Alicia Merrett, Blue Remembered Hills, 2018 (detail)
Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for SDA. Our committees are a great way to meet other SDA members across the country. All meetings take place via video conference on laptop or telephone, at a time convenient to all committee members. The workload on standard committees is very manageable.
SDA standing committees include:
Board + Steering Committee
Education
Equity, Access + Integration
Events
Exhibitions
Finance
Fundraising/Development
Grants & Awards
Membership
Nominating
Website
If you are interested in joining a committee, complete the form below.
SDA Board + Steering Committee*
- Provides leadership to SDA
- Board members serve three years and also serve on at least one committee
- Meets monthly via teleconference
*Steering Committee includes, Co-Chairs, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Director
Skill sets especially useful include: fundraising, membership, leadership, collaboration and networking. We seek candidates from diverse communities, international members and emerging artists. For more information, please contact SDA President.
Education Committee
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- Provides opportunities, resources, and community to students and educators
- Oversees Outstanding Student and Creative Promise Awards, and the Educator Grant
- Organizes programming for students and educators
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Equity, Access and Integration Committee
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- Assists in the review of SDA policies, procedures and programs
- Organizes opportunities for critical dialogue and engagement rooted inclusive initiatives
- Helps build an organizational culture that works toward a deeper understanding of equity and inclusion
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Events Subcommittee
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- Develops strategic online programming and events for members and general public, including Textile Talks, Artist Groups, Leadership Circle events, SDA all-member and regional group events
- Coordinates marketing and logistics for online programming events
- Helps identify partnerships and sponsors for online programming events
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Exhibitions Committee
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- Assists with SDA Annual Juried Member Exhibitions, SDA Juried Student Exhibitions, and SDA Small Works all-member Exhibition
- Organizes SDA online exhibitions
- Assists with posting calls for entry and news releases
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Finance Committee
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- Reviews SDA’s finances monthly
- Provides guidance on fiscal strategies and procedures
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Fundraising/Development Committee
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- Guides annual fundraising and development strategies including Annual Appeal and Grants
- Meets monthly
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Membership Committee
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- Stewards membership and regional groups
- Develops new initiatives for membership
- Stewards event subcommittee
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Grants & Awards Committee
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- Reviews and selects awards and grants including Personal Development, Small Event, Community Support Fund, and Award of Excellence
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Nominating Committee
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- Help identify candidates for SDA Board and future leadership positions
- Meets as needed for 3 months annually
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Website Committee
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- Oversees content changes and enhancements to the website.
- Meets monthly and via email
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