The Art Gallery of Mississauga Board of Directors: Thank you and congratulations to Mike Douglas, Welcome to Bob Tattersall
NEWS March 2, 2015 (Mississauga) - The Art Gallery of Mississauga's Board of Directors says goodbye to outgoing Chair Mike Douglas and Secretary Pat Longo. Board Chair Mike Douglas will be stepping down to pursue a political career with the City of Mississauga, and is currently a running candidate for Councillor of Ward 4. Assuming the position of Board Chair is Robert Tattersall. During his time as Chair for the AGM's Board of Directors, Mike Douglas has brought over thirty years of production and corporate communications experience, and acted as an instrumental voice in launching the AGM's visibility within the City of Mississauga and beyond. As the magazine editor and co-publisher of the popular MississaugaLife - Spirit of the City magazine, Douglas has been active in the AGM's marketing and branding campaign, helping pave the way for the future of the AGM, and the future of arts, culture and community in Mississauga. The Art Gallery of Mississauga's staff and Board of Directors would like to thank Mike Douglas for his numerous contributions. The AGM would also like to thank Pat Longo for her dedication towards the gallery. Robert (Bob) Tattersall is a twelve year resident of Mississauga and recently retired after a forty year career in investment management. He became a member of the Art Gallery of Mississauga shortly after moving to the city, and was elected to the Board in April 2013. As a visitor to art galleries around the world, Tattersall believes that a creative and well run gallery contributes to the vibrancy of life in a city. Since 2013, Robert Tattersall has helped to launch initiatives such as the publication of the AGM Permanent Art Collection Posters, and sponsorship for the AGM's Annual Art Auction. An avid spokesperson for the power of art to unite a community, Tattersall is a devoted collector of Mississauga art and sits on the AGM's Permanent Collection Acquisitions Committee. |
QUOTES: "Mike Douglas brought valuable experience and a passion for the community to the AGM's Board of Directors. The AGM Board would like to extend our thanks to him for his enthusiasm and support towards building the legacy of the gallery. It has been a pleasure working with him and we look forward to seeing what he will accomplish next." - Robert Tattersall, Board Chair, Art Gallery of Mississauga "We are very excited to welcome Bob Tattersall to the position of Board Chair. His continual devotion to the arts and Mississauga public will help to further the development of the gallery as an institution focused in bringing art to the community, and community to the art." - Tina Chu, Engagement Officer, Art Gallery of Mississauga |
QUICK FACTS - Mike Douglas will be stepping down as Board Chair to pursue a political career with the City of Mississauga and is currently a running candidate for Councillor of Ward 4.
- Bob Tattersall will assume the position of Board Chair, bringing over forty years of investment management experience, a strong commitment to local art, and a vision of expanding the AGM beyond the confines of its current corner in City Hall.
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ABOUT THE ART GALLERY OF MISSISSAUGA The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is a public, not-for-profit art gallery located in the Mississauga Civic Centre right on Celebration Square across from Square One Mall. The AGM is proud to admit people free of charge, serve communities, and provide positive visual art experiences for all visitors. Engage. Think. Inspire. This phrase opens the dialogue at the AGM. The Gallery connects with the people of Mississauga through the collection and presentation of relevant works from a range of periods and movements in Canadian art. Expressing multiple ideas and concepts, this visual art translates into meaningful cultural and social experiences for all audiences. The AGM employs innovative education, artist projects and other forms of dialogue to advance critical enquiry and community connection to the visual arts. The mandate of the Gallery is to "bring art to the community and the community to art." |
Shellie Zhang - Communications |
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