Winnipeg Arts Council Inc.

Board of directors

Function

The Winnipeg Arts Council Inc. is an independent not-for-profit Corporation, created and mandated by the City to:

  • manage and carry out the City’s arts and cultural funding programs;
  • advise the City on cultural policy;
  • explore partnerships and initiatives with other funding bodies, foundations and groups;
  • present an Annual Report and Audited Financial Statement;
  • develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with all City departments and staff working in cultural areas.

Members

Elected Official

  • Councillor Chambers

Council Directors (appointed by City Council)

    Appointments for a 2-year term to expire December 31, 2024:

    • Donna Fletcher
    • Darrel Nadeau 
    • Liz Wreford 

    Appointments for a 2-year term to expire December 31, 2025:

    • Ian August 
    • Laurel Howard
    • Julie Penner 

    Arts Community Directors (appointed by WAC)

    • Andrew McLaren, Chair
    • Kerry Dangerfield, Secretary/Treasurer (Arts Community Director - Large-sized Organizations)
    • Jason Granger, Past Chair
    • Seema Goel, Arts Community Director - Small-sized Organizations
    • Bola Opaleke, Arts Community Director - Individual Artists
    • Erica Wilson, Arts Community Director - Medium-sized Organizations
    • Ben Williams, Arts Community Director - Project Grant Organizations
    • Vonnie Von Helmolt, Chair Emerita

    City Administration Representative (non-voting)

    Vacant 

    Jurisdiction

    By-law No. 1 of the Winnipeg Arts Council Inc.; and the City of Winnipeg Cultural Policy adopted by Council on October 18, 2000 (Part 6 of the By-law was amended by Council on July 27, 2005)

    Reporting Authority

    Standing Policy Committee on Protection and Community Services

    Composition

    Not less than 11 and not more than 15 Directors:

    • 4 to 6 Council Directors (citizens-at-large appointed by Council)
    • 4 to 6 Arts Community Directors (elected by and from arts constituent groups or disciplines comprising the Arts Community Members
    • 1 City Representative (the Chairperson of the Standing Policy Committee on Protection and Community Services or his/her delegate, provided such delegate is a member of City Council)
    • 1 member of the City administration (non-voting capacity)

    Council reference

    October 18, 2000 Minute 940

    Additional reference

    Council - July 27, 2005 Minute 577

    Standing Policy Committee on Community Services - October 7, 2003 Minute 201

    Winnipeg Arts Council By-law No. 1

    Contact

    Carol A. Phillips, Executive Director
    103 – 110 Princess St.
    Winnipeg, MB R3B 1K7

    Phone

    204-943-7668

    Website

    winnipegarts.ca

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