Fernie and District Arts Council (FDAC) is a registered charity organization run by a volunteer board of directors. FDAC is committed to promoting arts and cultural opportunities in our community.
Board of Directors:
- Tara Higgins, Co-Chair*
- Laura Loewen, November Co-Chair
- Samantha Sedlowsky, Treasurer
- Rivka Landsberg, Secretary
- Donna Miller
- Becca Davies
- Shawna Jesin
- Dave McBeath
- Troy Cook
- * second Co-chair rotates around the Board Directors
- Contact: fdac@theartsstation.com
The FDAC Board meet the second Thursday of the month. If you wish to bring forward a proposal or request please contact fdac@theartsstation.com at least by the first Thursday of the month.
The FDAC Directors voted to stagger terms as follows:
1 year term October 2021-October 2022: Donna Miller, Sam Sedlowsky, Tara Higgins & Troy Cook
2 year term October 2021-October 2023: Dave McBeath, Becca Davies, Laura Loewen, Rivka Landsberg & Shawna Jesin
FDAC is managed by:
Louise Ferguson, Executive Director
Louise Ferguson is the Executive Director for the Fernie & District Arts Council. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Arts University Bournemouth, England, specialising in Costume. Louise has previously worked in costume departments in the London theatre community, national Ballet, and gained experience in fashion history curation. Upon leaving England she worked at Walt Disney World, Florida in the largest costume department in the world. Her time in North America inspired her to travel resulting in her arrival in the Rocky Mountains where she gained experience in the tourism industry, business and galleries. All these combined experiences led her to her current role at The Arts Station.
Contact: admin@theartsstation.com
Tyra Collombin, Program Officer
Tyra is the Community Arts Coordinator. She recently finished school at Selkirk College in Nelson BC for the Digital Arts and New Media two-year program where she graduated with a diploma and Honors. She uses her graphic design and digital art skills to support our marketing team. She has her own graphic design business, Ridgeline Designs, which she started to support her competitive ski racing career.
Contact: tyra@theartsstation.com
Logan Miller, Community Arts Coordinator
Logan Miller (she/her) recently moved to town and is our Summer Arts Coordinator. Professionally, she is trained as an Interior Designer, but spends a lot of her free time painting, honing her film & digital photography skills, skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. Currently completing her BA in psychology online, her next goal in life is to become an Art Therapist. She believes that art, in any of its forms, has benefits for everyone. She is thrilled to be a part of the Fernie Arts Station!
Contact: logan@theartsstation.com
Caroline Payne, Pottery Technician
Caroline recently moved to Fernie from Nelson BC where she was finishing the ceramic studio program at Kootenay Studio Arts! She was introduced to pottery in 2018 while finishing up her undergraduate degree in Fine Arts at The University of Victoria. Since then she has pursued all things clay and has found a specific interest in glaze science and technique. She was also able to start her small business Passion Fruit Pottery while in ceramic art school. She’s thrilled to be working at The Arts Station and is excited to help others grow their skills in ceramics in the process.
Contact: pottery@theartsstation.com
Alexandra Kozak, Arts Assistant
Alexandra moved to Fernie after receiving a bachelor’s degree in design with honours from the Alberta University of the Arts. Profoundly inspired by Fernie’s scenery & culture, she now operates her own fine art and illustration business. She exhibits at regional galleries including the Fernie Arts Co-op. She’s delighted to be a part of the Arts Station where she can use her unique perspective and skills such as animation to enhance Fernie’s thriving arts community.
Contact: alex@theartsstation.com
