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, 2010 through December 30, 2012.
Councils at Americans for the Arts are formalized working 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 volunteer work in alignment with Americans for the Arts staff projects.
Network Council Nomination and Elections Time Line
| September 9, 2009 | Call for Nominations Open |
| October 2, 2009 | Nominations close |
| November 9, 2009 | Voting opens |
| December 4, 2009 | Voting closes |
| December 14, 2009 | Americans for the Arts announces new council members |
| January 1, 2010 | 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.
- Write blog posts, comment on others' blog posts, and 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.
The Private Sector Council elections are being deferred for 2009 as the Council began in June 2009. The first open elections will be held in 2010.
Nominating Procedure
To nominate yourself or a colleague, please submit the following materials via e-mail to membership@artsusa.org by 8:00 p.m. EDT on October 2, 2009. Please type the name of the council to which you are nominating in the subject line of your e-mail 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.