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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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"

  • Michelle is a Director at Large at The Foundry.

    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.

  • 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.

  • Abhilasha Chauhan serves as a Director at Large at the Leduc Arts Foundry, bringing her MBA expertise and a passion for fostering creativity to the board. She draws on her professional experience in the cooperative MNC sector and her dedication to community building. A mother of two, Abhilasha champions inclusive cultural spaces and local talent. Outside her role, she enjoys cooking, fitness, and quality family time, embracing a balanced and vibrant lifestyle.She looks forward to collaborating with like-minded creatives, drawing inspiration from their collective vision while nurturing her own growth. 

Our Staff

Joanne Van't Hoff - Office Coordinator

Originally from Edmonton and a resident of Leduc County for nearly 20 years, Joanne has always felt a deep connection to art in many forms. With a background that includes Art 30 from Metro Community College, their work has been showcased in a range of group exhibits, spanning from canvas creations to stand-up comedy.

Continuing on a journey of self-discovery and artistic growth, she remains passionate about contributing to culture—both through personal development and by supporting others in their creative paths. She is dedicated to learning, collaborating, and enriching the vibrant local arts community.

Board Governance Structure

At Leduc Arts Foundry, we are guided by a passionate team of board members and community representatives who bring diverse expertise and dedication to our organization.

Chair: Breanne Debski

Vice Chair: Teresa Creber

Financial Director: Linda Chapelsky

Secretary: Reece Marchand

Directors at Large

  • Abhilasha Chauhan, Sue Tully, Michelle Schwengler

Committee Directors

  • Communications & Public Relations: Ingrid Shields

  • HR & Marketing: Shubneet Puri

  • Occupational Health & Safety (OHS): Angel Lynch

  • Business: Teresa Creber

Non-Voting Members

  • City of Leduc Liaison: Toscha Turner

  • Leduc Public Library Liaison: Carla Frybort

  • Leduc City Councillor: Beverly Beckett

Active Community Artists

  • Painting: Ingrid Shields, Breanne Debski, Michelle Schwengler, Angel Lynch

  • Quilting & Fibre Arts: Linda Chapelsky