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ABOUT LOUISVILLE VISUAL ART
Louisville Visual Art (LVA) with its 111-year history, is a highly respected organization in the Louisville arts community. It strives to improve lives through visual arts education, community outreach and artist support. With youth art education, professional artist development, and art in public spaces, LVA nurtures our city's diverse artists throughout their creative lifecycles. From a multi-purpose art facility in the Portland neighborhood, LVA encourages and equips artists with programs like Children’s Fine Art Classes (CFAC); Curate, Purchase, Inspire (CPI); Artist Talks with LVA (on WXOX FM radio); the Artist Resource Series (ARS) workshops and seminars, Open Studio Louisville, outreach programs, six free gallery venues, a weekly artist opportunities clearing house, and more. LVA encourages the rising generation of artful leaders by providing quality art instruction to 1,000 students annually through Children's Fine Art Classes and outreach programs in schools and community centers.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The last two years have seen growth in the operating budget from $750,000 to over $1 million thanks to increased contributed revenue. LVA is seeking a dynamic leader, passionate about the arts community, who listens as well as leads to create and execute a new and innovative strategic plan and goals to ensure LVA both remains relevant and to build upon greater interaction with the arts community. The Executive Director (ED) must be willing to advocate for contemporary art and artists and to find ways for additional community relations integrating the arts community with LVA. The ED will have the opportunity to develop new programming which will lead LVA forward and to broaden the representation of previously underrepresented artists.
The Executive Director will report to and collaborate with the Board of Directors to perform and execute on the following: successfully raise funds for and implement new and existing programs; ensure appropriate visibility and awareness of LVA programs and educational activities; and develop strategic collaborations that achieve ongoing regional recognition. The ED must possess an outgoing and enthusiastic spirit, be a strategic thinker, a relationship-builder and a thoughtful implementer of LVA’s mission. They will be responsible for leading the seven-member staff and general operations, fundraising, and financial management of the organization.
CANDIDATE PROFILE AND RESPONSIBILITES
QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
LVA is prepared to offer a salary in the range of $75,000 – $85,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick time, 403b contribution, and a diverse offering of voluntary benefits.
LVA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, age, creed, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person