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Arts Committee

The Arts Committee functions as a juried panel responsible for the selection and evaluation of artistic and storytelling submissions within The Artistè Foundation’s programs and public initiatives.

The Arts Committee serves as an independent advisory body that supports artistic excellence, cultural preservation, and fair evaluation of creative initiatives supported by The Artistè Foundation. Members bring expertise from film, music, literature, education, and community arts.

Ramazan Kellezi

Performing Arts Director

Ramazan Kellezi, a respected choreographer and cultural leader in the Albanian Canadian community as ‘Performing Arts Director’ within the Arts committee. 

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Fateh Ahmed

Arts Selection Juror

Fateh Ahmed is a Halifax-based filmmaker, producer, and educator with over 15 years of experience in film, media, and audio and music production.

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Bujar Llapaj

Arts Selection Juror

Bujar Llapaj is an internationally recognized Albanian orchestra conductor and educator. He studied at the University of Arts in Tirana and the Conservatoire National de Rueil-Malmaison in France, where he received the Gold Medal in Conducting.

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Edona Vllasaliu- Kuci

Arts Selection Juror

Edona Vllasaliu-Kuçi is serving on our Arts Committee as Artistic Selection Juror.

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