
Art is a Verb.
handmade, mixed-media art by Neelam Chattoo
Celebrating timeless art forms of embroidery, calligraphy, painting, and collage with a modern, mixed-media & vulnerable twist
Art is a Verb currently sells her art works at live events.
Stay tuned for the online shop, coming soon!

The Artist
Neelam is the mixed-media visual artist behind Art is a Verb. As a South Asian woman, child of immigrants, Alberta-born, current Montréal-er, her work explores the places and identities she’s lived, a focus on hearth and home, a constant reverence for nature and its cycles, and a commitment to a “feminine is not frail” message. Neelam mixes historically domestic mediums like embroidery with dried flowers, watercolour, calligraphy, painting, drawing, collage, and more. Her art invites people to nest in their homes and transform their spaces into sanctuaries with her unique, grandma-chic, slow art.
Art is a Verb offers a variety of artworks, below is a small taste...
*Website to expand post-festival season!
To see more of Neelam's creations, info on upcoming events, workshops, and sales, visit her on Instagram

Dried Flower Bouquets
Real dried and preserved flowers carefully arranged by hand and then embroidered to the canvas. A gorgeous way to keep flowers in the house year-round and innovative way to gift flowers to your loved ones for any occasion!

Embroideries
Original, hand-stitched embroideries combining modern embroidery, watercolour, calligraphy, mixed-media, and more

Calligraphy
Neelam offers custom calligraphy for any of your life's special occassions and memories. Custom projects have included: wedding calligraphy, personalized stationery, poems, labels, and more. To inquire on your own custom calligraphy project, get in touch!
Events
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Signatures - October 23-26, 2025 (OTTAWA)
Art is a Verb will be returning to Ottawa for the second time!!! Event Description: Since 1983, the Signatures Handmade Market has been a highlight among Ottawa events, showcasing over...
Signatures - October 23-26, 2025 (OTTAWA)
Art is a Verb will be returning to Ottawa for the second time!!! Event Description: Since 1983, the Signatures Handmade Market has been a highlight among Ottawa events, showcasing over...
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Puces Pop - September 26-27-28 (MONTRÉAL)
C'est reparti pour une 21ème édition de Puces POP qui aura lieu durant le festival de POP Montréal, les 26-27-28 septembre prochain à L'Église St-Denis 🗓️Nous sommes fier.e.s de vous...
Puces Pop - September 26-27-28 (MONTRÉAL)
C'est reparti pour une 21ème édition de Puces POP qui aura lieu durant le festival de POP Montréal, les 26-27-28 septembre prochain à L'Église St-Denis 🗓️Nous sommes fier.e.s de vous...
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Strathearn Art Walk - September 6-7 (EDMONTON, AB)
Strathearn Art Walk is a free, family-friendly art market and music festival in Edmonton. This celebration of the arts strives to bring the community together and celebrate emerging and professional...
1 commentStrathearn Art Walk - September 6-7 (EDMONTON, AB)
Strathearn Art Walk is a free, family-friendly art market and music festival in Edmonton. This celebration of the arts strives to bring the community together and celebrate emerging and professional...
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Montréal Makers Market - August 9&10 (MONTRÉAL)
🧜♀️ Le marché d’août du MMM 🧜♀️🐚 9 et 10 août🪸 11 h à 17 h🫧 Église St Jean Berchmans à Rosemont🪼 5945 rue Cartier🐠 75+ vendeurs.euses🖌️ Entrée gratuite🦦 Produits...
Montréal Makers Market - August 9&10 (MONTRÉAL)
🧜♀️ Le marché d’août du MMM 🧜♀️🐚 9 et 10 août🪸 11 h à 17 h🫧 Église St Jean Berchmans à Rosemont🪼 5945 rue Cartier🐠 75+ vendeurs.euses🖌️ Entrée gratuite🦦 Produits...
More to come...
Website to expand post-festival season, so stay in touch!
Any questions for me?