Abby McCartney is an emerging songwriter and musician who began teaching herself guitar in 2021.

She has released early work including the demo Pretty When I Cry, the single Tired, and her debut EP Everything At Once as she continues to explore her voice as a songwriter.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, McCartney is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.

Jeremy Murray is an emerging media artist and film editor from Willow Grove, New Brunswick. He studied media arts and cultures at the University of New Brunswick and has focused his creative practice on film production and editing.

As a wheelchair user living in a rural community, Murray has faced barriers to accessing creative opportunities and professional development in the arts.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, Murray is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.

Justine Richardson is an emerging singer-songwriter from Deer Island, New Brunswick whose acoustic music and songwriting explore personal and social themes. She has released original songs including Independence and Better Run.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, Richards is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.

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Hannah Crothers is an emerging playwright and performer from Saint John, New Brunswick. Her work focuses on character-driven storytelling that explores themes of family relationships, grief, and human connection.

She is currently developing a one-act play, Twelve Steps Forward, Twelve Steps Back.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, Crothers is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.

Jonathan Wiseman is an emerging filmmaker based in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, Wiseman is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.

Evan Cooper is an emerging singer-songwriter from Fredericton whose work focuses on acoustic, lyric-driven songwriting. His music explores themes of adolescence and self-expression as he continues to develop his songwriting practice.

He has participated in songwriting camps and collaborative learning environments that support his development through peer learning and mentorship.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, Cooper is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.

Stephanie David is an emerging multidisciplinary artist based in Moncton, New Brunswick, originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Her creative practice includes writing, dance, step-dancing, and early work in film and performance as she continues to develop her skills across multiple art forms. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and continues to explore creative expression within the performing and media arts.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, Stephanie is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.

Rebecca E. Tremblay is an emerging filmmaker based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. She has created several short film projects and is developing skills in directing, editing, production, and screenwriting as part of her early work in film.

She continues to explore storytelling through film while building her knowledge and experience across different aspects of the filmmaking process.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, Tremblay is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.

Emma Dawson is an emerging folk-pop artist based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Her music draws from folk storytelling and pop composition as she continues to develop her songwriting and performance skills. She participates in community music activities as part of her ongoing learning and creative development.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, Dawson is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.

Lisa Thompson is an emerging poet and writer based in New Brunswick. She has created several poems as part of developing her creative practice.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, Thompson is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.

Ramneet Kalra is a multidisciplinary artist, poet, photographer, and curator whose creative practice brings together visual art, writing, photography, and community-engaged arts activity. His work explores themes of nature, solitude, memory, and human experience through photography and poetry.

Through the JL Arts Capacity Program, Kalra is participating in educational activities that support creative learning and skill development. The program provides mentorship, learning resources, and skill-building opportunities that help participants strengthen their artistic practice and expand their discipline-specific knowledge.