Abstract illustration with colorful flowing lines on a light background

Our Mission

Activate Kawartha is a special events committee dedicated to creating vibrant events that strengthen our community and inspire connection.

Through collaboration, shared resources, and strategic fundraising, we support memorable experiences that celebrate local culture, encourage community participation, and contribute to a thriving Kawartha region.

Our Committee

  • Susan Taylor

    COMMITTEE CHAIR

    KAWARTHA ART GALLERY

  • Erastus Burley

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    PIE EYED MONK

  • Wesley Found

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    LINBOROUGH

  • Jess Spagnolo

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    FLATO ACADEMY THEATRE

  • Melissa McFarland

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    LINDSAY DOWNTOWN BIA

  • Sydney Pringle

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    LINDSAY DOWNTOWN BIA

  • Dionne Beard

    TREASURER

    KAWARTHA ART GALLERY

  • Victoria Shepherd

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

  • Christina Patton

    STAFF

Our committee is made up of community organizations and local leaders working together to support events that inspire connection and celebrate the Kawarthas.

Logo of Lindsay Downtown with a stylized building icon and text in blue.
Logo of DC Chamber of Commerce with green and purple text and a small green leaf.
Logo for Linborough with stylized text and elegant font.
Colorful logo for Kawartha Art Gallery with the word 'KAG' and the gallery's name below.
Illustration of a large, old brick house with a steep roof and multiple windows. Overlaid text reads 'Pie Eyed Monkey' in bold black letters.
Colorful hashtag symbol with the words 'K.I.D.' and the phrase 'Build a Better Future' alongside the words 'Network, Educate, Advocate' in red, green, and blue.