About the VAC
The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington (VAC) is a not-for-profit public art gallery and art education centre located in Bowmanville, ON. The organization was incorporated in 1976 to deliver contemporary art to the Clarington Community, the wider Durham Region, and beyond. The VAC has a 47-year history of community engagement, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds in a creative place for artmaking and learning.
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The VAC centers collaboration to deliver dynamic and inspiring contemporary art exhibitions and educational programs within an environment that champions equity and inclusion.
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The VAC prioritizes artistic production and supporting Canadian artists through commissioning new work. Our exhibition and educational programming aim to be wholly inclusive and interdisciplinary, encouraging connection, collaboration and engagement with diverse communities representing varied histories, experiences, and perspectives.
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Main Office General Inquiries
905-623-5831 ext. 0Executive Director Dionne Powlenzuk
director@vac.ca
ext. 4Curator Samantha Lance
curator@vac.ca
ext. 3Education Coordinator Bronwyn Gauley
education@vac.ca
ext.2Marketing and Design Coordinator Kayla Ward
communications@vac.ca
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Board of Directorsboard@vac.ca
Officers
President: Jen Berger
Vice President:
Secretary: Jessica McNamee
Treasurer:
Directors
Cindy Turner
Bronwyn Cole
Anna Rodrigues
Council Representative: Lloyd Rang
