After a 35-year career as a multidisciplinary artist, Louise Gauthier is a beleiver that that the arts are a gate way to creating positive change, no matter what the premise. In her role as co-founder and leader of CB Nuit, it has been her goal to connect the various communities of Elmastukwek in creativity, contribute to the health and happiness of guests and create work for artists for years to come! She is sending a special thank you to the exceptional teams who have supported the festival from 2017 to the present with their dedication and creativity to bring magic and beauty to our wonderful community!

Jamie Keeble is a dynamic blend of creativity and event wizardry. With over a decade in the UK festival scene, Jamie has honed his skills as a staffing and site manager, ensuring events run smoothly and vibrantly. His creative flair as a graphic designer complements his event expertise, making him a powerhouse in both realms. Whether crafting eye-catching designs or orchestrating unforgettable festivals, Jamie’s passion and talent shine through

Kelsey Street is a L’nu artist from Elmastukwek, Ktaqmkuk Territory (Bay of Islands, NL). She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Grenfell Campus Memorial University (2019). With a multidisciplinary practice focused on collaboration, she works in sculptural beadwork, textile/craft, printmaking, and site-specific performance/installation. Her research often explores themes of community and resettlement in her home territory. Street’s work has been exhibited internationally and provincially, with recent solo shows in 2023 at The Rooms, Union House Arts, and Tina Dolter Gallery. Her work is supported by ArtsNL and Canada Council for the Arts.

With over 25 years in technical production and event planning, this seasoned professional has honed a deep expertise across Canada. Originating from Corner Brook, the journey in live events led to over a decade in Toronto, where extensive experience in live production was gained. The commitment to the craft has made a lasting impact, shaping a strong understanding of the intricate workings of the industry.

Jamie S. Merrigan (he/they) is a trans masc nonbinary actor, director, and playwright, originally from Corner Brook, Newfoundland. They recently graduated from Memorial University with their BFA in Theatre. Jamie has previously participated in CB Nuit as an artist and they are extremely excited to be working with CB Nuit as this year's festival assistant!

An interdisciplinary textile artist, Larry explores domesticity, humor, and repetition as coping mechanisms in their work. Recently exhibited at venues like the Rotary Arts Centre and Craft Nova Scotia, Larry has received Canada Council and ArtsNL grants to develop a significant project linking paper napkins and quilts. With an MFA from Concordia University in Fibers & Material Practices, Larry has also served on artist-run boards, festival selection committees, and as a peer assessor for national grants. Currently, they hold a role at Memorial University’s Grenfell campus.

Andrew Testa (he/him) is a settler artist, writer, educator, and amateur spoon carver gratefully living and working as an uninvited guest in Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland). His current interests include accessibility and inclusivity in community engaged art practices and the presentation and performance of research-creation. He is the Chair at St. Michael’s Printshop, Vice-Chair of CB Nuit, and is an Assistant Professor in printmaking at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Originally from Corner Brook, Leslie returned to Newfoundland 16 years ago after studying in Halifax. Professionally immersed in numbers, she volunteers as Treasurer for CB Nuit. Outside of work, she enjoys adventuring with her daughter, hiking, and making paper in her backyard studio. A passionate lover of live opera, Leslie seeks out galleries and artistic experiences during her travels. With aspirations to expand her creative outlets, she firmly believes in the significance of local art.

Born in France and now based in Newfoundland, Kim Grady is an artist working with textiles, sculpture, and time-based media to explore mindfulness and mental healing. Inspired by personal and societal mental health, her work delves into life's dark aspects, finding light and positivity through both realistic and imaginative portrayals. Grady is deeply observant, drawing inspiration from life events, social dynamics, and human behavior. A graduate of Memorial University's Fine Arts program, she has exhibited at the Grenfell Art Gallery, Tina Dolter Gallery, and CB Nuit Festival.

A multidisciplinary, neurodivergent artist and homesteader, Erienne Rennick was raised in Baden, Ontario, and now resides in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. A 2023 MFA graduate from Memorial University and recipient of a SSHRC CGS-M scholarship, Erienne creates optically illusive paintings and interactive sculptures that explore chaos, fleeting thoughts, and connection. Her work, deeply informed by the psychology of neurological disabilities, aims to create inclusive, mesmerizing spaces for all. Erienne is also in the process of opening The Painted Bean Gallery Café in Corner Brook to support local artists and foster creative community gatherings.

Chrissy Dicks is an arts worker of Mi’kmaq and settler heritage from Corner Brook, NL. She is currently the Executive Director at Lawnya Vawnya, a non-profit multidisciplinary arts organization based in St. John's, NL. With nearly 15 years of experience working in the industry, Chrissy’s main area of interest is community building through art and culture. Chrissy has a B.A from Memorial University and completed post graduate studies at NSCAD University.

Patricia‌ ‌is a visual artist and writer living Corner Brook, NL. Her practice‌ ‌focuses‌ ‌on‌ idea-based‌ ‌installations‌ ‌and‌ ‌creations‌ ‌and‌ ‌themes‌ ‌intertwining‌ ‌politics,‌ ‌advocacy,‌ ‌global‌ ‌perspectives,‌ ‌and‌ ‌death.‌ ‌She‌ ‌works‌ ‌in‌ ‌various‌ ‌mediums‌ ‌such‌ ‌as‌ ‌metal,‌ ‌textile,‌ ‌glass,‌ ‌collage,‌ and ‌digital‌ ‌art.‌ ‌‌She has‌ ‌exhibited‌ ‌at‌ ‌the‌ ‌Tina‌ ‌Dolter‌ ‌Gallery‌ ‌in‌ ‌several‌ ‌group‌ ‌shows,‌ ‌and‌ ‌her‌ ‌artwork‌ has‌ ‌been‌ ‌published‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Newfoundland‌ ‌Quarterly.‌

Originally Northern Nigeria, completed her BFA (Visual Arts) at the Grenfell Campus, where she gained multiple awards for the arts. Her work focuses mainly of identity and her relationship to her identities, present, past, future and its environments. Her practice focuses on painting and photography. She began volunteering with CB Nuit in her first year of university in 2019 and has been volunteering ever since. After working with the Rotary Arts Centre for a community development course, she found an interest in community arts and development. She is hoping to give back to the community through her new role with CB Nuit.

Originally from Mexico and now based in Corner Brook, Sandra Rojas is an administrative professional with over 15 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor's in Administration and a Master's in Management and Finance. Sandra excels in customer service, billing, financial management, and project leadership. Her recent roles include overseeing customer service, financial management, and project execution. She has also contributed to cultural and financial governance, including planning and budgeting for the Ministry of Culture and Arts and managing budgetary controls for the Ministry of Finance and Administration in Puebla, Mexico.

After three years of volunteering with CB Nuit, I am this years Director of Artist Support. I have gotten involved in the Newfoundland and Labrador arts community through volunteering, and working with organizations such as the Grenfell Gallery, The Rooms, and the Craft Council. Currently concluding my final year of study in a Bachelors of Fine Arts program, I am looking forward to continued involvement in the community post graduation. I am from and was raised in central Newfoundland, but have studied and spent my summers working in St. John's. I love music, food, and of course, anything design or creativity oriented.

Brittany is a graduate of the business program at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University. She has a background in management and experience as a sales consultant. She is thrilled to have joined the CB Nuit team as Director of Sponsorship and Funding and contribute to an amazing piece of Corner Brook's art community. As a mom, Brittany would love to see the arts community continue to thrive and flourish in Corner Brook so all young people can have the chance to experience it and learn from it. 

Born in Saskatchewan and raised in an artistic family, Megan Holdfast studied Fine Arts at the University of Regina but is mainly self-taught. A lifelong traveler and former busker, she found home in Newfoundland near Maqtukwek (Humber River), where she homesteads and homeschools her children. Megan works in horticulture, tattooing, and painting, and is involved with local artist collectives L.A.W.N and The Rotary Arts Centre. She participates in community art and nature organizations like CB Nuit and the Western Environment Centre. Passionate about restoring human connection with Earth, Megan focuses on land and water stewardship through art and community.

While on the path to pursue a career in the legal field, Medihah has found a vocation in the art world. Besides the art of the written word, she enjoys painting and is currently exploring pottery. CB Nuit has given her the chance to interact with art and reimagine its capabilities. Inspired by what she sees and experiences within this realm, she looks forward to discovering new possibilities and actively being part of the precipice art can be pushed to.