councils and networks
Americans for the Arts Council Elections
Three Americans for the Arts Leadership Councils—the Public Art Council, Emerging Leader Council, and Arts Education Council—are currently seeking nominations for new council members to serve three year terms from January 1, 2009 through December 30, 2011.
The United Arts Funds Council elections are being deferred for 2009 while the council structure is re-evalutated.
Councils at Americans for the Arts are formalized advisory bodies that represent critical sectors of our constituency. Americans for the Arts provides dedicated research, professional development, advocacy, visibility, and partnership opportunities as part of our strategic plan to inform and affect arts practice and policy in America. Leadership councils provide guidance and volunteer work in alignment with Americans for the Arts staff projects.
Network Council Nomination and Elections Time Line
| September 10, 2008 | Call for Nominations Open |
| October 1, 2008 | Nominations close |
| November 11, 2008 | Voting opens |
| December 1, 2008 | Voting closes |
| December 15, 2008 | Americans for the Arts announces new council members |
| January 1, 2009 | New council members begin their terms |
Responsibilities of Americans for the Arts Network Council Members
- Provide visible leadership in council committees and activities and in the field.
- Participate in full council meetings or conference calls in accordance with individual council requirements. Meetings are usually in conjunction with Americans for the Arts national events such as the National Arts Awards, Arts Advocacy Day, or the annual convention.
- Participate in listserv and council e-mail dialogue on a consistent basis.
To learn more about the expectations for council members and council operating procedures, please see their respective websites:
It is strongly encouraged that nominees consult their organizations about holding a council position, as it involves committing time and money in the form of conference calls, volunteer national projects, and mandatory attendance at events and in-person meetings around the country.
Nominating Procedure
To nominate yourself or a colleague, please submit the following materials by email to membership@artsusa.org by 8:00 p.m. EDT on October 1, 2008. Please type the name of the council to which you are nominating in the subject line of your email to ensure it is reviewed.
- Nomination Form
- 250-word biographical statement, to be included in the Nomination Form (text beyond 250 words will be deleted)
- One-page letter of interest
- One-page resume (additional pages will be deleted)
- Headshot (300 dpi minimum quality for web and possible print use)
If nominees are advanced to the ballot, the letter of interest, headshot, and bio will be displayed in the online ballot for field-wide voting.
If you have any questions, please contact membership@artsusa.org and type the name of the council in which you are interested in the subject line of your e-mail.
