Asma hails from Pakistan and commands English, Urdu, Hindi, Spanish and Punjabi languages. Asma helps transform and refresh communities evolve into vibrant spaces for arts and culture through the introduction of creative programming. With a strong drive and a passion for sustainable initiatives, she inspires others to build a strong community with a legacy for future generations. A believer and advocate for a stronger Canadian presence in the global arts landscape, Mahmood hopes to be the change that gets recognition and influences art practice globally. She has received recognition for her work with National and provincial awards, such as Queen Elizabeth Diamoond Jubilee Medal, Excellence in Community Service/ Community Credits award, Editorial Board member/ SAVAC Artist of the Year and regional citations.

Academic

2006 – 2008 Masters of Fine Arts - Studio Arts, York University, Toronto.

1992 – 1996 Bachelor of Arts - Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Experience

2006 - Present: Editor annual Publication CCAI

2005 – Present : Canadian Community Arts Initiative | Artistic Director

2004 – 2010 : Canadian National Exhibition | Programmer

1999 – 2018 : Cre8iv80 Studio | Executive Director

2001 – 2003 : Art Gallery of Ontario | Youth Docent

Awards

2022: Festival of the Year (TD Mosaic), Marty

2022: Arts service of the year, Credits Awards, Heritage Mississauga

2022: Juror, Angro Award, Karachi Biennial 22

2021: Juror, AGM annual juried show

2016: Festival of the Year Marty Award, TD Mosaic Festival

2016: Canada Coucil Travel Grant

2014: Recipent of Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal for Community Service

2013: Onatrio Arts Coucil Grant (Visual Arts)

2012: Community Service award Pakistan Consulate (Tents from Toronto) 3 tonnes of tents collected for flood relief in Pakistan)

2011: Ontario Arts Council Travel Grant , Heritage Canada Grant

2004: Artist of the Year ( Masal Mehndi Masti Festival Toronto)

Received number of municipal, provincial and fedral grants for projects with CCAI.