Board of Directors
Maureen Fraser - President
I arrived in Tofino in 1974, on my way to South America and decided to build a Bake Shop and stay.
From organizing Folk music concerts in the 1970’s to organizing painting workshops in the 2020’s, I’ve been involved in the cultural activities of Tofino for 50 years.
Myles Beeby - Vice President
It was sad. Long ago, my computer never hugged me. Not even on my birthday. But let's face it. Despite being smart, computers lead dull, predictable lives - if you let them. Grandma said they were just a fad. But I was a rebel, and wanted to unravel the secrets to pushing their buttons. Thus, my journey began.
I've been in the Graphic Industry for over 20 years now, surrounding myself with the type of people who know how to stimulate computers, and do awesome stuff. In that time, I have done everything from designing business cards and media kits, to building interactive websites and film animation. I have worked on a freelance basis, and as a full time in house graphic designer and Creative Director.
Needless to say, Grandma is very impressed, and my computer can't get enough hugs.
Joanna Streetly - Secretary
Joanna Streetly is a freelance illustrator and the published author of four books, at work on her fifth.
She was the Inaugural Tofino Poet Laureate and lives afloat in the Tofino harbour.
Kim Hoag - Treasurer
Kim is a founding member of the Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre. She was an art educator for elementary school children and is a visual artist.
Robinson Cook - Director at Large
Maggie Gilbert - Director at Large
Maggie lives in Ucluelet with her partner, seven children and three dogs. She is not an artist, but she enjoys art, and is keen on supporting organizations that help to make the west coast the best possible place to raise her family.
She endeavors to support the arts by applying her digital skills from working at an environmental non profit for over a decade to TAC.
Lee McNamee - Director at Large
Leah McDiarmid - Director at Large
Leah opened the Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art in June 2021 and is appreciative of the opportunity to be a part of Tofino's dynamic arts culture.
With a degree in Art History and Visual Studies, she is a lover of the arts generally and curation specifically. Leah is delighted to be a new board member on TAC, and she looks forward to collaborative community growth and ongoing development of Tofino's diverse arts scene.
Luke MacDonald - Director at Large
Luke has been writing, recording and performing music in various projects for over 18 years. His music has brought him on multiple cross Canada tours, prestigious festivals, crowded bars, empty cafes, sweaty basements and random street corners.
When he's not creating, he can be found promoting other artists as an on-air personality on Tuff City Radio and restoring audio as a Digital Archivist for the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ Language Department.
Cate O’Connell - Director at Large
Staff
Carly Butler - Executive Director
Carly is an interdisciplinary artist (NSCAD; Central Saint Martins, London), and has worked for over 20 years in galleries, museums, auction houses, and non-profits in both the UK and Canada.