North York Arts Board of Directors

2026 Call for Nominations: NYA Board of Directors

ABOUT NORTH YORK ARTS:

North York Arts (NYA) is a non-profit, charitable organization created to uplift and expand the arts across all seven wards of North York by investing in artists, inspiring community members, and collaborating with partners and businesses.

For 15 years, NYA has built a strong audience of more than 230,000 attendees and participants to arts events and programs in the region. We serve the broader public with a focus on youth, families, seniors, newcomer communities and Neighbourhood Improvement Areas as well as serving the arts community through local artists and arts organizations.

NYA is one of six Local Arts Service Organizations (LASOs) whose purpose is to deliver on the City of Toronto’s social, economic and cultural goals outside of the downtown core. As such, we collaborate with City Councillors, the Economic Development and Culture division, and various community stakeholders.

ABOUT THE ROLE

New Board members will be supported by current Board members to help ease the transition into this leadership role. Participation on the Board is voluntary and there is no remuneration for service. See below for detailed information on the roles and responsibilities for Board members.

Board of Directors Key Role:

The volunteer Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and governance, establishes policy, oversees the operations and financial performance of NYA and assesses the Board's own effectiveness.

Our Board members serve on several committees, including Finance & Audit, Fundraising, Nominations & Governance, and Marketing.

Expected Commitment from Board Members:

The Nominations & Governance Committee is interested in adding three (3) new members for the following commitment:

• Ideally, a minimum of three 1-year terms, with the first term beginning in September 2026.
• Expected to attend 7 Board meetings each year, including the June Annual General Meeting.
• Able to commit the time and resources to serve on the Board and on one Board committee, and to represent NYA as requested.
• Expected time commitment is approx. 3-5 hours per month.

The Nominations & Governance Committee is particularly interested in candidates with the following knowledge and expertise who either live or work in the City of Toronto, ideally in North York:

• Human Resources
• Public relations, media, and communications.
• Arts & Culture sector: management/industry experience / strategic partnerships
• Fundraising and corporate sponsorship.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to NYA’s Vision and Values and an appreciation for the arts.
• Personal commitment to devote the time necessary to perform the responsibilities of a Board and Committee member.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Previous non-profit board experience is an asset.

To apply:

• Please submit a cover letter and your resume/CV by Sunday, June 21, 2026 to board@northyorkarts.org
• All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume/CV to be considered for the position.

Selection Process:

• All cover letters and resume/CV's will be reviewed by the Nominations & Governance Committee to be selected for an interview.
• The Committee will then make recommendations for each open position to the Board.
• The Board will review the recommendations and then motion for selection.

NYA aligns with the City of Toronto’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews may be conducted throughout the posting period. However, no offers will be made until after the application deadline.