Meet Kim Davis Chiarot 👋 The Sudbury-based author, community builder, nutritional coach and Health & wellness space host chatted with SPACES about the love and resilience she sees in local exhibits and performances – and where she draws her inspiration from.
Q. What’s the last exhibit, show, or performance you attended? What stood out? The Cirque d’Hiver kickoff for the new Art Gallery of Sudbury was breathtaking. It wasn’t just a press event — it was a moment. The aerial silk performance, set to a beautifully chosen piece of music, transformed the space into something magical. The rhythm and movement created a dialogue with the room — like music and motion were telling a shared story. It was just a glimpse of what this incredible fundraiser will bring to life: powerful dance, immersive music and visual storytelling — all in support of our city’s future Cultural Hub.
Q. What piece of art (or performance) changed how you see the world? Morgan Kitching’s exhibit at the McEwen School of Architecture, curated in partnership with the Art Gallery of Sudbury, truly shifted something in me. Morgan is an artist who is also non-verbal autistic. His bold, expressive work speaks louder than words ever could. The way it was paired with music and presented in an architectural space made the experience completely immersive. I was so moved that I also featured his art at my Paddling Film Festival for All Abilities, which raised funds for three community organizations. And now, I’m in the process of writing an e-book that tells Morgan’s story — not just his artistic gifts, but the love, resilience and creativity that runs through his whole family. His work has inspired me deeply — as an artist, advocate, and storyteller.
Q. What inspires your love for arts and culture? I’ve grown up in a family where music, dance, art and live theatre were part of everyday life. Whether I’m writing, drawing, capturing photos, or attending a performance — the arts have always been my way of processing the world and connecting with it. Whether in my drawings, my photography, my fundraising, or the way I show up for others — I’m committed to creating space where art can be seen, felt and shared by everyone.
Meet Kim Davis Chiarot 👋 The Sudbury-based author, community builder, nutritional coach and Health & wellness space host chatted with SPACES about the love and resilience she sees in local exhibits and performances – and where she draws her inspiration from.
Q. What’s the last exhibit, show, or performance you attended? What stood out?
The Cirque d’Hiver kickoff for the new Art Gallery of Sudbury was breathtaking. It wasn’t just a press event — it was a moment. The aerial silk performance, set to a beautifully chosen piece of music, transformed the space into something magical. The rhythm and movement created a dialogue with the room — like music and motion were telling a shared story. It was just a glimpse of what this incredible fundraiser will bring to life: powerful dance, immersive music and visual storytelling — all in support of our city’s future Cultural Hub.
Q. What piece of art (or performance) changed how you see the world?
Morgan Kitching’s exhibit at the McEwen School of Architecture, curated in partnership with the Art Gallery of Sudbury, truly shifted something in me. Morgan is an artist who is also non-verbal autistic. His bold, expressive work speaks louder than words ever could. The way it was paired with music and presented in an architectural space made the experience completely immersive. I was so moved that I also featured his art at my Paddling Film Festival for All Abilities, which raised funds for three community organizations. And now, I’m in the process of writing an e-book that tells Morgan’s story — not just his artistic gifts, but the love, resilience and creativity that runs through his whole family. His work has inspired me deeply — as an artist, advocate, and storyteller.
Q. What inspires your love for arts and culture?
I’ve grown up in a family where music, dance, art and live theatre were part of everyday life. Whether I’m writing, drawing, capturing photos, or attending a performance — the arts have always been my way of processing the world and connecting with it. Whether in my drawings, my photography, my fundraising, or the way I show up for others — I’m committed to creating space where art can be seen, felt and shared by everyone.