MAKING MUSIC AND A DIFFERENCE: VANCOUVER DJs RAISE THOUSANDS FOR BAIL FUNDS
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A group of Vancouver DJ’s have figured out how to throw a party during a pandemic while fighting systemic racism.
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MEET JUNE ARTIST OF THE MONTH: KRISS MUNSYA
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I’m surprised to hear a thick French accent when Kriss Munsya answers my call, mid May. The only information he provides about himself on his (very aesthetically pleasing) website is that he’s thirty—something, lives in Vancouver, and makes his living through his passions of music, design, and photography. Similarly, the 34-year-old graphic designer was surprised to hear from SAD.
Read MoreJoin the SAD fam!
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The Development Director is a very important role on our team, responsible for seeking out new fundraising opportunities for the magazine, including partnerships, donors, and grants.
Read MoreVancouver's historic pop-up murals show the positive possibilities of rule-bending
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“Why are we expediting projects like this, that deliver so much value, only during a crisis? This sense of urgency should be weaved into what we do each and every day post pandemic.” says Gauthier. “Imagine how much we would accomplish, if we made every day count.”
Read MoreA MIXED PLAYLIST INSPIRED BY: JAMES LAUDER
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ILLUSTRATION: CHAINS. DISCOVER MORE ART THROUGH JAMES’ INSTAGRAM @MRLAUDER OR WEBSITE ASTROLAUDER.COM/MRLAUDER
James' illustration Chains and interview quote “I can be a guy and I can cry and that’s a powerful thing.” inspired this month’s playlist. It is chain breaking and hopefully you will encounter a burning tear or two, at least connect with your emotions. Stay safe!
Body Count: Kyla Jamieson spotlights invisible illness through poetry
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Kyla Jamieson’s poetry collection, Body Count, is a fearless retelling of experiencing a traumatic brain injury and living with post-concussion syndrome.
Read MoreVancouver-filmmaker hopes COVID-19 movie will highlight humanity wins over hate
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Persian-Canadian filmmaker Mostafa Keshvari says the idea for Corona came to him during an elevator ride in January, while reading reports of an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes following the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China. It was filmed weeks before the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resources for B.C. Artists
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COVID-19 has impacted the financial security of many creatives, through lost work opportunities, cancelled events, and the closure of so many art spaces.
SAD has compiled a list of resources we hope can be helpful to artist struggling at this time. If you come across any other resources that you feel should be added to this list, please share them with us by emailing hello@sadmag.ca or tagging us on social media @sadmagazine.
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