About Homer Watson House & Gallery
Vision
The vision of Homer Watson House & Gallery is to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Homer Watson’s creative spirit by stimulating the appreciation, enjoyment and practice of the visual arts.
Mission
Homer Watson House & Gallery will fulfill its mission by engaging in a three-part program of:
- Preservation and collection of Homer Watson’s art, his home studio and gallery and the heritage of his life, his times and that of Phoebe Watson and the Doon School of Fine Arts.
- Exhibition of Homer Watson’s body of work and regular shows of contemporary local and regional artists.
- Education and enrichment through events and instructional programs in the visual arts.
Values
- Inspire creativity, knowledge and ideas through art.
- Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in our activities and working practices.
- Recognize the inherent value of the natural environment.
- Improve accessibility.
- Operate in a fiscally responsible way to ensure long term sustainability of the organization.
- Develop meaningful relationships within our region and the broader arts community.
Our Staff
- Cathy Masterson – Director & Curator
- Tanner Van Vliet – Education and Public Programs Coordinator
- Ralf Wall – Graphic Designer & Retail Coordinator
- Katie Pearson – Community Fundraising & Events Coordinator
- Emilie McNamara – Education Assistant
- Shannon Stehr – Education Assistant
- Janet Mayhew – Bookkeeper
Our Board
- Karen Bulman – Chair
- Colleen Bulla – Secretary
- Shelley Wickenheiser – Treasurer
- Chetna Chavvada – Director
- Elaine Seeley – Director
- Paige Bromby – Director
- Christine Michaud – Appointed by City of Kitchener
