Judy manages all aspects of programming at ECFTA - from children's programs that include March break, PD Day and Summer camps, to #youngmakers workshops and school outreach. She also sources and coordinates with guest artists to provide quality adult workshops in our classroom throughout the year. She runs the Supportive Arts program for adults 18+ with learning (dis)abilities, organizing local art instructors, creating art projects that embrace diversity and are engaging for adults of all abilities. Judy is the lead ECFTA Arts Educator and formulates the calendar with creativity, positivity and wit. Judy is passionate for creativity in all its forms, has an immeasurable devotion to the Arts and a can-do attitude that helps define the character of ECFTA. Judy studied at Ontario College of Art & Design as well as the University of Guelph. She makes her playful and peculiar brand of art under the name kukucaju.

As Director, Lianne is responsible for delivering on the strategic vision of the Centre - to establish the Elora Centre for the Arts as a unique community resource that fosters creativity, artistic expression and the belief that a vibrant arts centre is integral to the health of our community. Responsible for overseeing staff, gallery exhibitions, curating the artisan shop to feature local artisans and makers, creating a sustainable business model, outreach partnerships, events, communication, graphic design and promotion. She also oversees the heritage building and relationships with tenants. Lianne combines corporate and charitable experience - ranging from The Guelph Community Foundation to running her own marketing consulting business. She has worked in various marketing and advertising roles including Cossette Advertising & Marketing and Encore Strategic Marketing (now The Hive Strategic Marketing). Lianne studied Communications and Business at Wilfrid Laurier University and has an Executive MBA from Queens University and has recently completed a Not-For-Profit Leadership certificate program at Ontario Tech University.

Sonia manages the office administration at ECFTA, working to ensure our accounting system is flawless. She is also the point person for venue rentals (weddings, special events, music performances, and community use space). Sonia studied History and Music at Wilfrid Laurier and worked many years in the financial service industry before setting out on her own as an independent business owner. She has served on the boards for the Wellington Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, as well as KIPP. Sonia is an ardent believer in the importance of community supported ventures, which make her very excited to be able to bring her event planning and small business experience to the ECFTA.

Leah’s role at ECFTA consists of planning, overseeing and leading the summer camps. She returns this summer as Camp Director after previously working as a Summer Programming Assistant here at the Centre. She is entering her fourth year of university at Wilfrid Laurier where she is studying Sociology and English. Upon graduating she plans to pursue her dream of teaching by attending teachers college locally. Leah has a strong passion for working with and providing children with a safe and exciting place to grow and learn. She can also be found occasionally supply teaching at the Wellington Catholic District School Board and the Elora Cooperative Preschool.

Annette is managing the organization, selection and execution of artist exhibitions in our main gallery. She engages and collaborates with potential artists and manages the details to create inspiring, quality exhibitions. Annette brings a wonderful background to the Elora Centre for the Arts team - she established Cobalt Gallery and Clay Studio in Toronto which she ran for 16 years. She is also a professional artist herself - creating lovely pottery and instructing workshops. Her work has been exhibited throughout Toronto, and is now featured in the Artisan Shop at the Elora Centre for the Arts! We are thrilled to have the multi-talented Annette contributing to the vibrancy of the Centre in so many ways. Annette attended the Design School in Kolding, Denmark, studying ceramic design, history & technique.

Molly is helping meet the needs of our community by growing ECFTA's grant and donor funding. She is successfully cultivating relationships with both private and public funders who share our vision of art as part of a healthy and functioning society, and who help us create real impact within our community. Molly is passionate about working in the “social profit” sector, having focused her work since 2008 on helping not-for-profit organizations improve their governance, communications, and internal administration processes. Prior to joining the ECFTA team, she worked with West Coast Environmental Law and Arts Umbrella in Vancouver, BC. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Carleton University.

Erinn joins the ECFTA as we embark on an unprecedented expansion, with the planned addition of a 3,500 square-foot multi-use atrium that can host performances, exhibitions and local events, and make the Centre more accessible to everyone in our community. Her role is to lead the marketing and communications campaign for this exciting initiative, with a focus on promoting public awareness and community participation, and supporting the Centre in achieving its fundraising goals. Erinn’s diverse experience spans the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including managing marketing and communications for one of Canada’s largest law firms, working as a social media producer with CBC Radio’s Q, and running her own social media marketing business, Good + Social, which she continues to do. She also volunteers with Urban Tails Animal Rescue, and is an active member of the Elora Curling Club.

Stephanie Lines-Toohill is a key team member in our Supportive Arts program for adults with (dis)abilities here at the Centre. Steph brings her magical mix of compassion, creativity and mindfulness to the weekly sessions. She reminds us to pause and find wonder in unexpected places. Steph is also a Personal Support Worker and is the founder of Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace, a collaborative community space of connection. You might find her on a forest walk where she finds calming inspiration and beautiful found objects for collaborative art projects. She has been leading mixed media youth art groups and community art opportunities for over 15 years and champions the process of each artist as a curious explorer.