Meet the ArtBridgeCanada Advisory Council

As of April 11, 2025
We want to thank the following Advisory Council Members for volunteering to play this important role in shaping ArtBridgeCanada’s strategic direction, programs, and partnerships. We look to Advisory Council members to provide guidance, share expertise, and support the organization’s mission of helping Canadian visual artists build sustainable, dynamic careers. Council Members are listed by province. We look to expand this list to cover all regions across Canada. Interested? See information and links below to learn more or apply.
GRANT BERG, Grande Pairirie - Grant's Bio
JASEN ROBILLARD, Calgary - Jasen's Bio
RAY SWIRSKY, Calgary, AB - Ray's Bio
DEBBY MERKEL, Kelowna - Debby's Bio
KATHLEEN ELLEN THERIAULT, Pender Island - Kathleen's Bio
STEVE BAIN, Vancouver - Steve's Bio
LINDA TAME, Brandon - Linda's Bio
ALLIE SHEARD, Mississauga - Allie's Bio
ANNE WINKWORTH, Thunder Bay - Anne's Bio
ANNETTE COURTEMANCHE, Toronto - Annette's Bio
CAROL-ANN MICHAELSON - Carol-Ann's Bio
CAROLYN BOYD, Barrie - Carolyn's Bio
CATHY IRELAND, Brighton - Cathy's Bio
CHER PRUYS, Devlin - Cher's Bio
COLIN MORRIS, Kingston - Colin's Bio
HILARY SLATER, Tiny - Hilary's Bio
JOANNE POLUCH, Guelph - Joanne's Bio
JOHN ZALESKI, Welland - John's Bio
JOYCE EFFINGER, Corbeil - Joyce's Bio
LORY MACDONALD, Nottawa - Lory's Bio
MARY GARTLAN, Orillia - Mary's Bio
PHIL CHADWICK, Lyndhurst - Phil's Bio
PAUL GILBERT, Chelsea- Paul's Bio
RICHARD AUSTIN, Chelsea- Richard's Bio
ROBERT SÉGUIN, Montréal - Robert's Bio
DEBRA USHER, Woodstock- Debra's Bio
HELEN SHIDELER, Quispamsis- Helen's Bio
GEOFF MUSSEAU, Port aux Basques- Geoff's Bio
CHRISTOPHER GRIFFIN - Christopher's Bio
JUANITA GLENN, Charlottetown- Juannita's Bio
SANDRINE PIEGAY, France- Sandrine's Bio

• Be part of a groundbreaking effort to connect, mentor, and champion Canadian visual artists on a national scale.
• Gain leadership experience and help shape a young, dynamic non-profit from the ground up.
• Forge lasting relationships with artists, arts professionals, community leaders, and funders.
• Enjoy the fulfillment of actively supporting the arts’ contribution to vibrant, thriving communities.

Got Ideas? Join Our Advisory Community! Microsoft Form Available Here
Or Send your résumé or LinkedIn profile, along with a brief statement about your passion for the arts, to dr.brian.usher@artbridgecanada.ca.

Help us build a sustainable future for Canadian visual art. Join ArtBridgeCanada's Advisory Council!

Download Advisory Council Role Description HERE

Download Advisory Council Slide presentation HERE