Kyle Jackson came to Nova Scotia 25 years ago to attend art school and has been an active member of the vibrant local art scene ever since; as an artist, a patron and a youth educator. Notably, he co-owned and operated the Soho Kitchen, a veritable folk art museum, for 18 years at the original location on Granville Street. He was also a co-founder of the Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival, held annually in Lunenburg.