Grants: NLAPW presents the Shirley Holden Helberg Grant for the Mature Woman

The Shirley Holden Helberg Grants for the Mature Women, NLAPW, Inc.

Grants will be awarded in 2018. Postmark Deadline is October 31, 2017.

Download the Shirley Holden Helberg Grants for Mature Women Application:
shirley-holden-helberg-grants-for-mature-women-application

Must be age 35 or older to receive this grant.

Each applicant in Art, Letters or Music must send a letter stating that she will be age 35 or older during the calendar year 2016, is not a member of NLAPW or a member of the immediate family of an NLAPW member. She must state her background and purpose for the grant. Money from this grant must be used for the purpose stated in the letter of application. Entry must be accompanied by a check or money order for $35.00 payable to NLAPW, Inc with the memo line: Mature Woman Grant. Do not send cash.

Winners are announced at the NLAPW Biennial Convention. Those applying in multiple categories must send separate applications with entry fees for each. Send your complete application packet to the judge in the appropriate category:

Art $1,000

Submit three 4×6 color prints (NO SLIDES) of your work. All work must have been created in full by the artist applying. Any or all media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, original works on paper or sculpture. Photography: Submit three 8×10 prints. Include a SASE to receive a list of winners. If you wish to have your prints returned, include a mailer with sufficient postage for their return. Do not send originals; send only copies.

Letters $1,000

Submit an article or short story not to exceed 2,500 words or the first chapter of a nonfiction book or novel or the first act of a play/film script. The chapter/act should not exceed 4,000 words, and a detailed outline or synopsis must also be included. The chapter not to exceed 4,000 words and a detailed outline or synopsis must also be included. The work must have been created in full by the writer applying. The submission must have been written within the past five years. Include a SASE to receive a list of winners. No manuscripts will be returned. Do not send originals; send only copies.

Music $1,000

Submit scores of two published or unpublished musical compositions. All work must have been created in full by the composer applying. Each score should have a minimum performance time of 10 minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes. Please include an audio MP3 or CD of the scores you are submitting. At least one of the scores must have been written in the past five years. Include a SASE to receive a list of winners. If you wish to have your scores returned, include a mailer with sufficient postage for their return. Do not send originals; send only copies.

Jobs: PT Museum Receptionist Los Angeles Philharmonic Association (Los Angeles)

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is currently seeking a: 

Museum Receptionist at the Hollywood Bowl Museum (part time)

Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association's mission is to perform, present, and promote music in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, both at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.  The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is dedicated to continuing its pre-eminent status in the music world of the 21st century.

Position Summary:

Greet visitors and professionally represent the organization at the reception desk of the Hollywood Bowl Museum. This position will be two days a week during the off season with the possibility of more shifts during the busy summer season.

Position Elements:

• Answer main telephones lines and direct callers.
• Greet guests and announce visitors. 
• Open and redirect general mail.
• Sign for daily deposit, packages, and direct messengers.
• Maintain the cleanliness and integrity of the museum and its exhibits.
• Be knowledgeable about current exhibits and Hollywood Bowl history.
• Process small cash transactions, and keep an accurate record of cash on-hand.
• Maintain and stock brochures in the lobby and ensure area is neat and welcoming.
• Maintain museum staff comp tickets during the respective seasons.
• Communicate with Operations and Museum Assistant about all building issues.   
• Work with Museum Assistant to maintain quality of museum.
• Work with Docents to represent the museum and organization.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years administrative support experience in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Excellent phone manner and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and initiative.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrable ability to represent the Association in a professional manner both on the phone and in person.
• Good computer literacy and proficiency (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Internet based research, etc.). 
• Classical music and/ or museum background a plus.
• Must be able to correctly pronounce visiting artists, conductors and composers names. 

How to apply:

• Complete the online application by clicking here. 
• Complete the application with all pertinent information.
• At the end of the application, a confirmation page will appear when your submission has been successful

Website: https://wfa.kronostm.com/index.jsp?locale=en_US&APPLICATIONNAME=HollywoodBowlReqExt

Deadline: 07-13-2017

Jobs: Lincoln Center for the Arts needs a Production Coordinator (New York)

Description

POSITION Production Coordinator, Programming OVERVIEW Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) serves three primary roles: it is the world’s leading presenter of superb artistic programming, is a national leader in arts and education and community relations, and functions as the manager of the Lincoln Center Campus. As the Production Coordinator, Programming, you will organize events associated with Lincoln Center’s Great Performers series, Mostly Mozart Festival, White Light Festival, and other projects planned by the Programming Department. Reporting to the Production Manager, with additional directives provided by event producers, you will provide both production and administrative support. Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and disseminating all production information, scheduling venue visits for artists, coordinating the distribution of venue technical packages to artists, distributing artist’s technical information to lighting and sound supervisors and venue production managers, distributing and maintaining production calendars, and tracking the distribution of all of the above information.
• Arranging accommodations, transportation, and hospitality services for guest artists.
• Processing visa applications for guest artists.
• Preparing the annual versions of the company and accounting databases. Inputting production-related budget lines. Briefing incoming production interns on database functions.
• Managing the processing of all new hire paperwork relating to programs, research union pay rates and implement production crew rates. Ensuring that payroll is submitted for seasonal staff.
• Maintaining each program’s daily schedule. Updating as new information arrives and/or as directed.
• Researching vendor pricing on production-related equipment rentals and purchases. Arranging for various production-related lighting rentals and arranging timely and accurate returns of same.
• Tracking all production expenditures, including petty cash, invoices, etc. Preparing the monthly production-related accruals and coordinate close-out for each event.
• Preparing purchase order requests, service contracts, and processing invoices through the Purchasing and Finance Departments.
• Implementing fee and payment schedule for consultants and coordinators. Preparing vendor and consultant contracts and coordinate approvals with the Legal Department.
• Supervising any seasonal production interns or temporary staff.
• Managing all master load-ins and –out schedules.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Production Manager, including phone coverage, database and file maintenance, minutes at meetings, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional phone manner • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database programs • Strong organization skills and attention to detail, with an ability to multitask and prioritize effectively • Must exhibit excellent judgement and flexibility • Knowledge of classical music and the performing arts • At least five years of experience in the field or a related business • Ability to work evenings and weekends required • This job involves being able to lift up to 50 pounds • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Application Instructions / Public Contact Information

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE Please send a cover letter (including your salary requirements and interest in Lincoln Center) and resume to our humanresources@lincolncenter.org inbox. Submissions without cover letters will not be reviewed. Please list: Production Coordinator in the subject line. Internal candidates should contact a member of the Human Resources Department directly. Lincoln Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Call for Entry: REDCAT needs original performance pieces from dancers, actors, and musicians (Los Angeles, CA)

REDCAT, CalArts’ downtown center for contemporary arts, is seeking original performance pieces for the next edition of Studio, our quarterly series of new works-in-progress in dance, theater, multimedia and music.

Studio was created to give new artists an opportunity to hone their skills and offer established artists a chance to test new material and works-in-progress before an audience. A revolving panel of working artists curates each edition, selecting artists through a live showing process. If you have a project 15 minutes or under and would like to be considered, you can apply online.

DEADLINES
Deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 by 5pm
Showings: Saturday, February 25, 2017
Performances: Sunday, April 9 & Monday, April 10, 2017 at 8:30pm

TO APPLY
Please visit our website and complete the online application under About > Artist Opportunities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please send all questions to studio.redcat@calarts.edu.
 

Funding and Venue: Free Concerts in Public Sites (Los Angeles County)

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR FREE CONCERTS AT COMMUNITY VENUES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Applications Now Open for Interested Organizations

Deadline is March 1, 2017

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is accepting applications from organizations seeking support for music programming at their facility or designated location. Applications for the Free Concerts in Public Sites program, eligibility information and program requirements are available at lacountyarts.org/funding/free-concerts https://www.lacountyarts.org/funding/free-concerts. Deadline for submission is March 1, 2017. 

With funding support from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Arts Commission administers the sponsorship of free concerts at community venues throughout Los Angeles County to provide access to quality music programming representing the diversity of County residents. Artists who perform as part of the Free Concerts in Public Sites program are chosen by the presenters from the Arts Commission’s Musicians Roster, which can be found at lacountyarts.org/musicians-roster https://www.lacountyarts.org/opportunities/musicians-roster. 

Featuring more than 100 Los Angeles County-based groups representing a range of musical styles, the Musicians Roster is comprised of artists chosen by a panel of experienced and respected music professionals. Criteria include artistic excellence, cultural diversity and the ability to work cooperatively with other organizations. The Roster represents a variety of musical genres, including African, classical, electronic, folk, jazz, Mexican, R&B, South American and many more. This online directory is accessible to the general public. 

For additional information about Free Concerts in Public Sites and other Arts Commission programs, visit lacountyarts.orghttps://t.e2ma.net/click/9os2v/hfiqmq/twjk4h. 

Call for Proposals: Inglewood Growing Artists Performed Projects (IGAPP); Inglewood, CA

VIEW MORE INFO AND APPLY TO THIS CALL


Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: National
City: Inglewood
State: California
Entry Deadline: 9/2/16
 

Local and national artists are invited to submit proposals for Inglewood Growing Artists’ Performed Projects (IGAPP) to create original performed or time-based artistic projects providing cultural and civic benefit to be presented in Inglewood. Two Proposals will be contracted for $12,500 each combined with up to 12 weeks use of Inglewood’s Willie Agee Playhouse for meetings, rehearsals, research, lectures or other project-related use at no cost to the Artist.

The Willie Agee Playhouse (formerly known as the Inglewood Playhouse) was recently remodeled and features a 55-seat venue with all new lighting and sound systems and kitchenette, dressing room, prop and costume storage and restroom. The Playhouse, located at 714 Warren Street, Inglewood, CA is the IGAPP 2016 primary creative studio and/or stage, presentation or rehearsal space.  A final presentation in or around the Playhouse is a requirement of the contract deliverables and must be free and appropriate for general audiences.

Opportunity: REDCAT's Studio

REDCAT is seeking original performance works for the next edition of Studio, REDCAT's quarterly series of new works in progress in dance, theater, multimedia and music. If you have a project 15 minutes or under and would like to be considered - apply now. 

Applications are due by 5:00PM: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Showings are scheduled for: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015
Performance dates: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 at 8:30 PM & MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015 at 8:30PM
Visit our website to complete the online application. 
Help us spread the word by forwarding this call to fellow artists. 
For questions email: studio.redcat@calarts.edu

ABOUT STUDIO
Studio was created to give new artists an opportunity to hone their skills and offer established artists a chance to test new material and works-in-progress before an audience. A revolving panel of working artists curates each edition, selecting artists through a live showing process. 
 

REDCAT Studio: Call for Submissions, Fall 2014

REDCAT is seeking original performance works for the next edition of Studio, REDCAT's quarterly series of new works in progress in dance, theater, multimedia and music. If you have a project 15 minutes or under and would like to be considered - apply now. 

Applications are due by 5:00PM: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014

Showings are scheduled for: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014

Performance dates: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th at 8:30 PM & MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 2014 at 7:30PM

Visit our website: http://www.redcat.org/about/artist-opportunities and complete the online application. 

For questions email: studio.redcat@calarts.edu

ABOUT STUDIO

Studio was created to give new artists an opportunity to hone their skills and offer established artists a chance to test new material and works-in-progress before an audience. A revolving panel of working artists curates each edition, selecting artists through a live showing process. 

2015 Culver City Performing Arts Grant Application Released

Deadline: Sept. 15, 2014

For more information, visit: https://www.culvercity.org/Culture/PerformingArts/Grants.aspx

The Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program supports performances that occur between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. Performances may be presented by non-profit performing arts organizations in the disciplines of theatre, music, or dance.

2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program. Established in 1994 through the City’s Art in Public Places Program, the program offers grants to performing arts organizations in Los Angeles County. The program, funded by the City’s Cultural Trust Fund, is designed to support arts organizations and bring distinguished cultural programming to Culver City. Additionally, the program is supported by a contribution from Sony Pictures Entertainment.

A workshop to assist organizations with the application will be held on August 7, 2014 in the Uruapan Room at Veterans Memorial Building, located at 4117 Overland Avenue in Culver City. The workshop will begin at 7:00 PM.

Please contact Susan Obrow at susan.obrow@culvercity.org or call (310) 253-6628 for questions about the application or to make a reservation for the workshop on August 7, 2014.