About the VAC
The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington (VAC) is a not-for-profit public art gallery and art education centre located in Bowmanville, ON. The organization was incorporated in 1976 to deliver contemporary art to the Clarington Community, the wider Durham Region, and beyond. Approaching 50 years in 2026, the VAC continues its history of community engagement, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds in a creative place for artmaking and learning.
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The VAC centers collaboration to deliver dynamic and inspiring contemporary art exhibitions and educational programs within an environment that champions equity and inclusion.
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The VAC prioritizes artistic production and supporting Canadian artists through commissioning new work. Our exhibition and educational programming aim to be wholly inclusive and interdisciplinary, encouraging connection, collaboration and engagement with diverse communities representing varied histories, experiences, and perspectives.
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Main Office General Inquiries
905-623-5831 ext. 0Interim Executive Director
Lucas Azevedo Cabral (he/him)
director@vac.ca
ext. 4Curator
Samantha Lance (she/her)
curator@vac.ca
ext. 3Education Coordinator
Bronwyn Gauley (they/them)
education@vac.ca
ext.2Marketing and Design Coordinator
Kayla Ward (she/her)
communications@vac.ca
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Board of Directors board@vac.ca
OfficersChair: Jen Berger
Vice Chair: Hamlin Grange
Secretary: Bronwyn Cole
Directors
Ali-Reza Allameh
Angelo D’Amico
Anna Rodrigues
Cindy Turner
Janet Piper Jones
Council Representative: Lloyd Rang
Strategic Plan | 2024 - 2029
Annual Report | 2023
Annual Report | 2022
Annual Report | 2024
