We would like to thank Caroline Walker, Bernard Quintal, and Zamantha Zarate for their service to the board of ArtsLink NB and their ongoing dedication to the arts in New Brunswick. For the past several years, Caroline and Bernard served as directors, and Zamantha as our treasurer. We appreciate all you have done!
Of special note is the fact that Caroline Walker is one of the founders of ArtsLink NB!
Caroline Walker
Originally from Bathurst, Caroline studied history (BA, Dalhousie University) and art history (MA, Carleton University), followed by a career in arts administration at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, then the Arts Development Branch, NB Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture.
While with the Arts Branch, she managed the NB Art Bank and worked on files including the establishment of ArtsLink NB. Now living in Charlotte County, she is a Board member of the Charlotte County Archives and a seasonal horticultural worker.
Bernard Quintal
Bernard Quintal is a retired medical doctor and a full-time visual artist from New Brunswick. He obtained his medical degree from Ottawa University in 1979. Since 1981, Bernard has lived with his spouse Lucie in the Dalhousie region of New Brunswick in front of the beautiful Bay of Chaleur.
Bernard was a family physician for 35 years doing everything a family physician could, including delivering babies, house calls, nursing home visits, emergency room, intensive care and palliative care units. Bernard was very involved in the local physician executive in all positions from secretary to president. He has been on many New Brunswick Medical Society committees including Physician Health and currently Health Policy and Promotion.
Since retirement, Bernard has plunged into an artistic career making watercolour paintings of a close-up exploration of Maritime beaches, especially the colourful rocks and odd items found there. His endeavour is to preserve the timeless beauty of childhood pristine shores and reliving the joy of discovery.
Zamantha Z. Zarate
Zamantha Z. Zarate is a Mexican born CPA residing in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. She lived and studied in Mexico where she received a Business degree majoring in International Business.
In 2012, Zamantha came to Canada to pursue a Master in Business Administration degree. Upon graduation, Zamantha accepted an Accounting Associate position. It was in this role, where she decided to apply for the CPA program. She completed her CPA designation in 2018. As a new member of the Board, Zamantha is looking forward to both deepening her understanding of the Arts Sector, and giving back to the New Brunswick community.