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, managing businesses and leading non-profit organizations.

David Pensato, Chair

Co-Chair, Culture Days Manitoba

Executive Director, Exchange District BIZ

Sarah Iley, Past Chair

Founding member

Steering Committee, Canadian Arts Coalition

Co-Chair, Advocacy Committee, Canadian Arts Summit

Rick Walters

Manager, Cultural Initiatives

Government of Alberta

Mervon Mehta

Executive Director, Performing Arts

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Gary Filan

Chair, Ontario Culture Days

Canadian Data and AI Lead, Avanade

Caroline Ivey

Manager, Kelowna Community Theatre

Dean Kush

CEO, SaskCulture

Colleen A. Smith

CEO, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines