Executive
Volunteers are the heart of the Sumi-e Artists of Canada (Ontario Not for Profit Corp #1428015). Executive volunteers set direction, fund activities and promote Japanese (sumi-e) art in Canada.
| President | Gary Bist (2025), Laura Beaton (starting 2026) |
| Treasurer* | Michael Byrnes |
| Membership Communication* | Connie Bist |
| Meeting Records | Laura Hill |
| Membership | Roslyn Levin |
| Workshop Organizer* | Open position |
| Publicity | Jonathon Obara |
| Photographers | Gary Bist, Jonathon Obara, Vivian Obara |
| Website | Janice Bennink |
| Social Media | Jonathon Obara |
| Annual Show Committee | Chairpersons: Gary & Connie Bist Assistants: Diana Bullock & Marie Ikeda |
| Social Convener | Linda Nakatsu |
* These positions are available for interested members who want the Sumi-e Artists of Canada to continue in 2025 and beyond. The positions require responsibility but are not difficult. The present people in these positions will remain to guide you. Contact an executive member to discuss.
Executive Meetings
Executive meetings are held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre from noon to 12:30 pm on four Saturdays following a workshop as shown in the Workshops section.