Vivine Scarlett is the winner of the Toronto Arts Foundation Muriel Sherrin Award. Vivine is Founder, Executive Director and Curator for dance Immersion, an organization that supports dancers and dances of the African Diaspora. Her inspired journey continues to provide a variety of platforms that serve Canadian artists of African ancestry with opportunities that have laid a foundation for continued growth and representation.

“I give thanks for the many blessings. I give thanks to ancestors for the path they have paved. I do what I do because I believe in the greatness of who we are, sharing knowledge of past and learning for the future. There’s so many people to thank. I thank everyone who has been part of my journey.” Vivine Scarlett

Congratulations Vivine!

Congratulations also to finalists Mi Young Kim and Emily Cheung.