BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MARION MEYERS

President

I’m a painter and a quilt maker. I’ve lived in Scugog for over 25 years and our kids went to Epsom, Cornish and Port Perry High. I’m the only one in the family that doesn’t play a musical instrument – but I am the only gardener. A long long time ago I was the Director of Advertising at Shoppers Drug Mart (remember Bea Arthur?), was an Account Supervisor at Quadrant Marketing and then Director of Marketing Works at Coca-Cola before launching my own Brand Development and Strategic Planning company. You’ll know some of the brand work I’ve done around here – Township of Scugog, Township of Brock, Theatre on the Ridge, Prima Ballet Company, Durham Tourism. Anyway, now I do work for any arts organization that wants a revitalized brand or strategic plan. Oh, and work at Scugog Arts.

MICHAEL FILIP

Vice-President

Michael brings a unique blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and artistic passion to the board. With a career spanning over two decades in software development and business management, he has led IT teams for Fortune 500 companies and now owns several tech-based businesses in Durham Region. A long-time community volunteer, Michael has served on numerous boards and committees, including a term as President of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. A lifelong musician and emerging visual artist, Michael is currently exploring painting and photography with a focus on animal portraits and nature-inspired works. His technical background brings a thoughtful precision to his creative process, making him a dynamic and well-rounded contributor to the arts community.

KRISTEN MEYER-CREAMER

Secretary

Kristen Meyer-Creamer is a design, branding, and marketing specialist based in Port Perry. In partnership with Chris Creamer, she co-runs the popular sports media website SportsLogos.Net. 

Created in 1997, SportsLogos.Net is the world’s largest online visual encyclopedia of sports logos, uniforms, and branding. It has grown to include a media/news wing, a forum, a popular podcast, a book, and a large social media presence. In addition to this, Kristen also lends her design and marketing services to local small businesses with a particular focus on female-led entrepreneurs. Kristen proudly donates her time to community organizations such as the Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign in Scugog as a committee member and marketing manager, as the captain of the Queen Bees Dragon Boat team which raises funds for local charities and (along with the team at Williams & Follows) volunteers as an admin for the Port Perry Bulletin.

Over the years, she has partnered with some incredible leaders who are working to build goodwill in Scugog through their support of business, the arts and non-profit groups and she is devoted to being a part of the movement that is bringing volunteerism back to our community.  

CAREY NICHOLSON

Director

Carey is currently the artistic director and co-founder of Theatre on the Ridge (www.theatreontheridge.ca), Durham region’s not for profit, professional theatre company. As resident of Scugog for over 20 years, Carey is also well known as a founding member of the Lake Scugog Studio Tour and META4 Contemporary Craft Gallery. She is a past president of Scugog Council for the Arts and was the SCA’s first executive director from 2009 to 2012.

Carey is a graduate of George Brown College and the School of the Toronto Dance Theatre (STDT) professional dance programs, and a past faculty member at STDT. She has been involved with community and professional theatre companies in Durham, York region and elsewhere in many capacities, primarily as board member, producer, director, choreographer, performer, instructor, set and costume designer. Her past, and ongoing, theatre studies include programs and courses with George Brown College, Toronto Dance Theatre, Tarragon Theatre, the Stratford Festival, Off The Wall Theatre Alliance, and most recently as an auditing director with Obsidian Theatre.

Carey has received several awards for her work in the performing arts, including a Durham Art of Transition Creative Award in 2014 for her contribution to theatre in Durham. She is also a member of the Theatre Ontario Talent Bank, and an independent theatre adjudicator, arts educator and arts management consultant.

Beyond theatre, Carey has also been a recognized fibre and basketry artist, a committee member with Craft Ontario, a past administrative manager for the Toronto Centre for the Promotion of Fashion Design and a bed & breakfast operator in Port Perry.

ROBERT ALOE

Director
Metaphorically, I’m a hunter-gatherer, never leaving an interest behind.  I was originally trained as a professional graphic designer and art director working in the Toronto area for 14 years. (Agencies/clients: Much Music, Oliver Bonacini, Spar Aerospace, Mattel, Royal Bank). Sidestepping into becoming an educator/lecturer for graphic design. (Durham College). My original love of architecture and interior design led me to acquire a trading license in real estate. Combining sales, marketing, design, and aesthetics seemed like the most natural equation. (Royal LePage Frank).
While doing all of the above, I am also a mixed media/collage artist. After many years of embracing technology, I had an emotional walkout on the digital medium discovering analog collage. Each work uses found items such as envelopes, typography, and discarded paper.

I feel blessed to not only have won international awards for design and still receive awards in top sales in real estate, but I also continue to humbly get shown in small galleries and publications in North America and Europe. As a retired musician, you can still find me listening to music or tinkering/customizing guitars.

AISLIN MILLER

Director
Aislin is a graphic, web and UX designer and owner of Dapple Creative Co. who loves combining art and technology to create beautiful logos, websites and social media campaigns for local businesses! Aislin has a studio art major from the University of Guelph and a graphic design diploma from Durham College. Over the years, she’s had many adventures which have fuelled her obsession with beautiful architecture! After a long hiatus, Aislin started drawing again in 2020 and hasn’t looked back. She’s been honoured to be accepted into a few juried shows and continues to create cityscapes in watercolour and ink. Port Perry has been her home for many years and Aislin feels so fortunate to live and work here with her husband and two awesome kids. She is excited to join the Scugog Arts board to help drive new and existing art initiatives and events around this amazing town!

ALISON GAUTHIER

Director

A graduate of Sheridan College’s Fashion Design program with a specialization in knitwear, Alison has spent over 40 years as a custom fashion practitioner. She served as Head of Design at Paula Lishman Ltd. and continues to work as an innovative knitwear designer, recognized for pioneering hand-painted knit techniques. A passionate advocate for the arts and their power to unite communities, Alison is a dedicated supporter of local fundraising events including Scugog Arts initiatives, the Art Auction for Oak Ridges Hospice, and G-Moms of Port Perry. Her creative expertise and deep commitment to community make her a valued voice on the board.

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