Board of Directors & Committees

Volunteer

VMAA SEEKING BOARD NOMINATIONS

We are looking to fill the positions of Secretary and Treasurer on our board.

Our board of directors meets monthly from September through May, and those considering serving on our board should feel able to attend at least five out of these eight meetings. Whether or not you have experience in serving on a nonprofit board, we're keen to meet you and promise to support you.

Some board members sit on other committees or working groups, such as for exhibitions, finance, competitions, website or member engagement. We invite you to bring your expertise or your enthusiasm – or both!

Please contact president@vancouvermetalarts.com for more details.

President

Maintains a clear vision and mission for the association, oversees board initiatives, regulates communications with the membership, and chairs regular board meetings.

Vice President

Supports the president in maintaining a clear vision and mission for the association, delegates tasks to board and committee members, and fills in for the president when necessary.

Treasurer

Oversees the management

and reporting of the

association’s finances,

maintains the VMAA

bank account, and provides

basic bookkeeping.

Secretary

Takes minutes and tracks

decisions at regular board

meetings and the annual

general meeting, and assists

with filing the society's

documents.

Committees and Creative Support

As we are a working board, for our organization to accomplish its ambitious vision, various board members may chair or otherwise become involved in at least one of our committees. Members of the community may volunteer to support these activities while learning about membership engagement, marketing, public relations, exhibitions organization, sponsorship development and other skills while adding to their resume.

Exhibitions

Scouts exhibition opportunities, liaises with galleries, applicants and jurors to organize and deliver our annual VMAA exhibition.

Development

Explores and coordinates the development of new partnerships and funding opportunities for the organization, including granting bodies.

Social

Organizes social events to engage and build our community, and oversees our mailing list and communications to our members.

Creative Support

VMAA is always searching for engaged volunteers for event organization, designers, writers, photographers, web developers and social media mavens.

General Volunteers

We always welcome short-term volunteers to help us with the various tasks needed to see through a successful event. Volunteering on for ad hoc tasks is great for building your artistic and professional CV and gaining references while committing to only as much time as you can manage.