STRATUS was founded by a collective of young hobbyist film photographers who looked beyond the traditional gallery environment to bring people together. This was in-part due to a lack of access of non-professional artists to arts institutions, and an absence of alternative spaces in Edmonton. We hosted our first publication launch event titled “Japan on Film” in January 2020 by unconventionally converting a retail store-front named ANNMS into a full-sized print photography gallery, complete with super 8 video film installations.
Since then, STRATUS has grown into a community of artists and avid hobbyists across a variety of art mediums, from film photography, videography, print publication, to more experiential digital or mixed media art. From 2020-2025, STRATUS became a platform for local artists in Edmonton developing compelling art and design, with specific consideration for uplifting artists in diverse, traditionally underrepresented communities. Our PHOTO*LAB has developed thousands of rolls since opening to the public in 2023
Meet the team
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TEAM
ALEXANDER MILO
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST
ANITA YUEN
HEAD OF PHOTOGRAPHY
JAMES HA
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST
KASUN MEDAGEDARA
HEAD OF STRATUS
LIAM MACGREGOR
HEAD OF PRINT SERVICES &
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST
TRAVIS ERICKSON
HEAD OF DIGITAL STRATEGY
VIVIAN HAN-TAT
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST
AXELLA APOSTOL
HEAD OF FUNDRAISING
NINO PANES
FUNDRAISING TEAM
ANNIE LE
FUNDRAISING TEAM
GLYNNIS MCCROSTIE
FUNDRAISING TEAM
MORGAN PAWLICK
HEAD OF FILM SERVICES
DANIKA KUNIMOTO
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
ALYSSA ANTONIO
LAB TECHNICIAN &
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
DANIEL AGUILAR
LAB TECHNICIAN
JADE CHAN
LAB TECHNICIAN
LAWRENCE DY
LAB TECHNICIAN
NANA ANDOH
LAB TECHNICIAN
Board of directors
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DARREN CHIN
DIRECTOR
KURT BUGASTO
DIRECTOR
ISHA DATAR
DIRECTOR
SALEM ZURCH
DIRECTOR
SOPHIE CHEN
DIRECTOR
TIM ONCIUL
DIRECTOR, TREASURER