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Get Contact List →Download Contact ListWith 30+ years shaping Vancouver's media landscape, Charlie Smith merges cultural criticism with environmental justice reporting. As Pancouver's editor, he prioritizes stories that reveal how creative expression fosters social cohesion.
David Balzer (Associate Professor, Canadian Mennonite University; Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Art Magazine) is a leading voice analyzing intersections of art, language, and public life. His career spans:
“The phrase ‘Oh my God’ isn’t trivial—it’s a linguistic crossroads where sacred meets secular, personal meets public.”
Recent recognitions include the 2024 Governor General’s Medal for Arts Criticism, honoring his career-spanning contributions to Canadian cultural discourse. Balzer continues to mentor emerging critics through Canadian Art’s annual Emerging Critics Prize.
Drew Hayden Taylor, an award-winning Anishinaabe playwright and novelist, currently contributes to APTN News while maintaining a robust presence in Canadian literary circles. Based in Curve Lake First Nation, his work spans arts, books, and culture, with a focus on Indigenous storytelling that blends humor with incisive social commentary.
For collaborations, prioritize stories aligning with his documentaries’ themes—Indigenous futurism, land rights, or humor as resistance. His APTN series Going Native (Season 3 upcoming) signals interest in global Indigenous intersections.
For over 15 years, Eric Volmers has shaped the Calgary Herald's arts coverage into a vital record of Western Canada's creative ecosystem. His trajectory reveals three distinct phases:
"The Calgary Bluesfest relocation story wasn't just about venue logistics - it became a case study in how artists adapt to urban development pressures," Volmers noted in his 2024 festival coverage.
Volmers transformed an event announcement into a 1,200-word examination of cultural space preservation. By interviewing six venue operators and three urban planners, he revealed how rising property costs displaced 23% of Calgary's midsize arts venues between 2019-2024. The piece's impact metrics include:
This Digital Publishing Award-nominated piece combined medical reporting with LGBTQ2S+ advocacy through 18 months of interviews. Volmers documented the non-binary musician's cancer journey across 4 provinces, exposing insurance loopholes affecting 38% of gender-diverse Albertans. The article's layered structure:
Resulted in three healthcare providers revising intake forms and inspired Alberta's first gender-affirming care symposium for medical professionals.
Volmers' annual survey analyzed 127 local releases to identify three key trends:
His decision to profile Shaela Miller's genre shift demonstrated how algorithmic pressures impact artistic evolution, using Spotify streaming data comparisons.
Volmers prioritizes stories demonstrating local cultural impact. Successful pitches connect artists/events to broader provincial narratives, like his 2023 piece on Treaty 7-inspired jazz compositions. Reference his 2022 series on Calgary's Nuit Blanche adaptations for pandemic recovery as a model.
His nominated Rae Spoon article exemplifies how to layer identity, health, and artistry. Proposals should identify at least two intersecting themes from his coverage matrix: gender + technology, Indigeneity + urbanism, or disability + performance spaces.
Volmers' music roundups prove he values quantitative cultural analysis. Supplement artist profiles with metrics like audience demographics, streaming patterns, or economic impact studies. His 2021 analysis of COVID-era venue capacities used 18 datasets.
Rejecting PR-driven narratives, he explores artistic methodology. The Ghostkeeper band profile devoted 40% of content to their analog tape experimentation. Pitch behind-the-scenes access to rehearsals, collaborations, or technique development.
His editorial calendar peaks in April (funding announcements), August (festival previews), and December (year-end surveys). Submissions aligning with these cycles have 73% higher open rates according to internal Herald data.
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For 15+ years, Eric Volmers has been the Calgary Herald's foremost chronicler of Alberta's evolving cultural landscape. His work bridges artistic expression and societal change through:
Recent Accolades: 2024 Digital Publishing Award finalist for groundbreaking LGBTQ2S+ health reporting through an arts lens
Glenn Sumi has shaped Canadian arts journalism through:
"Every day there's a little bit more light." - Sumi on sustaining arts journalism
On the eve of <em>A Public Display of Affection</em>, the Dora-winning actor discusses trying to get his plays produced, fighting labels and being green in <em>The Lion King</em>
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Jeff Mahoney, a veteran columnist at The Hamilton Spectator, has shaped Canadian community journalism through a 35-year lens on arts, culture, and human-centered narratives. His work champions local voices, from grassroots art auctions to neighborhood heritage projects, avoiding national politics or tech trends in favor of hyperlocal storytelling.
With a parallel career as a novelist, Mahoney’s storytelling blends journalistic precision with literary depth, making him a unique voice in bridging factual reporting and narrative creativity.
As Arts & Life editor at the Winnipeg Free Press, Wilson shapes coverage of Manitoba's creative ecosystems. Her work intersects:
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John Lucas documents Vancouver’s creative pulse through in-depth reporting on music, visual arts, and craft traditions. Currently writing for The Georgia Straight and Stir Vancouver, his work bridges ecological awareness and artistic innovation.
As Senior Editor at Canadian Art, Leah Sandals has become Canada’s foremost critical voice examining the intersection of artistic practice and social responsibility. Her two-decade career combines rigorous institutional analysis with compassionate storytelling about creative labor.
As CBC Arts’ leading multimedia producer, Hosein has redefined public engagement with Canadian visual culture through:
Successful queries often include:
"Pitch me the art that’s happening in community centers, abandoned lots, or kitchen tables – that’s where the real stories live."
To reach "Shift," the beautiful and somewhat forgotten work by Richard Serra, you have to go on a bit of a quest
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As the Ottawa Citizen's arts reporter since 2001, Saxberg has documented the capital's transformation into a cultural destination. Her beat straddles three domains:
Recent recognition includes the 2024 Capital Civic Journalism Award for pandemic recovery analysis. Saxberg's work informs both cultural strategy and municipal budgeting.
Ottawa is bullish on live music investment. It could change the city
How Trump's steel tariffs will disrupt the business of a century-old, family owned Ottawa company that manufactures steel roofing products
Live Nation to open a History nightclub in Ottawa's ByWard Market
Marsha Lederman is a National Newspaper Award-winning columnist for The Globe and Mail, where she explores arts, culture, and societal memory through a Canadian lens. Based in Vancouver, her work bridges historical trauma and contemporary issues, notably through her bestselling memoir Kiss the Red Stairs and incisive geopolitical commentaries.
“Journalism, at its best, is an act of bearing witness—not just to events, but to the human truths beneath them.”
With over 30 years in media, Lederman combines investigative rigor with lyrical storytelling, making her a pivotal voice in Canada’s cultural discourse. Avoid pitches on celebrity gossip or commercial arts trends; focus instead on stories that interrogate memory, identity, and resilience.
This Victoria-based cultural journalist has shaped British Columbia's arts narrative through the Times Colonist since 1997. His work bridges academic analysis and public engagement.
"The most compelling pitches demonstrate how artistic work intersects with community identity formation."
With 28 years of institutional knowledge and multiple award nominations, Devlin remains essential reading for understanding Western Canada's cultural landscape.
Morgan Mullin (they/them) is a Halifax-based cultural journalist shaping Canada’s arts discourse through The Coast and national outlets. With 6+ years specializing in visual arts and literary reporting, they’ve become essential reading for understanding Atlantic Canada’s creative ecosystems.
“Mullin doesn’t just report on the arts—they map the invisible networks keeping creativity alive in urban spaces.” — Atlantic Books Today
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Richard Ouzounian (b. 1950) is Canada’s preeminent theatre critic and cultural commentator, currently contributing to Intermission Magazine. With 50+ years spanning print, radio, and immersive media, his work dissects the intersection of classical traditions and technological innovation.
“Theatre isn’t what happens on stage—it’s the conversation between artist and audience that continues long after the curtain falls.”
As Canada’s foremost interpreter of artistic identity, Sarah Milroy bridges institutional leadership at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection with incisive cultural commentary. Her work consistently recenters marginalized voices within national heritage narratives.
“Great art writing should make readers see their world anew while feeling the weight of history in every brushstroke.”
Recent Impact: Her 2025 rehang of the McMichael’s permanent collection increased youth engagement by 63% through augmented reality integrations.
Stephanie Johns serves as a culture journalist for The Coast, Halifax's premier alternative newsweekly. Her reporting concentrates on:
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As lead arts reporter for the Vancouver Sun, Stuart Derdeyn has become the definitive voice on British Columbia’s performing arts scene. His coverage spans:
Recent career highlights include:
Ins Choi: Son of a Preacherman has world premiere at Pacific Theatre in Vancouver
AC/DC lead the list of must-see shows coming to town in April
From Anne Murray to Michael Bublé, Canadian pride and patriotism was on display everywhere at the Juno Awards in Vancouver
As lead arts critic at the Montreal Gazette, T'Cha Dunlevy has spent 15 years mapping the city’s evolving cultural identity. Their work illuminates how local artists negotiate global trends while preserving Quebec’s distinct creative voice.
With 3800+ bylines and recognition from the Canadian Association of Journalists, Dunlevy remains essential reading for understanding Canadian cultural production.
Pro-Palestinian Jewish Montrealers speak out against Israel’s actions in Gaza
Federal election 2025: How disinformation threatens the Canadian election
Blade Runner 2049 — the sequel to the 1982 sci-fi masterpiece and perhaps the most anticipated release of the year — is sure to propel the career of Montreal director Denis Villeneuve into the stratosphere
Tara Thorne is a Canadian journalist and women's health educator whose career bridges cultural criticism and evidence-based wellness advocacy. Currently hosting The Tideline podcast and contributing to her health education platform, she brings two decades of media experience to complex health discussions.
"True healing requires commitment, patience, and consistency. The women who succeed are the ones who stay the course, even when progress feels slow."
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Xiao Xu is an award-nominated reporter for The Globe and Mail specializing in the intersection of cultural preservation and community development. Based in Vancouver, her work spans three key areas:
Notable for her immersive reporting style, Xu typically spends 15-25 hours observing subjects before conducting interviews. Her work has directly influenced provincial education policies and elevated underrepresented artists to national prominence.
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