Humber Polytechnic (Humber) has named Joe Sellors as the new Director of the Humber Cultural Hub, and Arts Consulting Group (ACG) extends its congratulations on his leadership appointment. He will begin his tenure on October 1, 2025.
Humber Polytechnic
Humber Polytechnic (Humber) was established in 1967 as Humber College, located on Lake Shore Boulevard West in Toronto, and it officially opened its North Campus in 1968. Over the years, Humber has expanded its locations. Through its partnership with the University of Guelph, the University of Guelph-Humber was created in 2002 on the North Campus, and in 2021 the Downtown Toronto campus was established. Today, Humber offers more than 200 programs and 17 areas of interest, including bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, and apprenticeship programs, serving more than 86,000 total learners with more than 10,000 international students from 120 countries. Humber's educational approach emphasizes a combination of theoretical, experiential, work-integrated learning that fosters employability among its graduates. Ranked as one of the Top 10 applied research post-secondary institutions in Canada, Humber comprises six academic faculties, including Liberal Arts & Sciences, Applied Sciences & Technology, Business, Health Sciences & Wellness, Social & Community Services, and Media, Creative Arts, and Design. Humber is governed by the Board of Governors, and in 2023 Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan became its fifth President & CEO, the first woman to hold the position.
Humber Cultural Hub
The Humber Cultural Hub (HCH) is a place where education, innovation, and the arts converge within a state-of-the-art facility designed to support emerging creators and industry professionals alike. This visionary space, spanning multiple interconnected venues on the Lakeshore Campus, represents a bold $200 million investment in the future of arts, media, culture, and creativity in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Building on Humber’s expertise in teaching and learning, culture of experimentation and innovation, comprehensive programming, community-engaged practices, and industry partnerships, the HCH aims to enhance the creative process, applied research, and research-creation in the creative industries through interdisciplinary co-operation.
Joe brings more than 20 years of experience in cultural and arts programming, community engagement, and strategic partnership development. He has held key leadership roles with the City of Toronto, where he championed major initiatives such as Nuit Blanche Toronto and ArtworxTO. Most recently, he served as Manager of Governance and Partnership Relations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat. Joe is a passionate and accomplished leader who thrives where culture, community, civic engagement, and innovation meet.
In addition to his public sector leadership, Joe founded Translate Installations Inc., a boutique consultancy specializing in placemaking, experiential design, and arts-based urban strategy. He also served as Vice-President of the internationally acclaimed EDIT Festival (Expo for Design, Innovation & Technology), a global event celebrating creativity and social impact.
Joe holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in theatre, technical production, from Toronto Metropolitan University, as well as numerous certifications. He is a strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, and advocates for the arts as a powerful vehicle for civic dialogue and social progress.
ACG is the leading provider of hands-on interim management, executive search, revenue enhancement, strategic planning & community engagement, and facilities & program planning and research services for the arts and culture industry. ACG consultants are located in communities across the United States and Canada to best serve the needs of our clients. ACG team members have decades of combined senior leadership experience in every artistic and cultural discipline and area of functional management expertise.