Tara Mazurk is PAA’s Director of Arts & Culture. She brings 10 years of experience in arts management and cultural policy, with a particular focus on the not-for-profit and charitable sector, network stewardship and coalition-building.

Tara joined PAA in 2022. Her expertise in policy writing, strategic monitoring, and stakeholder engagement helps clients easily understand and navigate relevant federal policies and programs. Outside of her work at PAA, Tara helped co-found Mass Culture, a Canadian cultural research network. She also regularly guest lectures on government relations at universities and colleges to support the next generation of professionals.

Tara holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Arts Management and Studio Art from the University of Toronto.