High Point Arts Council is seeking an energetic President to champion its mission to unite inclusive communities, excite possibilities, and ignite the arts.
As the community cheerleader for the arts, the President will serve as the organization’s chief administrator, collaborator, and spokesperson. Can you…
● Lead with an entrepreneurial spirit with high standards for yourself and your team?
● Bring a passion for making the arts accessible to the community?
● Build relationships and secure resources?
● Manage strategy, administration, programming, facilities, grants, and other duties as needed.
Background
Since 1962, High Point Arts Council has provided programs, services, and has collaborated with businesses, individuals, foundations, and the government to raise funds and distribute grants to the arts and design community in greater High Point. The main fund-raising program, the annual Arts Fund Drive, raises funds to support not only the High Point Arts Council, but also to provide grant awards to other arts and design nonprofits in the area. In 2012, the Arts Council celebrated its 50th Anniversary and purchased Centennial Station, creating the first permanent Arts Center in High Point, and as of 2021, the building is fully owned by the Arts Council. Legacy programs include:
PROGRAMS
● Arts Splash a free concert series held at different locations throughout High Point, Jamestown, and Archdale
● Day in the Park a free family-friendly arts festival at City Lake Park
● John Coltrane Jazz Workshop a summer music workshop available to rising 7th-12th graders
● Pullman Poet Society a poetry club open to all ages
● Songwriters Circle a group for songwriters to share their work and receive feedback
● Titan Band: a community band formed in collaboration with GTCC
● The Page to Stage Children's Theater: sensory friendly productions of children’s books brought to life
● For a full list of programs and events please visit www.highpointarts.org
GRANTS
● Basic Operating Grants support local arts organizations
● Grassroots Grants: This funding comes from the North Carolina Arts Council, and we work in collaboration with the Arts Council of Greater Greensboro to disseminate it throughout Guilford County.
● Professional Development Grants: Artists can receive grants to participate in cohorts such as the Artful Business Cohort and the Positive Intelligence Cohort to help develop skills for success as an artist in Guilford County.
The High Point Arts Council is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit that has worked for more than 60 years to build a better High Point through the support of and advocacy for the arts. High Point Arts Council is governed by a 15 to 20-person Board of Directors and has three full-time (including the President) and one part-time employee with an annual operating budget of $700,000.
The Board of Directors is seeking a strong cheerleader and administrator to advocate for and champion the arts in High Point. To learn more, visit: www.highpointarts.org