With an Inuit and Greek background, Sophia Lebessis grew up in family-run art galleries. Today, she is the writer of her unique story, and owns and runs Transformation Fine Art. Joining her is Cowboy Smithx, a filmmaker, a theatre artist, and a community organizer from the Kainai and Piikani Nations.
Turning raw talent into a business and seeing growth as artists move through their careers, both see the need for evolution by artists and those who fund them.
Tune in to hear more about Calgary Arts Development’s Indigenous advisory committee from two of its original members and explore the importance of building relationships in the arts world while fostering business skills in addition to creative ones.
