BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Founder and President

    Alden is a master printmaker and the ongoing anchor of the soul of Burnt Toast Studio. He is an ACAD graduate and has printed works for hundreds of artists, non-profits, friends and bands over the years.

  • Vice President

    Jane Trash (Megan Kirk, Janet Rash) is a Calgary based artist currently exploring the realm of puppet fabrication and film.

    Trash's work explores the decline of our cultural value systems, playing off the tension between the childhood recognition of the presentation vs dark societal discourse.

  • Marketing Commitee Lead - Director at Large

    Lisa is a decorated small business owner and designer.

  • Infrastructure Committee Lead

  • Lori is a criminal defence lawyer who advocates for society’s most marginalized individuals, with a particular commitment to justice for First Nations communities. Her work is driven by a deep passion for dismantling systemic racism and advancing the decolonization of the criminal justice system. Lori believes in building a legal landscape that is fair, inclusive, and accountable—one that respects Indigenous sovereignty and amplifies the voices too often silenced.

    This same commitment to equity and empowerment informs Lori’s support for artist-run art collectives, which she sees as vital spaces for cultural resistance and renewal. These collectives represent the beating heart of creative community—spaces where experimentation, collaboration, and authenticity thrive outside the constraints of commercial galleries. By empowering artists to take ownership of their narratives, share resources, and build inclusive platforms that reflect diverse voices and visions, Lori hopes to nurture grassroots creativity and sustain environments where artists can challenge norms, uplift each other, and make meaningful cultural impact.

  • Member at Large

  • Nicole Wolf is a semi-nomadic artist who explores the human-environment relationship through the lens of personal mythology.

    Rooted in a practice of amateur anthropological exploits, her mural work currently focuses on personifying the Canadian wilderness. By giving voice and form to the geology, flora, and climate, she investigates the forgotten interconnection between the health of our physical environment and our own bodies.

    Weaving together ancient and modern iconography with the wilderness's abstract beauty, she creates visual narratives that interrogate our role and responsibility within the social and ecological systems we inhabit. 


What does the Board of Directors do?

Thank you for your interest in joining the Burnt Toast Studio leadership team. Burnt Toast Studio is a non-profit artist collective that provides affordable studio spaces, shared equipment, and opportunities for artists to showcase their work and connect with the community.

Our leadership team is structured to ensure both strategic direction and hands-on support. Members commit to a two-year term, contributing a minimum of 5 hours a month and their skills while also growing through committee participation. Fresh energy and perspectives are essential, while continuity in some positions helps sustain our collective vision.

Leadership Roles

  • President – Guides the team in executing strategic plans, chairs meetings, oversees committees, and ensures alignment with long-term goals.

  • Vice President – Supports the President, steps in when needed, strengthens community connections, and helps maintain financial stability.

  • Past President – Provides continuity, mentorship, and guidance to new leadership.

  • Secretary – Maintains records, minutes, and communications, ensuring transparency and accountability.

  • Treasurer – Manages finances, budgets, and compliance; oversees revenue and expenses; liaises with auditors/bookkeepers.

Committees
Each team member contributes to at least one committee, based on interest and expertise:

  • Governance – Strategic planning, memberships, financial oversight, compliance, partnerships.

  • Infrastructure – Studio maintenance, safety, renovations, IT, and operational processes.

  • Marketing – Social media, events promotion, newsletters, website, and brand assets.

  • Events – Gallery bookings, fundraising, pop-ups, community events, classes, and member shows.

The leadership cycle renews annually at our AGM , where new members are officially welcomed. Throughout the year, all voices are valued, and decisions are made collectively to advance our shared vision.

Interested in joining the Team?

Follow this link to fill out a form of interest.