OBORO invites its active members* to join its Board of Directors!

* Any person known as a professional artist or independent producer, as well as any cultural worker or other arts professional involved in research, creation, production or dissemination of independent work in media or visual arts can become a Regular Member, as long as his or her application is accepted by the Board of Directors. (+ here: Become a member)

ABOUT OBORO

Mandate

OBORO is an artist-run centre that supports creation in various cultural practices; its mandate is to encourage innovation, experimentation, the exchange of ideas and the sharing of knowledge to contribute to a culture of peace.

Field of action

OBORO supports the development of art practices locally, nationally and internationally. OBORO’s sphere of activity encompasses visual and media arts, performing arts, new technologies and emerging practices.

VALUES STATEMENT

Care: We value kindness and care in everything we do. This includes the ways in which we approach our work and strive to support artists and the quality of our listening. Our work is guided by a deep respect for others, which translates into an attitude of openness and gestures of solidarity, empathy, patience, and flexibility.

Equity: We recognize that in order to achieve social justice, the ways in which we operate must be re-evaluated regularly, and the historical and structural inequities that pervade our milieu must be redressed. We are committed to building an anti-oppressive workplace and continuing to support equity through our programming activities.

A sustainable approach: We are committed to ensuring that our actions have a lasting and responsible impact on the development of communities by promoting the recognition of artists and members of our team, by advocating environmentally responsible approaches, and by being mindful of future generations.

Accessibility: We are committed to reducing barriers (physical, structural, and otherwise) to access our spaces and activities. We strive to make our spaces inviting and open, available to artists, visitors, and collaborators. We aim to provide a welcoming and respectful space that encourages exchange, sharing, and collaboration.

COMPOSITION AND ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND COMMITMENT

The Board of Directors is composed of 9 members, whose mandate is for two (2) years, renewable four (4) times. The Board is the guarantor of the organization’s mandate and mission.

The Board of Directors usually holds six to eight meetings per year. Board meetings are generally held in the early evening.

In addition, OBORO’s Board members are invited, based on their interests and expertise, to sit on one of the organization’s committees.

About 2 hours of meeting and preparation time are required for each Board meeting.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

To apply, please send an application to Marianne Breton, Executive Director, at the address marianne@oboro.net, with the subject line Application – OBORO Board of Directors, by Friday, June 2, 2023.

Your application package must absolutely include:

• A letter explaining your motivation to serve on OBORO’s Board (200 words maximum)

SELECTION PROCESS

The Board of Directors will select the candidate. There will be no public election as the new member will be co-opted during the fiscal year.

The selection will be based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of the candidate’s experience;

• Motivation to participate in the activities of the Board;

• Adherence to OBORO’s mission and values;

• Demonstration of commitment, collaboration and integrity.

We thank all candidates for their interest in OBORO and will follow up with each one at the end of the process.

In addition to its regular programming, pending the availability of resources, OBORO welcomes within its facilities presentation activities (launches, concerts, performances and other events) by artists and cultural organisations.

Assistance to presentation activities takes the form of access to equipment and services of the New Media Lab at reduced rates. This program is dedicated to supporting not-for-profit projects that are in accordance with OBORO’s mandate.

Interested individuals or organisations must send a package including the following information:

— An artistic description of the project
— Completed Requisition Form
— Biographical information on the person(s) involved
— Audiovisual support material

Requests related to this program may be submitted at any time between September 1^st and May 31^st. Results are generally provided within 4 weeks.

For more information, please contact the Lab Services Coordinator:
lab@oboro.net
(514) 844-3250, extension 230.

Production assistance is provided in the form of access to equipment and services from the New Media Lab at a reduced rate to user members of the New Media Lab (artists or independent producers) for non commercial projects only. Candidates must provide precise information as to the reasons and context that justify their request (for example the difficulty of obtaining financing, first large scale project, sudden unexpected situation, etc.).

In addition to the planning form (downloadable here), the application must include a description of the project from an artistic and technological standpoint, biographical information on the people involved and support material.

Applications for the production assistance may be submitted at any time. Answers are generally given a few weeks after submitting the proposal.

For more information, please contact OBORO’s New Media Lab access coordinator:
lab@oboro.net
514-844-3250 ext 230