Are You the 2012 NCWCA Chapter Rep to National WCA?
Each year NCWCA offers a
$200 stipend to an NCWCA member in good standing to attend the annual WCA conference. The NCWCA Chapter Rep position is rotated each year to expose different local members to national WCA and the national conference. The $200 stipend helps to defray some of the conference expenses; it does not cover the entire cost of travel, lodging, and conference registration. And the $200 stipend is paid after the individual returns and files a report to the chapter. The next WCA Conference, Momentum, is also the 40th Anniversary of the Women's Caucus for Art. This historic gathering of women artists will be held in Los Angeles, February 23-27, 2012. Additional information about this exciting conference, including a schedule of events and hotel accommodations, can be found at this web link: nationalwca.org/conference/currentconfer.php Are you going to be the 2012 NCWCA Chapter Rep to National WCA? Are you ready to take your arts leadership up a notch and play in the nationals? Read this description of the position and see if this is for you! The NCWCA Chapter Rep to the national WCA Conference is a paid 2012 member in good standing of NCWCA; seeks to participate in as much of the national WCA conference as possible; enjoys meeting her peers from all over the country; is eager to develop a strong network of relationships amongst WCA members; looks forward to attending leading edge WCA art exhibitions, panel discussions, and other offerings of the conference; and will come back with an enthusiastic report about what they experienced and gained from the conference. In addition, while at the conference the NCWCA Chapter Representative represents our chapter at the two Chapters' Council meetings, and attends the Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony. This year NCWCA can take special pride when WCA presents its first Media Award to Lynn Hershman Leeson along with a a screening of her film !Women Art Revolution on February 23, 2012. Also while at the 2012 WCA conference, the NCWCA Chapter rep will be responsible for representing the chapter the opening receptions for the two national shows (Momenturn and Song of the Land.) You will also be asked to pitch in and roll up your sleeves. National WCA asks all conference attendees to volunteer up to 2 hours of their time towards a conference activity - the NCWCA Chapter Rep can make her choice for volunteering 2 hours on Volunteerspot when that becomes available. There's more! The NCWCA Chapter rep can also choose to attend the WCA panels, the Media Award night, LTA gala and Friday night bus tour. Note that some of these events have additional ticketing and admissions prices. How will the 2012 NCWCA Chapter Rep be selected? NOMINATIONS: Nominate yourself! Nominate a member/friend who is an arts leader! Any member in good standing of NCWCA is eligible to nominate another member or herself for the position of 2012 NCWCA Chapter Rep. Nominations for the NCWCA Chapter Rep will be received between December 20 - 30 2012. Send nominations to NCWCA Professional Development Chair Mel Ahlborn, mahlborn@illuminationstudio.org SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: The NCWCA Professional Development Chair will contact and interview each nominee between January 2 - 7 2012. Special consideration will be given to those nominees with leadership skills and a broad-based commitment to women and the arts. From this group of candidates she will select a NCWCA member to receive her recommendation to be the 2012 NCWCA Chapter Representative and nominate that person at the January 16 2012 Board Meeting. The NCWCA Board selects the NCWCA Chapter Representative during the January 16, 2012 board meeting. 
| Board Secretary Opportunity
NCWCA is currently recruiting for Board Secretary, who will also be an Officer of the Board. We are seeking an individual who has strong administrative and operational skills. Knowledge of 501(c)3 regulations is a plus, but at a minimum, the individual must be willing to learn about how these
regulations affect NCWCA. Click here for a complete job description. As a Board member and Officer, you are responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the chapter, developing and managing programs and events that benefit the membership, community outreach, fundraising, and representing the chapter’s interests at the regional and national WCA levels. Interested members, please apply by completing the online application below. We are a dynamic and growing organization and welcome your energy and participation. Committee Member Opportunities
NCWCA wouldn’t exist without the energetic support of volunteers and interns. They help at events, assist in committees, and work closely with Board members. In exchange for their time, they get behind-the-scenes experience in a non-profit arts organization. Volunteers and interns have the opportunity to work in these areas:
Program development: Work with Board members to develop new audiences and programs for workshops, events, conferences and exhibits. Installation and documentation:Assist with preparing exhibitions, installing and de-installing artwork, and hosting opening receptions. Documentation: Assist with the documentation of visual art exhibitions and events. Research NCWCA’s historical archives and document milestones and key events for the website. Event Planning / Staffing: Organize and staff events, including exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and fundraisers. Assist with front-of-house for live events and exhibits (ushering, bartending, set-up, clean-up). Schedule venues, solicit in-kind donations, prepare itineraries, and coordinate volunteers and artists. Marketing / Communications: Market and publicize programs and events, assist in website development and maintenance. Write press releases, make calls to local media, distribute announcements, and design graphics for collateral and website. Membership Drive/Fundraising: Assist with membership campaigns, grant applications and fundraisers. Research new sources of funding and potential donors and recent developments in the arts and fundraising. Maintain donor/member database and e-mail distribution lists. Website: Maintain website and Google Calendar. Writing / Editing: Good writers are always needed to interview artists, write and/or edit blog entries, website and newsletter articles, website copy, and press releases. Finance: Develop and track project or exhibition budgets, interface with Treasurer to ensure funds are accounted for correctly, manage volunteers. |
