Wishing Wendy Hollo a Happy Retirement!

July 23, 2020 marks the final day of work for our brilliant co-founder and Executive Director for over 17 years, Wendy Hollo! Without Wendy, there would be no Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts. Her vision of a vibrant place where adults with developmental disabilities...

Here’s Nina 2019

ATB FINANCIAL PRESENTS Here’s Nina 2019 a recap of this year’s gala On November 7th, the Italian Cultural Centre came alive with art, music, and wonderful guests at ATB Financial Presents Here’s Nina. This annual event has become a highly anticipated...

Farewell to Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman & son Oscar at the opening reception for Canada Interlude in 2017 Co-founder of the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, Paul Freeman, will be stepping down from his position as Artistic Director effective September 19th, 2019. Paul has been with the...

Remembering Dyani, Our Unofficial Mascot

We are sad to share that a beloved and much portrayed figure at the Nina, Dyani the blind cat, has passed away. Over the years, our Office Manager Cynthia Sentara’s cat has been painted, drawn, and sculpted by countless Nina artists, and she will continue to...

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Chase!

The Nina is excited to share that two of our artists, Gabrielle and Darwin, are now married! We are so happy for these two wonderful artists and wish them all the best in their lives together! Darwin and Gabrielle are back to creating art together in our fabric studio...