About Arts Mag
Since its inception eighteen years ago, Arts Mag has shone its spotlight on the artistic talents of the Collingwood School student body. We have celebrated art in a kaleidoscope of forms by showcasing the prowess of painters, drawers, dancers, orators, musicians, singers, actors, poets, writers, sculptors, photographers, designers, and more. From budding artists to seasoned veterans, the students and teachers who have graced the pages of Arts Mag have shared their inspiration, their philosophies, and their passions vis-à-vis life and the role of art.
We have even followed the creative path of some of these individuals beyond Collingwood; some alumni have continued to pursue their art as a pastime and others as a post-secondary career. Some have even experienced the transformative energy of art, and have discovered new or different means of artistic expression.
At every stage, Arts Mag has strove to delight the senses through the richness of color, movement, texture and musicality that our artists have captured in their works. It is with admiration, joy and awe that the Arts Mag team thanks our contributors. In the same vein of artistic exploration and creative experimentation, we have decided to update the look of Arts Mag. We hope that you enjoy the new format.
Editor's Note
As the cherry blossoms bloom, we proudly present the spring issue of Arts Mag, a celebration of the creative talents of our students and teachers. Through art, fiction, theatre, and digital media, these works capture the essence of the seasons and the spirit of our community. Each piece is a reminder of art’s power to inspire and connect. We hope this collection warms your heart and sparks your own creative journey.
Meet the Team
Meet the dedicated team of directors and writers behind this issue of the Collingwood Arts Mag!
Meet the dedicated team of directors and writers behind this issue of the Collingwood Arts Mag!
Faculty Members
Mahasti Mofazali — Director
Mme Mofazali is a French teacher, baker, painter, art and antique collector and last but not least, flower and dog lover. She loves to travel to different places and immerse herself in the culture of the countries she visits. Mme Mofazali has a Masters degree in French Literature and loves teaching about Francophone cultures through literary works, music and cinema. She has been the director of Arts Mag since its inception as it has allowed her to be involved in the arts at Collingwood. In 2013, Mme Mofazali was nominated for the Prime Minister Excellence Award in Teaching and she also received a special recognition from Stanford University for exceptional teaching in 2015.
Mme Mofazali is a French teacher, baker, painter, art and antique collector and last but not least, flower and dog lover. She loves to travel to different places and immerse herself in the culture of the countries she visits. Mme Mofazali has a Masters degree in French Literature and loves teaching about Francophone cultures through literary works, music and cinema. She has been the director of Arts Mag since its inception as it has allowed her to be involved in the arts at Collingwood. In 2013, Mme Mofazali was nominated for the Prime Minister Excellence Award in Teaching and she also received a special recognition from Stanford University for exceptional teaching in 2015.
Executive Members
Marco Montalbano - Artistic Director and Web Designer
Marco Montalbano is a grade 11 student who enjoys sciences, math and digital arts. He enjoys running experiments and building projects in his free time, arts magazine being one of them. He works hard every issue to build the website and publishes the articles so the world can see them.
Marco Montalbano is a grade 11 student who enjoys sciences, math and digital arts. He enjoys running experiments and building projects in his free time, arts magazine being one of them. He works hard every issue to build the website and publishes the articles so the world can see them.
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Abereena Xu - Co-editor
Abereena Xu is a Grade 12 student and editor for the Collingwood School Arts Magazine. Her personal interests include reading, synchronized swimming, and creative writing. Art is a powerful form of expression, and she hopes to showcase the artistic freedom of Collingwood’s talented students for all to see. She is excited to be starting another year of Arts Mag and looks forward to collaborating with team members and artists around the school. Coco Wu
Even before joining Collingwood in Grade 4, Coco has had a passion for visual arts. This year, she is incredibly thrilled and thankful to be part of Arts Mag. She looks forward to meeting new people, documenting their experiences and creative outlets, and expanding her horizons beyond visual arts. |
Grace Yao - Editor
Grace Yao is in her final year of high school and has been recruited to play collegiate golf! Outside of school and golf, she enjoys reading, creative writing, and swimming. This is Grace’s 4th year in Arts Mag, and she looks forward to a fantastic year! Hailey Xi
Hailey Xi (Grade 12) is a new writer for Arts Mag, passionate about sharing her love of the arts with her community. She has been a featured artist for Arts Mag in the past and was drawn to its mission, deciding to get involved. She works as a CANSkate coach due to her experience in figure skating, and is working on becoming fully certified! In her free time, she loves to play the guitar, chat with her pen-pals, and unsurprisingly draw and paint. |