Akin Lansdowne alum Whippersnapper Gallery is recruiting new Directors for its Board to help lead the gallery into the future. The Directors will support Whippersnapper continue to be a leader in the visual arts through the presentation of emerging artists, the provision of professional development and creation of public programming that starts conversations. We are recruiting individuals who support the mission and vision of the organization and can share 5-8 hours of their time monthly.

We are seeking members from our community that come with diverse perspectives, expertise, and experience in the arts sector. We have highlighted the following expertise as assets to the board:
•Designated CPAs*
• Legal*
• Human Resources
• Sponsorship and Fundraising
• Previous Board experience

*individuals with these skill sets are of particular need for the board in the coming term

While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only selected individuals will be contacted for an interview. Candidates will have an opportunity to learn more about the organization and meet current Board members on April 17.

If interested please submit your resume and a brief letter of intent to: thenewwhippersnapper@gmail.com by April 10, 2019.

VISION is a multi-disciplinary visual and media arts collaboration exploring the unconscious mind's ability to blend possible with the impossible. VISION is an institutionalized opportunity reclaimed to carve necessary space for the nuanced expression of black artists and celebrates our ability to create unique cultural landscapes when shared dreams manifest into places of belonging.

When: September 27th-30th

Opening Reception: September 27th, 7-11PM

Panel Discussion: TBA

Where: The White House Studio Project, 277 Augusta Avenue, Toronto

Accessibility: Access to gallery floor is limited to a flight of stairs and thus not fully accessible.

Featurning artists Charmain Lurch of Akin Sunrise, Curtia Wright of Akin King, DREEEM, and James Hewitt. Curated by Leone McComas of Akin MOCA.

This exhibition is part of "In Space", a curatorial series focused on the experiences of disenfranchised peoples within social, political and physical spaces. Organized by The White House, "In Space" was conceived of by Sandra J. Manilla and co-produced by Nathaniel Addison, Stephanie Avery, and Leone McComas.

Panel Discussion (TBA)

A roundtable of black creatives will discuss the role of space in the legitimization of their work and the expectations attached to institutionalized recognition – considering how we can re-claim these opportunities to represent the diverse POC creativity. Details to be announced.

VISION is funded and made possible by Toronto Art Council, Canada Council of the Arts, and is sponsored by Wysp Creative (wysp.ca). Thank you!

Learn more here

Whippersnapper Gallery: Join our board of directors! Deadline: April 10th.

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