Black History Month

Gwyn Beaver holds a master’s degree in vocal performance from the University of Oklahoma. She was an adjunct voice instructor at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Tx. During further post graduate studies, Gwyn was a teaching assistant in the music department, as well as a vocal instructor for the Informal Classes Program at the University of Texas at Austin. She has been a featured artist with the Montréal Jubilation Choir and has worked with various jazz artists based in Montréal. Gwyn has performed with the l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Jongleur Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Cimarron Circuit Opera and was an apprentice with the Houston Ebony Opera.

Gwyn’s professional theatre credits include the Quarter Century Theatre and the Newmarket National 10-Minute Play Festival. On-camera credits include commercial work, and the TV series See No Evil and Fear Thy Neighbor. She is a stagiaire with the Union des Artistes and is represented by Collin McMurray & Associates.

Louis Lefaive‘s live gigs range from solo concerts to performing with his own bands Louis Lefaive and the Kings of Swing; Rubber Soul (a Beatles tribute band), and Par Hasard (French original music). Louis has appeared in the Orillia Jazz Festival for many years and doubles as a sololist and fine keyboard player.

He performs at his local church, is an accompanist and subs in for many local bands.

Lefaive also has his own recording studio. Through Pocket Studio, he records his own projects as well songs and albums for a variety of other artists.

One of the latest records to come out of Pocket Studio is Portrait de famille by Ariko. It is a family group with vocal harmonies, rhythm and fiddle stylings of Lefaive, his wife, Laura, and their three daughters, Nicole, Jill and Kelly.

Jason George is a local wildlife photographer, inspiring presenter, teacher, and wildlife adventurer. He infects his audiences with a love for nature and creativity through captivating and thought-provoking stories and immersive activities. Jason is giving his popular and fun presentation, ‘Challenging Perspectives’ .

Call to Artists
Black History Month Art Exhibition

 February 5 to March 28, 2026

The Wasaga Society for the Arts invites artists and collectives to take part in our Art Exhibition, with opening reception on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The WSA supports artists’ initiatives to develop skills, educate through the arts, and contribute relevant content through collaboration with artists and the structures that support them.

If you are an artist who celebrates the beauty, resilience, and creativity of Black culture through the power of visual art — honouring heritage, sparking dialogue, and building community through shared expression

Complete these two forms and email them to president@wasagasocietyforthearts.ca along with a feature photo of yourself, your work, a short bio, and how visitors can contact you.
Contract PDF
Intake Form PDF

We welcome both individual artists and groups to submit their work for consideration. All forms of visual art are encouraged — painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, textile, digital art, and more — as long as the theme connects meaningfully to Black culture, identity, or history.

Submission Guidelines:

• Artists may submit up to 5 samples of their work for review.

• Artwork can be presented for sale or for display.

• 100% of all sales go directly to the artist.

• All selected work will be available for pickup at the end of the exhibition.

• Submission deadline is January 23, 2026.

This exhibition is not just a showcase — it’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and community. We look forward to transforming the Stonebridge Arts Hub into a space that amplifies Black voices and stories through art that inspires and uplifts.

Join us in celebrating Black History Month 2026 through art, culture, and collective creativity.

🖼️ Opening Reception: Saturday, February 7, 2026
📍 Location: Stonebridge Arts Hub, 1 Market Lane, Suite 8, Wasaga Beach, ON
📅 Exhibition Month: February 5 to March 28, 2026

Let’s create, connect, and celebrate together.