Jennifer Spleit-Landry, owner and head instructor of Bel Canto Strings Academy, discusses the difference between "classical music" and "art music," arts education in Hamilton, and pursuing a career in music. 

Jacob Moon, folk-singer, songwriter and guitarist, speaks about his career path, retrospective and strategies for working as a musician in contemporary times. http://jacobmoon.com/

Bryce Kanbara, artist, curator, writer and owner of You Me Gallery on James Street North, discusses his extensive work in the arts and culture sector in Hamilton and beyond.  youmegallery.com 

Margaret Flood, interdisciplinary artist, talks about the intersections of everyday life and work, her participation in FEAST at Artist Inc., collaboration with F(nor),  and preparing her work "Location of my Father's Ashes" for Nuit Blanche.

Melissa Bennett, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, talks about her experience with various art institutions, her education and career, and the AGH's current show "Are You Experienced?"

Jacqui Oakley, illustrator, talks about her recent show at AGH Design Annex "The Painted Page", her creative process and the handmade.

Lisa Pijuan-Nomura, multidisciplinary artist, talks about her most recent one-woman show "She Said Saffron" and current work "Tale of a Town, " and shares insights about balancing her parallel practices and what she does as a creativity coach.

Sharon Musgrave, soul and jazz singer/songwriter, talks about her international music career, reflects on the changing music scene in this city, the process of recording and releasing albums, and the importance of creating more opportunities for musicians.

Amanda Leduc, author of The Miracles of Ordinary Men and non-fiction editor of Big Truths, talks about her writing practice and starting community projects like the Steeltown Speakeasy reading series. 

Josh Court and Josh Taylor, co-founders of Defining Movement Dance (DMD), talk about setting up their studio, choreography and teaching hip-hop and ballroom dance in Hamilton.