As part of CURRENT:LA Water - Public Art Biennial is a temporary public art initiative-, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is offering an open call opportunity for LA’s local neighborhoods to host or list concurrent events relating to water to create this summer’s dialogue on and around the topic of water. Your event will be considered for listing on the online calendar of citywide events that will take place during CURRENT:LA from July 16-August 14.
Events will be eligible to be listed on our website calendar, currentla.org, when the calendar launches in late June 2016.
Here are the requirements:
+ Events must be based in City of Los Angeles
+ Organization or group with a documented track record producing public events
+ Events must have a venue and permission to use it
+ Must include water as a theme or topic
+ Events can be ticketed or free
+ Events must be self-organized and self-funded
+ Event categories can include: ART, FILM, MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, LITERARY, WORKSHOP, FAMILY-FRIENDLY, MOBILE
Events are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted for consideration no later than June 15, 2016. Submission of an event via this form does not guarantee listing on the CURRENT:LA website. We will let you know when your event is accepted.
Submit here
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/
Opportunity: San Pedro Arts District
Call for Muralist proposals
The San Pedro Arts, Culture and Entertainment Committee and the San Pedro Waterfront Arts Districts Public Art Program seek muralists qualifications and proposed renderings for a project in the downtown San Pedro Arts District.
Our mission is to promote San Pedros authentic arts, culture and entertainment character, through advocacy, marketing and education activities. Submissions should reflect thematic compatibility with San Pedros distinct cultural influences, our relationship to the ocean, be site specific and painted directly on the wall.
The Arts District has set aside a $10,000 award for the winning muralist and will give a stipend for paint/materials. We will also prepare the wall with a coat of white paint and apply a graffiti coating after the mural is completed.
The wall size is approximately 22 feet high by 101 feet long and is a rough brick exterior, located on the 7th street side of 439, 443, 445 and 461 West 6th Street. We encourage you to visit the site, but please do not disturb the tenants.
After selecting the winning muralist, the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District, will keep all submissions in a registry for future projects. The selected muralist will be asked to create an art print of their rendering for future use by the Arts District.
ELIGIBILITY 1) You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to apply. 2) Muralists must demonstrate their ability to design and successfully execute large-scale, exterior, wall-based work.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Your submission will be evaluated and scored by a Design Advisory Panel consisting of 8-10 local professional artists on the basis of the following criteria: 1) Artistic Quality 2) Technical Ability 3) Thematic Expression of San Pedros Environment, History and Culture 4) Community Engagement Approach and Experience
APPLICATION DEADLINE
5:00pm - Friday, October 2nd, 2015
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
In downtown San Pedro, the arts and the waterfront are main motivators in the revitalization of the area. Projects and activities in the Port of LA and the Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE) Committee seek to eliminate blight and provided physical, social, cultural and economic benefits that have transformed downtown San Pedro. The ACE Committee, administered by the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, has spent much of $500,000 provided by the former LA Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). To date nearly $400,000 have gone directly to downtown artists and arts organizations boosting their marketing budgets and upgrading galleries and facades. Recently, the ACE Committee committed itself to transition from the CRA grant-dependent model to a new self-sustaining non-profit company, the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District. The goals of the new Arts District are to cultivate more sustaining partnerships; evolve the accomplishments of the past; generate new opportunities to support local arts, culture and entertainment; and fulfill the mission to nurture the cultural roots of San Pedro through arts advocacy, education and promotion. Among its goals, the Arts District is committed to fundraising and advocacy for a sustained schedule of Creative Place Making/Public Art projects, including painted wall murals within the downtown area of the Arts District.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please include the following with your submission: 1) Artist Statement: Brief descriptions of your work as an artist, your interest in and qualifications for this Public Art Program, as well as your experience and approach to working with other communities as a muralist. (Limited to 250 words) 2) Resume: A current resume. Artist teams or collaborative groups may submit a combined resume. 3) References: Name, address, email, and phone number for three (3) professional references. 4) Rendering of Proposed Mural: A full color rendering of your proposed design, in both an 8½ X 11 inch paper copy and in a PDF or JPEG format. 5) Images: At least 3 images of past mural artworks and/or a web site address highlighting your work. All image files should be in JPEG format, max 1240x1240 pixels, and should be titled: LastnameFirstname_IMAGE#.jpg (SmithJane_01.jpg). 6) Image List: Attach a document detailing information regarding each above work sample image including: - Title of Work - Dimensions - Medium - Year - Location (if applicable) - Three (3) sentence description 7) If you cannot submit an image of an existing mural, we recommend you produce one sample design for a hypothetical mural that reflects your style and imagery, in addition to images of your existing work. 8) Your Contact Information Name: Address: Email: Phone: Cell (and Home)
SUBMISSION PROCESS: Provide all documents electronically in either Word or PDF files in addition to the jpeg files requested. Organize your materials in such a way that makes your submission easy to follow, and easy to read for those who will be viewing your materials. Please send complete submission to: jblahnik@sanpedrochamber.com
If for any reason, you cannot submit electronically, you may submit one (1) Original submission, five (5) paper copies, plus a CD or Flash Drive of your proposal submission to: Judith Blahnik, c/o San Pedro ACE Committee San Pedro Chamber of Commerce 390 W. 7th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 Deadline: ALL submissions are due on: Friday October 2nd, 2015, 5:00pm. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. For additional information, please contact: Linda Grimes, via email: llgrimes@ix.netcom.com
Linda Grimes, Managing Director, ACE Committee
www.SanPedroWaterfrontArtsDistrict.com
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.
Studio Residency: Santa Monica
Deadline: Thursday, October 23, 5pm in the office.
The City of Santa Monica, Cultural Affairs Division, seeks proposals from artists and artisans living in Los Angeles County for a Studio Residency at 1450 Ocean, the Camera Obscura building in Palisades Park, Santa Monica. This Studio Residency offers shared multipurpose space with a spectacular ocean view in an iconic midcentury park building overlooking the Pier, from Tuesday, January 6 to Tuesday, March 3, 2015. The City is particularly interested in a letterpress or fine art printer who would be interested in temporarily relocating their press to the center. However all mediums will be considered.
Please download the Call for Proposals here.
Retreat Opportunity
Retreat: Upstate NY Retreat
Owned by a longtime supporter of the arts, this home is perfect for contemplating new work or simply relaxing with friends and family. A three story house, there is plenty of room — three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a basement, a spacious living room, a deck and a large backyard. Full and private access to this comfortable Upstate NY retreat is available for a limited time in exchange for selected artwork.
Residency Opportunity: Lighthouse Works
Fully Funded Artist Residencies at The Lighthouse Works
The Lighthouse Works provides fellows with housing, food, studio space, a $250 travel allowance and an artist stipend of $1,500. Fellowships are six weeks in length and occur year-round. Fellowships are awarded through an application and juried selection process. Past fellows inlude Maya Hayuk, Meredith James, Jacques Louis Vidal and Matthew Fischer. Apply by October 1st to be considered for the Spring Fellowship, January 1st – February 1st, 2015 for Summer and Fall Fellowships.
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.
Job Opportunity: Art and Framing Gallery Assistant
Assistant needed for art and framing gallery in the valley.
Must have an artistic eye, great customer service skills, be extremely punctual and be able to lift large, heavy framed artwork for installations.
Hours will be 8-hour shifts a few days a week. Candidates must have their own car and live nearby.
To apply, send cover letter and resume along with your availability via email at http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ret/4638984557.html. Only those candidates which we wish to interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please!