Meet the Team

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Natasha joined SG in the fall of 2016 and oversees gallery operations. She develops and implements the Gallery’s vision and strategies. Natasha was raised in Ashburn and currently resides in Whitby with her three children.

CURATOR

Olex has been the Curator at Whitby’s Station Gallery since mid-February 2008. Wlasenko has curated over 75 exhibitions, including Broken Promises: Soviet Photography in the Age of Stalin at the MacLaren Art Centre (2007), Vera Jacyk: Chysto, Chysto, Chysto (2007) at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. He introduced many emerging and mid-career artists to Whitby audiences at Station Gallery.

FINANCE AND EVENTS MANAGER

Chelsea oversees the financial aspects of SG and has been in the financial field for over 15 years.  She has recently moved to the GTA from Northern Ontario and is a dedicated aquarist.

FACILITIES COORDINATOR / ART PREPARATOR

Ian Bodnaryk is an accomplished acrylic painter with over 30 years of experience in the art world.  In 2012, Ian’s artistic journey intersected with the Station Gallery when he joined as an art instructor, sharing his knowledge and love for art with aspiring artists. Recognizing his talent and commitment, Ian was appointed as the Art Preparator and Facilities Coordinator at the Station Gallery in 2021. In this role, he maintains the gallery and oversees the preparation and installation of artwork, ensuring that each piece is presented in its best light to inspire visitors.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Isabelle (Izzy) joined Station Gallery in the fall of 2021, and oversees programming at SG. She was raised in Ashburn and has been residing in the Whitby area her whole life. She is an author in her spare time, and loves to travel.

ARTIST EDUCATOR

ARTIST INSTRUCTOR & STUDIO ASSISTANT

COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR

GALLERY ATTENDANT