Call for Committee Members
Eastern Edge is seeking volunteers for a number of our committees!!
This is your chance to share your perspective and have an influence on Eastern Edge’s upcoming programs! As a relatively small arts organization, we can only do what we do because of the support of our incredible network of volunteers and dedicated community members. If you have been volunteering with us for years, or if you are new to the arts scene and looking to connect with the community, this is a great opportunity for you!
Follow this link to complete the expression of interest form by October 22, 2026.
We are looking for members for the following committees (full descriptions below):
- rOGUE Gallery Programming Committee
- Main Gallery Programming Committee
- Residency Programming Committee
- EDI-AR Committee
- Fundraising Committee
- Volunteer Committee
To view full committee responsibilities, read the linked Terms of Reference.
Main Gallery Programming Committee:
Members of the Main Gallery Committee are responsible for jurying Main Gallery submissions once every other year. Committee members are given two months to review exhibition proposals in November and December. Once submission reviews are complete, committee members are expected to participate in a selection meeting over Zoom in January. The upcoming application review process will begin in November 2026.
To view full committee responsibilities, read the linked Terms of Reference.
Members of the Main Gallery Committee are responsible for jurying Residency submissions once every other year. Committee members are given two months to review exhibition proposals in November and December. Once submission reviews are complete, committee members are expected to participate in a selection meeting over Zoom in January. The upcoming application review process will begin in November 2026.
To view full committee responsibilities, read the linked Terms of Reference.
The EDI-AR committee is a Human Resources sub-committee. This committee seeks to create a culture that advances an agenda of equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression. This committee meets as needed to advise on Eastern Edge projects or to assist the HR committee in identifying and addressing barriers to inclusion and issues of discrimination.
To view full committee responsibilities, read the linked Terms of Reference.
The fundraising committee is responsible for planning and executing fundraisers and connecting with potential donors/sponsors for Eastern Edge. The committee will work with the staff and board to run existing annual fundraisers (fare & SQUARE, Art Crush, Members’ Show Silent Auction) and brainstorm new fundraising ideas. As well, the committee will keep our donor list up to date and work to build connections in our community that can lead to increased donor support. As this is a new committee, it does not currently have a Terms of Reference; upon its formation, the committee will work together to create this document.
Volunteer Committee:
The volunteer committee should be made up of key Eastern Edge volunteers. This committee will be responsible for recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers to assist with Eastern Edge and HOLD FAST Festival events. As this is a new committee, it does not currently have a Terms of Reference; upon its formation, the committee will work together to create this document.