Tess Ray Houston is a Red River Métis Creative and Industry Professional based in Treaty 1 (Winnipeg, MB), with over 10+ years of experience working across Art, Film, and Music.
After supporting musicians through non-profit and contract work they joined the Indigenous Music Office’s Cultural Cadence Program, where they were mentored by Amie Therrien (Music Managers Forum) and Kim Temple (High Priestess Publishing), leading to the launch of Midnight Bannock, a company offering artist support and development, creatively and professionally.
In Film, Tess held a principal role in the four-time CSA-nominated Crave/APTN series Don't Even, is ACTRA-affiliated, and represented by Darryl Mork Talent. They are a valedictorian graduate of CMU College of Makeup Art & Design (Special FX) in Toronto, with credits including APTN’s Indigenous Day Live, The Shine Network, and Ricki’s/Cleo's. Tess has also modelled for Lesley Hampton at Toronto Fashion Week.
In the Visual Arts, Tess has held solo and group exhibitions, led workshops and sessions, and participated in programs with the Indigenous Friends Association. They’ve received mentorship through the Manitoba Arts Network (with Lita Fontaine) and Mentoring Artists for Women's Art (with Dr. Maureen Matthews).

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