Nanaimo Performing Arts Guild

Applications are now open for the Nanaimo Performing Arts Guild

The City of Nanaimo is seeking volunteer members-at-large for the Nanaimo Performing Arts Guild. Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.  Please click the link below to apply. 

Online application form

A PDF version of the application form can be downloaded here, and paper copies are available at the Legislative Services Department at 455 Wallace Street.

Mail or drop off your application to Legislative Services, 455 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5J6 or email to legislative.servicesoffice@nanaimo.ca 

PURPOSE:

• To support, encourage and celebrate the continued presentation of a wide variety of performing arts activities at the Old Victoria Arts Centre;
• To increase public understanding and appreciation of the local performing arts community;
• To work collaboratively to advance strategic and operational improvements to the Old Victoria Arts Centre by providing input, advice, and guidance on topics relevant to facility operation and community use and enjoyment;
• To advise as required on the future creation of additional small multi-use performance spaces in the City of Nanaimo.
  

The Nanaimo Performing Arts Guild will work cooperatively with the City towards maintaining the Old Victoria Arts Centre.

MEMBERSHIP:

• Developing recommendations concerning the ongoing maintenance and operational needs of the Old Victoria Arts Centre, and on current and future space-related supports for the performing arts community;
• Collaborating with the City of Nanaimo to prepare maintenance and operating budgets for the Old Victoria Arts Centre;
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Old Victoria Arts Centre;
• Overseeing the required custodial duties at the Old Victoria Arts Centre.
  

• Ten (10) members at large from the community, to be chosen by Council based on their experience and involvement related to the performing arts community;
• The City of Nanaimo Manager of Culture & Special Events (Ex-Officio).

The Guild should:

• Ensure representation from across the creative and performing arts sector
• Include Indigenous representation
• Include a youth representative (age 15-24)
  

ELIGIBILITY:

The Guild’s members-at-large shall be appointed by resolution of Council. All residents of Nanaimo are eligible to apply. Members of the Guild shall be appointed on the basis of their availability and on their commitment to programming, operating and ensuring the accessibility and affordability of the Old Victoria Arts Centre for small-budget performances.

MEMBERSHIP TERM:

Term

• Members of the Nanaimo Performing Arts Guild will serve on a volunteer basis for 24 months.
• Members are required to re-apply for service upon the completion of their term.
• Members can serve a maximum of two terms before a break of at least one 24-month term prior to re-applying.
• Members serve voluntarily and without compensation.

• Members of the Guild shall participate in the spirit of collaboration.
• Members of the Guild shall conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner.
• Members of the Guild must declare potential conflicts of interest.
  

MEETING FREQUENCY:

Meetings will be held monthly for the first six months of the Guild’s operation and then as established/required by the Guild. In addition to regularly scheduled meetings, the Guild will meet upon call of the Chair or the request of two Guild Members.

STAFF SUPPORT:

• Parks, Recreation & Culture staff
• Other staff as required.
  

OBSERVERS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS:

All regular meetings are open to the public.

RELATED LINKS:

Terms of Reference

Key Date Calendar 2025

Membership List