President of the Board

APPLY NOW! Destination: Art is actively seeking to fill the position of President. Below is the job description for this important leadership role. Scroll down to find detailed descriptions of the Board and Advisory Committees which work with the President as part of our new structure. We are also seeking volunteers for the Advisory Committees.

Interested candidates for the President position should download and submit a completed copy of the Candidate Statement (link is below) to localartists@destination-art.net.

The President leads and inspires the Officers, Board, Staff and Membership. They possess a keen interest in community arts and the arts in general. The President shares their passion for the arts and performs the following duties:

  • Supports the successful execution of the Destination: Art Mission, including oversight of all planning and execution of the outreach programs, education activities, exhibitions and events required to fulfill the Mission

  • Runs the monthly board meetings

  • Directs the Treasurer to provide financial data to the board for decision making and oversees the annual budget

  • Ensures legal compliance

  • Helps recruit, train and evaluate staff

  • Oversees the Board Structure and Advisory Committees (scroll down)

This volunteer position does not include a salary but provides value and satisfaction in leading our prestigious art organization. This includes a dedicated staff, the joy of working with a talented art community, a collaborative and energetic Board of Directors, and the gratitude of its membership.

Requirements:

  • Ability and desire to collaborate with and influence diverse groups in and outside of our organization

  • Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills

  • Management and non-profit organization experience preferred

 

Board structure and Advisory Committees

Advisory Committee opportunities are listed below. These Committees help Destination: Art function smoothly and efficiently, with groups of smart people who know a lot about a topic area and/or are interested in getting involved to make a difference. There is at least one Board member on each Committee. By volunteering for an Advisory Committee, you will be contributing to Destination: Art’s future in a major way!

Please email us the Committee names of which you’d like to be a part, along with your name and phone number, at localartists@destination-art.net. It’s always helpful to consider joining more than one Advisory Committee in case your first choice is already at capacity.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer

  • Assists the President as needed with the day-to-day running of Destination: Art

  • Advises and supports Board Oversight and Advisory Committees

  • Enlists a Strategic Planning Committee as needed to assess present structures, program directions, outreach activities and future possibilities

Board and Committee Oversight

  • Maintains By-Laws

  • Supports, with the President, the successful execution of the Destination: Art Mission as regards all programs, activities, exhibitions, classes, outreach, etc

  • Receives reports from Advisory Committees, summarizes them for total Board consumption and ensures Committees’ progress

  • Helps recruit Board members and supports Board member responsibilities

Legal

  • Oversees and advises the President on the execution of deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, checks, or other instruments which may from time to time be authorized by the board of directors

  • Ensures legal compliance

  • Oversees insurance, including liability and DNO (Directors and Officers Liability Insurance)

  • Obtains signature of the President as needed

Fundraising

  • Helps ensure that methods and means are established to fund the annual budget and accomplish full funding

  • Helps maintain relationships with donors

  • Envisions, develops and maintains Sponsorship levels for fundraising events (i.e., “Tea Parties for Donors and Recruitment,” etc)

  • Plans small fundraising events

Grant writing

  • Works closely with the Fundraising Committee especially in the area of grants

  • Helps maintain information and processes for available art grants

  • Organizes grant writing

  • Prepares grant documents for review by Fundraising & Executive Committees

  • Helps organize and follow up with grant proposals

Programs and Events

  • Oversees plans for ongoing community outreach programs, educational programs, special events, etc

Artist Membership and Gallery Management

  • Currently, the Vice President is responsible for recruiting Associate Members, Gallery and Studio Artists, with the staff; arranging for jurying, curating, hanging of exhibitions and ensuring that artists are in brand compliance

  • Recruits for studio rentals for 100% capacity

  • Ability and desire to collaborate with and influence diverse groups in our organization

  • Volunteers/everyone helps recruit associate artists

  • Prepares all aspects of Exhibitions

  • Helps foster communication among all levels of membership

Marketing/community relations

  • Attends South Bay community and municipal events to ensure the Mission, offerings and accomplishments are current and supported by inviting local leaders to Destination: Art events, exhibition and Outreach opportunities

Hospitality and Customer Experience

  • The Volunteer Coordinator will help Volunteers support all aspects of customer experience, including receptions and facility maintenance, gallery sitting, docent opportunities and hosting classes and workshops

  • A Sunshine Volunteer from this committee reports news to the Board membership such as medical issues, death of a loved one, etc

FACILITIES

  • Maintains cleaning and organizing of facilities and equipment

  • Recommends and sources tech and capital projects

  • On-call for facility emergencies and contacts the landlord

 
 
 

Destination: Art is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, and community hub for art serving South Bay LA. We opened our doors in 2014, with the unique combination of artists’ studios and a gallery. We average 40 classes and workshops per year with renowned local and international instructors. Three community outreach programs offer art experiences to the public: FRIENDS of Destination: Art in partnership with the Autism Society of LA; Creative Conversations with key opinion leaders on creativity in business and careers; and Art 4 Everyone for those who think they are not artistic. There are six exhibitions annually. For more information, explore our website.