Board of Directors
Maria Reynolds
President
Maria is a resident of Rexdale, a former elementary school teacher, and a long-time member of the Franklin Carmichael Art Group. She believes that engaging in the Arts enhances one’s experience of the world. In 2019, she was nominated to the Franklin Carmichael Art Group Board of Directors; she was appointed President in 2021. Bringing a variety of experience and skills to the role, Maria helped FCAG pivot in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the organization returns to regular programming, Maria looks forward to building on this momentum to continue to engage and support members.
President
Maria is a resident of Rexdale, a former elementary school teacher, and a long-time member of the Franklin Carmichael Art Group. She believes that engaging in the Arts enhances one’s experience of the world. In 2019, she was nominated to the Franklin Carmichael Art Group Board of Directors; she was appointed President in 2021. Bringing a variety of experience and skills to the role, Maria helped FCAG pivot in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the organization returns to regular programming, Maria looks forward to building on this momentum to continue to engage and support members.
Anabel Da Silva
Vice President
Anabel has been a resident of Etobicoke since she moved from Montréal to pursue a career in education. She works as a part-time liaison between post-secondary institutions and the French public school board. Anabel has been an FCAG member since 2013, taking part in multiple classes and workshops. She has also volunteered at shows and participated in activities organized by the centre. She joined the FCAG Board of Directors in 2022.
Vice President
Anabel has been a resident of Etobicoke since she moved from Montréal to pursue a career in education. She works as a part-time liaison between post-secondary institutions and the French public school board. Anabel has been an FCAG member since 2013, taking part in multiple classes and workshops. She has also volunteered at shows and participated in activities organized by the centre. She joined the FCAG Board of Directors in 2022.
Chris Buckingham
Director
Christopher retired after a successful career in Technical Sales and Product marketing with IBM. Since retiring he has spent the last eleven years volunteering for various organizations in the Toronto area. His introduction to the Franklin Carmichael Art Group came by way of his wife Nancy who has been a student then teacher with FCAG for a many years.
Director
Christopher retired after a successful career in Technical Sales and Product marketing with IBM. Since retiring he has spent the last eleven years volunteering for various organizations in the Toronto area. His introduction to the Franklin Carmichael Art Group came by way of his wife Nancy who has been a student then teacher with FCAG for a many years.
Angelica Demetriou
Director
Angelica is the Founder and Principal of Demetriou Art Group, an art consulting firm based in Toronto. She has over fifteen years of experience in the cultural sector, including art advising, corporate curating, collections management, and arts publishing. As a leader in her field, Angelica works with many of Canada’s most notable private and corporate art collectors. Prior to starting her own firm, Angelica served as Director of Business Development and Communications at Tatar Art Projects where she led the firm’s cataloguing and corporate projects. She is also the former Communications Manager of award-winning design firm PLANT Architect. An active member of the visual arts community, Angelica has served on numerous juries, panels and committees, including for the Papier Contemporary Art Fair, The Artist Project, and Art Toronto Opening Night for the Art Gallery of Ontario. She joined the Board of Directors for the Franklin Carmichael Art Group in 2022 and currently sits on the Art Toronto Opening Night Committee for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Angelica holds an MA in Art History and an Honours BA in English and Art History from the University of Toronto. In 2019, she was named an RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards finalist — a program that recognizes the country’s leading female entrepreneurs.
Director
Angelica is the Founder and Principal of Demetriou Art Group, an art consulting firm based in Toronto. She has over fifteen years of experience in the cultural sector, including art advising, corporate curating, collections management, and arts publishing. As a leader in her field, Angelica works with many of Canada’s most notable private and corporate art collectors. Prior to starting her own firm, Angelica served as Director of Business Development and Communications at Tatar Art Projects where she led the firm’s cataloguing and corporate projects. She is also the former Communications Manager of award-winning design firm PLANT Architect. An active member of the visual arts community, Angelica has served on numerous juries, panels and committees, including for the Papier Contemporary Art Fair, The Artist Project, and Art Toronto Opening Night for the Art Gallery of Ontario. She joined the Board of Directors for the Franklin Carmichael Art Group in 2022 and currently sits on the Art Toronto Opening Night Committee for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Angelica holds an MA in Art History and an Honours BA in English and Art History from the University of Toronto. In 2019, she was named an RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards finalist — a program that recognizes the country’s leading female entrepreneurs.
Denise Greco
Director
Denise is a former banker with 40 years of professional experience. She started as a file clerk with the Bank of Nova Scotia and at retirement was an Associate Director with Royal Bank/Royal Trust. After retiring in 2010, Denise started painting and taking art classes. Over time, this hobby developed into a successful small business, thanks in large part to her relationship with the Franklin Carmichael Art Group and the support and mentorship of its members. Since 2013, Denise has entered many juried shows including FCAG, Arts Etobicoke, Colour and Form Society of Ontario, the Studios at Assembly Park, Square Foot, and Art of Emotions Gallery; she also held a solo show in November 2022. She received a professional designation from the Colour and Form Society in 2020. Originally from Bradford, England, Denise now lives in Woodbridge with her son and his family. She joined the FCAG Board of Directors in 2022 and currently serves as Chair of the Gallery Committee.
Director
Denise is a former banker with 40 years of professional experience. She started as a file clerk with the Bank of Nova Scotia and at retirement was an Associate Director with Royal Bank/Royal Trust. After retiring in 2010, Denise started painting and taking art classes. Over time, this hobby developed into a successful small business, thanks in large part to her relationship with the Franklin Carmichael Art Group and the support and mentorship of its members. Since 2013, Denise has entered many juried shows including FCAG, Arts Etobicoke, Colour and Form Society of Ontario, the Studios at Assembly Park, Square Foot, and Art of Emotions Gallery; she also held a solo show in November 2022. She received a professional designation from the Colour and Form Society in 2020. Originally from Bradford, England, Denise now lives in Woodbridge with her son and his family. She joined the FCAG Board of Directors in 2022 and currently serves as Chair of the Gallery Committee.
Jackie Caputi
Director
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Director
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Office Staff
Gloria Baird
Office Administrator
Gloria is a resident of Etobicoke and a practicing glass artist. She supports Franklin Carmichael Art Group through the position of Office Administrator. Gloria holds a certificate in Business Administration, Advanced Bookkeeping, and Level 3 Income Tax. For 20 years, she worked professionally as an administrator on Bay Street. Gloria also held the positions of secretary, treasurer, signing officer and office administrator for the Canadian Office of US Firm.
Office Administrator
Gloria is a resident of Etobicoke and a practicing glass artist. She supports Franklin Carmichael Art Group through the position of Office Administrator. Gloria holds a certificate in Business Administration, Advanced Bookkeeping, and Level 3 Income Tax. For 20 years, she worked professionally as an administrator on Bay Street. Gloria also held the positions of secretary, treasurer, signing officer and office administrator for the Canadian Office of US Firm.
Our Instructors
Nancy Buckingham
Art Instructor
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Wendy Bannerman
Art Instructor
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Jacqueline Crawley
Art Instructor
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Suresh Hanoman
Art Instructor
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Janet Hinkle
Art Instructor
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Makayla Hutter
Art Instructor & Camp Counsellor
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Art Instructor & Camp Counsellor
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Kelly McNeil
Art Instructor
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Catherine de Montmorency
Art Instructor
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Robert Reynolds
Art Instructor
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Lucia Taddio
Art Instructor
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Vicky Vuksinic
Art Instructor
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