Based in the City of Grand Rapids, MI, ArtPrize 2.0 produces open citywide contemporary art experiences that encourage critical discourse, celebrate artists, transform urban space, and promote cultural understanding. It connects and is collaborative. It seeks to expand understanding of art. ArtPrize has a history of awarding significant publicly voted and juried art prizes and is listed among the top art competitions in the world.

Artprize 2.0 is looking for its next Executive Director. This is an opportunity to lead a worldwide art competition. The mission of ArtPrize 2.0 is to transform the art world through a radically open, global, art competition and cultural experience in Grand Rapids that starts conversation, encourages critical discourse, elevates and celebrates artists, transforms urban space and promotes cultural understanding.

The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors which represents the community-based partnership dedicated to this mission consisting of Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University and the City of Grand Rapids.

The Executive Director is the key management leader of ArtPrize 2.0. and is responsible for implementing the artistic direction, administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The position is responsible for leading professional staff.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree or greater
• A demonstrated depth of understanding of the arts, design, and the arts community
• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• 5+ years of senior management experience
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors
• High level strategic thinking and planning skills. Ability to envision and convey the organization's strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization's mission to donors, volunteers, and the overall community
• Experience as a facilitator, catalyst, and successful implementer of new ideas
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and ability to work with diverse interests and across diverse populations
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results
• Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor and sponsor relations skills and understanding of the funding community
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies and volunteers
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong public speaking ability
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy

Here's what we're offering the right candidate:

• A transformative opportunity to lead a worldwide art competition
• Competitive compensation
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- & long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career