Arts council seeks executive director

Staff Reports

The Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation recently granted $20,000 to the Carson Valley Arts Council to help fund an executive director position.

"The Carson Valley Arts Council is very excited about the opportunity to hire an executive director," said CVAC President Brian Fitzgerald. "Filling this position will allow the organization to establish a consistent presence in the community and to focus on building memberships and partnerships. We thank Suzy Stockdale and the board members of the Smallwood Foundation."

Recruitment is underway with the following announcement:

The Carson Valley Arts Council, a nonprofit corporation, is seeking a creative and energetic executive director. This part-time position requires attention to detail along with strong organizational skills to manage projects throughout the year. Writing skills are also a necessity along with grant research/writing and marketing experience. Responsibilities include building membership and donor base, oversight of programming and operations as well as building partnerships in the arts community. Information about the organization at www.cvartscouncil.com

All candidates must electronically submit a resume and questionnaire provided by the CVAC on or before Dec. 10. Contact bfitzgerald @cvartscouncil.com

In partnership with businesses, schools, arts organizations and the community, CVAC works to bring artists, a diversity of art forms and audiences together in the community.

From concert series, youth programming, ArtBar, shared office space and meeting spaces for nonprofit organizations to a visual arts gallery, CVAC's support of a breadth of public programs provides residents a rich quality of life which contributes to the health and diversity of Nevada's economy and work force, increasing tourism, strengthening our community and fostering education through the arts.