About Art Create Learn

Celebrating Artists. Inspiring Creativity. Building Community.

Art Create Learn is an independent Canadian arts publication dedicated to celebrating artists, sharing creative stories, and creating connections through art. Founded on a passion for creativity and community, Art Create Learn provides a platform for artists to showcase their work, share their voices, and connect with new audiences through our magazine, exhibitions, and creative opportunities. Published twice a year, each issue brings together artists, writers, and creative voices from different backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple:

To celebrate, support, and connect artists.

We believe art has the power to bring people together, inspire conversations, and create meaningful connections. Through Art Create Learn Magazine and our community initiatives, we aim to create opportunities for artists to be recognized, supported, and connected.

What We Do

Art Create Learn Magazine

Our magazine showcases artists, creative stories, interviews, artwork, and ideas from our local community and beyond. Each issue provides a space for artists to share their work and connect with readers who value creativity.

Artist Opportunities

We offer opportunities for artists to participate through:

  • Magazine features

  • Open calls and contests

  • Artist memberships

  • Exhibitions and community events

  • Creative services and collaborations

Community Connections

Art Create Learn brings together artists, art lovers, organizations, and businesses who believe in the importance of creativity and culture.

Be Part of Art Create Learn

Artists

Interested in being featured or joining our artist community? Explore Artist Memberships

Supporters

Help us continue creating opportunities for artists and sharing creative voices. Support Art Create Learn

Partners & Advertisers

Connect with our creative community through advertising and partnership opportunities. Advertising Opportunities

Contact

For submissions, partnerships, advertising, or general inquiries:

info@artcreatelearn.com

Thank you for being part of the Art Create Learn community.

Contact & Connect

We love hearing from readers, artists, and supporters!

Meet the Team

  • Gulnaz Turdalieva

    Founder, Creative Director, Editor

    Gulnaz Turdalieva (she/her) is a visual artist and founder of Art Create Learn, a magazine dedicated to local art and artist profiles. Her work has been featured in various Windsor Essex galleries, and she uses diverse media to inspire contemplative responses in viewers. Contact: gulnaz@artcreatelearn.com

  • Cat Turner

    Editor & Writer

    Carole Turner (she/her) is a writer, editor, researcher and teacher. Her passions are art, literature, film, architecture and nature. Whenever possible, she likes to travel beyond the page. Contact: caroleturner650@gmail.com

  • Olga Klekner

    Poetry Editor, Artist, & Writer

    Olga Klekner (she/her) is a bilingual poet published in both Hungarian and English, with work featured in various anthologies and literary publications across Canada and the U.S. She is an exhibited visual artist and photographer, and resides with her husband and their Tibetan spaniel, Basho, between Amherstburg, Dearborn, and Budapest. Contact: artcreatelearnpoetry@gmail.com.

  • Julia A. Bell

    Artist & Writer

    Julie A. Bell is a native of Windsor, Ontario. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking from the University of Windsor. While living in Louisiana she completed her Master of Fine Arts in printmaking and drawing from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She has worked as an illustrator, graphic designer and instructor both in the U.S. and Canada. Her  ne art work is in private collections in many countries including the U.S., Germany, England, Hungary and Japan. Contact: mjabellglass@gmail.com

  • Trudy Dempsey

    Artist & Writer

    Trudy Dempsey is an artist who loves painting people and animals. Primarily self-taught, she studied under the late Windsor artist Sergio DePaoli for two years. While oil is her preferred medium, she has recently begun working with acrylics and enjoys exploring di erent genres in her work. Contact:dempseytrudy45@gmail.com