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WEA develops broad-based arts awareness and fundraising initiatives with the intention of increasing financial resources for Windsor arts. Primary use of funds is to build the Endowment Fund and further WEA's Arts Leadership Awards Program.

WEA is Hiring

The Windsor Endowment for the Arts is currently looking for a part-time executive assistant. The successful candidate will coordinate with the Awards Committee to launch the new Arts Leadership Awards and WEA Grants program, develop the process and procedures for juries, assist in organizing and producing the award launch and market the awards.

This position was designed to coordinate and communicate with the Board and its committees to support the goals of Windsor Endowment for the Arts, including developing materials and a process to raise funds for the endowment. The position will focus on researching and developing systems and materials for ongoing fund development. Position details include:

• $16.00 per hour plus stipend for car mileage
• Anticipated 20 hours per week
• Hours of work are flexible

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• draft templates which can be used for Windsor Endowment for the Arts proposals for ongoing applications for endowment funds
• coordinate with Communication Committee on web content, database content
• research and prioritize potential sources for fund support
• archival work including preparation of files for web including public and board files such as minutes, bylaws, history, photos
• assistance with database development including inputting and review of membership, volunteers and associates
• development of manuals and checklists for special events
• support with special events such as Walk for a Creative City and Celebration of the Arts Awards other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• College Degree
• Expert in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel & PowerPoint in addition to web research skills
• Excellent writing and proofing skills
• Ability to type at least 50 wpm
• Requires own personal computer
• License to drive a vehicle
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self motivated

If you feel you possess the qualifications listed above and wish to be considered please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence to applywea@live.ca. Closing date for applications is Friday, Feb. 26 at 12 noon. The Windsor Endowment for the Arts wishes to thank all applicants however only those in consideration will be contacted.

A New Look for WEA

"We are very pleased to be moving forward in developing processes and materials which will assist us in growing the endowment and building a foundation for the continued growth of the arts community in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent," explained Carolyne Rourke, President of WEA. "The $75,000 grant from The Ontario Trillium Foundation will help us strengthen our organization and build a sustainable structure."

Shorter is definitely sweeter at annual business meetings!

Shorter is definitely sweeter at annual business meetings, the Windsor Endowment for the Arts demonstrated Nov. 12.

The arts-financing organization gathered its supporters at the Tsunami Glassworks studio for a rapid review of proceedings in the last 12 months. WEA's new scheme for arts awards and grants was also mentioned.

But attention quickly shifted to Kris and Eva, hard at work blowing distinctive art glass in their shop at 1167 Mercer Ave.

Then the 75 guests wandered along a corridor at the back of the former industrial building to inspect visual artworks assembled by WEA Director Jennifer Escott.

They were steered into the video studios of Suede Productions where Susan Haig, former conductor of the Windsor Symphony, discussed innovative ways of approaching news media in the current business climate. She stirred up plenty of questions.

"An exciting general meeting," said Haig, now based in Florida and New Jersey. "What creativity!"

President's Message
WEA Report
2009 WEA Financials
Arts Leadership Awards and Grants
2009 AGM Minutes

Walk for a Creative City!

Thank you to everyone who came out on Monday, May 18, 2009 to show their support for arts and culture in our community! It was a beautiful, sunny day and nearly 300 people participated in the Walk for a Creative City. We started off with a quick warm up with Sara and Michelle from Lifestyles, Tom Lucier of Phog Lounge rallied the group and then we were were off on the walk with the Greater Windsor Concert Band leading the way!

Windsor Endowment for the Arts (WEA) in partnership with WindsorEats.com and Windsor/Essex Walks would like to thank each and every one of you for helping in showing our community that arts does matter!