For any additional information or to volunteer for this exciting opportunity, please contact TNG Board President Noel Heard at: bod@thenewgallery.org

Contents: Common Purpose, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Commitment, Evaluation, Benefits, Committees

Common Purpose

The role of the Board of Directors is to govern this 37 year-old non-profit organization in accordance with all applicable by-laws, to establish the organization's future direction and monitor its ongoing performance. This is facilitated by a board committed to the fundamental concept of the artist-run centre as a co-operative, community-based organization responding to the needs of the art community as well as to new trends in art.

The New Gallery has adopted a "consensus-trust model" for decision-making, and all meetings and discussions are guided by these principals. Board members should support collaborative discussion and group action, and be willing to contribute the extra measure of tolerance, goodwill, and effort required to make this system work effectively.

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General Responsibilities

1.    Provide strategic leadership.
2.    Be knowledgeable about the values, mission, programs and performance of TNG.
3.    Exercise fiduciary responsibility to ensure TNG's continued financial viability and sustainability.
4.    Be accountable to all stakeholders (artists, members, volunteers, funders).
5.    Employ the staff and evaluate their performance.
6.    Monitor and evaluate organizational performance.
7.    Participate in all fund development activities and act as enterprise champions.
8.    Act as an ambassador, promote the values and work of The New Gallery and speak with one voice once decisions are made.
9.    Support Gallery programming by attending monthly openings, artist talks and special events.
10.  Treat all information acquired in the role as a board member in a confidential and professional manner.

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Qualifications (must meet at least 3/5)

• Meets the Canada Council definition of an professional visual artist, which is an artist who: 
  • produced an independent body of work
  • had at least three public presentations of your work in a professional context over a three-year period, and
  • maintained an independent professional practice for at least three years.
• 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

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Commitment

A member of the board of The New Gallery agrees to:

1. Participate as a member of the board for a one-year term (estimated monthly time commitment is approximately 6 - 10 hours).
2. Attend board meetings and annual planning meetings, and if possible, participate on at least one additional committee.
3. Prepare for board and Committee meetings and contribute to the decision making process.
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 special events as individual schedule permits.
6. Demonstrate commitment to the growth and sustainability of the organization by making a personal donation.

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Evaluation

A board member's performance is evaluated annually based on the performance of assigned Board responsibilities and duties.

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Benefits of Being on The New Gallery's board

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For a general overview of what it means to be a board member consult the Business of the Arts - Arts Board 101.

Not ready to commit to a board position? Consider joining a committee.

Any member interested in being involved in the Society through one of our standing committees (Programming, Development, Communications, Finance & Human Resources) or any other committee are encouraged to attend each Annual General Meeting (AGM). Contact the board to enquire about joining.

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