Prairie Art Network is a network for Prairie-based arts and Cultural professionals, visual arts educators, and students.
Vision Statement: The Prairie Art Network envisions thriving communities across the Prairies where artists and cultural professionals from diverse backgrounds come together to support one another. We aim to build connections through a network that fosters mentorship, accessibility, and advocacy for the arts on the Prairies. Our ultimate goal is to support artists, cultural workers, and academics to celebrate the rich diversity of art and culture in the region.
Value Statement: The Prairie Art Network is committed to fostering a community of arts workers and professionals where every member feels a sense of belonging. We believe in working at the speed of trust and uphold the values of trust, transparency, and accessibility in all our endeavours.
Belonging is not just a concept but a reality we actively cultivate, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and valued. We hold ourselves accountable and emphasize patience and listening as guiding principles. We embrace humour as a tool for connection.
We are active and engaged participants in our community, believing that we are stronger together. Through collaboration and cooperation, we achieve greater things than we can alone.
Our Advisory Board
About the Prairie Art Network Advisory Board: The Board makes decisions by consensus, although our meetings and organizational structure are led by a volunteer Chairperson. We strive to ensure representation from the prairie provinces–Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta–and acknowledge that these regions are divided according to arbitrary colonial borders. The Board also strives to include representation from equity-seeking groups in addition to representation from the diverse arts and culture sectors in the region.
BOARD POSITIONS:
Chairperson
Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS:
Devon Smither
Karla McManus
Robin Canham
Jillian Ross
Tomas Jonsson
Honoure Black
Julia Krueger
Kim Verrier
Alexis Marie Chute
Robin Alex McDonald
Dawn Saunders Dahl