Tin Raganit accepts new role as Communications Coordinator at Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
Tin on their first week as Communications Coordinator.
Centre A is located in Chinatown at 205-268 Keefer St.
Recent IDEA School of Design graduate Tin Raganit has hit the ground running in their first professional role. Through careful preparation and a clear vision, Tin has smoothly transitioned from student life to becoming the Communications Coordinator at Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art.
Where: Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
When: September 3, 2025, to March 31, 2026
The transition from student to professional was both intentional and efficient. After a busy fourth year, they prioritized a summer of rest and strategic skill-building, including a top-to-bottom refresh of their website portfolio. This preparation paved the way for a successful job hunt and their new role.
“It feels right to combine my love for fine art with my education in visual communication, all while uplifting Asian artists and creatives.”
Setting up exhibition, World as Tripod, opened September 13, 5–8 pm.
Tin’s workspace at the office.
“I’m really excited to kickstart my career as Centre A’s Communications Coordinator,” Tin says. “It feels right to combine my love for fine art with my education in visual communication, all while uplifting Asian artists and creatives.”
The Role: Digital Presence and Visual Identity
This opportunity, made possible through the Young Canada Works internship program, will see Tin managing the gallery’s digital presence and visual identity. Their main responsibilities include undertaking the gallery’s social media, website, and newsletter, as well as creating exhibition graphics.
“Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is a leading public art gallery currently situated in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown, on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. It is a registered charity and the only public art gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Asian and Asian-diasporic perspectives since 1999.”
Advice for New Grads
“I’m really lucky the post-grad job hunt wasn’t so difficult for me,” Tin notes. “I was surprised to find myself employed after only having sent in four job applications, one of which I rejected the offer.”
Their advice for other new grads is straightforward: “Network. All the job postings I found were recommended to me by people I knew!”
Now settled into the role, Tin is enjoying collaborating with Artistic Director Diane Wong and fellow IDEA School of Design alum Geraldine Yaris, the previous Communications Coordinator. “It’s been really lovely being around a familiar face,” they add.
From “World as Tripod” to the Holiday Market
The work is already coming to life with the gallery’s current and upcoming events. “Centre A's current exhibition, World as Tripod, had an amazing opening night. It’ll be open to the public until November 15,” Tin shares. “I also can’t wait for our holiday market this winter. Our Gallery Coordinator, Ysabel Gana, and I have something exciting in the works.”
Tin’s journey demonstrates that thoughtful planning, passion, and a strong network can open doors quickly. We are so proud to see our graduates making an immediate impact, and we can’t wait to see how Tin uplifts Asian artists in Vancouver and shapes the visual landscape at Centre A.
Centre A’s current exhibition, World as Tripod, on its opening night.
For more on Tin and Centre A, see tinraganit.com and centrea.org.
