About Arts Mag
Since its inception seventeen 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 colour, 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.
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 colour, 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
With a new school year comes new perspectives, new energy and new wishes and most importantly, new artists. Art is something that progresses through time and changes with our culture. From the grade 8s who have just started their journey at the Collingwood Morven campus to the grade 12s who are closing the high school chapter of their book, art has surely been a part of their lives. As term one draws to a close, we would like to share with you some of the magnificent art students of Collingwood.
“Child is the father of the man.” This paradoxical statement by William Wordsworth represents how our childhood shapes our future. We look forward to see how the artists at Collingwood will discover their talents even further and progress to become brilliant painters, actors, dancers and so much more.
Whether you are a visual artist or a performing artist, keep believing in yourself and never give up your dreams no matter what the world tells you. We hope you enjoy this winter issue of Arts Mag and we wish you happy holidays and a happy new year!
Laura Hou
Editor-in-chief
“Child is the father of the man.” This paradoxical statement by William Wordsworth represents how our childhood shapes our future. We look forward to see how the artists at Collingwood will discover their talents even further and progress to become brilliant painters, actors, dancers and so much more.
Whether you are a visual artist or a performing artist, keep believing in yourself and never give up your dreams no matter what the world tells you. We hope you enjoy this winter issue of Arts Mag and we wish you happy holidays and a happy new year!
Laura Hou
Editor-in-chief
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!