FOA council application – DEV AZ Nelson Atkins

FOA Council Application 2024

The Nelson-Atkins Friends of Art (FOA) Council is a volunteer board that assists the museum by advocating, stewarding and raising funds on behalf of and through membership. The Friends of Art Council values the benefits that diversity can bring and is committed to fostering an unbiased and inclusive culture. The Council seeks to be composed of talented and dedicated members with a mix of experiences, skills, and backgrounds to collectively represent the diversity of the membership of the Nelson-Atkins and the communities served by the museum. Questions? Contact the Membership Team at membership@nelson-atkins.org or call 816.751.1285.

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Application deadline: Midnight CT (Central), March 11, 2024.

Name*

Email*

Company name*

Job title*

What We Do:

The FOA Council has helped plan, enhance, and/or execute the following events in 2023 in collaboration with the Nelson-Atkins Staff:

Bark in the Sculpture Park
Sketch Club en Plein Air
Deaf Cultural Festival, Día de los Muertos, Juneteenth, Passport to India, and other Cultural Festivals
Member Appreciation Weekend
Member Date Night
Member Exhibition Openings

What Is Expected:

Upon election to the Council, members must:

Maintain a valid and active Nelson-Atkins membership in good standing throughout their three year tenure
Attend a monthly meeting (currently third Thursday of each month from 4pm to 5:30pm)
Must attend at least two-thirds of required Council meetings during a year and four Council or Nelson-Atkins sponsored events per year
Serve on at least one standing committee or subcommittee
Assist with program planning and program execution in collaboration with Museum Staff
All new volunteers will be required to agree to a background check screening
This is an expected 3-5 hour commitment per month

Tell us about your personal experience with the Nelson-Atkins.*

Why do you want to join The Nelson-Atkins Friends of Art Council?*

Describe your experience with other nonprofits, such as leadership positions or volunteer roles.*

Describe your experience promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.*

What do you hope to gain from the experience as a Council Member for the Nelson-Atkins?*

In what ways do you think the Nelson-Atkins could improve?*

What unique perspectives, skill sets, background, or experiences would you bring to the Nelson-Atkins Friends of Art Council?*

What do you see for the future of the Nelson-Atkins?*

Demographic Information

The Friends of Art Council is committed to advancing the museum’s mission of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. As part of this commitment, we ask that you consider sharing the following optional demographic information. This helps us measure and improve our efforts to reach an audience reflective of Kansas City and the surrounding community. Nevertheless, your participation is voluntary and results are for internal research purposes only and will not be shared.

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Non-binary

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Do you identify as LGBTQ+? (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, +)

Yes

Not sure or questioning

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