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

See what Michael, Performing Arts Program Director
has to say about working with me.

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, a ribbon symbolizing the special bond between each winner and protégé pair. Each pair was linked by a ribbon in a distinct colour, bringing movement and continuity to the portraits. The winners are dressed in sophisticated black and their protégés in classic white.

I led the project from concept to delivery, directing the portraits and developing the visual identity for the awards ceremony.

 

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