Board of Directors

Growing up in rural Manitoba, Judy experienced the arts as an important part of community life. Dance, choir, theatre and visual and fibre arts were part of the social gatherings that shaped her early years.

She has been a longtime volunteer with Wasagaming Community Arts, served as its President from 2018 to 2023 and continues as Past President. Judy also enjoys fibre arts and serves as Chair of Family Visions Inc. in Brandon.

Tara Schellenberg has a background in performing arts and arts administration. After earning her Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba, she worked in visual effects and film production management at Frantic Films, Prime Focus and Buffalo Gal Pictures.

She now contributes to the arts community in Steinbach through her work with Steinbach Arts Council. Outside work, she teaches piano and participates in local vocal ensembles.

Kelly Murray is a community leader with more than 30 years of governance experience across arts, education and public service organizations. She serves as Board Chair of Winnipeg River Arts Council.

Her experience includes leadership with the Manitoba Library Association, Eastern Manitoba Library Administrators and community cultural and recreational boards. She brings experience in nonprofit governance, financial management and community engagement.

A lifelong participant in the arts, Rrain Prior has served as Director of Programming at ArtsForward, organizing classes, performances, exhibitions, festivals and other community arts activities.

Rrain also serves with the Margaret Laurence Home, NACTV and the Neepawa Public Library advisory committee. She sings with community choirs and participates in Neepawa’s visual arts and theatre communities.

Janet has worked with families in Manitoba First Nations communities through trauma-informed care, using the arts as part of her approach. She has facilitated sharing circles, grief support and presentations on the intergenerational impacts of residential schools.

Her experience includes roles with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Cree Nation Tribal Health, Eyaakeen Healing Centre, Opaskwayak Cree Nation and other First Nations organizations. She resides in Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

Crystal Woodward was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. They hold a Mental Health and Wellness Diploma from the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology and a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

Their interests span music and visual art, including playing five musical instruments and painting in watercolour and acrylic.