A new group of artists and creatives will help influence what public art looks like across Peterborough in the year ahead.
The City of Peterborough has named five community members to its 2026 Public Art Jury, selected through a competitive process that drew 46 applications from across Canada.
The jury reviews artist proposals and makes recommendations on public art commissions, acquisitions, and donations, playing a direct role in shaping the city’s public spaces. Members will serve a one-year term and review up to six projects.
The 2026 jury includes a mix of local and national perspectives:
Bronwyn Cronin, a mixed media artist and recent NSCAD University graduate with a focus on contemporary and community-based art practices.
Said “Sahira” Jiddawy, a graphic designer and multidisciplinary performance artist known for work rooted in movement, music, and storytelling, with a strong focus on equity and community building.
Bonnie Kubica, a Peterborough-based chef, caterer, and visual artist whose background spans sculpture, photography, and mixed media.
Timothy Laurin, a Métis, Two-Spirit artist with more than 30 years of experience and work exhibited internationally, including pieces held by the Royal Ontario Museum.
Azadeh Monzavi, a researcher and artist whose work explores memory, identity, and textiles, and who is currently completing a PhD at Toronto Metropolitan University.
The appointments are part of the city’s broader effort to strengthen its public art program as it develops a new Municipal Cultural Plan.
