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(Toronto, ON) January 24, 2013 ? Nia Centre for the Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Aisha Wickham to the role of Director, Communications & Operations. Nia Centre for the Arts is a non-profit community arts organization focused on the holistic development of Afro-diasporic youth. Founded in 2009, Nia Centre provides programming and services to young people across the Greater Toronto area (including five priority neighbourhoods). The organization is currently developing and expanding its partnerships, as well as preparing to launch its facility where it will continue to deliver its programming activities within the areas of photography, music, videography, drama, visual arts, dance, spoken word, and other community arts.
Wickham, a 1993 Harry Jerome Award recipient, brings to Nia Centre for the Arts more than 16 years of experience in the broadcasting, entertainment, and communications sectors, particularly in the areas of developing and promoting Canada?s music industry. In addition to her background as Executive Director of the Urban Music Association of Canada and the Canadian Independent Recording Artists? Association, Wickham also played key roles in the launch of groundbreaking Toronto radio stations FLOW 93.5 FM (in 2001) and G98.7 FM (in 2011).
Dr. Mark V. Campbell, Executive Director of Nia Centre for the Arts, asserts, ?The addition of Aisha Wickham to our already dynamic team significantly deepens and widens our impact within Toronto?s culture sector while we continue our focus on serving Afro-diasporic youth in a holistic manner?. ?
?I am very excited to be joining the team at Nia Centre for the Arts at this important juncture of the organization?s evolution,? added Wickham. ?Nia Centre is providing such a positive and critical outlet for our youth to gain tools to move forward in life with a strong feeling of self-worth. I am proud to be able to play a part in cultivating this centre of community development and cultural excellence.?
The mission of Nia Centre for the Arts is to launch and operate a community space focused on supporting the holistic advancement of young people of African descent.? The Nia Centre for the Arts will be a collaborative space that represents Afro-diasporic arts and culture both locally and internationally, while working with young people through the arts to foster social change.
For more information on Nia Centre for the Arts, visit www.niacentre.org.
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Nia Centre for the Arts Media Contact:
Dr. Mark V. Campbell, Executive Director
416-535-2727 or mcampbell@niacentre.org
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