PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 2027

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT ELECT

Deadline: Dec 31, 2026

We welcome nominations for WCA's next President Elect to take office this February 2027.
WCA is looking for nominees with outstanding leadership qualities, administrative skills
and prior nonprofit board experience ideally on a WCA chapter or national board.
Nominations may be made by any member in good standing or by self-nomination.
Read the description for this key leadership role and then look to the talent in your own
region or caucus for someone capable of taking the reins of the WCA.  Be sure to give
your suggested candidate time to prepare the required documents by December 15,
2026, and secure permission of the person you wish to nominate in advance.
Members are welcome to self-nominate.

APPLICATION PROCESS

President Elect Job Description: The President Elect shall assist in the duties of the
President, shall become President of WCA in the event of the President’s death,
resignation or inability to serve for the remainder of responsibilities assigned to the
President Elect by the President.
Nominees must forward the following by December 31, 2026 in a word or pdf
format to Nominations Chair, Sandra Davis at sandra.davis [at] nationalwca.org

1. Resume (not a CV) 
2. Short biography
3. Brief statement addressing: why you want to be the president-elect, relevant skills, your
leadership style and vision for WCA.
4. One or two letters of recommendation with the phone and email contact from those providing the references. The nominating committee will review the nominees on behalf of the Board of Directors and put forward President Elect candidates for the WCA membership to select in an election in early January 2027.

The elected candidate will serve two consecutive terms—first as President Elect beginning in February 2027 to February 2029, and then as WCA President beginning in February 2029 to 2031 with an optional term as Past President to follow.

As an activist community of women in the visual arts, we look forward to receiving your
nominations for this key leadership role and to your voting in early January 2027.

Questions?
Contact Nominations Chair Sandra Davis at sandra.davis [at] nationalwca.org

WCA PRESIDENT JOB DESCRIPTION

WCA President Elect Responsibilities (2027—2029)

• Serves on the Executive Committee.
• Assumes other committee responsibilities to prepare for subsequent term as president.
• Manages special assignments as requested by the president.

WCA President—Position Description and Responsibilities (2029—2031)

• Provides WCA with the visionary and strategic leadership to ensure a strong focus
  on its mission and vision
• Leads the Board of Directors in its governance role in accordance with the organizations
  bylaws and policies
• Presides at board meetings to ensure timely and strategic decisions are made and
  actions are implemented
• Fosters a collaborative work environment for board, volunteers and staff.
• Keeps an eye on organizational operations to ensure that WCA functions effectively and
  maintains its 501(c) 3 status
• Oversees the organization’s finances to ensure fiscal responsibility, accountability
  and long‐term stability
• Guides fundraising and development efforts to ensure board set targets are met
• Represents WCA in an official capacity to the community, membership and others who
  share WCA's mission
• Signs contracts and official documents unless specifically delegated to another agent of the
  WCA by the board of directors
• Mentors the President Elect to ensure she is prepared for her upcoming term as president
  and can step into the presidency if needed
• Consults with prior President to ensure a smooth transition and timely completion of
  unfinished, relevant business from her term
• Manages and evaluates paid staff to ensure organizational goals are met and wage
  and labor laws are followed
• Appoints non‐elected officers and committee chairs and fills vacancies of elected
  directors in a timely fashion
• Authorizes charters for new chapters and withdraws charters from non‐conforming WCA chapters
• Encourages all board members to participate fully and resolves conflicts when they arise
  between board members, staff or members
• Maintains regular communications with the full board and membership
• Submits a written report of WCA activities and financial status to the membership at least once a year
• Submits a written report on activities accomplished during her term of office including recommendations for possible implementation by successor

WCA Past President Responsibilities (optional 2 year term)

• Advises the President
• Serves on executive and other committees at the request of the president

 

NOMINATIONS CHAIR

Sandra Davis, President

COMMITTEE MEMBERS