Contemporary Arts Center's Teen Board
made possible by Zemurray Foundation
Mission and Guidelines
What is the CAC Teen Board?
The CAC Teen Board is group of art-focused New Orleans teenagers who meet regularly to participate in spreading arts education and appreciation. Teen Board members create and develop several outreach projects in a number of disciplines to foster the development of the New Orleans teen population.
What is the CAC Teen Board's Mission?
The CAC Teen Board's mission is to promote teens' cultural development by enabling them to become leading components in their own arts education. This program will encourage them to be active members of our rich cultural community by connecting them with local artists and facilitating a number of group outreach projects.
How is the CAC Teen Board Organized?
The CAC Teen Board is broken into different committees based on a discipline. Each committee is in charge of producing and promoting a project. The CAC Teen Board as a collective decides what proposed projects to do and provides input and aid on committee projects. Committees should plan to host one hour meetings to inform the rest of the board on the progress of their project. These meetings can also be in the form of a workshop or as an organized time period to receive help completing the committee's project.
When Does the CAC Teen Board Meet?
The CAC Teen Board meets on Saturday from 1-3PM twice a month through June 2010. Please refer to the programming outline for specific dates. Teen board committees are expected to arrange additional meeting times.
What is the Expected Time Commitment?
The CAC Teen Board expects members to attend all meetings. If a member is unable to attend a meeting he/she should notify Marie Lamb (mlamb@cacno.org) prior to the meeting. It is also important that members respond to Teen Board emails and other forms of communication.
Will CAC Teen Board members receive volunteer credit for their schools?
Members will receive volunteer hours for attending meetings (general and committee) and CAC Teen Board activities or events.
What are the duties of CAC Teen Board members?
Teen Board members should:
Be active in implementing the Teen Board's mission to promote arts education and appreciation to the New Orleans teen population.
Committees should do this by advertising for their teen board events and activities. (Any advertisement made for a teen board event or activity needs to be approved by Marie Lamb before distribution).
Attend CAC Teen Board meetings
Respond to Teen Board communications
Provide input on board initiatives and programming
Participate in Teen Board events and projects
What are the CAC Teen Boards' Codes of Conduct?
As part of the CAC Teen Board members are expected to abide by the following codes of conduct:
Respect the opinions and privacy of others
Be active and take initiative on CAC Teen Board projects
Follow CAC building safety rules
If a member decides to resign from the Teen Board he/she should notify Marie Lamb
Projects, events, and activities should reflect the general quality and appearance of the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
CAC Teen Board Meeting dates for 2010
Meetings are from 1 - 3 PM
December 19 - White Elephant Gift Exchange
January 09
January 23 - Website Committee Presentation
February 27
March 06
March 20
April 03 - Curatorial Committee Presentation
May 15
Other Important dates for Teen Board 2010
January 16 - SweetArts Ball
March 1 - Submissions for My Environment Exhibition due
March 6 - Jury selection for My Environment Exhibition
March 6 - Jury selection for My Environment Exhibition
