Art at Work: Exploring Regional Public Art Programs

Join us for a free workshop designed to introduce artists to the public art programs in Coquitlam, Surrey, Port Moody and Richmond. Discover the variety of programs, commissions and opportunities for artists available in these cities. Led by public art staff from each municipality, this session will provide valuable insights and detailed information about their respective programs, helping you navigate and engage with the vibrant public art landscape in the region.

About the Presenters:

Sara Graham is the Community Arts Coordinator for the City of Port Moody, where she leads and supports public art initiatives, art and cultural programming, and community-engaged art projects. In this role within the City’s Cultural Services division, she helps activate public spaces with creative programming and works directly with residents, youth, and artists to foster vibrant, community-driven art experiences throughout Port Moody.

Hilary Letwin works as the Manager of Cultural Services for the City of Coquitlam. She holds a PhD in art history from Johns Hopkins University. From 2020 until 2024, she worked as the Administrator/Curator for the West Vancouver Art Museum. She has overseen and contributed to the creation of Public Art and Cultural Recognition in multiple projects across the Lower Mainland.

Cris Mora is an arts administrator and cultural planner with over 15 years of experience working in the arts and culture sector. He has worked with both public and private organizations and has extensive international experience in Europe and Southeast Asia. Cris is currently the Public Art Planner at the City of Surrey.

Biliana Velkova is the Public Art Planner for the City of Richmond. In her role, she oversees the City’s Public Art Program. Previously, she was the Arts Coordinator for the City of New Westminster and Executive Director of PAVED Arts in Saskatoon. She has an MFA from the University of Saskatchewan and a BFA from Concordia University.

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