WHO WE ARE

Links Hall is proud to be a home for independent, contemporary artists across all performance disciplines, at all stages of their careers. For 45 years, Links has played a pivotal role in Chicago by encouraging artistic innovation and public engagement, and providing time, space, and financial support for the research, development, and presentation of new work.

Links serves hundreds of artists each year through residency programs, artist-curated festivals and performance series, co-presentations with self-producing artists, workshops, and low-cost studio rentals. According to one Chicago artist, “Links Hall matters because it’s quite easy as an artist to feel like you’re always asking for support and resources from the world around you. Links feels like a place that just gives those things willingly and not only invests in the artist but then reinvests in them over and over again.” As an incubator and service organization, Links Hall provides an intersection and interchange among diverse artists, disciplines, and audiences – this intersection is especially important for the City of Chicago, whose communities are often culturally and geographically segregated.

OUR MISSION

Links Hall encourages artistic innovation and public engagement by maintaining a facility and providing flexible programming for the research, development and presentation of new work in the performing arts.

WOULD YOU BE A GOOD FIT FOR LINKS HALL?

We are seeking individuals who may have these experiences or skills and are committed to:

• Cultural Equity

• Donor and Fund Development

• Fiduciary Oversight and Financial Management

WHAT WOULD BE MY DUTIES AS A BOARD MEMBER?

The Board's Primary Functions:

The Board of Directors provides direction, guidance, and oversight of the leadership operations, programs and activities of Links Hall. The Board supports the work of Links Hall and provides mission-based leadership, strategic governance, and financial support. While day- to-day operations are led by Links Hall’s Executive Director, with the support of staff and volunteers, the success of Links Hall relies on strong partnerships between the Board and the Executive Director.

Board members are asked to:

• Determine and support Links Hall’s mission, vision, and values.

• Agree on a Strategic Plan and evaluate adherence and progress on a regular basis.

• Demonstrate commitment to the purpose of Links Hall, and work intently to support mission-achievement.

• Provide attentive financial oversight. Thoroughly read and understand the implications of Links Hall’s financial statements and annual budget. Set and approve the annual budget and track financial performance on a regular basis.

• Play an active role in shaping Links Hall’s culture by staying informed of relevant information and reports, attending performances and events, and becoming acquainted with the staff.

BOARD MEMBER REQUIREMENTS

• Commit to four (4) standing Board meetings per year (2 hours each), including one (1) to two (2) additional meetings as scheduled. May attend in person or Virtually, so geographic proximity is not a requirement. Meetings are usually on Tuesdays at 6 pm Central Time.

• Attend Links Hall presentations/productions on a frequent and regular basis

• Commit to give a personally meaningful financial contribution, at a minimum of $1,000 per year*
  In some circumstances, board members may contribute in-kind services instead of the cash contribution. This is considered on a case by case basis.

• Serve on at least one (1) Board committee.

• Assist with identifying potential new board members

• Assist in and attend fundraising activities

• Champion Links Hall’s mission

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Board members are elected to a 3-year term and may be renewed for two subsequent 3-year terms.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU 

Please email Links Hall's Board President, Doreen Sayegh at doreen@linkshall.org for application and selection process information.