June 23, 2025

Following a brief AGM ,Melissa Duchak presents: A Day in the Life of the Kay Meek Arts Centre

Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on a show at the Kay Meek Arts Centre? In this talk, Executive Director Melissa Duchak gives a behind-the-scenes look into the daily life of a vibrant venue that presents everything from plays and films to concerts and dance performances.  

 Melissa has over 20 years experience in performing arts management, locally and internationally, including the curation and implementation of both artistic and educational programming. An oboist by training, holding a Masters’ Degree in music performance from UBC, and has recently completed a Doctorate in education from the University of Sheffield. 

Previously, Melissa was the Vice-President, Learning and Integrative Strategies at the VSO and the VSO School of Music and taught arts management for 10 years at Inholland University in the Netherlands. 

Melissa’s background provides a unique perspective for the Kay Meek Arts Centre’s combination of professional, community and school programming. She brings her dedication to, and passion for, the power of the performing arts to inspire, engage and connect with each other and our communit

Anticipated Upcoming Speakers:

 

Our Program Chair, Angela Steininger, has been working hard to enlist speakers for our upcoming meetings.  If all goes to according to plan, we can look forward to presentations from

• September – Kim Bolan – Award winning reporter
• October – Daniel Kalla – His latest is “The Deepest Fake “ with the timely subject of A.I.
• November – Elizabeth Austen and Julia Hedley ‘The Future of Libraries”