Nicole Daniels (she/her) joined the KAC as Executive Director in March 2023. In her previous role as Program and Communications Coordinator at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning, Nicole worked to grow and refine programming to best serve Kingston’s arts community—creating mentorship opportunities, facilitating collaborations, and seeking funding to support local artists. Prior to her work with the Tett Centre, Nicole worked for the Skeleton Park Arts Festival and Union Gallery, and in previous roles at the Kingston Arts Council. Nicole has independently worked as a curator and collaborator with a variety of local artists, and has a background in programming, communications, grant writing, administration, and public art. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Art History from Queen's University.
B.C. Gorrie (he/him) is a Kingston-based playwright, director, comedian, and arts administrator. With over a decade of production experience, B.C. specializes in immersive and interactive theatre. In 2020, he co-founded 6 AM Productions, which has since produced over 400 events, garnering features in the Globe and Mail and on CBC. Recent works include Space Crime Continuum, Love in the First Degree, Y2Kaper, and Silver Scream. B.C. also spent his summer working with the Kingston Theatre Alliance as Associate Producer for the Kick & Push Festival. B.C. holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Drama from Queen’s University. A dedicated advocate for the arts, B.C. is committed to enriching Kingston's cultural landscape, and is excited to bring his expertise in programming, communications, and arts administration to the KAC team.
Katherine Dionne (she/her) is a multimedia artist and a graduate of the DAN School of Drama and Music at Queen's University. She joined the KAC as the Administrative Assistant in January 2023. Katherine holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music and a Graduate Diploma in Arts Management. Katherine has been involved in the Kingston arts community for a number of years both on stage and behind the scenes, participating in theatre, music and visual arts. A passionate artist herself, Katherine is thrilled to be joining the KAC and facilitating the support of local artists.