Board Member/Volunteer

Board Member

Organization: Pratibha Arts
Location: Toronto / GTA
Commitment: Approximately 2-4 hours per month, plus event attendance

About Pratibha Arts

Pratibha Arts is a Toronto-based performing arts organization dedicated to presenting and advancing South Asian dance and interdisciplinary work. Through performance, education, and collaboration, it brings culturally rooted and contemporary work to diverse audiences across the city.

Role Overview

Pratibha Arts is seeking a board member to support audience development and engagement. This role focuses on expanding reach, deepening relationships with audiences, and strengthening the organization’s visibility within and beyond the South Asian arts community.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategies that grow and diversify audiences
• Participate in board meetings and strategic discussions
• Support outreach efforts by connecting the organization to new communities, networks, and partners
• Advise on positioning, messaging, and audience experience
• Identify opportunities for collaborations, cross-promotion, and community engagement
• Act as an ambassador by attending events and introducing new attendees to the organization

Ideal Experience and Skills

• Interest in live performance and culturally diverse artistic practices
• Experience in marketing, communications, audience engagement, or community building
• Ability to think strategically while contributing practical ideas
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a governance setting

What This Role Offers

• The opportunity to support a respected arts organization
• Board/governance mentoring
• A chance to shape how audiences engage with South Asian and interdisciplinary performance
• Meaningful involvement in Toronto’s cultural sector

Additional Notes

Pratibha Arts welcomes candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences. Prior board experience is not required. Please express interest in short letter to cpoplak@gmail.com.Thank you.