Just Artists

Since its inception, JUST Artists Inc. has been collaborating with a wide variety of performers and producers from across the country who  use their talents and abilities to champion the beauty of truth, imagination and unrestrained creativity. Some of these amazing artists have included,

The Wyrd Sisters
For over 20 years the Wyrd Sisters have been performing across the continent at folk festivals in concert halls and national and international TV and radio shows. They have five recordings, three Juno nominations, three videos, were awarded Best Group in the folk category at the Prairie Music Awards. With strong connections to the GLTB communities, the Wyrds have used their music to amplify the beauty and diversity of many voices that would have otherwise remained silent. www.wyrdsisters.com

Hope McIntyre
Hope McIntyre is the Artistic Director of Sarasvati Productions and chair of the Playwrights’ Union of Canada Women’s Caucus. In its history Sarasvàti have done benefits for several organizations and worked extensively with community groups. Their artistic contribution over the years has provided invaluable opportunities to emerging artists. Over the past 9 years, the company has continued to develop new initiatives including FemFest, a festival celebrating women playwrights and the International Women’s Week Cabaret of Monologues. www.sarasvati.ca

Bob Haverluck
Painter, poet and political cartoonist, Bob Haverluck has been designing and leading workshops on peacemaking and social issues since the early seventies. A former artist-in-residence at the University of Winnipeg, and United Church minister, Bob makes the political and theological subjects of his art accessible to a wide audience through humor and irony captured in his cartoon-like drawings and poetry.

Jacob & Lily
Jacob & Lily are a folk-roots duo whose fusion of world rhythms and innovative, spontaneous songs create an electric atmosphere that captivates their audiences. Combining artistic excellence with their ambitious commitment to making a difference in this world one show and one song at a time, these 21st century gypsies are happily defining the terms of their success while encouraging those around them to do the same. www.jacobandlily.com

Shannon Rayne
Writer & slam poet, Shannon Rayne is an artist active in women’s advocacy issues, writing and performing her original spoken word pieces and theatrically driven prose and poetry. Since competing at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word on the Winnipeg Slam team in 2006, Shannon has gone on to perform with numerous musicians and visual artists. Shannon is the author of ‘Letting it Pile’ a poetic monologue, produced by Sarasvati Productions for their annual Cabaret of Monologues. www.myspace.com/shannonpoetry

John Weier
Author & Luthier John Weier had his first book published in 1986, with his tenth published in 2004. John has been published in a variety of literary journals and anthologies, and has read widely in Canada, Europe, India, Syria and the United States. www.poets.ca/johnweier/

David Ball
Musician, photojournalist and educator David Ball, David was involved in relief efforts in Lebanon before being evacuated during the Israeli/Lebanon war in July 2006. David’s experience in community journalism, public interest research, education and graphic design has brought him to the forefront as an emerging and spirited voice in media. www.davidpball.net