Drop-in Studio & Gallery Since 1992
For adults who face mental health challenges
Drop-in Studio & Gallery Since 1992
For adults who face mental health challenges
VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS must first have been active in the studio for 6 months before showing an interest in the position. Being a City Art Centre member means you can sign up for responsibilities for art shows we are involved in. For example, help make tags for paintings, be responsible for hanging paintings, help design posters, suggest the theme for shows, and transport art work if the show is offsite, clean up before and after the show. For every twenty hours of use of studio space members must participate in one hour of cleaning: keep art supplies and frames in order, organize your own cubby hole, clean work station after use, sweep and mop the floor, keep bathrooms clean and tidy the lounge. We encourage members to be active in maintaining City Art Centre to create a place of harmony.
Volunteer coordinators are the backbone of our organization. They open and close the centre during office hours, answer the phone, greet potential members and provide tours and info for the centre. They do light clean up, make coffee and provide members with free art supplies. They deal with the intake of donations and also process art sales.
Volunteer coordinators are involved with the organization of art shows and coordinate the opening receptions. They carry out administrative duties such as light filing. Volunteer coordinators undergo training about all facets of City Art Centre procedures. They must have a calling for helping people, and be attentive and intuitive. They must be able to handle all situations that arise in the day-to-day running of the centre.
There is a small per diem paid to a coordinator for every shift they work, to cover the cost of their lunch and transportation: a token of our appreciation.
A potential member must attend three times before they are accepted into the membership. After showing an interest they must express their intention to become a member. The prospective member is then read the membership agreement and disruptive behavior policy. Pertinent information is provided by the new member and signature is provided stating that what is stated in the agreement is understood.
Board Members must be voted in at the Annual general meeting.
Board members consist of the Executive: Chair, Vice Chair (sometimes), Treasurer, Secretary AND members from the organization AND professional reps from the community at large.
Board members use their strengths, knowledge and interests to help make decisions for the Centre.
The majority on the Board are active members of the organization.
One of these active Members is appointed Member's Representative and acts as liason between the Board and its membership both at large, and on an individual basis.