Purpose of Director of California Shows Position:
Position involved with member shows only (5-6 shows/year) and excludes national, promotional or either of the galleries. At least two co-directors is advisable. Co-directors report to Board and attend Board meetings.
Responsibilities of the Co-Directors:
Negotiate venues & dates for current and following years.
Contact venue to finalize dates, times, security, etc.
Reserve Concord Gallery for receiving if needed.
Secure a Show Chair or Co-chairs
Secure a juror
Provide info to Communications Director
Send announcement to newsletter
Write prospectus & send to newsletter editor
Maintain files
Can be delegated to Show Chair:
Announce show at general meeting and ask for volunteers
Request checks for juror and prize winners using the Expense Report and Check Request form.
Arrange for refreshments for receiving
Attend receiving to coach volunteers
Arrange for transportation of paintings, if needed
Hang show
Send money to Budget Director
Send report to newsletter editor
Announce winners and present checks at general meeting
Take down show and return paintings to Gallery Concord if the artist does not pick up at take-down.
Contact artist to pick up painting at the Gallery.