Call for Arts Assembly Board Members

Board Member Call for Applications: 

Arts Assembly is currently looking for new board members to join our growing organization. No previous board experience is necessary, but is definitely an asset. 

Arts Assembly is a not for profit, community-centric arts organization that emphasizes artistic collaboration. Arts Assembly is committed to working with social practice and research-based interdisciplinary artists, who are similarly working to expand the notion of what art can be and do. We are committed to working within an anti-oppression framework and have mandated that no less than 50% of our Board of Directors are BIPOC, and we echo this mandate with our employees. All organizations we partner with must be clear on their commitments to anti-oppression.

Through programming and organizational staff and structure, we work to honour and contribute to leadership in the creative community of women, trans, 2spirit and non-binary folk. We pay CARFAC fees.

Arts Assembly is a registered not-for-profit organization in British Columbia with primary operations in Vancouver on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations . Arts Assembly is also a member of Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres (PAARC).

We are looking for women, non-binary, gender non-conforming and trans folk who:

• Are looking to connect with arts communities, particularly in Vancouver and Toronto.

• Have fundraising experience (particularly in the non-profit and visual arts sectors).

• Legal and financial knowledge.

• Have a passion for social practice and community engagement. 

• Have graphic design experience or interest.

• Are interested in being part of a young organization that’s going through a phase of growth and transition, meaning our goals and direction are fluid or may change. We are not static and we enjoy the malleability our structure has allowed us thus far. We plan to continue with this framework in mind to expand and develop our programming.

If this sounds like you, or you think you can offer different skills and strengths not listed here, please get in contact with us! 

Note: Board member terms are 3 years and commitment can be flexible to accommodate schedules and responsibilities as needed.

Another note:

We know committing to being on a non-profit board can sound intimidating. We’re looking for some members who would like more involvement throughout the year to help facilitate programming, and others who are more interested in fundraising and seasonal participation to help with our annual fundraising activities. Please let us know what kind of commitment you’re looking for, and know that no involvement should come at the cost of your sleep, work or school productivity or mental health. We are a volunteer-run organization and we know how hard it can be to donate your limited time. We are incredibly grateful for all the generous efforts, time and support that our board contributes, and we hope that you will gain a lot from joining us, too!

Please reach out at hello@artsassembly.ca with a brief bio so we can get a sense of you!