Board of Directors
Our dedicated Board of Directors contribute a range of expertise in the arts and culture sector, and have notable experience working with government agencies and managing businesses and non-profits.
Sarah Iley, Chair
Founding member
David Pensato, Vice-Chair
Chair, Manitoba Culture Days
Executive Director, Exchange District BIZ
Barry Avrich
Founding member
Partner, BT/A Advertising
Mervon Mehta
Executive Director, Performing Arts
The Royal Conservatory of Music
Rick Walters
Manager, Cultural Initiatives
Government of Alberta
Gary Filan
Chair, Ontario Culture Days
Canadian Data and AI Lead, Avanade
Dean Kush
CEO, SaskCulture
Caroline Ivey
Manager, Kelowna Community Theatre