culture [kuhl-cher]

noun

1. the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.

2. that which is excellent in the arts, manners, etc.

fancier [fan-see-er]

noun

1. a person having a liking for or interest in something; enthusiast

 Culture Fancier was founded in 2016 by Glodeane Brown, a former interior design consultant with a passion for all things relating to arts and culture. Her passion led her to Humber College where she completed post graduate studies (with Honours) in Arts Administration & Cultural Management. She now works as an arts management professional, curator, and public art coordinator. In 2020 she received an Arts Awards Waterloo Region award for her contribution to the Waterloo Region arts community.

She is a former board Director at CAFKA (Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener + Area), and Arts Awards Waterloo Region. Currently she is Co-Chair of the board of Critical Distance Centre for Curators, Director at Large at Creative Hub 1352, a member of the City of Mississauga’s Public Art Selection Committee, and a member of the external advisory committee for Ontario College of Art and Design University’s Onsite Gallery.

The aim of Culture Fancier is to educate, entertain, and inspire. You'll find posts about art, art shows and events, as well as interviews with artists and other creative, inspiring people.