News Release
NEW BOARD MEMBERS STRENGTHEN BC ARTS COUNCIL
Oct. 15, 2010
VICTORIA – Five new appointments, including a new chair and vice-chair have been appointed to the BC Arts Council, Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger announced today.
Dr. Stanley Hamilton, interim chair, has been appointed chair of the BC Arts Council. In addition to serving on the BC Arts Council Board as vice-chair for the past year, Hamilton is a professor emeritus at UBC’s Sauder School of Business and sits on the Arts Club Theatre’s Council of Governors. Jackson Davies, best known for his role as John Constable in Beachcombers, has been appointed vice-chair.
“I am so pleased that Dr. Stanley Hamilton will continue as chair of the BC Arts Council,” said Krueger. “ Dr. Hamilton has provided exceptional leadership during his tenure and I am confident that the valuable work of the board will be strengthened by these appointments.”
The council board also welcomes three new members: Merla Beckerman, Gordon Harris, and Lori Marchand. These new members fill vacancies left by board members Marie Clements, Jane Danzo, and Neel Dhillon. All appointments were effective October 7, 2010. Board members are appointed by Order in Council and may sit for a total of six years.
“These new members bring a wealth of experience and energy to the BC Arts Council Board,” Hamilton said. “They will certainly strengthen the board and help us work to fulfil the vision of the Council and continue to implement our strategic plan.”
The BC Arts Council supports arts and arts organization across the province and is governed by a 15-member council, which represents the regions, cultural diversity and artistic communities of British Columbia.