Herts Visual Arts (HVA) is a vibrant, voluntary, not‐for‐profit organisation that supports, promotes and showcases visual arts in the community. We provide opportunities for artists and makers to ...
CHAIR /CO-CHAIR OF HERTS VISUAL ARTS
Practical details
Volunteering • Long term role
Contact person
Val Lawson
Provided
#107796
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Shape the future of this respected arts organisation working alongside passionate volunteers and artists at the heart of Hertfordshire’s creative community.
The Chair provides leadership to this vibrant voluntary organisation, shaping strategic direction, ensuring effective governance and support for HVA's mission.
As the public face of HVA, the Chair champions visual arts in Hertfordshire, fostering collaboration across the arts community and developing strategic alliances.
Responsibilities:
1 Leadership and Governance
- Lead our Executive Team in setting vision, values, and strategic priorities to shape the future of this well respected and long established organisation.
- Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.
- Uphold HVA’s constitution and objectives.
2 Board Management
- Chair meetings effectively.
- Support the leadership team.
- Ensure succession planning.
3 Representation & Advocacy
- Act as an ambassador for HVA, representing the organisation at events and with stakeholders.
- Build partnerships with sponsors, local authorities, arts organisations, funding bodies, and community groups.
4 Operational Oversight
- Work closely with the Executive Team to oversee activities, ensure risk management and sustainability of HVA’s programmes.
Essential attributes
- Commitment to HVA’s mission and values.
- Strong leadership, strategic development, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Experience in governance, management, or voluntary sector leadership.
- Able to dedicate time to meetings, events, and advocacy.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the visual arts sector.
- Experience in fundraising, partnership development, or community engagement.
- Previous trustee or committee experience.
Time Commitment:
- 1-2 days per week, to include attendance at and preparation for committee meetings and other events
- This role could be shared by two Co-Chairs with responsibilities shared by agreement
- Term of office: 5 years typically, renewable subject to governance rules.
Formal handover to the new Chair will be at the AGM on 8 June 2026.
Ideally, they will join us as soon as they are available to allow for handover meetings, induction, and to meet some of our members.
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About Herts Visual Arts
Herts Visual Arts (HVA) is a vibrant, voluntary, not‐for‐profit organisation that supports, promotes and showcases visual arts in the community. We provide opportunities for artists and makers to connect and develop through on-line and in-person support networks, and to collaborate, exhibit and inspire wider audiences through events, exhibitions, and outreach activities.
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