Board/Panelist Application
- CMAB Board Member
- Advisory Panel
- Application Form
CMAB Director Position Description -
The Central MN Arts Board (CMAB) has served Region 7W for over thirty years as a non-profit arts organization. It is one of eleven Regional Art Councils designated by the Minnesota State Arts Board to promote and enhance the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in Region 7W. The CMAB serves the four counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties.
As a non-profit organization, the CMAB is governed by a nine member volunteer board of directors, recruited from the four counties is serves. Its purpose is to promote and encourage all of the arts in Central Minnesota. The CMAB does this by providing key services and funding grant proposals from area arts organizations, schools, governmental units and individuals.
Board Member Responsibilities
- Review and approve grant applications for funding of arts projects based on the needs and goals of the region
- Provide technical assistance and support to local artists and art organizations within the four counties
Board Member Expectations
- Attend monthly Board meetings. There are eight regular scheduled meetings each fiscal year which meet at the Foley office, typically on the second Monday evening September through December and March through June.
- Spend 10 hours each meeting month in preparation and actual meeting time
- Visit art activities funded by the CMAB
- Attend and actively participate in the biennial planning retreat every other year
Board Member Qualifications
- Ability to make decisions impartially
- Resident of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns or Wright counties
- Knowledge of or interest in: the arts, arts programs, organizations, and/or artists in the four-county area
- Specific experience and knowledge in at least one element of an organizations' operations such as: administration, finance, personnel, program development, public relations/marketing or grant writing
- An interest in the CMAB mission “To promote the creation, performance and appreciation of the arts” and a willingness to participate in Board operations and committees
What is a CMAB Advisor?
The CMAB occasionally use the services of volunteer advisors who review grant applications, make funding recommendations, advise the board on policies and other services when needed. All advisory panel and committee meetings are open to the public.
Advisors will be reimbursed for travel and expenses, but are not compensated for their services. Advisory Panels and committees are made up of artists, arts professionals, community members and others actively involved in the arts. Advisors are appointed by the board.
The CMAB uses an open nomination process to identify potential advisors. Individuals may nominate themselves, or others, who fit the profile below.
Arts Advisory Profile Nominees should: be at least eighteen years of age, live in Minnesota and have experience in one or more of theses areas:
- An artistic discipline
- Arts education
- Aesthetic decision making
- Financial or organizational management of nonprofit organizations
- Public art issues and acquisition procedures
- Community-based arts projects
- Advisors need to have outstanding knowledge and professional qualifications in the arts, and the ability to work well in a group.
In addition, the CMAB looks for advisors who are willing to commit time and energy to the review process and who exhibit sensitivity in making constructive critical judgments.
How Much Time Does Advisory Service Take?
The time commitment depends on which grant panel or committee the advisor serves. Most grant review panel meetings take 3-5 hours and involve several hours of reading (orientation materials and grant applications) prior to the meeting. DOWNLOAD SYNOPSIS of the grant panel responsibilities followed by dates and times for panel meetings.
What Happens When I Submit a Nomination?
The CMAB creates a file for each nominee that includes his or her completed nomination form and resume. The nominee will be considered for appointment as vacancies occur.
