Governance

The VAC is a non-profit cultural organization, governed by a voluntary Board of Directors and headed by an Executive Director, with an administrative staff of 12 and a teaching faculty of approximately 50. Board members work with the Executive Director and other community leaders through various committees to oversee strategic decision making with respect to the Centre’s operations and activities.

Board of Directors:

The Board of Directors volunteers their time and energies to the ongoing success of the VAC.
Current directors (2011-2012) are:

Dean Barriere – President
Nikola Reford – Vice President
Briam Bertram – Treasurer
Sara Peck Colby – Secretary
Charles Colby
Cynthia Dinsmore
Anthony Hobbs
Sandra Paikowsky
Theresa Passarello
Elizabeth Shapiro
Bonnie Shemie
Linda Sutherland
Robert Tellier
Tom Thompson

Committees:

The VAC’s committees, directed by board members but including individuals from
the broader community, support the diverse aspects of the Centre’s operations, guarantee its continued well-being and effective management as well as foster links with the wider cultural community. The committees – active working groups which meet regularly throughout the year – include:

• Building Committee
• Fundraising and Special Events Committee
• Gallery Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Finance Committee
• Strategic Development Committee