Arts Centre Corporation Board of Directors (Yukon)

  • About the Arts Centre Corporation Board of Directors (Yukon)
  • Apply to be a member
  • Current members

  1. About the Arts Centre Corporation Board of Directors (Yukon)

    The Council oversees and manages the Yukon Arts Centre Corporation and its programs.

    • Authority: Arts Centre Act, section 1
    • Type: governing
    • Appointment process: ministerial
    • Requirements: members are selected with the view to achieve adequate representation of fine arts groups and their audiences.
    • Term: not to exceed 3 years but may be reappointed for a further term
    • Meetings: monthly 
    • Department: Tourism and Culture
    • Honoraria: $75 per day

  2. Apply to be a member

    Any resident of the Yukon is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.

    Apply

    1. Complete the application.
    2. Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
    3. Submit your completed application and resume.
      In person: Inquiry Desk at 2071 Second Avenue in Whitehorse. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address your envelope "Attention: Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)"
      Email: boards.committees@yukon.ca
      Mail:
      Government of Yukon
      Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)
      Box 2703
      Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

    How members are selected

    Members are appointed by a Minister, Cabinet or the Legislative Assembly.

    School board and school council members can be elected or, in some cases, appointed.

    Appointments to these boards are based on standing committee recommendations:

    • Yukon Development Corporation
    • Yukon Energy Corporation
    • Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
    • Yukon Lottery Commission
    • Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee
    • Yukon Arts Advisory Council
    • Yukon Utilities Board
    • Yukon Council on the Economy and the Environment
    • Yukon Human Rights Commission

    Some boards and committees members are required to hold certain professional qualifications or affiliations.


  3. Current members
    • Daniel Paleczny, member from November 2, 2023, to November 1, 2026
    • Emily Farrell, member from February 22, 2022, to February 21, 2025
    • Gareth Howells, member from July 22, 2021, to July 21, 2024
    • Genesee Keevil, member from February 22, 2022, to February 21, 2025
    • Ken Anderson, member from July 22, 2021, to July 21, 2024
    • Line Gagnon, member from November 2, 2023, to November 1, 2026
    • Rose Grewal, member from November 2, 2023, to November 1, 2026
    • Timothy Cant, member from July 22, 2021, to July 21, 2024
    • Tony Penikett, member from November 2, 2022, to November 1, 2025

Contact 

For questions about the Arts Centre Corporation Board of Directors (Yukon) phone 867-667-8575, or fax 867-393-6300, or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8575.