Join the Cambridge Art Association's Board of Directors

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Join the Cambridge Art Association’s Board of Directors, and support artists in your community!

Since 1944, the Cambridge Art Association (CAA) has been committed to exhibiting and promoting the work of regional, New England artists.

CAA plays a vital role in building a vibrant community through visual art. CAA believes visual art has the power to enrich lives, connect individuals, and facilitate dialogue among artists and art lovers of all ages and backgrounds. CAA exhibits quality works of visual art by its members to engage art lovers and art collectors of all ages. CAA provides educational opportunities for its members to enhance their skills as artists, while promoting the appreciation of visual art among the public.

Over the past year, the CAA expanded our activities across Cambridge. In Spring 2023, CAA reengaged with one longterm exhibition space - University Place Gallery - in Harvard Square, while opening a new exhibition space in Kendall Square. CAA's return to University Place came after a 3-year hiatus; this continues a legacy of programs dating to the late 1980s, and renews our partnership with bxp (formerly Boston Properties). The CAA @ Canal gallery, located in the heart of Kendall Square's Canal District, launched a new partnership with BioMed Realty and provides significant visibility for artists from the CAA community.

The ongoing, systemic oppression of people of color, including BIPOC, AAPI, and LGBTQIA+ populations, has spurred deeper conversations about the ways in which the CAA can better support all artists in the community. The CAA is committed to fostering a Culture of Belonging in all facets of the organization. This work will be paramount in the strategic planning process planned for our next fiscal year.

About the Board of Directors:

Comprised of professionals, artists, and art supporters from the Greater Boston area, our Board of Directors have made a personal commitment to supporting local art and artists, and to helping to fulfill the mission of the Cambridge Art Association. The Cambridge Art Association Board of Directors is a working Board.

Board expectations:

Service

• Members agree to serve a three-year term, and be active participants.

• The Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, September through June. Meetings are called to order at 6:30pm, and last approximately 90 minutes. Approximately half of meetings are hosted on ZOOM, and half are hosted in person, in Cambridge.

• Directors are expected to attend all meetings unless ill or traveling. No Director may miss more than three meetings per year and still remain a full Board member.

• Each Director will serve on a committee. These committees include: Budget and Finance; Governance; Marketing/Outreach; Fundraising; Membership; Exhibitions; Programs; DEI; and an ad hoc committee for our annual Spring Art Party.

Outreach

• Directors are expected to be ambassadors for the Cambridge Art Association, and to be knowledgeable about the history of the organization, current programs and events, membership capacity, etc.

• Each Director is expected to attend at least two opening receptions per year.

Philanthropy

• Directors are asked to make an annual contribution that is personally meaningful - and that is among their highest annual giving priorities. Most current Director’s donate a minimum of $250 annually - which can be made in quarterly or monthly installments

• Directors are expected to attend and support CAA’s attend our annual fundraiser, held in May, and to participate in the solicitation process for the event.

• Be part of a culture of philanthropy at CAA, and become involved in part of the gift solicitation cycle, where appropriate.

Qualifications:
Directors should be enthusiastic supporters of the Greater Boston Area arts community, and be interesting in deepening their engagement within this community.

Directors must be able to commit 5-10 hours per month in CAA related activities, including meetings and events.

Individuals with experience in the following industries: law, finance, development/fundraising, marketing/outreach, curation; as well as those from traditionally under-represented groups, are encouraged to express interest.