President
Provides leadership, presides over meetings, represents the organization externally.
Vice President
Supports the president, steps in when necessary, helps in strategic decision-making.
Secretary
Maintains records, takes meeting minutes, and handles official documentation.
Treasurer
Oversees financial matters, manages budgets and reports.
Executive Director
Oversees all operations, ensures mission alignment, and manages staff and programs. (This is a paid position.)
Executive Director Assistant
Supports the Executive Director with administrative tasks, scheduling, communication, and event coordination to ensure smooth operations.(This is a paid position.) Zoe Stanek
Chairs & Committees
Would you consider serving on a committee or as committee chair?
Education Chair – Janet Hickok
Oversees Education Committee and builds robust programming through teacher recruitment, publicity, scheduling, and scholarship award.
Marketing Chair – Mónica Catalán Prado
Manages marketing strategies, social media, and public relations.
Volunteer Coordinator – Noelle Faulkner
Recruits, trains, and manages volunteers for various projects and events.
Building Committee
– Oversees improvements and related purchases.
– Manages maintenance and security.
Education Committee
– Identifies and schedules classes.
– Recruits qualified instructors.
– Promotes and publicizes classes with the Marketing Committee.
– Creates and maintains a calendar of classes.
– Awards class scholarships with the Finance Committee.
Finance Committee (Chaired by the Treasurer)
– Proposes an annual budget at the June board meeting.
– Provides monthly financial reports.
– Oversees all Valley Arts financial activities.
– Schedules an audit every two years.
Fundraising Committee
– Plans and manages fundraising efforts.
– Identifies and applies for grants.
– Recognizes special donors.
Investment Committee
– Includes at least two members plus the Treasurer.
– Manages investments for designated funds.
– Reports to the board in January and at the Annual General Meeting.
Jury Committee
– Establishes and conducts the jury process in coordination with the Merchandising Committee.
– Researches and recruits new artists.
– Refers newly juried artists to Merchandising after contract signing.
Marketing Committee
– Sets quality standards for promotional materials.
– Creates, prints, and distributes newsletters via mail, email, and website.
– Coordinates advertising for gallery, special events, and classes.
Membership Committee
– Maintains and updates the membership list.
– Tracks membership classifications/levels.
– Handles membership renewal notifications.
– Promotes membership growth.
Sitters Committee
– Trains and schedules gallery sitters.
– Maintains sitter procedure documentation.
– Tracks and records sitter hours.
– Coordinates with Office Administration.
Volunteer Committee
– Recruits, manages, and recognizes volunteers.
– Coordinates volunteer activities with all committees.
Reach out to office@valleyart.org if you would like to serve.