Cultural worker, translator, and floral artist, Elise divides her time between flowers and words. She works in the Acadian community sector as a communicator, first in the cultural sphere, then in politics and feminism. Born to gardener parents, Elise discovered a passion-obsession for floriculture and floral design. Self-taught, she developed a practice that combines social justice, floral art, poetry, and documentation. Through her flowers, she explores the relationships that surround her: to the land, to the intimate, to the collective.

Originally from Cap-Pelé, a former small village in Westmorland County, Noel now lives in Moncton with his family.

Before FRYE, he worked as a bookseller for over 10 years. During that same time he started volunteering at the festival, until 2019 when he was offered a contractual role and never looked back. He is now responsible for FRYE’s programming and has proudly represented the organization as a board member of the Canadian Association of Literary Festivals, as well as the Atlantic Book Awards. When he isn’t reading books or reading about them, he can be found curating your next read at Bardo Books.