Call for Papers: Practices, Circulation and Legacies: Photographic Histories in Central and Eastern Europe The City Museum of Ljubljana, Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana, (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

CFP: Photographic Histories in Central and Eastern Europe (Ljubljana, 8-10 May 18)

Ljubljana, May 8 - 10, 2018
Deadline: Dec 31, 2017
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CALL FOR PAPERS

Practices, Circulation and Legacies: Photographic Histories in Central and Eastern Europe

The City Museum of Ljubljana, Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana, Gosposka 15, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Since its very beginnings, professional as well as non-professional photographers have used photography in Central and Eastern Europe to record all aspects of life. Photography has thus participated in spreading and shaping knowledge about the region, its people, and the rest of the world. In spite of the central role photography has played in the diverse socio-cultural environments of Central and Eastern Europe, research on its history in this part of the continent is still little appreciated and remains understudied.

The 2018 conference in Ljubljana will be the third in a series of international conferences initiated in Warsaw in 2016 with the aim of developing and promoting interdisciplinary studies about photography and its histories in the region.

In 2018, we seek to enhance understandings of the mechanisms and realities that have influenced the development of local photographic practices and their relationship with uses of photography elsewhere. We also aspire to expand knowledge about social and cultural customs that facilitated the circulation and legacies of photographs throughout the medium’s history in the region. Paper proposals may therefore address a range of interrelated topics, including but not limited to:

- The history and state of photographic collections/archives, the opportunities they present and the challenges they face
- The history and state of local research practices and academic discourses on photography (research topics, theory and methodology)
- The circulation of photographs and photographic images in public and private spheres and their impact on collective imaginations in Central and Eastern Europe (e.g. the uses of photography in art, media, politics…)

We invite proposals for 20-minute presentations from scholars working in areas such as: photography, art history and theory, visual sociology, anthropology, museology, philosophy, ethnography, cultural studies, visual and media studies, communications, and fine and graphic arts.

To propose a paper, please send your abstract (no less than 250 and no more than 300 words including the title) by the 31st December 2017 to photographycee@liberproarte.eu

In addition, please include a short biographical note of no more than 150 words with full affiliation, the title of your presentation and contact details as a separate document.

The presentation will be given in English

Notification of acceptance: 1 February 2018

Contact: photographycee@liberproarte.eu

Organisation:
Marija Skočir (Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana, Ljubljana)
Eva Pluhařová-Grigienė (Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin)
Marta Ziętkiewicz (Liber pro Arte, Warsaw)
Petra Trnková (Institute of Art History, The Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague)
Ewa Manikowska (Institute of Art, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw)
Gil Pasternak (Photographic History Research Centre at De Montfort University, Leicester)

Reference:
CFP: Photographic Histories in Central and Eastern Europe (Ljubljana, 8-10 May 18). In: ArtHist.net, Oct 27, 2017 (accessed Oct 29, 2017), <https://arthist.net/archive/16584>.

Job: Assistant Professor in Modern Art History (1830-1945), University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)

Assistant Professor in Modern Art History (1830-1945), University of Florida

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, August 16, 2018
Application deadline: Jan 2, 2018

The School of Art + Art History at the University of Florida invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Modern Art History (1830–1945).

Position Rank: Full-time, nine month, tenure accruing faculty position
Date of Expected Hire: August 16, 2018
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities: The faculty member will pursue an active program of research; teach a 2-2 load of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, including advanced courses in the field of specialty and (as needed) introductory survey or general education courses; supervise Master’s and PhD students; and contribute service to the university, the community, and the profession.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must hold a PhD or be ABD in Art History or a related field, have prior teaching experience at the university level and an active record of scholarly achievement. Applicants must have the expertise to teach graduate and advanced undergraduate courses on European modernism, in addition to introductory surveys of European and American art.

Preferred Qualifications: We welcome candidates whose research specialization or methodology complements other strengths of the art history program or the university, such as a research focus on Latin America or gender studies. We prefer teaching experience as the instructor of record, with the versatility to teach interdisciplinary courses.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 2, 2018 and continue until an applicant pool is established. To ensure full consideration, all application documents must be submitted by January 2, 2018. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida’s online application system at http://jobs.ufl.edu/. Online applications must include the following: (1) a detailed letter of application; (2) a curriculum vita; (3) one work sample; and (4) names and contact information of three references. The application system will prompt the applicant for the names/emails of the references. The system may contact those references to request that they upload their letters of reference directly to the application website. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

Inquiries may be sent to:
Kaira M. Cabañas
Associate Professor
Chair, Assistant Professor in Modern Art History Search
Email: k.cabanas@arts.ufl.edu

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392- 4621 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff, seeking faculty of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and those who practice conduct of inclusion.

The selection process will be conducted in accord with the provisions of Florida’s Government in the Sunshine and Public Records Laws. Search committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public, and applications, resumes, and any other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection.

Reference:
JOB: Assistant Professor in Modern Art History (1830-1945), University of Florida. In: ArtHist.net, Oct 28, 2017 (accessed Oct 29, 2017), <https://arthist.net/archive/16604>.

Residency: Skirball Cultural Center needs Teaching Artists (Los Angeles, CA)

Skirball Cultural Center seeks applications from visual-arts based teaching artists who will facilitate an 8-10 week in-school residency program for high school students

ABOUT THE SKIRBALL

The Skirball Cultural Center presents programs that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society.

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

The Skirball’s In-school Residency Program provides students with opportunities to engage with issues that are important in their lives and explore how art can be a tool for social action. It strives to ignite students’ self-confidence, imagination, and sense of agency. Students and teachers work intensively over the course of 8-10 weeks with a teaching artist and Skirball educators to learn basic techniques in one or more creative disciplines. Each residency culminates in a professionally produced, student-created presentation at the Skirball Cultural Center.

MARK-MAKING IN LA: STORIES OF OUR STREETS

What is street art? Who speaks and who decides what counts as art? One class of high school students will embark on an immersive investigation of muralism, street art and the many other rich traditions of public artistic expression across Los Angeles and Mexico. Two Skirball exhibitions presented as a part of Pacific Standard Time: Los Angeles/Latin America will serve as an entry point and framework for this residency—Another Promised Land: Anita Brenner‘s Mexico and Surface Tension by Ken Gonzales-Day. Guided by a teaching artist, students will explore the contemporary relevance of street art and design in our city, creating original work that shares their stories of life in Los Angeles.

TEACHING ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a syllabus and lesson plan for a series of workshops spanning 8 to 10 weeks,  September – December 2017
• Attend planning meetings with teachers and Skirball staff prior to the residency start date
• Meet deadlines for submission of materials
• Facilitate 1 or 2 hour in-school workshops weekly over 8-10 weeks and participate with the class in field trips to the Skirball
• Develop a culminating student-produced event at the Skirball, in collaboration with Skirball staff

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualified candidate will have professional experience using visual arts to explore issues of social justice, a practice influenced byMexican and/or Mexican American identity, fluency in both English and Spanish, and at least two years previous teaching experience (experience working with classroom teachers and/or high school students preferred). A successful candidate will be organized and communicative; flexible and able to adapt lesson plans based on feedback; passionate and inspiring with respect to their art form. 

HOW TO APPLY

BY MAY 22, 2017, please submit:

• Cover letter outlining your teaching experience, personal art practice, and experience using art to explore issues related to representation, identity, or civil liberties;
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae;
• Documentation of teaching (1 sample curriculum piece/lesson plan);
• A one page description of your proposed workshop that clearly outlines the participant objectives, a possible weekly sequence of activities, and a description of the end-product;
• List of dates available to teach workshops over the course of 8-10 weeks, during school hours, between September 25 and December 15, 2017

Please email application to Anna Schwarz, Senior Educator for School and Residency Programs at aschwarz@skirball.org with subject line: In-School Residency Proposal

Deadline: 05-22-2017
Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles, CA

Contact: Anna
email: aschwarz@skirball.org
Phone: 
Website: www.skirball.org

Call for Submissions: 2018 College Art Association Conference Proposals

CAA and the Annual Conference Committee invites proposals and projects of interest to its members and varied audiences. Submissions that cover the breadth of current thought and research in art and art practice, art and architectural history, theory and criticism, studio art, pedagogical issues, museum and curatorial practice, conservation, design, new media, and developments in technology are encouraged. https://caa.submittable.com/submit

The 2018 CAA Annual Conference will be in Los Angeles, February 21-24. The Annual Conference Committee will accept the following proposals for review: Complete Sessions, Sessions Soliciting Contributors, and Individual Paper/Project proposals. All sessions will be 90 minutes in length at CAA 2018. Please plan accordingly. For full details on the submission process for the conference, please review the information below and on the individual submission pages.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION TYPES Session Soliciting Contributors

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 17, 2017

The Session Soliciting Contributors option allows a submission for a full session (90 minutes in length) with yet-to-be identified speakers and papers/projects. If selected, such sessions will be included in the call for participation (CFP) which opens June 30. Individual Paper/Project SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 17, 2017

Individual Paper/Project proposals (15 minutes in presentation length) may be submitted for review. No specific theme is required. The Annual Conference Committee will review and select paper/project proposals based on merit and group approved submissions into Composed Sessions of up to four participants. A liaison from the Annual Conference Committee will be identified for each Composed Session to assist with the format and to help identify a session chair or moderator. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 24, 2017 The Complete Session option allows a submission for a complete panel (90 minutes in length) pre-formed with participants and papers/projects chosen in advance by session chairs. This session requires advance planning and information gathering by the chair(s). Affiliated Societies

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 24, 2017 Each Affiliated Society may submit either one Complete Session proposal (90 minutes in length) pre-formed with participants and papers/projects chosen in advance or one Session Soliciting Contributors proposal (90 minutes in length) to be included in the CFP which opens June 30. A note of approval from the Affiliated Society chair must accompany the submission. This session will be guaranteed and will be identified as an Affiliated Society session in all CAA publications.

GENERAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES --All sessions will be 90 minutes in length at CAA 2018. Please plan accordingly. --All session proposals must be completed and submitted online. --To submit a proposal, individuals must be current CAA members. All session participants, including presenters, chairs, moderators, and discussants, must also be current individual --CAA members. Please have your CAA Member ID handy as well as the member IDs of any and all participants as this is a required field on the submission form. Please note that institutional member IDs cannot be used to submit proposals. If you are not a current member, please renew your membership or join CAA. --All session participants must also register for the conference. Online registration for CAA 2018 will begin October 2, 2017. Early conference registration will end December 15, 2017 and advance conference registration will end on February 7, 2018. Early and advance conference registration fees will not change from CAA 2017, New York. --CVs are required for panel proposals where the chair and, if applicable, the co-chair are known. --Session and paper/project abstracts should be no more than 250 words in length. --The accuracy of information entered into the proposal form (e.g. spelling of names, affiliations, titles) is important as it will be pulled directly from this database for conference publications such as Abstracts 2018 and the conference website. --The Annual Conference Committee makes its selections solely on the basis of merit and works to create a balanced program. Where proposals overlap, CAA reserves the right to select the most considered version or, in some cases, to suggest a fusion of two or more versions from among the proposals submitted. --If their proposals are accepted, CAA members may participate in session panels in consecutive years.

Application Instructions / Public Contact Information

For more information about session proposals for the 2018 Annual Conference, please contact Katie Apsey, CAA manager of programs, at 212-392-4405 or Tiffany Dugan, CAA director of programs, at 212-392-4410.

Call for artists; Residency: City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is now accepting proposals for its 2017-18 Artist in Residence (AIR) and City of LA (COLA) Master Artist Fellowship grants programs. 

The Artist in Residence RFP seeks community-based/teaching artists to coordinate multi-week participatory workshops culminating in group presentations in non-arts venues such as social service agencies. Artist In Residence Guidelines can be found here. 

The COLA Fellowship Program honors an assortment of Los Angeles' best contemporary artists. The awards allow accomplished artists to create new work while DCA organizes a museum exhibition, performing arts showcase, and an online catalog to document and market the selected artists and their new works as one cross-section of the exciting Los Angeles art scene. Guidelines can be found here

The submission deadline for both programs will be Friday, October 28, 2016. 

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

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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: Intern for Environmental Charter Middle School, Inglewood

Environmental Charter Middle School, Inglewood is looking for an intern or two to assist in our handwork/art class. The class is focused on art-making and art exploration that enriches the core curriculum of the school. Students learn about ancient art and make ancient art, they learn about early weaving techniques and they weave. It is a creative approach that requires a helpful and inspired individual who is at ease with early adolescents. Pre-service art educators are especially encouraged to apply. The classes meet Tuesday and Thursdays from 8-3:30, but part-time is also possible.

Please contact:
Beth Bernstein-Yamashiro, Ed.D., Principal
Environmental Charter Middle School, Inglewood
3600 West Imperial Hwy
Inglewood, CA 90303
310-793-0157
http://ecmsinglewood.org/
 

Job Opportunity: Artist/Educators, Manhattan Beach Art Center

The City of Manhattan Beach Cultural Arts Division is looking for Artist/ Educators in two areas of concentration.
 
The Manhattan Beach Art Center has been funded to develop an Art Lab program for High School Students. Art Lab is designed as an in- depth art making program giving students a chance work in more of a collaborative studio environment. The program will be provided at no cost with all supplies included to approximately 20 students. The program will be held at the Manhattan Beach Art Center two days a week on Wednesdays (3:30-6:30) and Fridays (6:30-9:30). Artists/ Educators are encouraged to develop their own projects and work alongside students.  Artists/Educators  need to be familiar with a dynamic mentoring/ learning environment. Artist/ Educators should have experience in a variety of media. Two positions will be contracted, and one is designed as the lead. Contracts will be written for 10-12 hours per week (includes prep time). Compensation depends on experience.  Send Letter of interest and resume to Martin Betz at mbetz@citymb.info
 
The Manhattan Beach Live Oak Ceramics studio with be hiring contract Artists/Educators to teach classes in ceramics for youth and adults.
For more information contact Martin Betz at mbetz@citymb.info
 

Job Opportunities: SAIC Full-time Faculty Positions

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) seeks exceptional artists, designers, and scholars for full-time tenured or tenure-track positions in a variety of disciplines to join the ranks of its renowned faculty. Open searches for full-time faculty with submission deadlines in November and December of 2015 and January of 2016 include:

Full-time faculty in Architecture
Full-time faculty in Art History
Full-time faculty in Art Therapy
Full-time faculty in Designed Objects
Full-time faculty in Science
Full-time faculty in New Arts Journalism
Full-time faculty in Visual Communication Design
Full-time faculty in Visual and Critical Studies

Individuals who are conversant in contemporary practices, committed to teaching at the college level, and interested in shaping the next generation of artists and scholars as part of SAIC's stimulating intellectual environment are encouraged to apply. Rank and salary are competitive with peer institutions and reflect candidates' professional standing in their fields, particular areas of scholarship or practice, and teaching experience. International applicants will be considered, and some relocation funds may be provided. All positions begin August 2016.

Full position descriptions and online-only application procedures can be found here.

About SAIC 
A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, SAIC offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to students from across the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, the school is one of the largest private schools of art and design in the country with programs reflecting current practices in art. SAIC's educational philosophy is built upon a transdisciplinary approach to art and design that provides unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their creative and critical abilities with renowned faculty who are leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC's resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its new Modern Wing. Numerous special collections and programming venues provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances. For more information, please visit saic.edu.

The Art Institute of Chicago, including both the school and the museum, is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for its students, visitors, faculty, and staff, and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on an individual's abilities and qualifications. The Art Institute of Chicago does not tolerate unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or former military status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in its programs and activities, public accommodations or employment practices. 

 

Job Opportunities: San Diego State University

San Diego State University has several positions open in their Arts Department. All positions start Fall 2015

Contemporary Art History / Visual Studies

Furniture

Temporary / Part-time Positions:

Interior Design (temporary)

Art History

Wood-shop Tech

Job Opportunity: Full-time Faculty, Photography & Media, CalArts

Position starts September 1, 2015
Application deadline: December 15, 2014

California Institute of the Arts 
24700 McBean Pkwy
Valencia, CA 91355 

calarts.edu/employment/full-time-faculty-position-program-photography-and-media
 

Position category: Academic 
School/Department: School of Art 
Reports To: Dean of the School of Art 
Appointment: Regular 

Information & responsibilities
The program in Photography and Media at CalArts is seeking an artist for a full-time faculty position to begin in the fall of 2015.

Duties
Full-time faculty teach and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students and participate in program and school-wide administrative matters.

Responsibilities include
– Class preparation and grading
– Six hours per week of classroom instruction
– Twelve to fifteen independent study contracts per semester
– Mentoring at least twelve students
– Attending faculty meetings
– Participating in curricular planning and assessment activities
– Participating in mid-residency and Graduation reviews
– Participating in recruitment and admission reviews
– Other duties as assigned by the program Directors and the Dean

Requirements
The ideal candidate should be an artist with a strong professional practice, a firm commitment to teaching, a dedication to working with a culturally, economically and intellectually diverse community of artists, and an interest in the major questions of photographic and arts education in the 21st century.
– Prefer two or more years of full-time teaching at the college level.
– Knowledge of both traditional and innovative approaches within Photography and Media.
– An MFA degree is expected, but candidates with significant professional experience are welcome to apply and will be seriously considered.
– Effective leadership and organizational skills.

How to apply
Applications are due December 15.
Interested candidates should submit the following to the SlideRoom application site:
– A letter of application
– A current curriculum vitae
– A portfolio of professional work
– A list of 3 professional references
– Additional inquires can be addressed to: photomediahiring@calarts.edu
– All submissions will be treated confidentially.

Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor

VCUarts' Department of Painting + Printmaking (http://arts.vcu.edu/paintingprintmaking/) is seeking an innovative and flexible artist and teacher with a broad intellectual approach to engaging research and contemporary practice underpinned by art historical knowledge of print making. Preferred candidate will have in-depth knowledge of lithography and the ability to connect printmedia in the expanded field.
This is a full time, 9-month, tenure-eligible position beginning August 16, 2015. Application Deadline: January 12, 2015. 

Job Opportunity: Ceramic Teaching Artist

ARTS is currently accepting applications from experienced Ceramic Teaching Artists for a part-time position on Wednesdays at a middle school in Mar Vista.
 

Responsibilities:
-Develop a sequential, standards-based curriculum in the arts
-Teach an arts discipline across multiple grade levels (6-8) for an entire school year
-Address the learning needs of diverse student populations
-Identify and plan cross curriculum connections in and across multiple subject areas
-Submit documentation of teaching practice, including curriculum and lesson plans
-Represent P.S. ARTS amongst multiple school community stakeholders, including classroom teachers, parents, administration, and donors
-Apply knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development into teaching practice

Skills, Qualifications, Requirements:
-Minimum three years of teaching experience. Experience teaching art, during the school day, within in a public school setting is preferred. Work with low-income communities is also preferred. 
-Middle School experience preferred.
-BA degree in arts, education, community arts or relevant field of study. MA or MFA preferred.
-Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific arts discipline
-Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of or a familiarity with the California Framework for the Visual and Performing Arts
-Ability to work collaboratively in a school environment and with various school community members

Please email a resume and cover letter to Elda Pineda, Program Director at psartsprogramsearch@gmail.com with the following email subject line:
"TEACHING ARTIST- Ceramics"
Hard copies will not be accepted. No phone calls please. 

ARTS is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by bringing arts education to underserved public schools and their communities. For more information, please visit our website at www.psarts.org.