Introduction to Future Arts Network
Future Arts Network Society is looking for members to join our Board of Directors. Board Members are volunteer positions. We are seeking peers who share our progressive values and dream of a world run by intersectional feminism in the arts and rooted in social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Our values are transparency, clear communication, equity and rooted in community care.
We want folks to share our values and be part of programming and organizing our next phase!
Future Arts’ goals are to:
- Develop women of colour and marginalized genders of BIPOC leaders in the arts through leadership and mentorship programs.
- Support, engage, and promote women of colour and marginalized genders of BIPOC in the arts through programming, education, and production.
Background –
We’re in a growing phase! In 2016, the organization started off as a grassroots project that was volunteer run under the name “The Future is you and me.” In 2022, the project was incorporated as a non-profit society as “Future Arts Network Society” and in 2023 we hosted our first year of programming with paid staff and secured funding. In the first year as an incorporated society, we hosted online workshops for emerging creative writers, hosted our first BIPOC Arts Leaders Lab, and developed a 3-year (2024-2027) Strategic Plan with Roots and Rivers Consulting.
Note – Our financial statements for year ending December 2023 is here.
Our Strategic Planning goals are:
- Cultivate Artists’ Practices
- Deepen Internal Governance Processes
- Champion Community Building
- Advance Advocacy and Research
For 2024 and beyond we’re now seeking to grow our team and bring on a group of volunteer board members who want to reach our goals share our values of intersectional feminism in the arts and bring a level of community care, transparency and openness to arts leadership.
What we do (Now) –
- Mentorship Workshops – we run annual workshops for arts leaders, to support them in gaining new skills, build connections and network with like-minded peers who share the same values of building a diverse landscape of intersectional arts leaders.
- Residency – we started a residency program at the BCA space in the Sun Wah Centre located in Chinatown Vancouver. The goal is to support emerging artists in our community.
What we want to do (Future) –
In the future, we’re looking to host a project that explores and develops a new sustainable arts governance model with an intersectional feminist lens. We are looking at new models of governance that will build a safe working environment for women of colour, marginalized genders, and under-represented communities including d/Disabled and neurodivergent artists.
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FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
What are the Key Responsibilities of the Board?
- Providing organizational leadership, planning, financial oversight, governance, and strategic development;
- Providing input on programming (example: workshops, budgets);
- Representing and championing the work of the organization.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking peers who share our progressive values and dream of a world run by intersectional feminism in the arts and rooted in social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What are the length of term, meetings, commitments?
- Regular Board meetings will be every 2 months or when necessary;
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) – We will need to meet for an AGM every year;
- Terms would be 2 years but this is open for discussion.
Do I get paid?
Board members are volunteer positions. But we can compensate for meeting expenses such as food / hospitality / meals for meetings, childcare support, accessibility support, and more.
Application Process:
If you believe that your skills and experiences align with Future Arts Network, please submit your application here by Friday September 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST.
We acknowledge the time and effort invested in each application, and we thank you in advance for your interest! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you require assistance with submitting your application, please contact us at futureartsnet@gmail.com.