Consider Joining the NWAA Team!
Northwest Art Alliance is in search of several new members of the Board of Directors who will bring energy, ideas, and skills to a group that is focused on the future of art in the PNW. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a volunteer Board of Directors and a small staff to manage events. Northwest Art Alliance has been promoting art and fine crafts by producing major art events for more than 30 years. We are continuing to grow and expand our programs, and we need board members that will contribute some of their time, effort and creativity to help the organization reach its goals.
You may want to know the answer to several key questions:
Where are we now and where are we going and what are our priorities? Please view Our Mission page
How might a new Board member contribute? We are looking for people with a commitment to supporting artists in the Pacific Northwest, and the NWAA events and program.
NWAA is committed to improve board member diversity in ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and age... and began to take intentional steps toward achieving that complex goal. We are focusing on the future.
A few of our specific recent intentional actions are:
An Event for Every Season: The two major Best of the Northwest shows in Spring and Fall; an Artist Attic sale in summer; and a new wearable art show starting in Feb 2027.
Celebrate Diversity: NWAA strives to include artists from the wealth of diversity in the Pacific Northwest. This includes people of color, Indigenous people and other diverse groups throughout the Northwest. This feature hopes to highlight the spirituality, functionality and beauty in the works of the many gifted artists throughout our region.
Introducing Small Communities: Celebrating the art and artists in small communities across the region. The goal is to shine a spotlight on towns and communities of artistic creativity and highlighting the talented people that live there.
Focus on the Board of Directors: NWAA is actively recruiting new board members to add strength to the organization with increased diversity. With the expansion of NWAA programs, the addition of members with energy and skills is vital.
Featuring Artists: NWAA has retained the services of a videographer to develop a series of videos on artists and their work. Some will be training videos to help artists navigate show entry or web opportunities. Other videos are to allow patrons to view the creative process.
Young Artist Showcase: The webpage has featured National Scholastic award winning youth artists from the region. We plan to build more youth diversity partnerships in the years ahead.
PCC Community Market partnership: In keeping with our commitment to support local artists, we have partnered with PCC Community Markets to create a rotating exhibits in 6 of their stores. This gives artists additional opportunities to sell their artwork and offers more exposure to the public.
Focus on Patrons: The Patron of the Art membership has opened the door for the public to be part of NWAA, beyond attending our events. This has help grow our programs and ignited a new commitment to the organization for many supporters. We are very grateful for their contribution!
How does the NWAA board work?
We are an active board that works well as a team. Together, the group continues to move forward with energy and commitment. Board members live in various parts of Washington State but stay connected with the help of technology. The group meets regularly with Zoom, utilizing email, and phone. We have an in-person meeting once a year and meet at the events to assist with show and artist support. There are also a variety of programs board members are encouraged to take part in and help progress. Each person brings expertise to the group and contributes time on various projects.
The Board is like a puzzle in need of a few more pieces. We are looking for expertise to compliment the talents that now exist. We want a person with a positive attitude and a readiness to be part of a solution. Some examples of skills needed for potential members of the Board of Directors:
Assuming a role with the “Spectrum Newsletter Production Team” with writing, interviews, features, editing and/or proofreading.
A person with some financial knowledge to be part of the “Finance Team”
Knowledge of marketing as a special skill and the use of photography to best tell our story.
Keeping the organization efficient and current through utilization of technology.
Building community partnerships.
Video production planning and coordination to document art and artists.
Cultural, gender, age, and/or ethnic diversity.
Members of the NWAA board are not required to "buy in" to the position with an annual donation.
See the current board members on the Our Team page
Thank you in advance for considering the contribution of your time, your ideas, and your energy in support of art and artists in the Pacific Northwest.
From the Northwest Art Alliance Board of Directors
NORTHWEST ART ALLIANCE Mailing Address: PO Box 665 Clinton, WA 98236
Phone: (360) 579-4903 Email: info@nwartalliance.org
Click HERE for printable information. Click HERE to download a board member application. Submit your application to info@nwartalliance.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!