Executive Director
Barbara Neff
director@crartgallery.ca
As a cultural manager and curator with a PhD in natural sciences and over two decades of international experience, I have had the privilege of leading museums, foundations, and large-scale cultural projects in Canada and Europe. Throughout my career, I have been passionate also about using contemporary art to ask questions, provoke thought, and connect people.
I believe that contemporary art has the power to challenge entrenched perspectives, inspire new ideas, and help communities come together around shared values and complex conversations. At the Campbell River Art Gallery, I look forward to working closely with the team, artists, and community partners to make the gallery a welcoming, dynamic place for encounter and dialogue.
Barbara Neff – Executive Director
My experience includes developing exhibitions with artists, scientists, and craftspeople on topics such as sustainability and social change, as well as presenting these works internationally—including to the European Parliament. In preparation, I worked with expert committees and advisory boards to understand how cultural projects can respond to real-world problems. I am also co-author of a seminal work on exhibition project management.
I work daily toward being a good ally as a settler on the unceded, traditional territories of the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ-speaking people: the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, and Kwiakah First Nations. That ongoing learning and commitment to equity, inclusion, and relationship-building informs everything I do — both within the gallery and beyond. For me, the Campbell River Art Gallery is more than an institution — it’s a living space where art, community, and ideas come together to create lasting impact.
Programs Coordinator
Tamasyn Kennedy
programs@crartgallery.ca
Raised in Campbell River on the unceded territory of the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ Peoples, Tamasyn spent her youth in Jakarta and Doha. Her diverse experiences shaped her worldview, further enriched by a Political Science degree from the University of British Columbia. With expertise in marketing, copywriting, and strategy, she’s also honed her program management skills, starting as an Outreach Intern with the CRAG. There, she built strong relationships with the team and community partners. She’s now excited to step into her role as the new Programs Coordinator, working with facilitators in the community to build engaging, barrier-free programs.
Gallery Manager
Yuma Bailey
communications@crartgallery.ca
Born in Ashiya City, Japan, I moved to Vancouver Island in 2010 and have spent most of my life now living, working and playing on the unceded traditional territories of the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ people, as well as the Homalco, K’ómoks, and Tla’amin First Nations.
I am currently pursuing a Fine Arts Diploma at North Island College.
As a working artist with experience entrusting my own artwork to retailers and galleries, I am committed to treating the works of others with the same respect and care I would expect for my own. I firmly believe that clear and open communication is essential for fostering positive, collaborative relationships with our consignors. My dedication lies in ensuring that local artists and their works are presented and supported in the most thoughtful and professional manner.
Yuma Bailey – Gallery Manager
I joined the team as a Gallery Assistant in 2024 and am now excited to step into the role of Gallery Shop Manager at an institution that cares so deeply about its community.
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work and grow within an organization that actively pursues reconciliation, demonstrated through initiatives like the Art Hive, consultations with Traditional Knowledge Keepers, and the exhibition of work by Indigenous artists. I look forward to continuing my learning journey and exploring how I can contribute to being a supportive and informed ally.
Volunteers
Dawn Dudek, Kristiana Lowe, Kerry Huyghe, Duncan Cadavid Cumming, and Maria Kirley.
Board of Trustees
President: Jane Hirst
Vice President: Brett Woodside
Treasurer: Merci Brown
Secretary: Libby King
Officer: Ian Baikie
Officer: Pete Allen
Officer: Shawn Decaire
Officer: Pascale Knolinger
Officer: Cole Speck
Officer: Lacey Service
