THE GPAG VISION
For 2009, GPAG Directors identified financial stability and an accessible venue as priorities.
The focus is on generating additional income from diverse sources including donor gifts and sponsorships and attracting more support through an expanded volunteer programme and involvement in community events. The eventual ability to pay artists CARFAC fees will qualify GPAG for additional arts grants.

The generosity of Dr. Janet Webb & John de Kleer has housed the gallery for a modest utilities cost. Because its present location is not fully accessible, Gallery supporters have begun to seek a street-level facility that also provides space for enhanced programmes and the development of a permanent collection. 

Members and Volunteers like you
keep the dream of a public gallery in Gibsons
growing and fulfilling its mandate

... because art is for everyone!

In 2003 a group of visionary citizens, recognizing the need and value of a Public Art Gallery to any community, met to establish one in Gibsons. They negotiated a space with the generous support of Dr. Janet Webb and John de Kleer, founded and registered a non-profit society and opened Gibsons  Public  Art  Gallery on September 26th, 2003.

GPAG later was given Federal Charitable Tax Status and is  able to give Tax Receipts for donations to the Gallery of  $20. or more.

 

Part of a Creative Community

Located in the heart of historic Gibsons Landing, GPAG is part of a lively arts and heritage community that supports three outstanding commercial galleries, several artists' studios, a heritage museum and this public art gallery.

 

As Gibsons Mayor Janyk said when GPAG was opened, "The culture of this community is a basic component of who we are. The public's opportunity to have access to the arts is vital if we are to remain a whole community." 
Mandate and Means

The Gibsons Public Art Gallery exists to
operate a public art gallery for the perpetual benefit of citizens of,  and visitors to the Sunshine Coast by 
a) exhibiting and displaying works of art
b) purchasing, acquiring or exchanging works of art
c) accepting gifts, bequests, or loans of works of art

to promote public interest in art and its discourses by

a) presenting public programming such as lectures, screenings, workshops,  & seminars
b) providing adult, teen and children's art education
c) producing arts related publications

to encourage those engaged in art practices by
providing a venue for research, presentation, consideration, interpretation and dissemination of art and education/information relating to the arts.
We are:

President:   Paul Clancy
Vice-President:   Joanna Mackenzie-Enga
Treasurer:  Murray Drope
Past President:  Rod Olafson
 
The Board:

Sheila Mullen
Julie Skippon
Per Winther
Kristjana Gunnars
Patricia Drope
Paula O'Brien
Diana Starbuck
 
Website: Lydia Lemay
Art Stroll Coordinator:  Manon Staiger
Design consultant:  Esther North
Accountant:  Esplen & Co.
Bank:  Sunshine Coast Credit Union
© Copyright Gibsons Public Art Gallery Reg. Non-Profit Society #S-46542

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