SRAC Committees
Providing leadership, making connections and helping us build for the future.
Service on one of our committees is a great way to put your skills and interests to work while supporting the arts. Our reputation as an arts council and advocate for the arts is due in large part to the enthusiastic and thoughtful efforts of the community members who have served in this capacity, but there’s more to do! View our committee opportunities below and help us build a strong future for the arts in our community.
Ongoing Committees
Budget and Finance
This committee is chaired by the Treasurer and is charged with overseeing the organization’s financial reporting, budget process and cash flow. It will also be responsible for overseeing and evaluating building operations. This committee shall meet at least once every thirty (30) days or as needed.
Creamery 2.0
This committee is tasked with jump-starting The Creamery expansion process with a completion goal of 5-7 years or by 2030.
Executive
This committee is charged with providing oversight to all standing committees, focusing the board on key policy issues, acting as the board’s agent during emergency issues and conducting an annual program valuation, annual review of the Springfield Regional Cultural Plan/Strategic Plan and annual evaluation of executive director. This committee shall meet once every thirty (30) days or as needed.
Government Affairs
This committee monitors and tracks legislative, regulatory, trade and public affairs issues to capitalize on political connections, resultant legislation and granting opportunities that reinforce the organization’s value. It shall meet once every thirty (30) days or as needed.
Visual Arts
This committee is responsible for working with SRAC staff on developing the “$100 and Under Art Market,” jurying SRAC exhibitions, selecting artists for the yearly “You Should Know” show, assisting in the creation of the yearly exhibition calendar and promoting the visual arts and artists that live in the region. This committee shall meet once every sixty (60) days or as needed.
Project-based Committees*
Grants
This committee is responsible for overseeing the granting process conducted by the SRAC annually with funding allocated from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Musgrave Foundation.
Nomination
SRAC membership includes a representative from each standing committee. This committee is charged with recruiting new members and building and maintaining a board culture that is welcoming and supportive, uses members’ talents and has clear standards and expectations for all members. This committee shall meet as needed.
*These committees typically meet once a year.
Event-based Committees*
Artsfest
This committee is responsible for overseeing the annual fine arts festival on Historical Walnut Street the first weekend in May. The festival features 120+ artists, local food, 60+ performances, live art and a children’s activity area. This committee meets every other week from January through May.
Ozzie Awards
This committee focuses on our fundraising gala, which is hosted at the Springfield-Branson National Airport and honors individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond in the arts community. This committee meets monthly.
*These committees typically meet once a year.
Interested in joining a committee?
Email Leslie Forrester, Executive Director at [email protected].
