Meet Our Staff
Kristin Teetaert
Executive Director
Kristin joined the Cranbrook Arts Team in Oct 2022
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Kristin's vision is that Cranbrook Arts is a leader in providing arts experiences for makers and Artists of all backgrounds and skill levels. Art for Everyone!
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Kristin is a multidisciplinary maker and art educator living in Cranbrook BC. She has her BFA in Developmental Art/Community Based Art Education from the University of Calgary, 2006. Prior to being Cranbrook Arts' Executive Director, she spent more than a decade working in the arts in Saskatchewan. Kristin enjoys working in many mediums, but works primarily in clay and wool. She also likes to collect art supplies that she admits she might never use. She also enjoys teaching art classes for both children and adults. Outside of art, Kristin loves plants, gardening and outdoorsy adventures. A recent transplant to the Kootenays, she is still in awe of how beautiful the area is and how much there is to do here.
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You can view Kristin's Traveling Show "A Selection of Specimens" here
Triana Bojarski
Program Director
Triana joined Cranbrook Arts as Program Director in March 2025.
Triana is a passionate potter who started her artistic journey three years ago. She has loved contributing to Cranbrook Arts through previous volunteer and instructing work and is excited to step into the role of Program Director. Triana is dedicated to developing creative, inclusive programs that allow people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with the arts in meaningful ways. She believes that art has the power to bring people together, spark creativity, and help build a stronger, more vibrant community. When she's not in the studio, Triana loves getting her hands dirty in the garden, exploring the beauty of nature through hiking, and baking up treats to fuel her next adventure.
Tammy Morrison
Administration & Communication Coordinator
Tammy joined the Cranbrook Arts Team in July of 2024​​
​Tammy is a multi media artist whose work is characterized by her eclectic blend of styles, mediums, and cultural influences. With a international career spanning over three decades, Tammy has become known for her innovative approach to art, seamlessly merging traditional techniques with contemporary themes. Her portfolio includes everything from intricate paintings and sculptural work to mixed-media installations that challenge and inspire.
Tammy has big goals for her role with Cranbrook Arts. She is committed to fostering Community Engagement, Expanding Artistic Horizons, Supporting Emerging Artists, and Enhancing Public Accessibility.
By pursuing these goals, Tammy seeks to enrich the cultural landscape of Cranbrook Arts and contribute to the growth and vitality of the local art scene.
Lyndell Klasson
Book Keeping
Join the Cranbrook Arts Team in 2026
A valued employee
Colleen Routley
Pottery Studio Technician
Meet Our Board of Directors
Louise Rusch
President
Louise has lived in Cranbrook since the summer of 2023. She has always found a way to connect with the arts, whether it is through her own exploration, visiting galleries, or taking art classes. She joins the Board with 20 + years as a Community Connector. Louise is excited to join a strong team of Staff and Board at the Cranbrook Arts Council as we work with the community to un-tap the transformative power of visual arts.
Josh Eimer Vice President
Josh enjoys his life in the Kootenays and is always a great help when it comes to technological challenges in our space. Josh has a great sense of humor and is a joy to be around.
Carleen Hamdon Treasurer
Carleen is an incredibly talented local potter located in the East Kootenay area. She tackles the big job of being treasurer for the organization with a smile and expertise.
Bonnie Hayes Secretary
Bonnie has served on our Board since 2020
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I am excited to be working with Kristin and the Pathways program to help Cranbrook Arts become a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse arts organization.
Bonnie's first easel was the wall behind her parents' couch in Natal, BC. She has provided opportunities for art and photography students to grow at Mount Baker Secondary School since 1994 and is excited to assist with the continued development of Cranbrook Arts.
Karen Diebert
Director
Karen has served on our Board since 2020
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Karen is working towards creating a stronger connection between the people of Cranbrook and area with the various opportunities created through the Arts.
I was born and raised in Saskatchewan. However, I have lived in a number of places across Canada, including near or on each of the three coasts; the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic. Yet after 10 years of living in the North, I settled in BC. I have always been involved with a “craft or art” of some sort; from making mud-pies in the sand-box to building large clay vessels. I continue to get my hands dirty whether with clay, paint or dye.
John Wallace
Director
Yvonne Vigne
Past President
Yvonne has served on our Board since 2010
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Yvonne has worked hard for Cranbrook Arts to be recognized in as a vital organization that is necessary for a healthy and vibrant community. My goal is to develop succession for Cranbrook Arts so there is always a strong art presence in Cranbrook and a place for our citizens to participate in arts and culture.
The Kootenays are my birth place and Cranbrook has been my home for 43 years. My first love is painting but I am inspired by so many art forms. I am most inspired by nature with all it's color and splendor. I especially love to paint flowers, birds, and wildlife. There is no better place to feed my soul than in front of my easel brush in hand making an image come to to life with each stroke of paint."
