About the VAC
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.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, the VAC continues its legacy of community engagement, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds through creativity, artmaking, and learning — while looking forward to many more years of inspiring connection and artistic growth.
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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. 0Executive & Artistic Director
Lucas Azevedo Cabral (he/him)
director@vac.ca
ext. 4Manager of Arts Education & Public Programming
Bronwyn Gauley (they/them)
education@vac.ca
ext.2Head of Creative & Communications
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
Cindy Turner
Janet Piper Jones
Jos Diening
Council Representative: Lloyd Rang
