carrington, Jai
Jai Sallay-Carrington is a Canadian sculptural ceramic artist originally from Vancouver BC. Jai is a queer and trans-non-binary artist whose work is heavily influenced by these aspects of their life. After receiving their BFA from Concordia University in 2014, they spent many years traveling around Canada, USA and Europe attending artist residencies, installing solo and group exhibitions as well as teaching workshops. Jai has been awarded grants from Canada Council of the Arts, SODEC and CALQ. They earned their master’s degree at the University of Washington in 2023, receiving the De Cillia Graduating with Excellence Award. Jai just completed a year-long artist residency at Baltimore Clayworks as the Lormina Salter Fellow.
Sunday, 3:25 PM - 4:10 PM
Booth # TBA