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.

Dayna Riemland, Program Coordinator

Dayna, who received her BFA and MFA with a focus in studio arts, is a practicing artist. She has held a variety of roles in formal arts institutions as an educator and administrator. Dayna's passionate belief in the power of arts education to help individuals of all ages better know themselves and create kinder, more compassionate communities lies at the center of all that she does in her role as Programs Assistant.

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.