Shape the Future of Art in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough
Join a Committee and Make an Impact in Our Community
Get Involved: Your Voice Matters at Artspace!
Are you passionate about art, community, or just making a difference? At Artspace, we're looking for enthusiastic individuals from all industries and disciplines—not just artists—to help us grow and steer the future of art and art-making in Peterborough. Whether you have a knack for organizing, a head for numbers, or a heart for advocacy, there's a place for you on one of our dynamic committees.
Join us in creating a vibrant and inclusive arts community!
Find Your Fit: Explore Our Committees
What is a Committee?
A committee is a group of people who come together to focus on specific tasks or goals within an organization. Each committee at Artspace works on a particular area, such as education, fundraising, or public outreach, to help guide and support the organization’s mission and activities. Members collaborate, share ideas, and make decisions to drive initiatives forward.
Our committees are the backbone of Artspace, each playing a crucial role in our operations and outreach. Whether you're interested in budgeting, education, policy research, volunteer coordination, fundraising, or public outreach, there's a committee that aligns with your passions and skills. Chairs of these committees report to the board during monthly meetings, and members are encouraged to participate in regular meetings to drive the committee’s goals.
We're looking for fresh perspectives and diverse voices to help shape our initiatives and ensure that Artspace remains a hub for creativity and collaboration in Peterborough. Ready to get involved? Explore the different committees and find your fit!
Commitees
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Specifics about commitments, roles and responsibilities of a committee member can be found below along with their calls and application process.
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Manage and audit Artspace's financial resources, ensuring transparency and fiscal responsibility.
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Oversee the Maker Space, workshops, and artist residencies, fostering creative learning and growth.
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Develop policies and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion both within Artspace and in the broader community.
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Oversee job descriptions, hiring, and performance reviews, ensuring a supportive and productive work environment.
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Secure sponsorships and donors, and plan events to support Artspace’s financial sustainability.
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Aid the Creative Director in curating and installation of exhibitions, while shaping policies and processes for showcasing diverse artistic talents.
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Build and maintain relationships with government, press, and other organizations to enhance Artspace's visibility and impact.
Plan and execute ad-hoc events, represent Artspace at community functions, and build partnerships to expand our reach.
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Identify and prioritize grant opportunities, while developing policies for effective grant writing and reporting.
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Review and revise the constitution and bylaws, ensuring Artspace’s governance is strong and up-to-date.
Committee Calls
Fundraising Committee
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Summary
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with fellow committee members to plan, implement, and track seasonal fundraising campaigns.
Design, print, and distribute fundraising materials (including some fun and art-y special thank you prints and cards).
Assess, and potentially initiate, fundraising opportunities through community partners such as Delta Bingo.
Contribute to planning efforts and the execution of fundraising events, such as our annual 50/50 art auction.
Ideal Candidates Will Have
Experience and/or enthusiasm for nonprofit fundraising.
Team-oriented communication and organizational skills.
Time Commitment & Duration
The Fundraising Committee meets every month or so, with occasional additional meetings as needed. Expected hours for this committee can range from 3-10 hours a month (depending on events/happenings around the fundraising sector of Artspace).
Opportunity duration is Ongoing / Indefinite.
Education Committee
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Summary
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with fellow committee members to develop and enhance our educational programs.
Oversee the operation and growth of the Maker Space, ensuring it meets the needs of artists and the community.
Assist in planning and promoting workshops that cater to diverse skill levels and artistic interests.
Support the planning and selection process and management of artist residencies, fostering an environment of creativity and collaboration.
Ideal Candidates Will Have
A strong interest in arts education and community outreach (you don’t need to be a practicing artist).
Experience in or knowledge of workshop facilitation, maker spaces, or artist residencies is considered an asset.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
The ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Time Commitment & Duration
The Education Committee meets bi-monthly to quarterly, with occasional additional meetings as needed. Expected hours for this committee can range from 3-10 hours a month (depending on events/happenings around the education sector of Artspace).
Opportunity duration is Ongoing / Indefinite.
Equity • Diversity • Inclusion (EDI) Committee
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Summary
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with fellow committee members to support the Artspace community with all matters pertinent to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Assist in planning and promoting independent, proactive initiatives relevant to matters concerning EDI.
Ideal Candidates Will Have
A strong interest in EDI.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
The ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Time Commitment & Duration
The EDI Committee meets bi-monthly to quarterly, with occasional ad-hoc meetings as needed. Expected hours for this committee can range from 3-10 hours a month (depending on need determined by ad-hoc meetings).
Opportunity duration is Ongoing / Indefinite.
Public Outreach Committee
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Summary
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with fellow committee members to develop and/or enhance past/current/future public outreach events.
Oversee the operation and growth of the events such as Book+Zine, ensuring it meets the needs of artists and the community.
Assist in planning and promoting how Artspace is marketed in the community while assuring that it remains catered to diverse skill levels and artistic interests.
Establish and nurture partnerships with local organizations, businesses and community leaders to collaborate on initiatives to increase Artspace’s visibility.
Ideal Candidates Will Have
A strong interest in Artspace promotion and community outreach (you don’t need to be a practicing artist).
Experience in or knowledge with the Artspace narrative and events, networking, promotion of community events, is considered an asset.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
The ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Time Commitment & Duration
The EDI Committee meets bi-monthly to quarterly, with occasional ad-hoc meetings as needed. Expected hours for this committee can range from 3-10 hours a month (depending on need determined by ad-hoc meetings).
Opportunity duration is Ongoing / Indefinite.
Apply to a committee today!
To apply please download the committee member call you’re interested in and connect with the appropriate committee chair.
If you’re having any issues downloading the forms please connect with us and we’d be happy to help you.
Please email: Gallery@artspaceptbo.ca with any general questions about our committees.