If you are passionate about the arts and want to turn that passion into making something positive for our community—we’d love you to join us on the Board of Directors at the ACWR!  In addition to attending monthly board meetings, our directors join at least one other committee of their choice. As our organization grows, we’ll be needing more directors who are reliable, enthusiastic and unafraid to speak their minds – and you don’t have to be an artist yourself to help make our community more creative!

Time commitment is :2 meetings per month with additional hours likely to work on projects

Are you an active or retired professional who can spare some time to help us improve in one of the following areas? Accounting, legal, HR, communications, graphic design, web development.  You could choose to help on a single project, or offer to be our expert to call when we have a question or work with us on an on-going basis.  No matter which option you choose, your expertise will be invaluable to us!
Time commitment is :3 hours per month or as needed

Would you like more information about any of our volunteer opportunities? Do you have an idea or a project that you think would benefit the arts community? Would you like to volunteer in a different capacity? CONTACT US, we would love to hear your ideas!

If you see yourself in one of these roles, please call us or drop by –  we’d love to see you!

Phone: 519-252-6855
Web: www.acwr.net
E-mail: info@acwr.net

Executive Director

Arts Council Windsor & Region

Deadline: Friday, October 7th, 2011

The Arts Council Windsor & Region (ACWR) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization and steer its future development. The ACWR is a nonprofit, umbrella arts organization for the cultural community of Windsor Essex County, located in Southwest Ontario and bordering with Detroit Michigan.

Through its 30-year history the ACWR has instigated and collaborated on various community-based initiatives that raise awareness of the importance of the arts through strategic programs and campaigns. This includes the creation of the Artspeak Gallery, which has become a staple for emerging and established artists alike to showcase their work, while doubling as a space for community events, educational programming, and multi-organizational initiatives. As a community leader the ACWR is focused on continuing to expand and develop the presence and visibility of arts in the region, while working to enrich quality of life in Windsor and Essex County by promoting artists and arts organizations in all disciplines through leadership, advocacy and education.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Director, in collaboration with and under the guidance of the Board of Directors, will oversee all aspects of the organization’s operations, including development, budgeting and finance, communications, partnerships and future planning/visioning.

• Oversee management of all aspects of operations and all tasks related to the general administration of the organization.
• Grant writing and reporting.
• Fundraising and resource development.
• Management of financial records, budgets and fiscal accountability.
• Hiring and management of both part-time and contract staff.
• Regular reporting to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree, preferably in arts, arts administration, management or a similar field.
• Administrative experience, preferably with some experience in the non-profit sector.
• Strong organizational, managerial and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with evidence of successful grant writing.
• Experience with financial recording and budgeting.
• The ability to work independently and multi-task is crucial.
• An understanding of the non-profit sector and an interest in contemporary arts and culture will be considered an asset.

Additional Information:

• This position is a full-time appointment ranging from 20-40 hrs/wk.
• Annual salary range: $30,000- $50,000 (pending grant approval)
• The position will commence late October 2011.
• The position will be offered with three (3) month probation period attached

How to Apply:

Applications should be sent electronically only to the Hiring Committee at: ed.acwr.2011@gmail.com

Please include a current CV, cover letter, as well as your vision for the ACWR (2pg max.) and contact information for three (3) references no later than Friday, October 7th, 2011 at 5pm.

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About the Arts Council – Windsor & Region

ACWR is a non-profit organization that enriches the quality of life for all by strengthening the arts and the community through leadership, education and promotion.

The Arts Council Windsor & Region is looking for your promotional materials (postcards, business cards, catalogues) to distribute at Art in the Park. This year, the Arts Council Windsor & Region will be providing visitors with as much information about our vibrant arts community as possible!

Whether you’re a visual artist, theatre company, musician, craftsperson, or clothing designer, drop off your promotional material before June 1, 2011 so that we can distribute it at Art in thePark.

You can bring your promotional materials to our office at 1942 Wyandotte Street East. Please note, we cannot accept any artwork — only promotional materials, please.

Photography by Kelly Reyes

During this years March break events, the Arts Council Windsor and Region partnered with the Windsor Community Museum and Windsor Magic Circle Ring 116.

Those who attended had the opportunity to learn magic while having fun, two themes that were easy to combine. The children explored the wonders of magic at the Windsor
Community Museum in downtown Windsor which is also currently hosting a history of the Magic Circle Ring 116 Exhibit.

Photography by Kelly Reyes

It is there the children learned to incorporate the fun of learning the steps and performing magic tricks taught by local magicians and ended the week with an exciting Magic show that was open to the community.

Thanks to all who attented!

Magicians and Magic
Garett Spencley – Card Illusions
Brad Toulous – Cups and Balls
Wendy Garant, Elizabeth Prosser – Balloon Creations
Elizabeth Prosser – Science and Magic

On March 30th, 2011 at 7pm at Phog Lounge we’re launching a brand new initiative aimed at getting artists together and funding new projects!

That’s not all though…

Every few months, we’ll also host an event called CAAASH (Community Art Awards Around Social Hour). You’ve heard of this before — think about FEAST, SOUP, and Phog Philanthropy — basically, micro-grants for artists.

The goal is simple: help artists connect with one another and fund their projects.

At CAAASH, artists will be invited to make a 5-minute grant pitch. At the end of the night, everyone will be invited to participate in a silent vote, and the winner(s) will walk away with the cash that night. And the $5 cover charge at every Think&Drink builds the grant money pot and 100% of it gets handed over to the winning artist(s).

If you’re reading this, you’re invited. Visual Artists, Musicians, Performing Artists, Designers, Filmmakers, we want to see you there!!!

Looking for some last minute, artistic gift ideas? The Arts Council Windsor & Region’s annual Holiday Show is going on now and features work from several local artists.

The show features decorated Christmas stockings by artist Elizabeth Prosser, the canvas works of Michelle Chappus, classic graphite pencil drawings by Jeanette Marshall, Rashmi Dadwal’s icon series, bead necklaces crafted by Ann Spadafora, a decorative, hand-made chess set by Lori Lorimer, an amazingly colourful canvas piece entitled “Together” by Vasilica Dumitriu, copies of the book “Memoirs of a Border City” by master photographer Spike Bell, hand-made art magnets and glass bowls by Julie Bell, photographs of Route 66 by photographer Sandi Wheaton, crystal bracelets by Artyzen Designs, the photographic works of Jamie Baxter, illustrations by Piera Rock and three strikingly accurate paintings of Windsor landmarks Jackson Park, Yorktown Square and the Ambassador Bridge by artist Gulnaz Turdalieva.

The Holiday show runs until Christmas, and you can drop in until December 22nd between 1pm-5pm. Artspeak Gallery is located at 1942 Wyandotte Street East.
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A Declaration of loss
Today we stand together. Today we stand in silence. Today we mourn the loss of painters, photographers, dancers, printers, actors, filmmakers, singers, choreographers, poets, sculptors, musicians, designers all the artists who have died of AIDS. Today we collectively grieve the loss of future work from recognized artists, as well as the absence of countless artists yet to be. Today we declare our loss.

December 1 is a Day without Art, an international day of observance which focuses attention on the profound impact AIDS has had on artists and the world arts community. Since 1990, each year an increasing number of galleries, theatres, artist groups and individuals have participated in a vast array of commemorative events. Day without Art celebrates the lives of colleagues and friends while mourning their loss in our creative communities.

Activities/commemorations include: gallery closings; shroudings of public art; special art exhibitions; distribution of commemorative pins and handbills; candle light vigils; announcements on CJAM 99.1 fm; information campaigns; and charitable contributions.

2010 DWA Collective:
Actors Theatre Windsor
AIDS Committee Windsor
Artcite Inc.
Arts Council Windsor & Region
Bookfest Windsor
Broken City Lab
CJAM Radio 99.1 fm
Common Ground Gallery
Media City Festival
Michelle J. Mainwaring
Rampike Magazine
U of W Department of English
U of W School Of Dramatic Art
U of W School of Visual Arts
U of W Visual Arts Society
Windsor Community Museum
Windsor International Film Festival
Windsor Endowment for the Arts
Windsor Pride
Windsor Public Library
Windsor Symphony Orchestra

Please join us in celebrating the lives of our beloved friends and colleagues at a joint
World AIDS Day / Day Without Art Candlelight Vigil at 7:00 pm on December 1 at the offices of Windsor Pride 422 Pelissier Street, Windsor, Ontario.

All are welcome!

For more information in regards to World AIDA Day/Day Without Art check out:

www.artcite.ca/history_p folder/withou.html