Call for Brampton Arts Organization Volunteer Board of Directors

Joining our volunteer board in support of Brampton’s local arts and culture community is an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting impact and shape the vibrant mosaic of our region. As a member, you can help shape the organization and have a profound, tangible impact on the creative economy while contributing your skills and passion to foster creativity, enrich lives, and enhance the cultural landscape. Collaborating with like-minded individuals and building your own connections, this is your chance to be a catalyst for positive change and leaving an indelible mark on Brampton’s arts and culture scene. Join us in celebrating diversity, promoting expression, and ensuring that our community continues to thrive through the transformative power of the arts.

The responsibilities for the Board of Directors, with the Executive Director include overseeing the strategic and operational goals of the organization, building key relationships with the local arts and culture community, working with the City and council to negotiate resources and report on achievements and progress, and follow the necessary financial, legal and governance processes.

A familiarity with the larger ceative community in Brampton and the GTA, and previous board experience are considered a significant asset. We strongly encourage the applications of local practicing artists and creatives and entrepreneurs, and individuals across ethno-cultural backgrounds and experiences in the arts, cultural and creative industry sector.

The Brampton Arts Organization Board of Directors is an engaged group, with each member expected to attend 12 monthly virtual meetings per year, proactively participate in Board work and committees between meetings and commit to serving a three-year term. You can expect to volunteer approximately 4-5 hours per month as part of your role, while additionally attending optional BAO events and programs. 

We recognize that is a significant commitment and will work with selected members to address scheduling concerns related to cultural/religious observances, health or access needs. BAO staff provide administrative support to the Board of Directors on a variety of tasks as part of a collaborative, team effort across BAO.

The Brampton Arts Organization is committed to fostering a diverse, and inclusive and accessible environment where everyone's voices are valued and talents are showcased and supported. Please visit our webpage here to learn more about our ongoing efforts in equity, inclusion and accessibility work including the initiatives, programs and policies we have put into motion including details on our learning and unlearning, related events information on our evolving community guidelines and partnerships.

The selection panel will prioritize applicants who self-identify as belonging to one (or more) of the following groups: (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour, Deaf Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Persons Living with Mental Illness, 2SLGBTQIAP). We strongly encourage applications from these communities and will accommodate applicants with a disability during our process per the Ontario Human Rights Code guidelines and other applicable legislation.

This process is part of a commitment to anti-oppressive practices, equity and inclusion at the newly formed Brampton Arts Organization within our organization and across our upcoming programs, services, and offerings. As a member of the Board, attendance at various workshops and information sessions including Anti-Oppression and Accessibility training will be a mandatory requirement.

• Regular attendance at all monthly Board meetings, along with a commitment to actively participate in Board work and additional committees as developed.
• Being an active, informed and engaged participant in Board matters including preparing for meetings, reviewing, and commenting on minutes and reports, attending BAO events and training exercises and local community partner events.
• Familiarizing yourself with the activities of the organization and the larger creative community in Brampton and neighboring municipalities, while also building a strong working relationship with fellow Board members and Staff.
• Participation in fundraising for the organization, and volunteering time to assist at programs and events.
• Acting as active ambassadors for the Brampton Arts Organization, promoting the values and work of the organization.

Should you wish to self identify as a member of an Equity Priority group as detailed earlier in the application, please do so.

The recruitment selection committee includes the current Board Chair and an additional board member, Senior Program Lead and a senior staff member from the Culture department at the City of Brampton who will be conducting virtual interviews in the 4-6 weeks following the application deadline. Only candidates selected for an interview and to move forward in the next phase of the process will be contacted.

Applicants who require additional resources, assistance, considerations or additional time to apply are welcome to request as such. Please request this assistance at least one week in advance of the submission deadline. To do so, or for additional information, please contact Michael.Vickers@brampton.ca.