David Vertesi is the co-founder of Create Vancouver Society, a non-profit group that promotes art and culture which provides meaningful art and culture experiences with tangible outcomes. One of Create Vancouver Society's most high-profile projects is The Vancouver Mural Festival, which is Vancouver's largest annual free public art celebration. He's also the bassist for the indie-pop band, Hey Ocean! In 2017, VanMag listed him as one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Vancouver.
