Join A Committee
We have established the following committees. Members and Community Organizations that would like to assist us in our goals are welcome to join our member committees. Reach out to the chair via Slack anytime.
Available Committees
Marketing – This committee is responsible for developing VAPA’s marketing messaging and planning, including maintaining our social media presence, coordinating promotions, maintaining our events calendars, disseminating press releases, and seeking new and inspired ways to promote VAPA and our artists.
Chair, Sydney Weaver-Bey
Programming – This committee works directly with Arthur Rogers (Executive Director) to execute and implement his vision for VAPA, as well as develop outward-facing program development, and monitor and assess existing programs.
Chair, Keli Semelsberger
Curation –This committee is responsible for the placement and hanging of artwork throughout the building. They create the processes for which art is chosen and where it will be placed..
Co – Chairs, Joanne Rogers and Titus Heagans
Fundraising – This Committee helps design and implement all our fundraising, grant-writing, and sponsorship initiatives. Works directly with the Marketing committee.
Chair, Keli Semelsberger
Ethics & Inclusion – The Ethics and Inclusion Committee supports our organization’s commitment to integrity, equity, and respect for all. We work to ensure that our policies and practices reflect diverse voices, foster inclusive participation, and uphold the highest ethical standards across all areas of our work.
Chair, Wendy Fishman
Budget & Finance – This committee is responsible for oversight of the VAPA financial resources to ensure that we are earning and raising enough money to cover our costs, to fund our outreach programs and serve our community in alignment with our mission.
Chair, Julio Gonzalez
Social – This committee is responsible for the internal event planning that aims to bring our tenant artists closer together.
Chair, Nikka Harris
