Next Up in Our 30 Faces of YES: Rosi Maria Di Meglio
When Rosi Maria turned to YES in 2020, she was a newly graduated visual artist eager to find guidance, structure, and a community of like-minded creatives. Having completed a double bachelor’s degree in fine arts at Concordia University —majoring in Painting/Drawing and Art Education— she was motivated to build a sustainable professional practice but sought practical support to navigate the transition from student to working artist. Through YES’s coaching and workshops, she found the structure, confidence, and encouragement she needed to clarify her goals and move forward with intention.
Today, Rosi Maria is an active professional artist, creating and exhibiting work that reflects her distinct creative voice. Her practice has taken her to exhibitions, international art fairs, and artist residencies in Canada and abroad, and her work now resides in private collections. She continues to receive grants to support her practice and actively works to empower other visual artists through collective studio spaces. A defining moment in her journey was receiving her first Canada Council for the Arts grant, a significant milestone that marked her entry into the broader art world and affirmed her place within it.
Interview with Rosi Maria
What brought you to YES, and what were you hoping to achieve at that time?
I began attending YES activities for artists in 2021. Back then, I wanted to be supported by like-minded individuals and to become part of a community. Also, I needed to share my ideas and accomplishments with someone I could trust, and my YES coach was exactly what I needed. I was looking for guidance and encouragement.
How did YES support you in overcoming those challenges or moving forward in your career, business, or artistic journey?
Having regular coaching sessions helped me keep on track and gave me the confidence to succeed.
Where are you now in your journey, and what achievements or milestones are you most proud of?
Today, I am an active professional artist, creating works that interest my creative language. I am representing female artist globally and supporting other visual artists with my collective studio spaces. I continue to receive grants to help support my practice.
Looking back, is there a particular moment or success that stands out as a turning point?
Receiving my first Canada Council for the Arts grant was a pivotal moment in my career.
At what stage were you in your career, business, or artistic journey when you connected with YES?
I had just graduated from Concordia university with a double bachelor’s in fine arts.
Which YES services, workshops, or coaching did you participate in?
Coaching and workshops on digital platforms.
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