About
A graphic designer specializing in scalable brand identity systems and a multi-disciplinary performance artist focused on community building.
Born in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Artist statement
No artist statement yet.
Details
- Based in
- Peterborough, ON, Canada
- Works in
- Digital Illustration, Performance Art, Conceptual Art, Graphic Design, Community Arts
- Education
- Ontario College Advanced Diploma, George Brown
Affiliations
Recent CV
2020–Present
Treasurer, BLM Nogojiwanong, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2019–Present
Freelance Graphic Designer, Sahira Productions, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2019–Present
Multi-Faceted Performance Artist & Event Producer, Sahira the Djinn, Peterborough, ON, Canada
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2019
Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design, George Brown, Toronto, ON, Canada
2016
Ontario College Certificate, Design Foundations, Algonquin, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Group Exhibitions
2026
Queer Connex community event, Sadleir House, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2025
A Dandy Lion's Guide on How to Bloom from Rotted Roots, Peterborough Square Courtyard, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2025
Toke & Stroke paint night, Dreams of Beans, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2025
Peterborough Artsweek Opening Ceremonies, Millennium Park, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2025
Public Energy's 32nd Season Lineup Announcement, Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2025
Capital Pride, Ottawa, ON, Canada
2025
Legacy Pride Pageant hosted by Lemon, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Toronto, ON, Canada
2025
Two-Spirit Revival, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2024
Muslim Pride Toronto, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Toronto, ON, Canada
2020
The Love Ball, Various locations, Peterborough, ON, Canada
Awards, Grants & Fellowships
2025
Peterborough Artsweek Grant, Artsweek Peterborough, Peterborough, ON, Canada, $3,400, Granted to showcase original music, costumes, poetry, and film work
Commissions
2025
Trent Centre for Gender & Social Justice Website, Centre for Gender & Social Justice, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada, Website updated
Bibliography
2026
Cover Page, Peterborough Examiner
2025
Peterborough artists to share their works-in-progress in inaugural 'Rough Cuts' on October 24, Kawartha Now
2025
Sahira Q steps into songwriting, Peterborough Weekly
2025
Pride Legacy Begins, THISisDRAG.com
2025
Make Me Sing and Sahira Q's Love Ball at TTOK this weekend, Peterborough Currents
2024
Peterborough Proclaims February Black History Month at Community Race Relations Committee-led Event, The Arthur
Lectures & Presentations
2025
Makeup Application & Exploration Workshop, Community event, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada, Offered to youths of varying ages 10 and over
2023
Tea with the Queens, AGP, Peterborough, ON, Canada, An anti-decolonial workshop presented as a tea party for David Bierk's Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
2023
Sewing Machine Drag Crafternoon to make pants from fabric scraps, Artspace, Peterborough, ON, Canada, Offered to community ages 12 and over
Positions
2020–Present
Treasurer, BLM Nogojiwanong, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2019–Present
Freelance Graphic Designer, Sahira Productions, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2019–Present
Multi-Faceted Performance Artist & Event Producer, Sahira the Djinn, Peterborough, ON, Canada
2019–2020
Communications Lead, LGBT YouthLine, Toronto, ON, Canada (Promoted from Social Media Manager to Communications Lead within 4 months)
2018–2019
In-house Graphic Designer, George Brown College: Counselling team, Toronto, ON, Canada
Portfolio
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About
Peterborough, ON, Canada
- Digital Illustration
- Performance Art
- Conceptual Art
- Graphic Design
- Community Arts
Joined April 2026
About
Peterborough, ON, Canada
- Digital Illustration
- Performance Art
- Conceptual Art
- Graphic Design
- Community Arts
Joined April 2026