Director Selection Criteria

Qualifications sought in directors:

• Supports the purpose and strategic initiatives of ArtsBC and its role as a leader in community arts and cultural development
• Understands and is committed to arts councils as critical local and regional delivery mechanisms for community cultural development in BC
• Interest in and knowledge of community cultural development issues and committed to advancing this field locally, regionally and provincially
• Understands the duties and responsibilities of a director and wants to bring a unique perspective to the provincial forum
• Experience with an arts council or other local arts agency is desirable
• Experience with a provincial service organization is desirable
• Experience in policy development, strategic thinking, organizational change, facilitation processes
• Able to participate assertively in the deliberations of the board
• Able to devote the time and effort necessary for the good governance and betterment of ArtsBC