Chawntay Barrett (she/her) is an emerging artist, facilitator, and arts professional based in the Greater Toronto Area. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph (2020) and a Graduate Certificate in Arts Management from Centennial College (2025). Community lies at the heart of Chawntay’s creative practice. An alumna of the ArtWorksTO Next Stream program and The Remix Project, she continues to collaborate with organizations such as VIBE Arts, where she facilitates arts-based learning and community engagement.
Working primarily in oil and acrylic on canvas, Chawntay explores themes of Afro-Caribbean culture and contemporary Black experiences. Her work reflects a dialogue between identity, culture, and the evolving narratives of the African diaspora.