NVCAC Annual Report 2019-20

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kate Galicz Born and raised in our amazing and diverse community, Kate is a proud North Shore resident, who is pleased to be raising her family here. She holds a BA from UBC in history and art history; a Masters in Art History and a graduate diploma in curatorial studies from York University; and a certificate in human resource management from SFU. Kate has a broad-based knowledge of the arts and culture sector, working for Heffel, Canada’s national fine art auction house. As the Director of Heffel Vancouver and the National Co-Director of Consignments she is a key member of the leadership team. In addition, Kate manages the Human Resources department for Heffel’s growing national team. In 2019, Kate co-chaired the Audain Art Museum Gala and currently sits on the Gala Committee for Contemporary Art Gallery, securing corporate sponsorship and donations to their auction event. Kate is passionate about arts, culture and community.

Monica Gewurz Born in Lima, Peru, Monica immigrated to Canada in 1976 where she obtained her Bachelor of Science and Masters in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. Throughout her career, Monica has worked in the public and private sector in real estate, land development, environmental and tourism issues, and economic development, and treaty negotiations with First Nations in BC and Alberta. She lives in Vancouver and has travelled extensively throughout the world studying different art forms. In 2013, she obtained her Fine Art Certificate from Emily Carr University of Art and Design, where she is currently enrolled in the Advanced Study Certificate program, in painting.

As a mixed-media artist, her paintings have been exhibited at numerous galleries in BC’s Lower Mainland and are in private collections internationally. Monica believes strongly in the multidisciplinary and multicultural potential of the arts council to encourage a broad range of people to participate in culturally enriching programmes and activities.

Nancy Hoang Nancy completed her academic studies in English Literature and Business Administration at Capilano University.

With a background in retail and marketing, Nancy is currently communications coordinator at Quay Property Management. Nancy enjoys volunteering at her local community kitchen and has previous experience with marketing communications at Think the World Differently and sat on Seasmart’s Board of Directors.

Anne-Marie Lawrence Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, Anne-Marie has lived in North Vancouver since 1972. She has been involved in many community organizations such as the North Shore Women’s Centre, United Way Committee for the North Shore, Girl Guides, and the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. With an avid interest in the arts, Anne-Marie has had a membership with the Vancouver Art Gallery since 1983. Anne-Marie sits on the Board of North Shore Heritage Preservation Society because she strongly believes in the value of heritage as an expression of cultural identity and supports the retention of heritage structures, integrating with new construction rather than demolition, to retain as much of the original character of the North Shore as is possible.

David Little David obtained a law degree from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia, and has since practiced business law in Vancouver. Involved with the business and legal community, David has worked on many complex projects such as hospitals and educational institutions. Many projects involve multiple parties with private and public objectives to be reconciled. Raising a family with his wife in North Vancouver, he has enjoyed the programming and events of the NVCAC, notably the art rental programme and the Anonymous Art Show. David is supportive of the organization’s efforts in bringing art to the community in interesting and unexpected ways, creating a feeling that North Vancouver is a real community where people of all ages live, work, create and grow.

Effat Mirnia Born and raised in Iran, Effat was part of an art-loving family. From childhood, she expressed her feelings and thoughts through her art – painting, writing and poetry became a form of release for her. From a very early age, Effat volunteered with several organizations: she taught underprivileged children working for UNICEF and taught illiterate women in the villages of Iran.

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