I.E. Artspeak Gallery Society is seeking 3 – 4 people to join the Board of Directors for a 3 – 5 year term, to begin in Fall 2022. The volunteer Board of Directors governs the policies and actions of Artspeak Gallery. Board members are expected to contribute 2 – 5 volunteer hours per month, depending on committee or executive roles.
The deadline to apply is rolling.
ARTSPEAK GALLERY
Artspeak is operated by artists from the visual and language arts who share concerns in relation to the theory and practice of contemporary art. The mandate of the gallery is to encourage a dialogue between visual art and writing. We aim to support the practices of emerging and established artists and writers from this region and beyond by providing opportunities to exhibit, publish, and present new work to enthusiastic audiences. Artspeak actively contributes to cultural communities through our commitment to artists producing challenging, innovative work in diverse media, our affiliation with other arts and cultural organizations, and the public interest we generate in contemporary art.
Artspeak is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ First Nations.
THE ROLE OF AN ARTSPEAK GALLERY BOARD MEMBER
• To advance the mission of the I.E. Artspeak Gallery Society through Board Governance. The Board is responsible for strategic planning, policies, budget and committees’ oversight.
• To hold a fiduciary responsibility to the Society’s members, and to comply to all legal requirements of a non-profit and charitable society.
• To participate in Board Committees to conduct work, research and offer recommendations to the Board.
• To contribute to the evaluation of Board composition and Committee work on an annual basis.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Artspeak Gallery values the contributions that members of marginalized and underrepresented communities bring to our organization. We encourage applications from, individuals who identify among or belong to communities of Indigenous people, Black people, people of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ non-binary/gender non-conforming people.
Required qualities:
• Enthusiasm for fostering visual and written arts communities
• Commitment to fostering anti-oppressive and social justice values and practices
Additional assets (not required):
• Experience in finance or accounting
• Experience in relevant policy and legal documentation
HOW TO APPLY
• Please send a letter expressing your interest in becoming an Artspeak Board Member to info@artspeak.ca.
• We will be reaching out to shortlisted candidates to discuss any remaining details and inquiries on a rolling basis. This will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions about Artspeak and Board responsibilities.
ACCESSIBILITY
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Artspeak Gallery conducts most of its meetings virtually. Artspeak Gallery’s offices and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. If you have specific questions relating to the accessibility of our online or physical spaces, or about any aspect of the Board application process, please email info at artspeak dot ca (info@artspeak.ca) or call 604 688 0051.