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Board/ Committee Nominations - ISPA International Society for the Performing Arts
About ISPA — Leadership

Call for Board & Committee Nominations

ISPA's Board of Directors and Standing Committees are the stewards of our network — responsible for reflecting the views, interests, and aspirations of our global membership.

Nominations Open — Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026
Submit a Nomination
Help lead our global community forward

All ISPA members are invited to nominate themselves or a colleague for the Board of Directors or any Standing Committee. Self-nominations are warmly encouraged.

Submit a Nomination → View Current Board
Submit a Nomination
Help lead our global community forward

All ISPA members are invited to nominate themselves or a colleague for the Board of Directors or any Standing Committee. Self-nominations are warmly encouraged.

Submit a Nomination → View Current Board
About the Process

Shape the future of the performing arts

Each year the Nominating Committee solicits nominations to the Board of Directors and Standing Committees from the ISPA membership. These nominations fold into the Nominating Committee's recommendation for committee participation as well as the proposed slate of nominees for the Board at the Annual General Meeting for approval by the membership.

How nominations work

The nomination process is open to all current ISPA members in good standing.

1
The Nominating Committee issues a call to the full membership each year
2
Members submit nominations via the online form before the stated deadline
3
The Committee recommends committee participation and a proposed slate of Board nominees
4
The slate is presented to the membership for approval at the Annual General Meeting
Open Roles

Board of Directors & Standing Committees

★ Governance
Board of Directors

The Board is responsible for and entrusted with the governance and strategic direction of ISPA. It includes up to 25 members drawn from across the global performing arts community.

Requirements
 
Be an ISPA member in good standing
 
Attend all congresses and bi-annual board meetings (with exception for extraordinary events)
 
Serve on one Standing Committee
 
Be in compliance with ISPA's Conflicts of Interest Policy
 
Make an annual donation to the Fellowship Challenge Campaign at a personally meaningful level
 
Advocate on behalf of the organization to solicit memberships, sponsorship, and contributions
◆ Committees
Standing Committees

The Board is supported by eight Standing Committees. Committee membership is open to all ISPA members.

Requirements
 
Be an ISPA member in good standing
 
Attend 75% of scheduled meetings annually and not miss more than two consecutive meetings
 
Attend one congress annually
 
Be an advocate on behalf of the organization