PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
president@pentictonartgallery.com

Dr. Claude Roberto represents the Association des archivistes du Québec and she is now retired from working for the Provincial Archives of Alberta, Canada, where she managed various programs, including Francophone archives, women sources, religious archives, architectural drawings. She worked for 28 years for the Government of Alberta. She received in 1985 a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta where she taught for 20 years. She was Director of the Bureau Canadien des Archivistes ensuring the professional development of Canadian archivists. She serves on national and international steering committees and gives presentations around the world. Her books as author or co-author include: Guide for Oblate Archives, The Diaries of Bishop Grandin, Family Histories, Documenting Francophone Alberta. She received in 2003 the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for outstanding service to Canada.

VICE PRESIDENT

Nancy Schmidt is a Penticton Indian Band Member and grew up in Okanagan Falls, graduating from SOSS in Oliver. She hails from from the McLean & Richter families. Her interest in the arts started early in her life - In grade 10, she took a fashion illustration course at Emily Carr in Vancouver which gave her an early introduction to an art education. From 1986-88 Nancy took Fine Arts at Okanagan College in Kelowna with sponsorship from the PIB, eventually living in Yukon and California and returned to the Okanagan in 2017 to be closer to her family. Nancy enjoys her 2 horses and 2 dogs on her property in Kaleden with a gold smithing studio using gold from the Yukon, making original hand fabricated works under the label, .860fine.

TREASURER

Bio coming soon

SECRETARY

Pat Johnson is a retired teacher and school administrator. After retiring, Pat and her husband, Gordon, moved from central Alberta to Penticton. Having visited Penticton from time to time over the years, Pat and Gordon knew this was where they wanted to enjoy their retirement years.

Pat earned both her Bachelor of Education and Master of Education at the University of Alberta as well as a University Diploma in Inclusive Education through Athabasca University. Looking back, Pat very much appreciates the many and varied leadership opportunities that her career provided. It was her desire to offer her students individualized support that initially led her to specialized program development. She enjoyed teaching and managing the specialized programs. As the programs grew, supporting more and more students, Pat’s job included mentoring teachers and support staff. Ultimately, this path led Pat into her role as a school administration.

In Alberta, Pat served for several years on both the Regional and Provincial Board of Directors for McMan Youth & Community Services Association; an organization that reaches out to support children, youth and families with complex needs.

Although Pat states emphatically that she is not an artist, she has always had an appreciation for art, especially the unbridled creativity of children. After moving to Penticton in the fall of 2021, Pat was anxious to visit Penticton Art Gallery. Without hesitation she became a member. This past winter, Pat embarked on a research project at the gallery identifying wildflowers in Julie Bullock-Webster’s watercolor collection. Pat is in awe of the paintings, completed on a homestead from 1895-1896 in the Keremeos area.

Pat’s interests are diverse, but topping the list is gardening, the natural environment, history and traveling. Of late, traveling generally means going to Montreal to visit her two little granddaughters.

Pat is honoured to have her name put forward as a member of the Board of Directors for Penticton Art Gallery. It is a role that she will take seriously and strive to support the Board to the best of her ability.

DIRECTOR

Hello! My name is Cindi Lou. I have lived most of my life in the Okanagan. I have lived at Apex for over 30 years. I was taught to ski at an early age and it became a life long passion. I joined the Ski Patrol at Apex in the late 80s. I soon knew that I had found my place and my people. I love it! I am a huge music lover and a member of the Dream Café Co-op. I'm an incurable dancer. One-time member of the Penticton Clog­gers. I love thrift shopping and collecting. I love creativity.

I recently took an early retirement from a career in Health Care. I was a shift worker, which really suited me and my ski hill lifestyle. Which in turn, provided the balance I needed to make me more focused and effec­tive at my job.

I became a member of the Penticton Art Gallery approximately 15 years ago. I felt so inspired by the caliber and scope of the exhibits and activities they were hosting. I love the inclusivity the PAG embraces. It is one of the things that truly makes it a spe­cial and safe place in our community. I am super excited to be a part of it.

DIRECTOR

Ann Doyon is a writer from Regina, Saskatchewan. Her mother was Beatrice Keewatin (Peepeekisis First Nation) and her father was Melvin (Butch) Hanson of Kelvington, Saskatchewan. She is an accomplished multi-media artist with a career that has spanned decades garnering national and international attention for her powerful wordplay and intense performing style. Her design and artwork is in various private and public collections across Turtle Island. She was gifted to be the mother of two fiercely unique and talented girls Aurora Jade and Lilyanna Lune. Ann currently lives in a heavily fortified compound in the wilds of British Columbia.

DIRECTOR

My work as an art producer is highly interdisciplinary. I work in a wide range of artistic mediums and, as is common with commercial artists, create art combining mediums and using improvised materials. My medium combination of choice includes acrylic and/or watercolour paint, coloured pencil, and ink.

Aside from photographs, realism is absent from the style of my artworks. Most of my original designs feature aberrant line work, geometric patterns, and bold colours. The major exception to the latter being my collection of colouring page designs and illustrations.

Nature and animals are my biggest source of inspiration, with pop-culture and gaming also being a big influence. Self-described as a 'crazy cat lady', I am not shy to admit that cats are both my favourite and most regular subject. You could say they're my favourite 'mews'.

DIRECTOR

Katie Elizabeth Bowling has been volunteering with The Penticton Art Gallery occasionally for years, and holds a certification in event planning from Okanagan College. She has a passion for community outreach and has sat on the boards of many meaningful organizations such as Dragonfly Pond Family Society, Agur Lake Camp Society, Penmar, Children's Festival, and United Way. Her involvement in the community invites accessibility and inclusion of all ages.

DIRECTOR

Jesse William Doucette is a multifaceted individual who brings a wealth of diverse experiences and skills to his role as a board member of the Penticton Art Gallery. Jesse has pursued his passion for art as a landscape painter for the past five years, using his creative platform to shed light on the impact of Climate Change. Alongside his artistic pursuits, he finds joy in engaging with puzzles and mental challenges. Beyond his artistic and musical endeavors, Jesse has a background as a Network Security Specialist and is a self proclaimed "Computer Wizard."

Jesse's empathetic nature and adaptability enable him to establish connections and build rapport with individuals from all walks of life. He cherishes diversity and proudly identifies as a gay man, recognizing the value of representation and inclusion within the art community.

DIRECTOR

Katherine Eriksen brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the Recruitment and HR industry to the Penticton Art Gallery board. Her career spans corporate and agency recruitment, primarily focusing on the IT consulting sector and automotive retail in the United States. Over the past nine years, Katherine has honed her skills in Operations, General Management, and Sales and Marketing at Energy Resourcing, where she dedicated her efforts to supporting clients in the Energy and Renewable industries.

In addition to her professional achievements, Katherine recently launched Cat & Mouse Recruitment Inc., an innovative recruitment firm. She is also the co-founder of The Collective by CRNG, a vibrant community aimed at assisting independent recruiters and clients with fractional recruitment and talent acquisition consulting.

Katherine's connection to the arts is deeply rooted in her family. Inspired by her mother, Pat Trelenberg, a talented painter and designer, Katherine has always had a passion for the arts. This lifelong love for theatre, music, and visual arts has been a significant part of her life.

Having moved to Penticton nearly three years ago, Katherine is excited to immerse herself in the local art community. She looks forward to fostering connections with local artists and contributing to the vibrant cultural landscape of Penticton. Katherine lives in Penticton with her husband, Ryan, and their son, Zach.

As a board member of the Penticton Art Gallery, Katherine Eriksen is eager to leverage her extensive professional background and personal passion for the arts to support and enhance the gallery's mission and initiatives.