The Johannas, celebrating Ontario’s leading creators in the performing arts.

The Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes is one of the largest unrestricted prizes for artists in Ontario, celebrating mid-career and early-career artists across multiple disciplines, including dance, theatre and music/opera. The prize was awarded to 10 artists, 5 winners and their chosen protégés.

The theme for the 2025 Johannas was Ribbon Movement, the ribbon symbolizing the special bond between each winner and protégé pair with their own colour. The winners are dressed in sophisticated black and their protégés in classic white.

I conceptualized the theme, led the art direction for the portraits, and created designs for the awards ceremony.

Portrait Photography: Shalan and Paul / Event Photography: Kalila Snow Jan