December / January Newsletter

December / January Newsletter

Welcome to Your December / January Newsletter 🎉 As the year winds down, we’re taking a well-deserved pause from December 22 to January 2 to rest, recharge, and get ready for what’s ahead. We hope you’re able to do the same. This is the perfect moment to reflect on how...
Featured Face: Patricia Bravo

Featured Face: Patricia Bravo

Next Up in Our 30 Faces of YES: Patricia Bravo Patricia was navigating both a job search and a deeper contemplation of belonging when she first connected with YES. As an expat in Montreal, she was eager to build a professional future but felt held back by language...
Featured Face: Gavin Seal

Featured Face: Gavin Seal

Next Up in Our 30 Faces of YES: Gavin Seal When Gavin first connected with YES in 2019, he was at a pivotal turning point. After years of pursuing his craft, he faced systemic barriers and limited access to arts funding. This made continuing along a traditional...
Featured Face: Pedro Núñez

Featured Face: Pedro Núñez

Meet Pedro Núñez: One of Our 30 Faces of YES When Pedro moved to Quebec from Venezuela at just 19, he carried with him a love for creativity — and the heavy reality of starting over alone in a new country. After two years of working in fast food, burnout and...
Featured Face: Cara Carmina

Featured Face: Cara Carmina

Meet Cara Carmina: One of Our 30 Faces of YES When Cara Carmina arrived in Montreal in 2009, she couldn’t have imagined how far her illustration dreams would take her. She came from Mexico with a vibrant creative voice but without French, industry contacts, or a...