Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
Centre A Board of Directors: Call for Members
October 2022
Centre A (officially, the Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art), is seeking a number of new Members to serve on its Board of Directors. We are committed to improving accessibility, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization, and interested individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to consider this exciting opportunity to serve as creative citizens and ambassadors for the organization. Board Members are volunteer positions.
Centre A is seeking Board Members with one or more of the following areas of expertise:
How to Apply:
If you believe that your skills and experiences align with Centre A and that you are a team player, please send 1) a statement of interest (maximum 1 page), 2) a short bio outlining your relevant expertise (maximum 75 words), and 3) a CV, to [email protected], by November 15, 2022.
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.
About Centre A:
Centre A is a leading public art gallery currently situated in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown, on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. It is a registered charity and the only public art 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 provocative exhibitions and innovative public programs that complicate understandings of migrant experiences and diasporic communities.
In addition to our exhibition space, we house a reading room with one of the best collections of Asian art books in the country, including the Finlayson Collection of Rare Asian Art Books. In these facilities and beyond, we rigorously engage in culture-making through research, curatorial engagement with artists, mentorship of emerging arts professionals, presentation of works, public dialogues and various forms of documentation.
Board of Directors Position Summary:
As a nonprofit public gallery, Centre A strives with the support of an active and engaged Board of Directors. Being on the Board, first and foremost, means believing in our organization’s mission, and pledging to contribute time, knowledge, skills, and good counsel.
1. Key Responsibilities:
Serving as an Executive Officer (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary) and/or chair a Board Committee (Governance, Finance and Risk Management, Human Resources, Development, and Facilities).
2. Expectations:
Board Members are expected to:
3. Key Qualifications
4. Length of Term
Board terms are two years, renewable at the end of each term at the Annual General Meeting.
5. Meetings & Time Commitment
Diversity, Equity Access, and Inclusion
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.
If you require assistance with submitting your application, please get in touch with us at +1 (604) 683-8326 or [email protected]
Contact
For any questions regarding Board duties, please contact: April Liu, Board President, at [email protected].