The Windsor Pride Community in partnership with the Arts Council Windsor & Region is proud to announce

“SEEING IS BELIEVING”

A non-juried Art Exhibit on the issue of Homophobia

MAY 14 – 18, 2012

WINDSOR PRIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE
422 Pelissier St., Windsor, ON
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAY 9, 2012.

This project aims to show new perspectives on homophobia. Homophobia is a negative attitude or feeling, an aversion towards gays and lesbians or towards homosexuality in general. It is also the rejection of people considered gay or lesbian and of all things associated with them, for example, gender non-conformity.

Submission deadline: May 9th, 2012

WINDSOR PRIDE CALL TO ARTISTS – SUBMISSION FORM

Please contact Windsor Pride Community Centre, 519-973-4656 or Arts Council Windsor  & Region 519-252-ARTS (2787) for further questions.

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.