GRAC to appoint a fully voting Youth Member to Board of Directors

MT. STERLING, KY: The Gateway Regional Arts Center is thrilled to announce the addition of a Youth Board Member on the Board of Directors. In a unanimous vote by the sitting Board of Directors, a seat on the Board - reserved for a young person aged 16-20 - is now open for applications to youth residing in Montgomery and surrounding counties.

“We at GRAC are very excited to add a youth position to our Board,” said Crystal Dempsey-Gillum, President of the Board of Directors. “We want to ensure that our young people have a voice in the local arts community.”

The Youth Board Member will have full voting rights, as well as all responsibilities given to adult members of the Board. The young person selected will be expected to attend all GRAC Board meetings, which occur on the second Tuesday of each month. Additionally, the Youth Board Member will be tasked with managing the Youth Advisory Council in coordination with GRAC Staff.

“This community has long touted its commitment to youth, and I am proud that GRAC is taking steps to give young people tangible power and agency in the decision-making process at our cultural center. This young person will collaborate with their classmates and friends as the Chair of the Youth Advisory Council, and will serve as a strong advocate in our community,” said GRAC Executive Director Jordan Campbell. “It’s an excellent opportunity to make real change in our region. We look forward to appointing a young leader to help us move forward with a visible youth presence at GRAC.”

The Youth Board Member application is open, and the deadline to apply is December 12, 2022. Interested applicants can access the application here.

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