Become a Board Member
Thank you for your interest in joining the Board of Directors of the Pembina Hills Arts Council!
Our mission statement
The Pembina Hills Arts Council is a non-profit that encourages and facilitates the growth and diversity of arts and culture for the Pembina Valley Region by providing an inclusive and dynamic environment where creativity is experienced, developed and shared.
Pembina Hills Arts Council values
Diversity and Accessibility: welcoming and accommodating all people
Education and Enrichment: offering a diverse program responding to an ever-changing and fluid art world
Community Input and Involvement: responding to people’s interests in the arts
Fostering Creativity: offering a safe environment for artistic expression
Building Relationships: with the staff, artists, instructors, volunteers, partners and communities
Financial responsibility: effectively utilizing time and resources
Truth and Reconciliation: committed to learning how we can incorporate this into our organization and taking action
We accomplish this at our Clocktower building through monthly exhibitions, a variety of art classes and workshops, educational sessions, membership gallery and handmade gift store. We also have several satellite galleries and outreach programs throughout the region. The PHAC has two paid staff members.
Executive Director – 40 hours/week
Administrative Assistant (Gallery Attendant) – 25 hours/week
Our Board of Directors meets a minimum of 8 times per calendar year. Our board is also responsible for several major fundraisers each year, as well as volunteering as much as possible for other events or programs. Each member is expected to be on at least one committee. A term of office is three years, however first year appointments may be for one year.
We are interested in the following information so that your time on the PHAC Board of Directors can be enjoyable and mutually beneficial.