The JCCC has various spaces available to promote promotes excellence in primarily contemporary art and design, with a curatorial emphasis on the work by Canadian & International artists of Japanese ancestry and of the larger Asian Community.
The Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre is a multi-use museum space that promotes educational programming and learning through various level of interactions.
The JCCC Art Gallery at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre represents a 2,500 square foot area on our main floor. It is committed to a multi-disciplinary program encompassing visual art, design, performing arts, and literature. We encourage inter-disciplinary work, collaboration, dialogue, and art education.
The Nikkei Heritage Wing is located near the entrance of the JCCC and is currently accepting applications for exhibition proposals.
The Heritage Lounge Case is located outside the JCCC Gallery and is currently accepting applications for exhibition proposals.
Arts Committee
About
The JCCC Arts Committee is a volunteer committee comprised of a JCCC Board member, JCCC volunteers, and a staff member, all whom have an interest or expertise in art.
The Arts Committee is committed to multi-disciplinary programming encompassing visual arts, design, performing arts, and literature and encourages interdisciplinary work, collaboration, dialogue, and education. This committee's responsibilities include the selection, curation, and administration of exhibits in the 2,500 square foot gallery on the main floor as well as art exhibits that may be showcased in the Heritage Nikkei Wing and Heritage Lounge cases.
Members
- Katherine Yamashita
- Hitoshi Murakami
- Jane Nakagawa
- Katherine Adachi
- Doug LeClerc
- Mui-Ling Teh
- Joy Takahashi
- Marianne Seuss
- Lynn Bonk
- Regan Takenaka
Gallery Spaces
Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre
JCCC Art Gallery
Nikkei Heritage Wing
