The committee is a volunteer body consisting of five impartial and qualified members with appropriate experience and expertise in the arts, as well as cultural and community-based practices. 

The committee evaluates funding applications submitted to the Arts & Culture Grants program and, based on the established criteria, makes recommendations to the commission regarding the disbursement of grant funds on an annual basis.  

All members of the committee are appointed by motion of the North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission and must be residents of North Vancouver.

Committee members are initially appointed for a two-year term; however, appointments can be extended to a maximum of two consecutive terms.

The composition, roles and responsibilities the committee are governed by a procedural terms of reference.

Every effort is made to ensure that:

• The committee represents a breadth of experience and expertise in and across a wide range of artistic practices and cultural traditions: visual, studio and gallery arts; community-engaged arts practices; music, dance, theatre and other performing arts; community events; cultural celebrations; community public art projects; as well as the local not-for-profit sector generally.
• Openings on the committee are made available and accessible to all resident populations in North Vancouver.
• The composition of the committee reflects the diverse populations and lived experience of people in North Vancouver.

Are you a North Vancouver resident who is interested in supporting arts and culture in North Vancouver? Do you are have experience in dance, arts administration, finance, cultural planning, literary and/or media arts? Consider applying to the Arts & Culture Grants Review Committee and help shape the vibrant cultural landscape in North Vancouver. The committee has an opening for one committee position.

The committee evaluates funding applications based on established criteria and makes recommendations to the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission regarding the disbursement of grant funds. This is a volunteer position with a commitment to two, two-year terms and a minimum of six to eight meetings (virtual and occasionally in-person) per year held between October and June.  

The committee composition aims to reflect the diverse populations and lived experience of people in North Vancouver.

How to apply
Please send a resume or bio along with a letter explaining why you think you would be a good fit for this committee, how your experience and background meet the criteria, and indicate whether you are a resident of the City of North Vancouver or the District of North Vancouver. 

Send your application package to NVRC’s Cultural Services Supervisor, Karen Pighin at karen.pighin@nvrc.ca. 

Expressions of interest accepted until Monday, August 21, 2023 at 4 p.m. Adjudication and interviews (via Microsoft Teams) will commence August. 

If you have any questions about arts and culture grants in North Vancouver, please contact email Karen Pighin, NVRC's Cultural Services Supervisor or call 604-983-6334.