Maria Ezcurra
Visual
Specialities: Collage, Drawing, Graphic Novels, Mask-making, Murals, Nature-focused art, Outdoor Art-making, Painting, Photography, Pop-up books, Public Installations, Puppetry, Recycling/upcylcing art projects, Sculpture, Zines
Contact Info
Email address
Website address
Resides in
English Montreal
Experience working with
Student In
- Early childhood
- Cycle 1 Elementary
- Cycle 2 Elementary
- Cycle 3 Elementary
- Secondary 1 & 2
- Secondary 3 & 4
- Secondary 5
- CEGEP
- Senior Citizens
Lifelong Learners
- Adult Learners
I regularly explore the following Broad Areas of Learning/Themes in my work
- Health and Wellbeing
- Environmental Awareness and Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
- Citizenship and Community Life (Identity & Belonging)
Listed in the Quebec Culture in the Schools Repertoire
- No
I have experience working with
- Course Lecturer at Teaching Certification programs in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, McGill University. McGill Art Hive Facilitator. Workshop Facilitator at a number of museums, galleries and organizations in Montreal.
I can facilitate virtual creative experiences
- Yes
Travel
- I am available for travel within the same day
- I am available for travel overnight
- An extended residency is an option
I’m a Mexican-Canadian artist, educator, and mother with 20+ years of experience creating art that invites connection, curiosity, and joy. I hold an MFA and a PhD in Art Education, and I teach at McGill University. I’ve led participatory projects in schools and museums, with exhibitions from Montreal to Mexico City. Recent awards include the Charles-Biddle Prize, Powerhouse Prize, and Prix de la diversité en arts visuels.
Creative Approach and Experiences Offered
My workshops are grounded in inclusion, sustainability, and joy. I use recycled materials and hands-on art-making to help students explore identity, community, and the world around them. Each session is flexible and can be adapted to different age groups, themes, and learning goals. I also design custom workshops to support specific school subjects or personal experiences, promoting collaboration and inclusive ways of learning.Examples include:
_Tree of Life: A collective installation of leaves, flowers, birds, and insects made by students.
_Recycled Birds: Translucent birds made from reused materials placed on windows to create a flying flock.
_Identity Masks: Personal and cultural masks made from repurposed materials.
_Bird Drawings: Nature-inspired drawings on recycled cardboard.
_Papalotes: Kites with bird images made by students and displayed in the school.
Workshops focus on process, creativity, empathy, and connection — and they’re always fun!