Photo Credit: Muir Image Photography
Rima Boles, Director, Art Centre
Passionate about arts education, and a believer that the arts are transformational has led Rima to a career in the not-for-profit arts sector for the past fifteen years. Rima holds a Masters in Art History and Honours Bachelor of Fine Art degrees. She manages day-to-day operations and leads the future development of the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre both artistically and strategically in her current position as Director. Rima is a proud recipient of Women In Business, Cultural Arts Award in 2022 and 40 Under 40 Business Achievement Award in 2021.
Jodi Eppler, Engagement Coordinator
Jodi is a Niagara-on-the-Lake artist with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts under her belt. Her extensive customer service & sales experience, matched with a friendly personality, set the welcoming tone for guests. A perfect day for Jodi includes dabbling in watercolours, singing with her sisters, and enjoying coffee with her husband Paul and their dog, Hershey.
Gabrielle Molyneux, Administrative Assistant
With an extensive background in administrative work, Gabrielle brings a wealth of experience and efficiency to the role of Administrative Assistant. She studied at OCAD University, where she nurtured her love for creativity and storytelling. In her spare time, Gabe (as she prefers to be called) enjoys writing fiction and taking inspirational walks by the lake with her Irish Wolfhound.
Photo Credit: Dave Van De Laar
Aimee Medina, Marketing & Communications Manager
With a love of all things arts and craft, Aimee brings the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre brand to life through managing marketing and social media. With agency and product marketing expertise and a Masters in International Business, Aimee enjoys collaborating to craft the member and participant experience. In her spare time you'll find Aimee strolling the town with her beloved dog.
Interim Program Assistants
The programs team brings their creativity, experience and enthusiasm to plan and implement a variety of art classes and workshops, community programming and outreach activities for all ages.