The Board of Directors at Art Pontiac plays a vital role in guiding the organization’s vision and operations. Made up of dedicated volunteers from across the region, the board brings a wide range of experience in the arts, community development, and nonprofit leadership.
Together, they work to support local artists, strengthen partnerships, and ensure that Art Pontiac continues to thrive as a creative hub for the Pontiac.
Board Positions available
We are actively recruiting new members to join our executive and help support us in acheiving our mission. Please contact us if you are interested in joining our board of directors!
Keri-Anne Chyzewsky
Keri-Anne Chyzewsky is a multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur whose work bridges the worlds of creative expression and strategic business thinking. With a dynamic background in design, fine arts and corporate management, she brings a unique perspective to every canvas, installation, and collaborative endeavor she undertakes. Keri-Anne has the ability to translate creative concepts into sustainable, audience-driven projects. By weaving together bold aesthetics and smart strategy,
Keri-Anne continues to redefine what it means to be an artist in the 21st century—proving that imagination, when paired with entrepreneurial zest, can transform both gallery walls and boardroom tables.
Marie-Catherine Smith
Marie-Catherine Smith grew up in a bilingual French and English artistic household,
immersed in a rich collection of art literature. Early exposure to the masterpieces of
Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci sparked a lifelong fascination with classical
realism. As a child, she dreamed of traveling to Europe to study drawing and painting
like the masters — a dream she realized in early adulthood through intensive study in
France, focusing on contemporary classical techniques in drawing and oil painting from
life.
Further honing her skills in Ottawa, Canada, Marie-Catherine expanded her repertoire
to include watercolor, oil painting, life drawing, and children’s book illustration. She
works primarily in watercolor, oil, and pencil, and has been commissioned to create
portraits of people and beloved animals alike.
Her artistic achievements include scholarships and awards, participation in group
exhibitions in Montreal and Pontiac, Quebec, illustrating the cover of a local magazine in
Whistler, B.C., and authoring and illustrating a children’s storybook.
Beyond her artistic practice, Marie-Catherine brings over 20 years of customer service
experience in the hotel and coffee industries across Western Canada. These roles
helped her develop strong communication, hospitality, and leadership skills, which she
now channels into her role as Language Ambassador on the board of directors at Art
Pontiac, where she fosters inclusive communication and cultural exchange within the community.