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Call for Board of DirectorsThe New Gallery is currently accepting letters of interest for board members to serve for the 2025-26 term.
Letters of Interest are due by June 11th, 2025.
Please read more about the position and how to apply below ︎︎︎
Letters of Interest are due by June 11th, 2025.
Please read more about the position and how to apply below ︎︎︎
TNG is looking for people with the following areas of expertise to contribute to our strategic direction and governance: governance, law, finance, sponsorship development, and/or fundraising. As always, TNG’s Board is also seeking practising artists to join the Board, including visual artists, musicians, designers, drag artists, and dancers.
Learn more about The New Gallery and our history ︎HERE
Role and Responsibilities
The role of the Board of Directors of The New Gallery (the Board) is to govern the organization in accordance with the Bylaws and applicable laws, to establish the organization's direction and monitor its performance. All Board Members have a responsibility to carry out the organization's Vision and Mission while adhering to all Policies, Procedures and By-Laws.
The New Gallery’s board is a Working Board with 5 standing committees: Equity, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Programming and Communications.
Commitment + Responsibilities
A member of the Board of The New Gallery agrees to:
1. Participate as a member of the board for a two-year term (estimated monthly time commitment is ideally 3 hours of meeting time, and 5 hours of work). This is around 2.5 hours weekly. This workflow will fluctuate with the seasons and particular projects the Board takes on.
2. Provide strategic leadership - develop and approve the vision, mission, strategic direction, and values of The New Gallery. Prepare for Board and Committee meetings and contribute to decision making processes.
3. Attend Board meetings and annual planning meetings, and participate on at least one additional committee.
4. Participate in board development activities: orientation program, on-going Board development activities and individual growth and development opportunities as outlined in the Board Development policy.
5. Attend TNG special events as individual schedule permits. Act as a representative and advocate of the organization.
6. Demonstrate commitment to the growth and sustainability of the organization by making a personal donation through an annual membership.
Why our Board Members love working with The New Gallery:
- Support a non-profit charitable society that provides free access to contemporary visual and performative art
- Contribute to and guide the evolution and development of the Gallery and artist-run culture
- Share your skills and knowledge with an organization committed to making a difference in our community
- Learn new skills applicable to your own arts career/practice
- Make meaningful connections with other dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate people
- Gain insight into the Artist-run Community and key community issues.
- Access opportunities for personal and professional development
Required Skills and Attributes
- Demonstrated passion for artist-run culture and contemporary art.
- Past voluntary committee or board experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated competence in several key competencies which may include:
- leadership, fundraising, finance, human resources, communications, governance, community/volunteerism, community investment, membership and customer service, corporate or nonprofit executive experience and strategic planning.
- Possess strengths that enable working effectively within a team.
- A willingness to engage in fundraising initiatives, including Casino Fundraisers and gaining in-kind support.
- A commitment to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organization.
How to Apply
Please email a statement of intent expressing your interest in The New Gallery, to board@thenewgallery.org with the subject line “Board Member 2025”. Statements of intent may also be submitted in the form of a video, an audio recording, or a slideshow presentation. Letters of intent can be supplemented with a resume or CV. Statements of intent are due by June 11th, 2025.
Selected candidates will be invited to an open house meet and greet with members of TNG’s Board of Directors to familiarize applicants with the Board on June 12th, 2025.