“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else.”
~ Sydney Gurewitz Clemens
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stewarding creativity, one decision at a time.
The Kelowna Arts Academy Board of Directors is a dedicated group of professionals who share a passion for the arts and education in the Okanagan. Serving as ambassadors for our Academy, our board members bring a wealth of experience and insight, helping to shape the school’s future through strategic connections, advocacy, and support.
We are currently seeking new board members to join us in this important work. As some of our valued members near the end of their terms, we welcome individuals who are passionate about arts education and eager to contribute their expertise to the next chapter of Kelowna Arts Academy’s growth.
Interested in Serving on our Board?
As a board, we are committed to upholding the guiding principles outlined in Kelowna Arts Academy’s constitution. These foundational values shape our mission, inform our decisions, and support the growth of our students and our broader community.
The Constitutional Commitments of Kelowna Arts Academy
To encourage our students to build their creative spirit by experiencing learning through all of the arts
To foster in each child an appreciation of enduring personal and social values such as responsibility, honesty accountability, empathy, and a respect for others and their property
To provide activities to stimluate development of each child’s aesthetic and creative abilities
To promote a cooperative relationship between parents, teachers, and board to maximize each child’s overall development.
To promote youth arts in the greater community.
To liaise and cooperate with the local arts community where possible and reasonable