| | John Mahon - Executive DirectorJohn Mahon is the Executive Director of the Edmonton Arts Council. He joined the EAC in 1996 as the first Grant Director and became Executive Director in 1998. He is a classical musician (clarinet) and continues to be an active performer and record producer in the Edmonton region in addition to his work at the EAC. He studied music at the Royal College of Music in London England and at the University of Alberta. John has a Bachelor of Music and M.B.A. from the University of Alberta. |
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 | Stephen Williams - Grants, Awards & Support Programs DirectorStephen Williams joined the Edmonton Arts Council in 2010 after working in arts granting positions with the Government of Alberta and the Canada Council for the Arts. Before moving into those administrative roles he was an active freelance professional trumpet player, performing regularly with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Rounding out his busy freelance schedule, Stephen was the stage manager for the Alberta Baroque Ensemble for 6 seasons, and a conductor with the Festival City Winds community band programme for 5 seasons, as well as teaching students from the beginner to college levels. Stephen holds a Music Diploma from Grant MacEwan College and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Alberta, and lives in Edmonton with wife, two children and Purr C. Grainger the cat. |
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Mary Jane Kreisel - Grants, Awards & Support Programs OfficerM. J.’s background is in theatre arts and she has worked for a number of theatre companies in both a management and consulting capacity. Her interests also lie in the artistic side of theatre, having assistant directed and stage managed numerous community theatre musicals and plays. In her “spare time” this year, she will be directing a play at Walterdale Playhouse and a ‘one-act’ at the Stagestruck Festival. M. J. has a B.Sc. from the University of Calgary and an M.A. in Recreation Administration from the University of Alberta. She shares her love of theatre with her husband - Phil and has two sons of whom she is also very proud. | |
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| | Katia Michel-Wasney - Grants AssistantHello! I am the Grants Assistant here at the EAC. Once upon a time, I graduated from the U of A with a BA in Italian/French Cultural Studies, English minor, & soft spot for Political Science and Math....yes, I said Math. After time spent working with animals, chocolate, then selling home decor, I spent several years working at the Parkland Institute, and still enjoy volunteering for them when I get a chance, as well as with other organizations/events. While not a professionally trained artist of any sort, I have been a supporter of the arts in all its forms ever since I can remember, and spend most of my time (when not at work) on the bus, heading to some show or another! When the inspiration strikes, I do also love to draw, write poetry and dance, and can often be found indulging my nerdy side with a good comic book or ten. I am having a fantastic time becoming more involved in the arts community, meeting new people, and making new friends. I hope to one day meet you, as well! |
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| | Kristy Trinier - Public Art DirectorKristy Trinier is the Public Art Director of the Edmonton Arts Council. She has a Master’s degree in Public Art from the Dutch Art Institute (ArtEZ Hogeschool voor de Kunsten) and a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Art from the University of Victoria. She has a background in arts administration and has exhibited her artwork internationally, recently at the Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art and photoMiami art fair. |
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| | Sean Borchert - Public Art Program OfficerSean Borchert is the Public Art Program Officer of the Edmonton Arts Council. He attended both Grant MacEwan Community College and the University of Alberta studying Fine Arts. He is a freelance illustrator and artist who has worked for a variety of organizations including the Support Network and Vue Weekly Magazine. Sean is also an active cultural events producer with his promotion company Birch Heart Presents and has been organizing artshows and concerts around the city for the past 3 years. |
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| | Dara Humniski - Public Art Program OfficerDara Humniski is a Public Art Program Officer at the Edmonton Arts Council. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Industrial Design. She has taught art classes at the Art Gallery of Alberta and is a founding member and one of the Principal Designers of Loyal Loot Collective. Dara is also an artist and illustrator, and actively volunteers with cultural projects in the Edmonton area. |
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| | David Turnbull - Public Art ConservatorDavid is a graduate of the Master of Art Conservation program at Queen’s University. He has worked at the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the National Gallery of Canada, and most recently at the Denver Art Museum where he specialized in the conservation of paintings and Modern and Contemporary Art. He is especially interested in working with living artists to document their working methods and materials as well as their attitudes towards the ageing and long-term care of their artworks. |
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| | Alison Turner - Communications DirectorAlison joined the EAC in 2008. A graduate of Grant MacEwan's Arts & Cultural Management Program, Alison also has a BA in Philosophy from the University of Alberta and BAA in Radio and Television Arts from Ryerson University. Before joining the EAC, Alison was the Executive Director of the Film & Video Arts Society - Alberta. |
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| | Jana O'Connor - Communications OfficerJana O'Connor has worked with the Edmonton Arts Council in many capacities over the years, most recently as the Artistic Director of the Edmonton Olympic Torch Relay Celebration. She is pleased to now be an official member of the team. In addition to working in marketing and communications for a number of local theatre companies and festivals, Jana is a professional actor and playwright. Her Theatre for Young Audiences play, The Early Bloomer, toured local elementary schools in February 2010, and she is a cast member and writer of the CBC Radio sketch comedy show, The Irrelevant Show. |
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| | Mieke Higham - Office ManagerMieke has been the Office Manager at the Edmonton Arts Council since 2007. She graduated from Arts and Cultural Management at Grant MacEwan College in 2006, followed by a field placement and full-time position at the Art Gallery of Alberta. Although not graced with talent in any specific art discipline, Mieke has a deep appreciation for the arts and Edmonton artists. |
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