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/ TEAM
STAFF /
Programming Co-Director /
Jasmine Piper
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Jasmine@TheNewGallery.org
(she/her) ♌︎
ʤæzˈmɪn
“jazz-min”
Office Hours: Wed-Sat, 10-6PM
Jasmine Piper
Jasmine@TheNewGallery.org
(she/her) ♌︎
ʤæzˈmɪn
“jazz-min”
Office Hours: Wed-Sat, 10-6PM
Operations Co-Director /
Alexa Bunnell
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Alexa@TheNewGallery.org
(they/them) ♉︎
ɑːlɛksʌ
“ah-leks-uh”
Office Hours: Wed-Sat, 10-6PM
Alexa Bunnell
Alexa@TheNewGallery.org
(they/them) ♉︎
ɑːlɛksʌ
“ah-leks-uh”
Office Hours: Wed-Sat, 10-6PM
Community Outreach & Digital Programming Director/
Winona Julian
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Winona@TheNewGallery.org
(she/they) ♑︎
wɪnnəʊnʌ
“win-oh-n-uh”
Office Hours: Wed-Fri, 10-6PM
Winona Julian
Winona@TheNewGallery.org
(she/they) ♑︎
wɪnnəʊnʌ
“win-oh-n-uh”
Office Hours: Wed-Fri, 10-6PM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS /
contact the board at board@thenewgallery.orgManuela Albarracin (she/they) ♉︎
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mænuːɛlʌ
“man-ooo-ell-uh”
mænuːɛlʌ
“man-ooo-ell-uh”
Mao Kun Chen (she/her) ♌︎
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mɑː əʊ
“mah-oh”
mɑː əʊ
“mah-oh”
Mao Kun Chen is a visual artist, ceramicist, and creative entrepreneur whose work celebrates the beauty of individuality and the power of self-expression. Drawing inspiration from East Asian kawaii culture and themes of female empowerment, Mao creates vibrant, whimsical pieces that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Their practice bridges cultural heritage and contemporary narratives, using art to tell stories that resonate deeply with diverse audiences. As the Co-founder of Mao Projects, they bring a touch of cuteness and joy to everyday rituals, while championing creativity and representation through their art and endeavors.
Jenna Van Buekenhout / Treasurer
(she/they) ♏️
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ʤɛnnɑː
“jen-nuh”
(she/they) ♏️
ʤɛnnɑː
“jen-nuh”
Sarosh Shivji (she/they) ♉︎
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ɛsʌrəʊʃ
“suh-row-sh”
ɛsʌrəʊʃ
“suh-row-sh”
Sarah van Sloten / President
(she/her) ♋︎
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seɪɑːrʌ
“say-r-uh”
Sarah van Sloten (she/her) is a settler living and working on Treaty 7 territory in Calgary, AB. Van Sloten graduated with a BFA from the Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) (2010) and an MFA from the University of Windsor (2016). She has exhibted work across Canada and in the UK, and was recently Artist-in-Residence at the Bowness Community Association (2023). She currently works at AUArts as a Learning Strategies Advisor.
(she/her) ♋︎
seɪɑːrʌ
“say-r-uh”
Sarah van Sloten (she/her) is a settler living and working on Treaty 7 territory in Calgary, AB. Van Sloten graduated with a BFA from the Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) (2010) and an MFA from the University of Windsor (2016). She has exhibted work across Canada and in the UK, and was recently Artist-in-Residence at the Bowness Community Association (2023). She currently works at AUArts as a Learning Strategies Advisor.
Gina McKinnon (she/her) ♉︎
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Hometown: Dalemead, ABGina McKinnon is a visual artist, coordinator of corporate shenanigans, and lifelong volunteer. McKinnon graduated with a BA from the University of Calgary (2012). She has exhibited work at Theatre Calgary, Pumphouse Theatre Gallery, and assorted friends living rooms. She believes that art is a unifying, barrier breaking, force of nature.
ʤiːɛnʌ
“jee-nuh”
“jee-nuh”
Hometown: Dalemead, ABGina McKinnon is a visual artist, coordinator of corporate shenanigans, and lifelong volunteer. McKinnon graduated with a BA from the University of Calgary (2012). She has exhibited work at Theatre Calgary, Pumphouse Theatre Gallery, and assorted friends living rooms. She believes that art is a unifying, barrier breaking, force of nature.
Victoria McInnis / Vice President
(she/her) ♉︎ / ♊︎
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ˈvɪktᵊriʌ
“vic-toor-ee-uh”
(she/her) ♉︎ / ♊︎
ˈvɪktᵊriʌ
“vic-toor-ee-uh”
Andy Rubio (they/them)
♑︎
ˈændi
“ahn-dee”
Aquarius sun, Cancer moon, Taurus rising
Homegrounds: Calgary, AB - Mohkinstsis, Treaty 7 Territory
“ahn-dee”
Aquarius sun, Cancer moon, Taurus rising
Homegrounds: Calgary, AB - Mohkinstsis, Treaty 7 Territory
Andy Rubio is a Queer, Trans*, French-Can./Chinese mixed-race printmaker, fibre artist, writer, studio facilitator+technician, and avid volunteer in the arts community of Mohkinstsis. They graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Majoring in Print Media and a focus in Fibre Arts from the Alberta University of the Arts. Through play with humor, tense absurdity, and juxtaposition, they enjoy exploring themes of Queer and mixed-race visibility, experiences, liminal space, representation, commodification, and nostalgia. Further, they greatly enjoy bike mechanics, history, and smothering their cat baby Bingus.They believe art is a way in which we process big concepts and ideas toward understanding the world around us and our lives.
Lyndsay Wasko (she/her) ♓︎
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lɪndiːsiː
“lind-see”
lɪndiːsiː
“lind-see”
Quick with a sketchbook and conceptual thinking, Lyndsay has crafted a
multidisciplinary portfolio over the last decade that demonstrates her
ability to wear many hats: from award-winning brand, web, and packaging
design to multi-channel ad campaigns and more illustrative work such as
video game concept art, children's book illustration, and museum
installations.
Lyndsay’s illustrative work explores themes of childlike discovery and thoughtful observation of nature and her intention is to inspire greater appreciation and respect for the natural world we all share. As part of this mandate, she has worked closely with the Wilder Institute and Parks Canada to promote wildlife and habitat conservation. A Calgary-based creative, Lyndsay graduated with a Bachelor of Communication Design from the Alberta University of the Arts and is currently pursuing a Masters of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alberta. Outside of academic pursuits, she runs Mice Type, a small creative studio, and serves as board member at The New Gallery.
Lyndsay’s illustrative work explores themes of childlike discovery and thoughtful observation of nature and her intention is to inspire greater appreciation and respect for the natural world we all share. As part of this mandate, she has worked closely with the Wilder Institute and Parks Canada to promote wildlife and habitat conservation. A Calgary-based creative, Lyndsay graduated with a Bachelor of Communication Design from the Alberta University of the Arts and is currently pursuing a Masters of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alberta. Outside of academic pursuits, she runs Mice Type, a small creative studio, and serves as board member at The New Gallery.
Isha Varma (she/her) ♌︎
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iːʃʌ
“ee-sh-ah”
iːʃʌ
“ee-sh-ah”
Al Schoenberg (they/them)
æl
“ah-L”
æl
“ah-L”
Ali Skilnick (she/her) ♋︎
æliː
“ah-L-ee”
æliː
“ah-L-ee”
Alexandra Skilnick (she/her) an Independent Curator living and working on Treaty 7 territory in Calgary, AB. Skilnick graduated from the University of Calgary with a BFA in Art History and a Masters in Curatorial Practice from IED. She has co-curated exhibitions in Florence, Italy as well as in Calgary.
Adrienne Rovere (she/her)
eɪddriːæn
“aid-dree-ah-n”
eɪddriːæn
“aid-dree-ah-n”