Staff and Volunteers

Sarah Hodges-Kolisnyk

Gallery Director, MHC Gallery

Curation, Fundraising, Community Engagment

Phone: 204.487.3300 ext. 346

Sarah is assisted at the gallery by a team of students and volunteers that

Sarah is supported by a team of students and volunteers that make our operations possible. Please contact us if you are interested in contributing to your local arts community with time. We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact mhcgallery:@:cmu.ca if you would like to join us.

MHC Gallery is seeking: Advisory Committee Members

Get a "behind-the-scenes" look at the working of an art gallery, meet new people, and support artistic expression!

Join the MHC Gallery Advisory Committee and play a vital role in a community that helps artists of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds thrive. We are seeking at least three additional volunteers to join our Committee as we transition into a period of growth and renewal. This is an exciting time to get involved!

About Us

MHC Gallery is located at Canadian Mennonite University and encourages the exchange of culture, faith, spirituality, and creativity. Through regular art exhibitions and related programming, MHC gallery invites all people to celebrate diversity, including faith diversity. Through artistic expression we can get to know one another, respect, understand and accept each other.

About the Position

Advisory Committee members are vital volunteers who provide direction for the Gallery's activities while actively building and promoting our programs, fundraising and creative community. Volunteers can expect to commit approximately 3 hours per month, including a monthly meeting. Committee members are not responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization; however opportunities are available to support the gallery in areas of Fundraising, Marketing, Exhibition/Event Planning and Community Engagement.

Responsibilities include:

Moving the organization forward with artistic vision and strategic direction that demonstrates the principle of creating a space for the exchange of creativity, spirituality, and culture.
Participate in monthly committee meetings of 90 minutes
Participating on sub-committees as may be needed from time-to-time;
Serve a minimum of one two-year term.

Ideal candidates:

Artists (from all genres), arts supporters, organization administrators, or business entrepreneurs.
have knowledge in art theory, fundraising/sponsorship, non-profit management, capacity building, strategic planning, or community engagement;

have previous experience volunteering or working with local arts or community organizations;
possess a passion for the arts and community outreach;
demonstrate commitment, leadership, decision-making skills, and integrity,

These are all considered assets but are not necessary, the most important thing is a general desire to get involved!

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email a letter of interest with the subject line "Application – MHC Gallery Advisory Committee" to mhcgallery:@:cmu.ca. This should be an introduction of who you are and why you are interested in serving on the Advisory Committee of MHC Gallery.