Board of Directors

Each year, Boulder County Arts Alliance solicits nominations for open positions on our Board of Directors with three-year terms. Our Board is comprised of artists and members of the community who have an interest in supporting and promoting the arts in Boulder County. The Board members represent each artistic discipline (theatre, visual arts, dance, music, poetry/literature, and film/video) and the communities within Boulder County (including Longmont/Niwot, Louisville/Lafayette/Superior/Erie and Lyons and the mountain towns).

Download a Board Member Application.

Following is a list of the 2024 BCAA Board of Directors

Justin Veach - President
Theater/Dance 2016-2023
Production Manager, Stewart Auditorium, Longmont Museum 

Lisa Hope Schwartz - Vice President
At large 2017-2023
Community Outreach Program Manager,
Office for Outreach and Engagement, CU

Matt Clifford - Treasurer
Music/Poetry 2018-2024
Bassist, Black Market Translation and
Tax Accountant; Henry, Waters, & Associates

SoYoung Lee
Music 2014-2023
Executive Director, Rocky Ridge Music Academy

Elizabeth McGuire
Music 2019-2023
Executive Director, Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts

Ann Moss
At Large 2017-2023
Retired, Landscape Architect

Ondine Geary
Dance 2022-2025
Managing Director, B2 Center for Media, Arts and Performance

Emiliano Lake-Herrera
At Large 2023-2026
Director of Visitor Experience and Community Partnerships, Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau

 

Board of Directors Purpose, Tenure and Responsibilities

I. Board Purpose
To understand and carry out Boulder County Arts Alliance's vision and mission by determining governing policies and procedures and monitoring organizational performance. (also annual setting of organizational goals) and to uphold the public trust and take fiduciary responsibility for the organization.

II. Board Tenure

Terms

  • elected, 3 years. (Members may serve two consecutive terms and can return for two additional terms after taking a year off.)

Termination

  • expiration of normal term.
  • resignation in writing to Board President.
  • default by 3 consecutive absences from Board Meetings without a valid reason or any attempt to contact the Director or President in advance.

III. Board Responsibilities

Fiduciary

  • Maintain annual membership in Boulder County Arts Alliance.
  • Fundraise or contribute annually an amount that is significant to the individual.
  • Review and approve annual budget as formulated by the Finance Committee and staff and assist with follow through to ensure that financial affairs of the organization are conducted in a responsible and legal manner in accordance with established goals and policies.
  • Review BCAA Endowment investment performance and approve annual allocation

Governance

  • Prepare for and attend scheduled meetings the final Monday of each month as per board schedule.
  • Prepare for and attend annual board retreat each fall.
  • Volunteer to chair and work on committee(s) or task force of choice or need.
  • Assist in formulation of annual goals and objectives for long-range plan.
  • Assist in establishing policies for administering programs and services.
  • Maintain open, supportive relationship with Executive Director.
  • Participate actively in Board discussions and support majority decisions in public, remembering which topics remain confidential.
  • Avoid all conflicts of interest and appearances of same.

Community Relations

  • Attend other events (such as programs, retreats, Boulder Arts Commission, City Council, SCFD and County Commissioner or Arts for Colorado meetings) that affect arts and culture in Boulder County .
  • Serve Act as an ambassador of Boulder County Arts Alliance in the community and serve as a liaison to artists in your discipline or your community and bring feedback from contacts among membership and community at large.

Download an Application Form