about us

We know there are artists, writers and creative people working in isolation and without recognition in Durham Region.

Our Goals

To assist you to break through the perceived and real barriers to the public exposure of your work. Through our publication, we will give struggling artisans what may be their first "break" and we will encourage creative souls to keep creating. We will provide a platform for those who may not yet have a fully established body of work and are tentatively starting out. We want to give you a helping hand, and by doing so we will strengthen and encourage our creative community as a whole.

To profile those established artists and writers amongst us who have "surfaced", so that they might be an inspiration to those still on their way.

Our Commitment

Surfacing is committed to giving artistic work the respect and attention it deserves.

Who We Are

Surfacing is produced by two people dedicated to promoting
the arts:

David Schembri  •  Laura Schembri

But in reality, Surfacing is created by YOU. Our pages will be filled with the work of the creative people of Durham Region. Contact Us

Advisory Committee

Our Advisory Committee assists us in maintaining our direction and realizing our vision.

Derek Chung
Artist, Designer, President of Durham Potters’ Guild, Past President of FUSION – Ontario Clay and Glass Association

Sue Reynolds
Writer, President of Writers’ Circle of Durham Region