Committees & Members

Executive Committee

Officers of SAA:  President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary

Operations Committee

Operations Committee

Communications Committee

• identifies and pursues new/alternative ways to get the word out about the SAA
• produces and distributes marketing materials, newsletters, etc
• writes and distributes press releases

communications@salemartsassociation.org

Development Committee

• researches and writes grants
• solicits cash & in-kind donations
• identifies and pursues sponsorship & other fundraising opportunities

Jackie White, Chair

info@salemartsassociation.org

Events Committee

• plans and executes all exhibitions & screenings, including gallery shows
  
• plans and executes all performing arts events (music, dance, theater, etc.)
• plans and executes all literary events (readings, storytelling, etc.)
• plans and executes all special events (e.g., Open Studios.)
• arranges and oversees demonstrations, lectures, workshops, etc.
• develops event-specific educational programming & materials
  

IT Committee

• Creates and maintains the website; trains and supports committees in Website updates
  
• administers Wild Apricot (our website & membership management system)
• plans for, manages, and documents our IT infrastructure
• SAA-related technical assistance & training to Board & Committee members
• works with committees to assess the IT needs of our programs & activities
  

Membership Committee

• processes new applications & renewals
• recruits new members
• works with other committees to recruit & coordinate volunteers

Finance Committee

• all things money
  

Retail Committee

• collects demographic data on visitors
• develops procedures & policies for retail operations
• manages & maintains retail space
• trains retail shop volunteers

Volunteer Coordination

• tracks volunteer opportunities and matches volunteers to tasks
  
• supplies updates for web pages related to volunteering
• responds to members' questions and offers to volunteer

(does not include retail or event staffing)