Board of Directors

ORGANIZATION:
Place des Arts

DEADLINE:
March 15, 2026

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Founded in 1972, Place des Arts is a not-for-profit arts education centre with a mission to inspire the artist in everyone. Located in the historic Maillardville neighbourhood of Coquitlam, it offers quality instruction for all ages and abilities in the visual, literary and performing arts. Its Artisan Shop and galleries support local emerging artists, and its events and performances make it a cultural hub, drawing together diverse members of the community to experience the arts.

ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
https://placedesarts.ca/

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:
Place des Arts, a well-established not-for-profit arts organization in Coquitlam, is seeking a volunteer Board Director with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Commercial Law (especially reviewing, revising and negotiating contracts; leasing/real property), Societies Act of BC, public/private sector issues, technology, and intellectual property. The successful candidate will be able to review key agreements and policies from a governance and risk perspective; assist with identifying legal and governance risks; provide legal insight at the Board level; and advise when consultation with external counsel should be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend monthly Board meetings (minimum of 10 per year), currently held on the 3rd or 4th Wednesday of the month via video conference; meetings last 2–3 hours each.

• Attend identified Place des Arts events and other community events.

• Lead or actively contribute to at least one Board committee.

• Build relationships and leverage your professional network to support fundraising efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• As a Board Director, you will play a key role in guiding Place des Arts in fulfilling its mission to inspire the artist in everyone.

• This is a unique opportunity to share your knowledge and experience, support the arts, and collaborate with other professionals on the Board.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

• Successful candidates will be required to provide references and a valid Police Information Check, including a vulnerable sector screening, prior to joining the Board.

• Apply online: https://placedesarts.ca/board-recruitment-application/