AGNES WELCOMES NEW TD CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND IMPACT COORDINATOR

Agnes Etherington Art Centre (AGNES) is excited to announce Neshan Tung as the TD Civic
Engagement, Strategic Initiatives and Impact Coordinator. This is a brand-new position at Agnes
designed to innovate new strategies for audience development, membership engagement, and
visitor service in support of the socially minded and community focused vision of Agnes
Reimagined, the new purpose-built facility opening in 2026.

“I am incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity to join Agnes at this crucial
moment, in this very dynamic role,” says Tung. “The chance to have a hand in creating
institutional change from the ground up by reconfiguring and reimagining administrative, visitor
service and membership models is very exciting. I am also ecstatic to be working with such a
wonderfully artistic and collaborative team.”

Tung will lead the development of innovative community projects and events that will align with
the new and expanded spaces in Agnes Reimagined, which will increase public programming
areas by 150%. This includes a community-facing hub in the downstairs of Etherington House, 
the new “Living Room” with its Welcome Centre, Arts Maker Space and Studio, and a new 250-
seat Arts & Events Hub. Tung will build connections with new audiences and strengthen
relationships with long-time supporters locally, nationally and beyond. Tung will also be working
to enhance administrative processes to improve and streamline user experience for guests.

“I am so excited to work with Neshan in this special role,” says Director Emelie Chhangur of the
appointment. “Neshan is joining Agnes at a pivotal moment in our history as a key member of
our awesome team to ensure new administrative systems, visitor services models, and
membership initiatives are aligned with Agnes Reimagined’s inclusive and welcoming vision.”
This position reflects AGNES’s dedication to embedding inclusivity, innovation, and accessibility
at the heart of its practices. It is designed to provide professional opportunities for those who
have faced systemic barriers within museums, offering a hands-on role in reshaping traditional
museum models to support a new generation of participants and audiences. This role is
generously funded by TD Bank Group, with a goal of amplifying diverse voices in the arts in
Canada. Read more about the projects they’ve funded here: TD Arts & Culture.

For more information about Agnes Reimagined and upcoming programs, please visit Agnes
Reimagined.