Call for Proposals: Arts and Culture Leadership Incubator Coordinator

CALL FOR PROPOSALS Arts & Culture Leadership Incubator Coordinator

Tualatin Valley Creates (TVC) is accepting proposals for an Arts & Culture Leadership Incubator Coordinator to assist with management of a one-year program beginning August 2020 and ending June 2021. The Coordinator will work closely with TVC’s staff to fulfill the scope of duties as described below.

Please submit proposals as a single PDF to director@tvcreates.org by August 7, 2020 for consideration. Your application should include a cover letter describing prior experience in a similar role and a detailed budget based on the scope of work and the available funding.

ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP INCUBATOR PROGRAM

A 2018 study revealed that people in Washington County, Oregon have fewer opportunities to access arts and culture services and experiences than in other urban areas around the state. TVC created the Arts and Culture Leadership Incubator program to help support emerging and diverse arts and culture leaders who are interested in serving our local community.

Part leadership development, part business incubator, 5-10 applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations* will be selected to participate in the second annual cohort of the Leadership Incubator. Participants will be individual artists and cultural advocates residing in Washington County who are interested in building creative projects with a social activism component. A team of Faculty members will lead weekend workshops from February-April 2021 as well as serve as mentors to the participants. The program will culminate in a Digital Showcase of the artists’ projects based on their learnings and collaborations during the program. Information about last year’s Leadership Incubator can be found at https://tvcreates.org/incubator-about/.

*Traditionally under-served populations in Washington County include people under 40, people of color, LGBTQ+, people experiencing income disparity, and people with disabilities, among others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Oregon’s arts and culture sector

• Familiarity with managing or participation in social activism projects

• Understanding of Washington County’s creative ecosystem

• Training in diversity, equity and inclusion best practices

• Passion for increasing access to arts and culture

• Experience in organizing and hosting virtual workshops

• Ability to commit to attending and supporting virtual workshop sessions from 10am-2:00pm on the following dates in 2021: February 6, February 20, March 6, March 20, April 3, April 10