CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS

Inter Arts Matrix (IAM) is the sole interdisciplinary arts organization in the Region of Waterloo that fosters the incubation, development, and production of experimental art. IAM has developed and produced plays, exhibitions with interactive elements, new music projects, interdisciplinary performances, and durational performance projects with audience participation. We are seeking two dedicated and engaged Board members to serve a two-year term on our dynamic Board of Directors, starting this spring 2025.

Board members play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of IAM. The Board works collaboratively with staff to ensure that programming and operations reflect the organization’s vision and mission. We are excited to create opportunities for regional arts enthusiasts to contribute to our organization.

Our Vision and Artistic Direction

Sheila McMath, the Artistic Director and Curator, is committed to fostering the development of artistic collaborations across the visual arts, performing arts, and media spectrums through mentorships, workshops, panels, artist talks, and presentations. McMath has overseen the mentorship of aspiring artistic directors, artists, and performers from concept to final production with collaborative teams of improvisers, visual artists, set designers, dancers, actors, musicians, production managers, and stage managers.

Primary Responsibilities of Board Members

• Share your professional expertise to advance IAM’s mission, mandate and strategic
• Assist with fundraising, donor solicitations, donor relations, and financial
• Participate in board meetings and serve on additional
• Be an IAM ambassador and representative within the region and at IAM
• Facilitate community partnerships to increase networking

Qualifications

• Able to work collaboratively and communicate respectfully in a professional
• Experience in one or more of these areas is an asset: fundraising, donor relations, legal expertise, negotiation, non-profit management, governance, and financial planning.
• Align with IAM’s values: arts advocacy, experimentation, cultural innovation, integrity, and commitment to collaboration.
• Initiative, energy, and excitement to contribute to a pivotal and integral arts
• Previous board experience and familiarity with not-for-profit organizations, professional funding portfolios, and strategic planning are an asset.

Expressions of interest are to be submitted by Friday, May 23rd and should include a brief statement of interest outlining relevant experience and resume or CV. Please email both as a single PDF to [email protected]. We thank all candidates for your interest. Those selected for consideration will be contacted by Chloe Blair, the Secretary of the Board.