We have passionate people working behind the scenes every day to provide career development opportunities for artists, and quality arts learning and enjoyment opportunities for residents and visitors. Our Artist Advisory Committee provides guidance to ensure that programming and activities are relevant to and inclusive of our membership and wider community, and serve as Peer Assessors in our Artist Fund and other selection processes. Their work was instrumental in helping to shape our 2022-27 Strategic Plan.
We are committed to reflecting and including the diversity of our community, and fostering a sense of belonging, in our organization. Click to read our full Inclusivity, Diversity & Equity Policy.
Janna has more than twenty years experience working in nonprofit, government funded arts organizations in both Ontario and Quebec. Past roles include Administrative Manager of Festival Players PEC, and General Manager of Youtheatre in Montreal. At Youtheatre, Janna successfully led projects funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, and Foreign Affairs Canada. She worked closely with emerging and established artists, and developed Youtheatre’s national touring network. Under her tenure as GM, the company embarked on more than 20 national tours, as well as an international tour to the U.K. Since becoming County Arts' first Executive Director in 2017, Janna has led the organization through an incredible period of growth and transformation. Her passion and commitment to supporting artists is demonstrated through the launch of new programs and services, such as the Artist Fund, Artist Residency program, and the County Arts Lab. Janna is always keen to connect people to foster new initiatives for the benefit of the community. Janna holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University and a Certificate in Management from Concordia University. Photo by Johnny C.Y. Lam
janna@countyarts.ca
Stacey is a professional artist living in the County, and has been involved with County Arts since 2022 when she started as an artist facilitator for Art Together. Stacey has taught at Workman Arts, Regina Public Library, The Canadian War Museum, Gotamago and the Makeden. She has held positions at the Canadian Opera Company, The Corporation of Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall, The Local Flower Collective and at the Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies Department’s summer institute at Queen’s. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Ontario College of Art and Design in Drawing and Painting, and has exhibited regionally across Ontario including Forest City Gallery in London, 7a*11d International Performance Art Festival in Toronto, and the Art Gallery of Mississauga. Stacey continues to push her art practice with residencies, exhibitions and grants and she has received funding from the Ontario Arts Council and a Fellowship from the Vermont Studio Center. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her experiences as an artist and is committed to assisting artists with their own professional development journeys. As Programs Director, Stacey is thrilled to work closely with artists to help support their artistic practice though County Arts programs and services including the Artist Fund, and the upcoming Public Art Program.
stacey@countyarts.caSarah has over 10 years of experience in the commercial art world, which she brings to her work in Prince Edward County. As the former Gallery Director at Stephen Bulger Gallery in Toronto, Canada’s largest commercial photography gallery, she collaborated with artists to organize exhibitions, managed client relations, and represented the gallery at art fairs in New York, San Jose, Pittsburgh, and Toronto. Additionally, Sarah curated community-focused projects, such as MYTORONTO, which connects people impacted by homelessness, and juried exhibitions for The Robert McLaughlin Gallery and Alberta’s Exposure Photography Festival. For four years, she served on the curatorial committee for SNAP!, an annual photographic fundraiser supporting the AIDS Committee of Toronto. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University. Since relocating to the County, she has joined the Art in the County committee and collaborated with County Arts on the Art at the Heart of Picton project. Sarah is excited to join the County Arts team as Programs Manager, where she will use her expertise to continue supporting local arts initiatives and the community.
sarah@countyarts.ca
Raised in Prince Edward County, Heather has grown up with an appreciation for the natural beauty of the area and the art created by talented artists in every corner of the County. A background in digital photography, as well as post-grad studies in Museum Management and Curatorship at Fleming College, have allowed her to explore opportunities in Halifax with the Association of Nova Scotia Museums as well as the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound, Ontario. Through the Inspire Program at the Prince Edward Learning Centre, she was able to complete fun and fulfilling internships at both the Department of Illumination and County Arts. She enjoys being able to serve the talented members of this diverse community of artists in her role with County Arts.
info@countyarts.ca
Katrina Tompkins is a designer and maker of wooden objects, primarily furniture. Katrina lives between Picton, Ontario and Fogo Island, Newfoundland. She graduated from the Furniture Studio at Sheridan College (2009) and completed her Masters of Design degree at OCAD University (2019); her thesis explored creating community through craft. Katrina has spent time learning and teaching in the shops of leading craftspeople and craft institutions throughout North America; she has received several awards for her work in craft. Katrina is passionate about design and exploring ideas through making. Katrina’s studio, Finefolk, is located on County Rd. 5. She is fascinated and inspired by vernacular furniture histories of Canada and is grateful to call Prince Edward County home.
katrina@countyarts.ca
In her 17+ year career in the nonprofit sector, Andrea has coordinated an immigration legal clinic, managed a language course program for newcomers, and, as a consultant, helped guide and support a wide range of nonprofit programming activities - from strategic planning and communications, to program evaluation and everything in between. Andrea is also the founder and manager of PecParents.ca, an online resource site for parents and children residing in Prince Edward County. As a former professional musician, Andrea is thrilled to bring her life and work experiences, as well as her passion for helping nonprofits achieve their mission, to her role with County Arts. Andrea holds a Master's in Public Administration degree from San Francisco State University. Photo by Johnny C.Y. Lam.
andrea@countyarts.ca
For more than twenty-five years Julia has helped define and advance dozens of cause-driven organizations. A generalist at heart she has held executive roles in communications, fundraising and administration within charitable organizations as well as working from the funder perspective designing and steering community investment strategy. Her experience in the field spans issues and sectors, from immigration to music education, criminal justice to parks, guiding corporate, government and nonprofit organizations, including the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Scotiabank, D+H, Imagine Canada, Maytree, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Toronto and Arts Toronto. This eclectic mix has led to Julia’s current role as Chief Program Officer at Toronto Foundation where she leads teams working across granting, research, communications, donor stewardship and new business development.
Paul is the newest member of the County Arts Board having recently moved from Toronto to Cherry Valley, bringing decades of experience as a Charted Professional Accountant. He currently works with Norton McMullen, Chartered Professional Accounts + LLP.
Catelyn is a Performance Artist & Arts Educator with ancestral roots in Prince Edward County, where she now lives. Catelyn holds a Bachelor of Education in Dance and Drama from Victoria State College (Melbourne) and a Masters in Fine Arts - Theatre from York University. In addition to working as a Performing Artist for many years, Catelyn taught with the Toronto District School Board for 25 years, heading up the Arts Department at R.H. King Academy in Scarborough. During her tenure, Catelyn forged partnerships with government, businesses, arts organizations, and the community to bring a host of new arts programs to the school. Catelyn has also worked as an arts education consultant for theatre companies to help them develop outreach programming for students throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Erin is a creative and experienced fundraiser who believes in the power of not-for-profits to connect, inspire and empower. Her passion for new experiences and growth have taken her to Australia, the UK and back home to Canada where she’s developed deep skills in individual giving, foundations, government relations and events. Along the way, she’s helped some amazing organizations achieve their missions, including Victorian Opera, Shakespeare Schools Foundation, the Toronto International Film Festival and Belleville General Hospital Foundation.
Andrea is an award-winning Ceramist with a degree from the Ontario College of Art & Design. Her sculptural hand built works are ongoing investigations of natural form, aiming to synthesize the organic world and human experience. Her work can be found at the Gardiner Museum, Canadian Clay & Glass Museum, Burlington Art Gallery, and more. Andrea is also an experienced artist educator and mentor who is passionate about sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge for visual arts and creative fluency with her students.
Born and raised in Winnipeg and around lakes in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario, crafting and classical piano studies weaved throughout Christine’s school and university years which culminated with a professional management accounting designation. In Ottawa, at the end of a rewarding public service career that paralleled a ‘second career’ as a volunteer on several non-profit boards, she moved to Prince Edward County, served on the Community and Economic Development Commission for two terms of Council and on the board of the County Community Foundation. Currently, Christine advises local non-profit leaders chart a course and navigate successfully to good governance through her consulting practice WindSea Governance and serves on the boards of County FM and County Arts. She also cultivates a sustainable, County-based lifestyle through outdoor pursuits like gardening, cycling and sailing while rekindling her creativity through crochet, fibre and textile arts.
Talitha is a facilitator, storyteller, beadwork artist, and is member of the Georgian Bay Métis Community. She is the Senior Manager of Learning and Development at Makeway. Talitha comes from an extensive background in program development, community mobilization and engagement, adult education, culture building, and creating optimal and accessible learning environments for growth. Talitha finds joy in bringing people together and supporting them in finding their passion and drive for justice.
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