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Callista Haggis \| Quirk-e: A Learning Collective \| Forever's Gonna Start Tonight Callista is an independent consultant and a documentary filmmaker inspired by multimedia community engagement, social and cultural planning, health promotion, and the kindness of strangers.
Daniel Zomparelli \| bill bissett totalee awesum retro spectiv Daniel Zomparelli is the editor of Poetry Is Dead magazine. His first book of poems, Davie Street Translations, is forthcoming from Talonbooks in 2012.
Elizabeth Bachinsky \| bill bissett totally awesum retro spectiv Elizabeth Bachinsky is the Editor of Event magazine and author of three collections of poetry, Curio, Home of Sudden Service, and God of Missed Connections. She lives in Vancouver.
Heather Haley \| bill bissett totalee awesum retro spectiv “The Siren of Howe Sound,” trailblazing poet, author, musician and media artist Heather Haley pushes boundaries by creatively integrating disciplines, genres and media.
Isolde N. Barron \| Reflection/Refraction A multifaceted theatre artist, Isolde hosts Apocalypstick Sunday nights at The Cobalt and is the founder and artistic director of Zee Zee Theatre.
Jason Karman \| Jamie Travis Retrospective Born in Indonesia, Jason Karman has directed films that have screened internationally. Jason is recipient of the 2009 Cineworks Production Fund. He is currently exploring dance films.
Jesse McMann-Sparvier \| Reflection/Refraction Jesse is currently working on creating work that uses the body as a source for creation, and the body's connection to the experiences and physical world that surrounds it.
Joel Klein \| Reflection/Refraction Vancouver Bass Baritone Joel Klein has sung for opera companies throughout Western Canada, and is also the Board President for the Pride in Art Society – Queer Arts Festival.
Kyle Shaughnessy \| Reflection/Refraction Always eager to put himself in the line of fire, Kyle Shaughnessy will probably make you a little uncomfortable for several reasons.
Lise Monique Oakley and Swann Barratt of Wintermitts \| Reflection/Refraction Lise Monique Oakley and Swann Barratt are two queer artists from the local band Wintermitts. They have not only played music together for four years but have become the closest of friends, touring, traveling and performing together.
Michael Venus \| Porn Start a.k.a. Miss Cotton. Creator of wearable art/wig fest, Wiggle, co-creator of The House of Venus. He works internationally with artists; Douglas Copeland, INXS, Bruce Labruce, Lady Bunny and others.

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Callista Haggis \| Quirk-e: A Learning Collective \| Forever's Gonna Start Tonight Callista is an independent consultant and a documentary filmmaker inspired by multimedia community engagement, social and cultural planning, health promotion, and the kindness of strangers.
Daniel Zomparelli \| bill bissett totalee awesum retro spectiv Daniel Zomparelli is the editor of Poetry Is Dead magazine. His first book of poems, Davie Street Translations, is forthcoming from Talonbooks in 2012.
Elizabeth Bachinsky \| bill bissett totally awesum retro spectiv Elizabeth Bachinsky is the Editor of Event magazine and author of three collections of poetry, Curio, Home of Sudden Service, and God of Missed Connections. She lives in Vancouver.
Heather Haley \| bill bissett totalee awesum retro spectiv “The Siren of Howe Sound,” trailblazing poet, author, musician and media artist Heather Haley pushes boundaries by creatively integrating disciplines, genres and media.
Isolde N. Barron \| Reflection/Refraction A multifaceted theatre artist, Isolde hosts Apocalypstick Sunday nights at The Cobalt and is the founder and artistic director of Zee Zee Theatre.
Jason Karman \| Jamie Travis Retrospective Born in Indonesia, Jason Karman has directed films that have screened internationally. Jason is recipient of the 2009 Cineworks Production Fund. He is currently exploring dance films.
Jesse McMann-Sparvier \| Reflection/Refraction Jesse is currently working on creating work that uses the body as a source for creation, and the body's connection to the experiences and physical world that surrounds it.
Joel Klein \| Reflection/Refraction Vancouver Bass Baritone Joel Klein has sung for opera companies throughout Western Canada, and is also the Board President for the Pride in Art Society – Queer Arts Festival.
Kyle Shaughnessy \| Reflection/Refraction Always eager to put himself in the line of fire, Kyle Shaughnessy will probably make you a little uncomfortable for several reasons.
Lise Monique Oakley and Swann Barratt of Wintermitts \| Reflection/Refraction Lise Monique Oakley and Swann Barratt are two queer artists from the local band Wintermitts. They have not only played music together for four years but have become the closest of friends, touring, traveling and performing together.
Michael Venus \| Porn Start a.k.a. Miss Cotton. Creator of wearable art/wig fest, Wiggle, co-creator of The House of Venus. He works internationally with artists; Douglas Copeland, INXS, Bruce Labruce, Lady Bunny and others.