Celebrate community impact at Faces of Fusion—an annual event blending purposeful networking with recognition of local achievement. Hosted by Fusion Saint John at the Imperial Theatre this Friday, Faces of Fusion spotlights the people and organizations propelling the Saint John region forward.
There are five award categories, and every nominee represents excellence. Chosen through public nominations and evaluated by a volunteer panel of Fusion board alumni, these changemakers are influencing Saint John’s future.
Nominees in the Arts & Culture Achievement category
presented by the Imperial Theatre
Lindsay Jacquard
Lindsay Jacquard is an artist and arts administrator from Nova Scotia, now living in Menahqesk/Saint John, New Brunswick. She holds a Master’s in Arts Leadership from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NSCAD University. With ten years of experience working in arts administration across multiple disciplines, she is passionate about encouraging and enabling creative pursuits. She sits on the Saint John Community Arts Board, is Co-Chair of Fog Lit Festival and President of Third Space Gallery, and co-founded Third Watch, a festival of audio-visual works as a part of THIRD SHIFT. Lindsay is currently the Sponsorship & Patron Services Manager at Imperial Theatre, and is excited about her new role as Development Officer.
Claire Ahern (Saint John Swing Dance)
Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Claire Ahern founded Saint John Swing Dance after moving to the city in 2019 to work as a flute teaching artist with Sistema NB. Developing the city’s swing dance scene from scratch, she set out to bring the joy, connection, and community of swing dancing to Saint John.
Ms. Ahern has hosted more than 100 events and has taught over 1,000 (and counting!) Saint Johners how to dance. Building on this work, Claire’s recent ventures include expanding into wedding dance instruction. She is grateful to the Saint John community for embracing her vision of creativity, collaboration, and connection through dance.
Fabiola Martinez (Dia de los Muertos Atlantic Canada Festival)
Fabiola Martinez is a Mexican-Canadian visual artist and cultural leader based in Quispamsis. She is the founder and director of Día de los Muertos Atlantic, a festival celebrating art, culture, and community while fostering international cultural exchanges with México. Supported by local, provincial, national, and international organizations, her work builds cultural bridges, promotes inclusion, and advances creative placemaking.
