My dedication to the village gallery comes from a passion towards all aspects of the art world.

I spent 22 years of my life dedicated to dance. I trained, performed and created through dance and it has made me who I am today. I have a sensitivity towards artists that is unlike anything I can truly describe. I just feel them.

I attended York University where I obtained an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in dance.

Following university I spent 3 years living in Los Angeles. I earned a diploma in Business and Art History from Glendale College. In conjunction with my studies I spent time dancing and practicing yoga and working in the fashion and restaurant industries.

Upon returning to Toronto I did a short stint in Advertising while simultaneously developing a plan to open the village gallery. I was hungry to merge my passions, which had developed throughout my adventures. In September 2003 we opened the village gallery doors and the new journey began.

Alison Goodwin - Director/ Curator