ASSOCIATE AND CONTRACT ARTISTS
Work for us, Work with Us
Associate artists are individuals who are employed by Wild Mint Arts, and work with us. For more information on how to become an associate artist, please contact.
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Contract Artists are individuals who perform, teach, and tour with Wild Mint Arts on a contract basis. For more information on being added to the contract artist roster, please contact.
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Partner Artists are artists/artistic companies that we collaborate with on productions and residencies. For more information, please contact.
Elijah Wells | Co-Director
Elijah Wells (Kainai) is the co-founder and co-director of Wild Mint Arts. He has studied at Alberta College of Art and Design and Emily Carr University of Art and Design. His expertise in visual arts and design bring sets and regalia alive on stage. With touring experience and set design, he brings a wealth of experience to Wild Mint Arts.
V.J Sparvier-Wells | Co-Director
Vee Sparvier-Wells (Cowessess) is the co-founder and co-director of Wild Mint Arts. She has her Master of Fine Arts from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Calgary. She brings years of experience in performance (Music, Dance) and touring to the company.
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Cindy Daniels | Dancer & Elder
Cindy Daniels is from Bearspaw First Nation. She teaches from a Stoney Nakoda cultural viewpoint and supports young artists and community.
TBA | Contract Dancer
This could be you!
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We are hiring a Jingle Dress/Fancy Shawl dancer for the upcoming touring season.
Theresa Daniels | Contract Dancer
Theresa is a dancer from Mînî Thnî. She dances Jingle, Fancy Shawl, and Traditional.
Kenna Burima | Partner Artist & Admin support
About the songwriter and musician Kenna Burima. : Music, songwriting, teaching, collaboration, and motherhood. In her adopted hometown of Calgary (Moh’kinsstis, Treaty 7), Kenna Burima has earned a reputation as someone who can turn ideas into big projects, teach the unteachable, and inspire people to come together.
Starr Muranko | Circle of Advisors
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Jonathon Adams | Circle of Advisors
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Lana Skauge | Circle of Advisors
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