Volunteer Position
Visual Arts Reporter - Yorkville News
General
Goals: Make art accessible to the person-on-the-street and encourage a vibrant visual arts community in Yorkville.
To consolidate information about visual arts events in one convenient site.
Location: Live or work in Yorkville or be willing to make periodic trips to Yorkville
Availability: Be available to visit Yorkville galleries in advance of new exhibitions and to attend opening receptions each month.
Pay: Zero (Volunteer position). Transportation and meal costs will be paid directly to the volunteer.
Rewards: “Priceless”
Credits: You will have a byline or article credit on every publication.
Ownership: You retain all rights to any articles you author.
Time Commitment: 4 to 8 hours per month but is up to the individual
Term: 6 months minimum
Connections: Have good relationships in place with the visual arts community or be willing to build them.
Artistic Background
• Some formal art training is preferred.
• Arts graduates or students are welcome.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for Art.
• Appreciates a wide range of artistic styles.
Suitable for: (Any of the following)
* A visual arts student who wishes to build a solid base of contacts and experience in the arts.
* A journalism student who wishes to specialize in writing on the arts.
* A Public Relations specialist who wishes to focus on the arts.
* A retired person with a strong arts background who wishes to maintain a presence in the arts and use his/her experience in a practical way.
Skill Set
• Good computer literacy and very comfortable with email communication.
• Good written communication skills and a strong interest in expressing yourself in writing in everyday language with minimal “artspeak”.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Technology Requirements (A “tech” background is not necessary for this role.)
• Have a PC or Mac with an up-to-date antivirus program.
• Have MS Word or equivalent software.
• Cell phone
Note: this position is part of a two person team. You will be matched with an Arts web programmer from OCAD who will take care of the transferring the updates to the web.
Yorkville News is a community-oriented email subscription program with an archive website. All activities are volunteer-based. There is no revenue and no advertising. www.YorkvilleNews.ca
Contact: info@YorkvilleNews.ca
