Jean-Louis Bleau Believes Creativity is Essential to Thriving Arts Organizations

Jean-Louis Bleau from the Chilliwack Cultural Centre shared his diverse creative career and the exciting new season planned for the Culural Centre. He leads at the intersection of artistic vision, organizational strategy and audience connection. His approach combines clear direction with collaborative leadership, creating space for new ideas while strengthening sustainability, relevance and community connection. As Executive Director of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, his work spans artistic planning, audience development, organizational growth, partnerships and long-term strategy, grounded in the belief that creativity and strong leadership are essential to thriving arts organizations. Host: Matthew Hawkins Guest: Jean-Louis Bleau Live video production: Tim McAlpine Location: Studio C at Cowork Chilliwack Creative Third Thursdays is a creative networking event series brought to you by the Chilliwack Creative Commission with the support of Cowork Chilliwack, Around Chilliwack and the Chilliwack Cultural Centre! Each monthly get together features a unique speaker followed by informal networking. Come meet and mingle with likeminded creative types on the third Thursday of every month! http://creativethirdthursdays.com