CREATE Arts Center, a nonprofit organization in downtown Silver Spring, is looking for energetic self-starters with an interest in art, art therapy, and/or art education to join our Board of Directors.

Since 1986 CREATE has been inspiring art through classes, camps, and art therapy. We are a small organization committed to our mission to spark creativity, foster learning, empower individuals, and facilitate community connections through the visual arts. Learn more about CREATE in our 2019 Impact Report available HERE.

The CREATE Board of Directors provides the leadership, vision, and strategic planning for the organization. Directors participate in organizational governance and oversight, and explore ways to open doors for expanded fundraising opportunities, recruitment of board members, and new marketing and public relations opportunities.

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Qualifications

Board and committee members should be energetic, self-starters who have an interest in art, art therapy and/or arts education, and are comfortable being hands-on in a grassroots environment. We are particularly seeking individuals with the following skills and interests:

• Development and fundraising
• Legal, especially with nonprofits and human resources
• Local business and community leaders
• Corporate/nonprofit management
• Human resources
• Accounting and finance