Art & Music Venue

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Art & Music Venue *

The Sound Mill Art Society is a nonprofit arts collective based in Squamish, British Columbia, dedicated to fostering inclusive, experimental, and community-driven art and music experiences. The society is committed to supporting artists from all cultures and backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and underrepresented or experimental artists, both locally and internationally. Through interactive art workshops, musical events, and diverse community functions, The Sound Mill aims to create a community hub where creative practitioners can connect with people from all walks of life.

The Sound Mill Art Society was spawned by a collaboration between Drea Moothu—an artist, poet, and musician known for organizing events like Poet Next Door, Queergasm, and Soul House productions—and William Wallace, an artist, musician, and instrument builder who lead the Swarm percussion ensemble and Jellyeye drum opera. They are joined by Jacquie Menezes, an event curator and marketing manager, and Greg Pillon, a visionary and writer. Together, this team actively brings unique art and music practices to the Squamish area.

On June 26, 2025, The Sound Mill will present the second iteration of “Crash! Bang! Boom!”—a world music percussion event that will be part of the Squamish Arts Festival's opening ceremonies. This event promises an immersive experience featuring rhythm, movement, and community engagement. Squamish Arts Festival

Sculpture Production
Sculpture Workshops
Invented Instruments
Paintings and Murals
Percussion Workshops
Jewelry Workshops
Mural Workshops
Family Drum Workshops
Counter-Culture Events
Multimedia art
Metal Fabrication
Abstract Painting

The Sound Mill Team

Founding members and organizers

Jacquie Menezes

Drea Moothu

Drea Moothu is an artist, educator, spoken word poet, and community organizer living on Turtle Island. Her work has been featured in Pique Magazine, The Lupine Review, Squamish Zine Fest, and the Seattle Art Festival. She has performed across Canada at venues like the Brackendale Gallery, ARTSPEAK, Vancouver Pride, and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.

Drea is the founder of Soul House, a community organization nurturing diverse arts in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. She also hosts Poet Next Door, a long-running local spoken word café.

Greg Pillon

William Wallace

William Wallace is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and sculptor. While earning his master’s degree at the Art Institute of Chicago, he founded the invented instrument group Mass and joined the percussion troupe Jellyeye Drum Theatre, for which he created all of their drum sculptures. William later founded SWARM, Vancouver’s premier movement and percussion group, touring extensively across Canada and the U.S. with performances at major venues like the Calgary Saddledome, GM Place, and New York’s New Victory Theatre on 42nd Street.

He is also a founding supporter of Tricksters Hideout, a creative performance space for experimental arts.

Drea's website