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Art in the Park 2025 Application Form – Art dans le Parc 2025
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Luskville artist finds wonder in the tangible
Article from the Pontiac Journal: Luskville artist finds wonder in the tangible By Dale Shutt March 12th, 2025 Sculptor David Perrett invites viewers to see...
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When young people come together
When young people come together By Ilse Turnsen February 19, 2025 Low Down To Hull and Back News Connection with the natural world and creative...
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Face to Face: A portrait exhibition
Face to Face: A portrait exhibition By Phil Jenkins February 5, 2025 Low Down To Hull and Back News Local artist Drew Bernard is standing...
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About Us
We Are A Network of Artists and Venues Across the Outaouais
The 100 Mile Arts Network promotes and showcases local artists and venues from across the Outaouais region by:
- featuring works from musicians, visual artists, performers and artisans through our online directory and social media channels
- connecting artists with unique spaces and venues for their work
- working in collaboration with our partners to offer professional development workshops
- supporting individuals in the arts looking for work opportunities
The Gatineau Hills and surrounding Outaouais are part of a rich and diverse artistic and cultural landscape, and the area is home to many musicians, visual artists, performers and artisans that are looking to share their work with audiences. Likewise, the region has many unique cultural spaces and venues that provide artists with a platform to showcase their art and work and to connect with the community.
Our Vision
The 100 Mile Arts Network’s vision is to invigorate the local and regional arts economy and tourism by strengthening the artistic community across the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, MRC de Pontiac and the MRC de la vallée de la Gatineau by addressing limited internet access, issues of isolation and access to resources by the English-speaking community while inspiring creative artistic expression.
Let’s Connect
Our Network includes an online directory of artists, venues, and other people involved with the arts in the Outaouais. Anyone can join the Network by signing up and creating a public profile. These profiles can be used to direct interested parties to their work and services. We aim to make it easier to better connect and support individuals working in the arts and help to create opportunities for work.
Our Mandate
The 100 Mile Arts Network brings together all stakeholders in the cultural economy in the Outaouais: artists of all disciplines, venue owners, event and community organizers, service providers and suppliers, media outlets and others. We build capacity through member promotion, educational opportunities, skills development, artistic practice and business support.
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@100mileartsnetwork2023-2024 Board of Directors
cj Fleury
Board Member
cj is an interdisciplinary artist recognized for groundbreaking projects that bring the public into public art and stretch models of co-creative action in diverse social & educational contexts. Of 20 public commissions cj has completed, you may know Ottawa’s 15 granite & bronze sculptures in Little Italy; the Woman’s Monument Against Violence in Minto Park (CBC radio); the Anti-Poverty Activists Monument at City Hall; or the 1000 suspended glass pieces at Blair Station LRT; or, in QC, the giant enamel panels on the entry wall of C.E.G.E.P. Heritage. Public collections include: Canada Council Art Bank, City of Ottawa Public Art Program, Workers Heritage Museum, Daimon New Media Centre, DARC(SAW Video), Trent University, uOttawa’s Faculty of Law. Award-winning educator. CoFounding Artistic Director and Board Member with Radical Connections.
Jolynn Sommervill
Board Member
Jolynn has a rich background programming and managing arts festivals, events and educational initiatives in both the not-for-profit and municipal sectors in Ottawa, and as an Assistant Director in the film and television industry across Canada. She currently serves as a Community Gallery Administrator for the City of Ottawa. Previous roles include Arts Centre Programmer at the Shenkman Arts Centre and Executive Director of iSisters, developing award-winning technology programs for women and youth.
Thomas Viola
Board Member
With over 35 years of experience in the music business, Thomas has built a dynamic career spanning multiple aspects in the Entertainment Industry. His expertise includes, Booking Agent, & Concert Promoter, Artist Management, Tour Manager, Song Publishing, Song Placement, Radio Promotion. Thomas has successfully produced more than 2,000 shows both in the Montreal area and Internationally. Beyond the Music Industry, he has served as a Judge for Beauty pageants.. As a former musician with 18 years of performance experience, Thomas brings a well-rounded perspective to his work as a Music Industry Consultant. He was previously nominated for Best Promoter in the Montreal area. Additionally, Thomas’ career path has extended into the Financial Industry in Investments which he received Best of the Best award & Entrepreneur where he continues to apply his valuable strategic skills and business acumen.
Linda Daugherty
Treasurer/Secretary
Linda has been the Treasurer for 100 Mile Arts Network since 2021. As an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Linda brings a wealth of administrative and accounting experience to the team. Linda enjoys volunteering in the local arts community and hiking with her dog in the Gatineau Park.
Catherine Letendre
President
Catherine Letendre serves as the President of the Board for the 100 Mile Arts Network. With extensive experience in governance, strategic leadership, and community engagement in the public and private sector, Catherine is committed to fostering artistic talent and facilitating opportunities for professional growth within the arts community. She holds a college degree in Creative Arts, a B.A. in Economics and Political Science, an M.Sc. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, and completed PhD studies (all but dissertation) in Industrial Relations. Catherine lives in Low with her husband and two wonderful kids. She is an avid knitter and crocheter and is a hobby visual artist.
Paul Brown
Board Member
2023-2024 Secretariat
Glen Hartle
Web and Media Coordinator
I bring an unconventional lens into focus onto the world I see. Currently based in Bristol, I started out as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, spent time as a software developer and then a business owner, and now consider my life in a small rural community as my muse, generally affording a view from within a moment. “Little” is big in my world, with minutiae often taking the reigns.
Jennifer Bisson
Social Media and Events Coordinator
Jenn is a self-described ‘creative generalist’ and ‘solutioneer’ with a soft spot for string lights, community-building, belly-laughs, and things so beautiful you wish you could gobble them up (paintings, sunsets, babies…). She has been a professional artist, cook, event planner, published writer, and most recently, a mother. Her artwork has been exhibited, collected, and published internationally. She loves new ideas, old forests and ‘heartwork.’
Kate Weekes
Project Manager
Kate Weekes is a songwriter and instrumentalist based in the Gatineau Hills of Quebec. Kate grew up in the folk music community of Ontario and is currently the artistic director of Blue Skies Music Festival. Kate is a touring and recording artist. Her upcoming album, ‘Rideau Roots’ is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and features songs that examine our relationship to place and explore the colonial narrative that celebrates the Rideau Canal. Kate is enrolled in the diploma program at the Ottawa School of Art with a scholarship for printmaking. Her passion is building community through the arts.
Matt Selic
Artistic Director - Art-to-Heart
Savanna Oliver
Videographer
My passion is storytelling. Everyone has a story. Everyone deserves to have a voice and anyway that might be. I don’t like flashy videos with music pasted over it. I am here to show and tell more than that, even in the most subtle ways. There’s the story, then the story behind it. I shoot want I love. I find that the truest form of art.
Sebastien Molgat
Director of Communications
Sebastien grew up in Wakefield participating in just about every cultural event and organization around. He studied Political Science at Queen’s university and founded the Arctic Youth Network, an international NGO supporting youth-driven change in the Arctic. His work in media, advocacy, and leadership development was recognized with a Top 25 under 25 Environmentalist award in 2020. He has a passion for storytelling and aims to promote the personal side of the issues of today.
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721 Chemin Riverside #205 Wakefield, Quebec J0X 3G0