Frank Hull is an established, professional artist who proudly lives with cerebral palsy and madness, embraces his Mi’kmaq heritage, heritage, and celebrates his gay identity. Hull has distinguished himself as one of Canada’s most prominent power wheelchair choreographers and dancers. He more recently expanded his repertoire to include live and digital performance. Hull’s artistic practice is multidisciplinary, consisting of varied, vibrant works in dance, theatre, music and media arts. His artistic vision is to reveal the impacts of trauma and oppression on the body while positioning “deviant” bodies as a source of aesthetic appreciation, beauty and enrichment. Hull’s dance works have been presented several times at ART WITH ATTITUDE (Toronto). His most recent work includes contributing to “Access Me.” A play developed by the Boy’s in Chairs Collective Toronto. Frank has also been instrumental in the Rolling Dance Chair Project™ serving as a “test” dancer/research participant and providing input for the new wheelchair technologies for dance being developed at the University of South Florida.

“Sanctuary services has helped me live my dance dreams. I thrive instead of just survive. I’ve received free grocery supports and meals over the years. Being a part of the Sanctuary community has brought me back to my spirituality. Most importantly I have shared meals at the community table with others who have experienced homelessness, addiction, metal heath and stigma. Lessons that stay with me helping me to overcome my own prejudices and preconceived notions.”