Pittsburg Arts council Board Application

All Committee Members must have a vested interest in the Art Council and its mission. Duties include attending board meetings and events. Committee members are not eligible to vote on matters pertaining to the council.

• Recruit, promote, support, and encourage artists, organizations, and vendors from the surrounding area.  
• Support current and upcoming artists, organizations, and vendors regarding City and event boundary regulations and processes.  
• Assist in resolving conflicts within the downtown community and/or businesses for the ArtWalk or other council facilitated events.   
• Make recommendations to the Art Council Board of Directors regarding issues related to development and activities in Pittsburg.  
• Be informed of the council's mission, services, policies, and programs.  
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled board meetings and as many functions, such as special events, as possible.  
• Actively participate on one or more sub committees or task forces.  
• Prepare for board and committee meetings by reviewing the meeting agenda and supporting materials.  
• Share resources, contacts, expertise and talents to further the mission of the council.  
• Inform others about the organization.  
• Advocate for the organization.  
• Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization. 

The leader of the Art Council's board of directors. The President facilitates board meetings, leads goal and objective-setting for the board, heads up the search for new board members, and leads external communication with artists, community members, and city officials.

Leads the board alongside the Board President, carries out special projects as requested by the President, and performs the duties of the President in the President’s absence. 

The Treasurer shall assist in the preparation of the budget, help develop fundraising plans, and make financial information available to board members and the public. 

The administrative lead of the board. The Secretary ensures the safety and accuracy of board records, takes meeting minutes, and assumes the responsibility of the chair in the absence of the President and Vice President.

The Founding Board Member must be an individual that has been involved in the ArtWalk since its inception. Duties include serving as an advisor to the committee, helping to select committee members that share the founder’s vision, and to ensure that the committee adheres to its mission.

The Artist board member must be an established artist in Pittsburg or the immediate surrounding area. Duties include recruitment and support of fellow artist participants for the ArtWalk or other council related events.

The Grants/Fundraising Board Member will pursue funding for the organization. Duties include grant writing and coordinating fundraisers.

The Downtown Business Owner/Employee Board Member must either own or work in a business located in the downtown Pittsburg area. Duties include assisting in resolving conflicts within the downtown community and/or businesses for the ArtWalk or other council related events.

The Musician Board Member must have a vested interest in local musicians and performing arts programs. Duties include recruitment, organization, scheduling, and setup of area musicians and local performing arts groups during the ArtWalk or for other council related events.

The At Large Board Member must have a vested interest in the ArtWalk and its mission. Duties include attending board meetings and events. The At Large Board member is eligible to vote on matters pertaining to the ArtWalk or other council related events.