HELLO AND WELCOME!
We are so pleased that you are interested in serving on the James Renwick Alliance for Craft Board! JRACraft is a vibrant group of art enthusiasts, collectors, artists, educators, students and art professionals who share a passion for contemporary American craft. Our members enjoy a diverse year round schedule of programs including, social events, educational lectures and tours, and art-inspired excursions.
MISSION
JRACraft celebrates and advances American Craft and craft artists by fostering education, connoisseurship, and public appreciation through programs, educational trips, publications, and recognition of excellence in the field. In addition, we provide support to craft artists and museums, including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
BOARD REQUIREMENTS
● Must be a member of the James Renwick Alliance for Craft
● All board members serve a two-year term, July to June. This can be renewed up to 3 consecutive terms.
● Serve on two committees or chair one (We recommend first-year board members start with one committee.
● Attend at least half of the board meeting. There are 6-7 meetings a year with no meetings July-August.
● All board members serve a two-year term, July to June. This can be renewed up to 3 consecutive terms.
● Serve on two committees or chair one (We recommend first-year board members start with one committee.
● Attend at least half of the board meeting. There are 6-7 meetings a year with no meetings July-August.
Board Responsibilities
- Know and support the vision, mission, and goals of the JRACraft
- Act as an ambassador and enthusiastic supporter of JRACraft to the community including the general public, the wider craft world, collectors, members, volunteers, and staff
- Understand, plan, monitor, and strengthen the organization’s programs and services
- Be familiar with committees, projects, programs, exhibitions, regions, events and other
- JRACraft endeavors through reading our Craft Quarterly, JRACraft emails and Board reports, familiarity with the website and asking questions for additional information
- Take advantage of opportunities to support JRACraft on social media, at art events and in other professional and personal settings
- Prepare for and participate in the 5-8 JRACraft Board meetings held most months through September through May on third Tuesdays or notify the secretary of absences
- Actively serve a full 2-year term with the option of two additional terms
- Maintain confidentiality of Board business
- Serve in or lead at least one committee
- Support the Executive Director and assist in the annual Executive Director’s review as needed by the President
- Assess the performance of committees and make recommendations when needed
- Consider the board needs of JRACraft and actively make suggestions for new board members to the planning & nominating chair
- Attend and volunteer at JRACraft events, and trips.
- Understand fiduciary responsibility to JRACraft, and act to foster sound fiscal management
- Support the organization as a financial priority of your philanthropic giving
- Maintain membership in an appropriate category
- Participate in our annual Spring Craft Weekend by donating, purchasing, or actively promoting the event
- Recognize that fundraising is a major revenue stream for JRACraft and that Board members play an active role in thanking, and maintaining good relationships with donors, and cultivating
- Report all potential conflicts of interest to the Board annually and without delay when a new conflict arises, as required by the JRACraft conflict of interest policy