The TEAM

A small but dedicated team of individuals committed to positive social change in York South-Weston
Interim Executive Director

Mick Brambilla

Mick is excited to return to UrbanArts as the Interim Executive Director. He previously worked for UrbanArts from 2017-2021 as the Development Coordinator and Program Manager. He is an enthusiastic arts worker with over a decade of experience and expertise in grant writing, community outreach, research, and event production. Mick believes in the transformative power of arts in communities. He is an original collective member of Long Winter Music and Arts Festival which has received international acclaim from Rolling Stone and Pitchfork. He has also done development work for Paper Bag Records and the Canadian Intern Association.

Mick was born in Winnipeg (Treaty 1 Territory) and moved to Tkaronto/Toronto to complete his Master’s in Art History at the University of Toronto. He has been working in the arts and music community of the city ever since

Operations Manager

Allinah Moroke

Ms. A is a management professional who brings a wealth of international experience and a diverse skill set of over 10years to UrbanArts. Her strong educational background and commitment have established her as a key player in driving positive change and a broad range of abilities that greatly enhance her performance in her current position at UrbanArts.

Her unique skill set, educational experience, and unshakable commitment position her as a driving force behind fostering resilient, flourishing communities via the transformational power of the arts. At the forefront of her career is a deep-seated commitment to using the arts and education to empower young people and communities. Her work demonstrates her dedication to make a significant impact; it goes beyond simply being a profession.

Program Coordinator 

Rare

Natalie Chattargoon better known as ‘Rare’ is a multifaceted Toronto born and raised creative, passionate in community building, creative writing and photography. In the start of her career, she became a self taught 5x published photographer with work showcased around the GTA. Her art is featured on the Globe & Mail website, in the TTC & Pearson Airport in 2023. Rare faced many challenges throughout her journey that motivated her to strive for a better life. She believes in the concept of planting a seed & watering it daily. Her work focuses on spotlighting key social issues and expresses it through her many projects. Rare’s World is a platform where she hopes to help others look deeper into the mind, body and soul to find their ultimate purpose. Rare has a passion for working in marginalized communities to break down stigmas. She is truly a one of a kind, so divine and a hard to find individual.

Program Assistant 

Deanna Frank

Fashion, art, and music are some of Deanna Frank’s passions. She is motivated, creative and bubbly. She is very enthusiastic about child and youth work and seeks to make a difference in the lives of children and youth of underserved communities through the arts. Deanna sees art not only as a means of self-expression but also as a healing medium and is excited to work with UrbanArts and spread light and love throughout the communities through the arts.