Board Vacancy at M16 Artspace : Fundraising and O&HS Specialist
Applications close on 15 November 2023
M16 Artspace operates on the lands of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people. We honour and pay our respects to its traditional custodians. We acknowledge this land ‘always was and always will be’ the country of Australia’s First Nations People. Sovereignty was never ceded.
About the organization
Founded in 1985, M16 Artspace is an inclusive organisation that supports a thriving arts community of emerging and established artists, writers and curators of any age, background or culture.
Today, M16 Artspace runs 3 gallery spaces, manages 31 artist studios and houses several community arts organisations and ‘Chutespace’ located in the old book return chute.
Through our gallery program we aim to present high-quality exhibitions from both emerging and established artists and curators from Canberra, interstate and overseas. We are supported by the ACT Government and a number of local businesses.
About the Role
Board Members are responsible for providing oversight to the various activities of M16. The Board comprises up to 11 members who meet formally approximately 10 times a year.
Who we are looking for
M16 Artspace are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our Board to fill two current vacancies. M16 is seeking to identify candidates who:
(i) Have experience in O&HS or fundraising activities or previous board experience;
(ii) Possess subject matter expertise in at least one of the following areas : fundraising, budget development and tacking, O&HS and information technology;
(iii) In addition to specific subject matter expertise, have the skills to contribute to decision-making across all areas of the Board’s scope of responsibility.\;
(iv) Have an understanding of, and appreciation for, directors’ duties within the Australian regulatory context;
(v) Applicants must be based in Canberra or surrounds and be able to attend meetings face to face at M16 Premises in Griffith ACT;
(vi) Have a genuine interest in and enthusiasm for the Arts; and
(vii) Have personal qualities which include strong personal and professional integrity, the ability to work in an inclusive and collegiate manner.
We welcome and strongly encourage First Nations people, d/Deaf and Disabled people, people of different genders, sexualities and cultural backgrounds to apply.
This is an opportunity to join our team and contribute to M16 Artspace’s success and support the ACT arts community.
Terms of Board Members Engagement
Board Members are engaged on a volunteer basis for a period and are expected to commit the necessary time to:
1. attend monthly board meetings face to face (approx. 10/year);
2. attend M16 Artspace exhibition openings and other key community engagement events through out the year;
3. participate in annual planning;
4. attend the AGM; and
5. contribute proactively to the good governance, fundraising, staff mentoring and management of M16 Artspace.
For further details on how the M16 Board works, please refer to the M16 Constitution.
M16 Artspace offers an opportunity to develop your governance skills, collaborate with professionals from other sectors, and be part of an engaging and creative community.
How To Apply?
Please submit a short expression of interest statement (Maximum 1 page outlining why you believe you will be a good candidate for the M16 Artspace Board, along with your CV (2 pages) to kr@krahman.com by COB on 15 November 2023.