Our Board
Breanne Debski is the Chair of the Leduc Arts Foundry board, and an active artist in the Leduc arts community.
Although her day job is in aviation, Breanne finds it essential to create something everyday.
Breanne Debski - Chair
Teresa brings to the board several years experience in various business streams in both the public and private sectors. Her experience includes but not limited to risk and contract management, board and governance structure, grant management, policies and business development as well as university education to compliment her experience. She is looking forward to working alongside such a creative group which she hopes will aid to develop her own creativity.
Teresa Creber - Vice Chair, Business Director
Ingrid Shields is The Foundry's Director of Communications and Public Relations, and is one of the founding members of the Leduc Arts Foundry, In 2017 Ingrid was presented with the Lillian Nunn Award by the Alberta Community Arts Clubs Association for her oil painting "Eggs Today".
Ingrid is proud to be a part of the thriving and vibrant arts community in Leduc.
Ingrid Shields - Director of Communications & Public Relations
Linda is The Foundry's Director of Finances as well as a community artist, and is involved with the Blackgold Quilt Patch, with a focus on Fibre Arts.
Linda Chapelsky - Director of Finance
Angel Lynch is a Director at Large of Leduc Arts Foundry. Since retiring she has dedicated her time to painting and volunteering in the community. She has lived in Leduc for most of her life.
Angel Lynch - Director of OH&S
Beverly is a second term City of Leduc councillor, having served for 7 years. Beverly has fulfilled an important personal philosophy- sharing love and kindness with everyone she meets.
Through life's challenges, Beverly's faith and service to the United Church of Canada remain a constant she has served in a number of positions and continues to expand her spiritual knowledge and journey. Beverly lives her life to be in harmony with her family, peers & community. Beverly continues to be a strong advocate for the Arts!
"Bloom where you are planted"
Beverly Beckett - Board Member appointed by Leduc City Council
Sue has lived in Leduc County since 1978. She is an accountant by profession but has always had an interest in the arts. Many years ago, she sat on the Leduc Public Library Board. Later she was a volunteer and sat on the board at The Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts concurrently with Leduc Performing Arts and Cultural Foundation Board. She is a longtime season ticket holder at the Maclab. She is presently a Director at Large for the Leduc Arts Foundry. She is on the Finance Committee and truly loves sitting at the front desk, welcoming everyone to this great gem in Leduc, and getting to know all the artists of all ages who come to spend time there. Since her retirement she enjoys floor curling, fitness class and yoga at Telford House in her spare time.
She also likes to read and do jig saw puzzles.
Sue Tully - Director at Large
Michelle is a Director at Large at The Foundry, and has been with us for 4-5 years. Painting, sculpting and drawing in my journal bring her joy and comfort in times of grief. She has created a Mental Health series which hangs in Renewed Resilience, a mental health space in Leduc.
Michelle Schwengler - Director at Large
Shubhneet Puri, affectionately known as Coco, an aspiring artist, and writer with an insatiable passion for creativity. Hailing from India, Coco's artistic journey began at the young age of 15, blossoming into an unrivalled devotion. Coco has collaborated with esteemed art institutions, honing their craft along the way. Beyond the canvas, Coco is a wanderlust enthusiast, having traversed 40,000 km of northern India's roads. While exploring culinary delights, Coco occasionally likes to craft mouthwatering butter chicken. And, not to be forgotten, Coco's feline companion Noir adds a touch of whimsy to the artist's captivating world.
Shubhneet (Coco) Puri - HR & Marketing Director
Our Staff
Erika has been with the Arts Foundry since October of 2021. Working at the Foundry has helped her to get back into creating! She enjoys working with gel & paste mediums to create paintings full of texture.
Erika Ehrenholz - Media & Communications Manager
Alexi Stroebel - Volunteer Coordinator
Alexi has been with the foundry since March of 2024. Most days, you will find her working as a barista, but when not at work, you can often find her spending time with animals or trying to make the people around her laugh. Alexi completed her diploma in Human Resources in December of 2023 and will return to school in the fall of 2024 to start her degree. Although not an artist herself, Alexi loves art and is excited to work with a group that helps bring art into the community.
Board Governance Structure
City of Leduc Liason: Toscha Turner (Non-Voting Member)
Leduc Public Library Liason: Carla Frybort (Non-Voting Member)
Leduc City Councillor: Beverly Beckett
Active Community Artists (Painting): Ingrid Shields, Breanne Debski, Michelle Schwengler, Angel Lynch
Active Community Artist (Quilting & Fibre Arts): Linda Chapelsky
Director at Large: Sue Tully, Michelle Schwengler
Communications & Public Relations Director: Ingrid Shields
HR & Mareketing Director: Shubneet Puri
OHS Director: Angel Lynch
Business Director: Teresa Creber
Chair
Breanne Debski
Vice Chair
Teresa Creber
Director of Finances
Linda Chapelsky
Secretary
Reece Marchand