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15 people are interested
member of Board of Directors
ORGANIZATION: fresh art
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15 people are interested
Fresh art's Board of Directors meets quarterly at a seniors residence in Lower Manhattan. Board members are asked to actively participate in the organizations activities such as helping with the annual benefit,participating in a board committee, attending exhibition openings and utilizing their skills to help the organization in whatever way is possible. A passion for the mission of fresh art is necessary. (www.freshartnyc.org) Board members serve for 3 years and longer if desired. An annual donation is requested.
A member of fresh art's Board of Directors would have the following responsibilites.
- To clarify the mission of fresh art and ensure it is carried out
- To participate in the development of the short and long-range plans of fresh art including budgets and programmatic plans and to oversee the implementation of such plans.
- To annually review the performance of the organization against its plans including the review and approval of annual financial audit
- To review annually the performance of the executive director
- To perform all duties in good faith, with reasonable care and in the best interest of the
organization.
- To focus on the organizations future.
- To participate in any one or more of the board committees
- To bring unique perspectives and experiences to the organization.
- To ensure the financial solvency of the not-for-profit.
- To strengthen the board itself
More opportunities with fresh art
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About fresh art
Location:
c/o St Margarets House, 49 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038, US
Mission Statement
fresh art creates artistic and personal development opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved adults in New York City through fine art exhibitions and workshops. We raise public awareness of these artists' work and talents by building partnerships with social service agencies, residences and community groups. fresh art is dedicated to promoting art as a tool for personal expression, creative growth and positive transformation.
Description
fresh art's artists reflect a diversity of under-served groups throughout the city. They are seniors, people with mental illness, physical and emotional disabilities,HIV and AIDS,in long term recovery from chemical dependencies,homelessness and low income existences.
fresh art's programs include art exhibitions at venues throughout the city. fresh art also has a Fine Arts and Craft Workshop Program that provides workshops on site at various social service agencies, supportive housing facilities and community groups around the city.
The Sock Monkey Workshops that fresh art offers to homeless shelters and transitional housing facilities provides the participants with an opportunity to create their own sock monkeys.
Sock monkeys made by fresh art's volunteers who meet twice a month at fresh art's office are sold via www.freshartnyc.org and at select craft fairs and boutiques in New York City. The proceeds from these items help support fresh art's programs and services. For further information on our upcoming exhibitions and programs please email the Director: suzanne@freshartnyc.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
49 Fulton StreetNew York, NY 10038
DATE POSTED
April 22, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 30
- 2-4 hours a month