About
Jake C. Koseleci, Founder
JCK has been many things, including philosopher, artist, entrepreneur, filmmaker, podcaster and psychonaut.
After having lived many lives away, JCK has returned to his childhood home of Hamilton to create a creative community around a platform for expression at CFTA.
He is currently going through his late mid-life crisis while caring for his elders and being a committed girl dad.
Dexter Ico, Manager
In the winter of 2023, a mutual friend suggested contacting Jake about his new venue in Hamilton, whom Dexter hadn't seen in years. Back then, they'd meet regularly with other friends for Jake's Sunday Salons in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood.
Dexter began building the stage January 2024, and by the end of February CFTA had its first standup comedy open mic night.
Dexter is a jack-of-all-trades, managing the venue, social media, and CFTA's website.
Hamilton's small and mighty hot spot for the talking arts.
154 James St. S, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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