Aberdeen Arts Centre is recruiting new trustees to join its board of directors.
Its mission encompasses three key objectives:
1. Provide a venue for performance and visual arts.
2. To offer educational activities in the arts, including performing, and visual arts.
3. To enhance the visibility of the arts and arts sector.
These efforts aim to benefit the residents of Aberdeen, its surrounding areas and beyond.
Board members play a vital role in ensuring effective governance for the organisation and serve as advocates of Aberdeen Arts Centre and the local creative sector. They are looking for dedicated individuals who can contribute to the organisations long-term success.
Previous board experience is advantageous but is not a pre-requisite as you will be provided guidance and support. The commitment includes attendance at monthly or bi-monthly board meetings and a willingness to leverage your expertise and professional networks to further its charitable objectives and goals. Above all a passion for the arts is essential.
Aberdeen Arts Centre welcomes expressions of interest from individuals engaged at a senior level in their field of expertise and are interested in becoming involved.
Specifically, they are also eager to connect with people with the following competence:
•Finance or Accounting
•Human Resources or Recruitment
•Business Strategy, Business Development or Commercial
•Hospitality
They are also interested in hearing from people within the creative sector with a background in theatre, music, or visual art.
About Aberdeen Arts Centre
Established in 1942 by the innovative speech therapist Catherine Hollingworth OBE, Aberdeen Children's Theatre was launched at 31 King Street, Aberdeen.
This pioneering venue was the first theatre of its kind in the UK, offering children a unique space to express their creativity, free from the constraints of supervision and instruction by teachers and parents.
In 1950, the neighbouring Archibald Simpson designed church at 33 King Street was closed. Fast forward to 1963 and a £53,000 transformation saw it redeveloped as Aberdeen Arts Centre and managed by Aberdeen City Council. However, in 1998, funding cuts threatened the centres existence.
Local resident Annie Ingles MBE stepped in, garnering public support to ‘Save the Arts Centre’ leading to the establishment of Castlegate Arts Limited (CAL) to ensure ongoing opportunities for creative education and performances.
Aberdeen Arts Centre is now in its 61st year of operating from 31-33 King Street. Sector funding remains precarious, and its focus is on growth and enhancing resilience; financially, artistically, and as a centre for performing arts.
Expressions of interest should in the first instance be directed to Chair@AberdeenArtsCentre.com