Pitman named new WAC chair, Whistlerite says she hopes to grow membership, donor base and awareness of arts council
The Whistler Arts Council (WAC) has elected a new chair. Joan Pitman recently succeeded Joan Richoz, who is remaining on the board of directors as past-chair.
“I’ve inherited a very healthy arts council — I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all the hard work that Joan Richoz and (Executive Director) Doti (Niedermayer) did,” Pitman said. “I’ve got big shoes to fill. We just want to make sure that we exceed the expectations of the community.”
Pitman said she hopes to grow WAC’s membership and patron programs, as well as increase the visibility of the arts council.
“So much goes on in Whistler that a lot of people don’t know Whistler’s arts council is backing. I want a better awareness,” she said.
“I would like to see arts and culture expanded a little. It’d be really wonderful if the weekenders could join our patrons program; we do so much that the weekenders see and participate in, and we would like to have their support.”
When asked if she anticipates any new events, Pitman replied that she is currently planning a celebration of Whistler’s history, to be held in November.
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