Centre A Board of Directors: Call for Nominations

Centre A Board of Directors: Call for Nominations

ABOUT CENTRE A: 

Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is excited to announce a call for new members to serve on our Board of Directors. Board Members are volunteers who serve two-year terms with an expected time commitment of ~6 hours/month.

Centre A is a public gallery currently situated in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. We are a registered charity and the only public gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Asian and Asian-diasporic perspectives since 1999. Centre A is committed to providing a platform for engaging diverse communities through public access to the arts, creating mentorship opportunities for emerging artists and arts professionals, and stimulating critical dialogue through innovative exhibitions and public programs that uplift globalized Asian experiences. 

In addition to our exhibition space, Centre A is the home to our Reading Room with one of the most extensive collections of Asian art books in the country, including the Finlayson Collection of Rare Asian Art Books.

Centre A is a unionized worksite under the Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU), Local B-778 of the International Alliance of Stage and Theatrical Employees (IATSE).

 

Centre A is seeking Board Members with the following:

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Professional experience in a non-profit/arts & culture environment
  • Governance/board experience
  • Fundraising, development, and donor relations 
  • Legal
  • Accounting and financial management
  • Commercial leases + nonprofit real estate
  • Communications and public relations

BOARD EXPECTATIONS:

  • Commitment to advancing Centre A’s mission, vision, mandate, and values;
  • Providing organizational leadership, planning, financial oversight, governance, and strategic development;
  • Representing and championing the work of the organization;
  • Assisting with fundraising, outreach, and expanding our donor base;
  • Serving as an Executive Officer (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary) and/or chairing a Board Committee.

MEETING & TIME COMMITMENT:

  • The Board of Directors is a working board that meets monthly (with breaks in August and December), virtually via Zoom or at the Centre A office, as required.
  • Board members are encouraged to join at least one board committee, with attendance at meetings based on the requirements of each committee and projects.
  • Attendance at the Annual General Meeting and any Special General Meetings.
  • Participation in fundraising/membership promotion/sponsor acquisition.
  • The Executive Director occasionally emails requests for information/support. Directors are expected to reply in a timely manner.
  • Time commitment is approximately 3 - 6 hours per month.

SUBMIT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS: 

If you believe that your skills and experiences align with Centre A and are excited to join and work with a team dedicated to supporting contemporary Asian art, please send the following to recruiting@centrea.org by Friday, May 29, 2026:

  1. A short bio outlining your relevant expertise (maximum 200 words)
  2. CV or resume

We acknowledge the time and effort invested in each application, and thank you in advance for your interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Candidates need to be current members of Centre A by the application deadline.

CONTACT:

For any questions regarding Board duties, please contact: Eileen Wu, Board President, at eileen.wu@centrea.org.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

Centre A is located in Vancouver’s Chinatown on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. Centre A values diversity in the staff and leadership because it allows us to better understand and meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and personal growth among our Staff and Board, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. We are committed to equity and inclusion, and strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups, including but not limited to sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, and/or disability.

 

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