Under the supervision of our Communications Director, you will perform and support day-to-day graphic design, media production, administrative, and PR tasks at Armory Center for the Arts — a nonprofit, contemporary arts center in Old Town Pasadena. Ideal candidate is a relatively-recent design or communications/marketing graduate with 1-2 years relevant experience. In addition to media production, candidates who can also demonstrate superlative writing skills within a sales and marketing context are highly desirable. Learn more and apply here.
Jobs: Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art (FT) at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art (Sarasota, FL)
Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota, FL
Job Title: Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art
Job ID: 41140
Location: Sarasota, FL
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular This is a non-tenure track faculty position.
Anticipated hiring at the assistant or associate curatorial level.
Responsibilities
Conceives, develops and implements exhibitions, performs scholarly research, teaches FSU courses, and assists with fund-raising and donor cultivation.
- Conceives, develops, and implements a wide range of exhibitions (permanent collection focus, package, and partnered loan shows). Responsible for exhibition budgets, and the coordination of loan agreements and contracts.
- Scholarly research and collection interpretation (including catalogues, gallery didactics, other printed materials, gallery talks and lectures) with the aims of engaging diverse audiences with Ringling's holdings and raising the Museum profile nationally and internationally. Build and sustain relationships with curators, academics, collectors and other art professionals. Actively seek opportunities for enriching collections and programs.
- Teach courses in area of specialization at Florida State University. Assist in the FSU Museum Studies Certificate Program and undertake instruction in the curatorial studies part of this program. Work with the Museum's Education Department in creating programs for exhibitions, such as gallery lectures.
- Assist with fund-raising, identification of potential funding sources, donor cultivation and stewardship, and grant proposal preparation. Works with all departments within the Museum to further institutional goals and mission.
Competencies
- Effective Communication - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff members, colleagues, public, collectors, etc.
- Working Relationships - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, major museums and galleries. Ability to work effectively with others at all levels, individually and as part of a team.
- Meeting Deadlines - Ability to meet project deadlines.
- Prioritize and Multi-task - Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
- Equipment Operation - Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment and materials used in area of work.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in a related field with a high level if knowledge of Modern & Contemporary art and 2 to 3 years' curatorial experience.
- Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language.
- Knowledge of AAM policies and procedures.
Preferred
- Ph.D. in Art History preferred plus 2 to 3 years' curatorial experience.
- Fluency in at least one foreign language.
Department
The Ringling is a preeminent center for the arts, history, performance, and learning that is dedicated to bringing the past and contemporary culture to life through extraordinary visitor experiences. From its inception, The Ringling has joined the diverse visual traditions and theatrical spectacle of yesterday with the genre-defying global practitioners of today. A place of exploration, discovery and respite, The Ringling's campus in Sarasota, Florida (which includes the Museum of Art, Circus Museum, a historic home, an 18th-century theater and bayfront gardens) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As the State Art Museum of Florida and part of Florida State University, The Ringling fulfills an important educational mission. The Ringling offers formal and informal programs of study serving as a major resource for students, scholars and lifelong learners of every age across the region, country, and around the world. For more information, please visit www.ringling.org
Contact Info
For more information, or for technical assistance, please contact Ringling Human Resources at 941-359-5700 ext. 2605 or employment@ringling.org.
Anticipated Salary Range
$50,000 to $60,000; Compensatory with education and experience.
Criminal Background Check
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, to include fingerprinting.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Open until filled
Residency: Choreographers wanted to Occupy Awesome Beach House (Santa Monica, CA)
The City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division seeks applications from choreographers residing in Los Angeles County for an Artist Residency at the Annenberg Community Beach House at 415 Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. The Choreographer Residency offers a private office in the historic Marion Davies Guest House and access to designated open spaces of the Annenberg Community Beach House over a span of three weeks, September 18 to October 7, 2017, for the purpose of creating a work of outdoor performance and sharing their process and work with the public. Though the formal period of this residency begins in mid-September, the resident has access to an on-site office starting July 10, 2017. The resident is paid an honorarium of $3,500.
For more information download the Choreographer Residency call
Jobs: Curatorial Assistant (FT) at the Hammer Museum (Los Angeles, CA)
Provide high quality support for the Hammer's exhibitions, collections and curatorial projects. Develop, research, plan, and oversee complex, multi-faceted residencies, exhibitions, programs and events under the direction of lead curators. Carefully and thoughtfully organize all aspects of exhibitions and projects including initiations, approvals, budgets, contracts, correspondence, travel/hospitality, event logistics/technical requirements, communications, visitor experience, artist relationships, documentation, and other details as appropriate.
Initial four year appointment; with potential for renewal
Application: visit UCLA Career Opportunities and search the campus job openings for Requisition #25302. Please submit online application as instructed. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process.
Residency: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft seeks studio artists (Houston, TX)
The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is inviting applications for its 2017-18 Artist Residency Program.
From five to ten residencies of from three to twelve months will be awarded to craft artists working in wood, glass, metal, fiber, clay, or mixed media. Each artist will receive a $500 monthly stipend and a $300 quarterly housing/materials allowance. The residency also provides twenty-four-hour access to two-hundred-square-foot artist studios equipped with sinks, telephones, and wireless Internet access. In addition, a wide variety of resources and opportunities, including teaching assignments through HCCC and collaborative works with fellow residents, are also available.
During his or her residency, the artist's creative work is represented by HCCC and is considered for display in the Asher Sales Gallery. Additional opportunities include discussions with curators and gallery owners, exposure at HCCC events, and interactions with visiting art professionals; ongoing professional development; and a group exhibition at the end of residency cycle.
The application period opens January 1, 2017. Juried selection is based on the quality of creative work, the applicant's ability to interact with the public, his or her career direction, and program diversity. All applicants must be able to fulfill a program requirement of working in their studios twenty-four hours per week and at least two weekends per month during the center's public hours.
Accepted artists will be notified via e-mail in April.
For complete program guidelines, information about current and past residents, and application instructions, see the HCCC website.
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.
Grant: Alexia Foundation (Student and Professional grants awarded, various amounts)
The Alexia Foundation is accepting applications for Professional and Student Grants.
Description: The Alexia Foundation offers production grants to students and professional photographers to give them the financial ability to produce substantial stories that drive change in the effort to make the world a better place. Students also get scholarship opportunities. See rules below for details on each.
Geographic Focus: National
Deadline: January 31, 2017 (Professional), February 14, 2017 (Student)
Grant: Open Meadows project support ($2000)
Open Meadows Foundation is accepting applications for project support.
Description: Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization seeking projects that promote gender/racial/economic justice. The projects must be led by and benefit women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities. Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and expression, age or ability. It offers grants up to $2000 to projects that:
- Are designed and implemented by women and girls
- Reflect the diversity of the community served by the project in both its leadership and organization
- Promote building community power
- Have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding.
Organizational budget should not exceed $150,000. Small and start-up organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Geographic Focus: National
Deadline: February 15, 2017
Workshop: Radical DIY Computing at The Armory (Pasadena, CA)
SUN JAN 22 2-4:30 PM SKILL SHARE: RADICAL DIY COMPUTING AT THE ARMORY WITH LEE TUSMAN AND ECHO THEOHAR
We are learning to build a simple Linux computer from scratch using the new CHIP from Next Thing Co, including hardware, operating system and programs. As a backdrop to our hands-on building, we will also be learning about the open-source software movement as an alternative to corporate computing culture and as a tool for self and community-based empowerment. Come with ideas and questions around open-source art projects, security, gaming, activism, etc.
This event is free. The first 20 people to RSVP [info@sidestreet.org] will walk away with a handbuilt computer. Others will leave with a complete guide to building an open-source computer for under $50.
Rsvp on Facebook
Call for Entry: "Steeped" (Tulsa, OK)
Steeped: Call for Artists
108|Contemporary, in partnership with the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities at The University of Tulsa, is issuing a call for artists to submit works to be included in an upcoming exhibition, Steeped: The Art of Tea.
This exhibition aims to look at the past, present, and future of tea as well as the way this distinctive drink has shaped our sense of personal, ethnic, and global identity. Some of themes that this show aims to explore are memory, community, relationship building, reinforcement of social development, social status, culture, and ceremony. Eligibility: This exhibition is open to individuals 18 years and older. Media is limited to 2- and 3-dimensional contemporary fine craft arts, such as, but not limited to: glass, fiber, metal, ceramics, wood, and mixed media. Installation work is encouraged. Work must be original and completed in the last two years and not have been shown in the Tulsa area. The work delivered must be the same work as submitted. Each artist may submit up to three works and up to two images for each work. There is no submission fee.
Entry Procedure: Artists must apply online.
The link to the submission form will be posted on January 5, 2017 at 108contemporary.org/steeped
Sales: 108|Contemporary will retain a 40% commission on all sales. It is not required that artwork be for sale.
Liability: The artist is responsible for safe delivery and timely pickup of work. 108|Contemporary will insure all work while in its possession. The artist is responsible for damage and/or loss after the pickup date.
Delivery: Artist is responsible for prompt delivery to the gallery during the delivery period. If work must be shipped, the artist is responsible for covering shipping to the gallery and 108|Contemporary will cover the return shipping.
Timeline: January 5, 2017 - February 5, 2017: Submissions accepted March 1, 2017: Artists Notified March 20-27, 2017: Artwork delivery April 7, 2017: Show opens May 21, 2017: Show closes May 22-23, 2017: Artwork pick up or shipped Deadline: 02-05-2017
Contact: Ellen McGivern
email: ellen@108contemporary.org
Phone: 918.895.6302
Website: www.108contemporary.org
Call for Entry: Joppa Hall Sculpture Garden (Bel Air, MD)
The Division of Visual, Performing and Applied Arts (VPAA) at Harford Community College, located in Bel Air, MD, is excited to invite artists working in any stable medium to apply for our outdoor Joppa Hall Sculpture Garden Call for Entries 2017-2018. Artists are responsible for the transportation or shipping of all artwork to and from Harford Community College. There is no fee to apply to this call.
Please visit the website included for more details on how to apply.
Deadline: 03-15-2017
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD
Contact: Brad Blair
Website: https://www.harford.edu/sculpturegarden
Request for Qualifications: Federal Inspection Services Facility at SD County Regional Airport (San Diego, CA)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Federal Inspection Services Facility, Public Art Projects
Summary: The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority seeks statements of qualifications from artists or artist teams to develop and implement their design for the Federal Inspection Services Facility Public Art Opportunities at the San Diego International Airport.
Background & Project Overview: The Airport has experienced rapid growth in international arrivals in recent years as a result of free trade agreements and airline joint ventures.
Further, advances in aircraft technology have broadened San Diego’s opportunities for international air service. In order to respond to the rapid growth in international arrival activities anticipated in 2017 and beyond, SAN will re-conceive a Federal Inspection Services Facility (FIS)
that: adds greater flexibility; increases FIS capacity level; and utilizes the newest processing efficiency introduced by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Public Art Opportunities: The Authority has identified two public art opportunities for the FIS facility. Artists can submit a SOQ on one (1) of the following projects:
1. Glass Partition Wall Artwork: This opportunity is for an Artist or Artist team to design, fabricate and install an art glass treatment within an approximately 270’ long by 13’ high partition wall along the south edge of the baggage claim hall of the FIS facility. The glass artwork must be a functionally-integrated architectural element that brings color and vibrancy to the site while also acting as a translucent screening device. The artwork design may be composed of abstract elements or feature narrative content that unfolds across the width of the wall. The artwork will be visible from both the interior of the baggage claim hall and the exterior curbside area, particularly when illuminated at night.
The imagery that comprises the design should reflect a cohesive theme or approach.
The precise detail and coordination of integrating the art with the CBP requirements will be confirmed through close collaboration with the Authority’s design team.
Glass Partition Wall Artwork Estimated Budget: $900,000
Atrium Suspended Artwork: This is an opportunity for an Artist or Artist team to design, fabricate and install a suspended artwork within the “meeter/greeter” lobby of the FIS facility. The meeter/greeter area is where friends and loved ones await and unite with arriving international passengers. The artwork design should be light and airy, and communicate a sense of welcome and embrace reflective of the function of the site. The selected Artist may consider subtly activating the work with analog kinetic features or including integrated lighting elements. The artwork must be composed of high quality and durable materials that require minimal maintenance in this high traffic area.
Atrium Suspended Artwork Estimated Budget: $250,000
The two (2) Artists selected for these opportunities will collaborate closely with the Authority’s design team throughout the design, construction, and installation process.
To view and apply for this opportunity, applicants must be registered as a vendor. Visit arts.san.org/opportunities for detailed instructions.
For complete guidelines, eligibility, and to apply, visit san.org/business. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 2 p.m. (PST).
Jobs: Gallery Coordinator at Pratt (FT)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the daily operations of Schafler Gallery and President’s Office Gallery. Provides administrative support for the Director of Exhibitions and Assistant Director of Exhibitions. Maintains permanent collection.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manages the daily operations of Schafler Gallery and the President’s Office Gallery.
* Trains and supervises student aides on how to serve as gallery monitors, assist with installation of exhibitions and office tasks, monitor safety of art work, anticipates and resolves security problems with individual art works for Brooklyn galleries.
* Prepares and drafts routine correspondence, answers general email inquiries.
* Assists the Director of Exhibitions and Assistant Director with administrative responsibilities including processing of invoices and purchase orders.
* Answers telephone and email inquiries on a regular basis; informs the Director and Assistant Director of any messages or queries requiring their response or immediate attention.
* Manage and care for the permanent collection under supervision of Assistant Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
BFA or BA required, with some studio art and art history classes preferred.
Experience:
1-2 years office experience, preferably in an arts institution, gallery or museum.
Knowledge and Skills:
General office skills, basic budgeting, Mac computer savvy, internet research, some knowledge of contemporary art.
Other Skills:
Knowledge of graphic design programs such as Photoshop, InDesign; interest in supervising/working with students; basic art handling helpful; knowledge of art installation; ability to lift 20 lbs. Demonstrated experience working effectively with a diverse population, as well as demonstrated sensitivity to cross cultural perspectives and experiences.
TO APPLY:
Please submit your cover letter, resume including salary history and requirements, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications are here
Request for Qualifications: City of San Diego Public Art Opportunity
Public Art Project
For International artists
City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture
PUBLIC ART PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
EAST FORTUNA STAGING AREA FIELD STATION BUILDING PUBLIC ART PROJECT
Art Budget: Approximately $54,000
Eligibility: Any artist or artist team authorized to work in the U.S.
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 12, 2017, 4:00 PM PST
The City of San Diego is seeking applications from interested qualified artists to provide public art services for the East Fortuna Staging Area Field Station Building Public Art Project. An artist or artist team is sought to design, fabricate and transport permanent, site-specific artwork for East Fortuna Staging Area Field Station Building and consult during installation of artwork at the site by the City.
Please visit the following link for more information: Request for Qualifications
Deadline: 01-12-2017
City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture
San Diego, CA
Contact: John Mendivil
email: jmendivil@sandiego.gov
Phone: 619.533.3638
Website: http://www.sandiego.gov/arts-culture/publicart/artistopps.shtml
Request for Qualifications: Festival/Cultural & Performing Arts Producers (Los Angeles, CA)
RFQ for Festival/Cultural & Performing Arts Producers
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Arts Development Fee Program and new Performing Arts Division, believe that the performing arts can play an important role in reshaping attitudes, countering cultural stereotypes, preserving and teaching the appreciation of different cultures, fostering community pride and affirming the artistic contributions of the City’s diverse communities.
To this end, the Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking to establish a pre-qualified list of experienced and talented festival, cultural and performing arts event producers/programmers. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is open to professional festival, cultural and performing arts producers, presenters and arts and community-based organizations who possess the knowledge, creative and technical expertise, and administrative capacity to oversee small to large-scale events. The Department is interested in working with both emerging and established individuals, organizations, teams, and collectives to realize and produce festivals, cultural and performing arts events throughout the City of Los Angeles.
CRITERIA
The successful festival, cultural and performing arts event producers/programmers must demonstrate their experience with developing and producing festivals, or presenting a variety of world-class performing arts events including, music, dance, theater, and interdisciplinary projects; or working with diverse community partners on cultural event planning, logistics, and implementation including: creating a process for enlisting community participation and support when appropriate; securing all relevant city permits; coordinating logistics for vendors; coordinating festival and/or event install and de-install needs such as ticketing, security, booths, tents, fencing, generators, toilets, trash, signage, inspections, parking and audience logistics/ flow, and any other required logistics.
The festival, cultural, or performing arts event producer/programmer will also be responsible for marketing and outreach of the event in collaboration with DCA’s Marketing Division and respective Council Office when appropriate. The selected producers must be available to attend planning and coordination meetings with City agencies and relevant parties as required. Producer/Programmers should have experience in working within traditional performing arts venues, along public streets, parks, and other non-traditional public locations.
BUDGET
Budgets will vary, based on the event, and must be inclusive of all costs associated with the production of the event. Funding for the project may be through the Arts Development Fee Trust Fund and/or other art programs administered by the Department of Cultural Affairs in conjunction with another department of Council Office.
ELIGIBILITY
This RFQ is open to professional and experienced festival, cultural event and performing arts event producers/programmers that operate in the County of Los Angeles. Employees of the City of Los Angeles are ineligible to apply.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee, comprised of, but not limited to, independent arts professionals and representatives of the Department of Cultural Affairs will convene to review the applications received in response to this RFQ. Upon review of all submissions, the committee will select producers/programmers to comprise the 2017 pre-qualified list, which will remain active for two (2) years from the date of the selection panel. Once selected, pre-qualified producers will be eligible for consideration of a project as individual projects are initiated by DCA.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted electronically via Slide Room. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11:59 PM. Incomplete and late applications will be deemed ineligible and not be considered.
A complete application must include:
CONTACT INFORMATION Including name, business name (if applicable), physical address, mailing address, telephone and email. Please identify one person to be DCA’s primary contact, and include the direct contact information for them.
STATEMENT OF INTEREST (PDF or DOC format only, 2 pages max) for producing a festival, cultural or performing arts event including your organizational capacity.
CURRICULUM VITAE (PDF or DOC format only, 4 pages max); Please submit a CV for each staff person on the team.
TEN (10) IMAGES (JPG format only, 72 DPI min + 5 MB max per file) of a festival, cultural or performing arts event that you have produced before; image files must be labeled sequentially (i.e. 01, 02, 03…) and include information such as the name of the event, year, approximate attendance, the client, budget and location. Please do not submit more than 10 images total.
*Additional material included that is not requested by DCA will not be reviewed.
RIGHTS + RESPONSIBILITIES
DCA reserves the right to decline all applications to this RFQ, and/or cancel this RFQ, or any roster of pre-qualified artists, at any time. This RFQ is subject to the City’s Campaign Finance, Contractor Responsibility, Equal Benefits, Equal Opportunity, Living Wage, Minority / Women Business Enterprise and Slavery Disclosure Ordinances, as well as any other ordinances in effect in the City of Los Angeles.
About DCA
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) manages the City of Los Angeles Public Art and Performing Arts Programs. DCA supports the creativity of local artists by funding and partnering with the City’s arts and cultural communities. The City demonstrates an ongoing commitment to arts and culture through DCA’s ongoing activities, including community arts programming, cultural grants, marketing, public art, and youth arts and education programs, to stimulate and foster the creation of arts and cultural experiences throughout the diverse neighborhoods of LA.
Questions
Please contact Tania Picasso, Arts Manager, at 213 202-5525 or Ben Johnson, Director of Performing Arts, at 213-202-550
Internships: Creative Long Beach Internship Opportunities Now Available (Long Beach, CA)
Creative Long Beach internships match California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach City College art students with Long Beach arts and cultural organizations. As part of the 17-week paid internship, selected interns take part in professional development and networking events with community professionals.
The Arts Council has five internship opportunities offered through our internship program, Creative Long Beach, in Curating, Education, Graphic Design and Marketing available to current students at the following organizations:
Curatorial Intern at Able ARTS Work
Marketing Intern at Arts Council for Long Beach
Curatorial Intern at Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
Education Intern at Long Beach Museum of Art
Graphic Design Intern at University Art Museum
Visit artslb.org/news for more details or email info@artslb.org for inquiries.
Call for Proposals: Indianapolis Art Center Exhibitions (Indianapolis, IN)
Indianapolis Art Center Exhibition General Application Guidelines
Next Deadline: December 31, 2016
The Indianapolis Art Center Exhibitions Department accepts open proposals for gallery and ArtsPark exhibitions. Generally, they are booking two years out or more. Proposals submitted from July 1 through December 31 will be reviewed in early winter. Any artist may submit a proposal to be considered for a solo or group exhibition.
Exhibitions Application Guidelines and more information available here
Call for Entries: "Waging Peace" (Tallahasse, FL)
Waging Peace!
This exhibition is conceived in the spirit of Picasso's Guernica. The selection committee, a committee of educators, is seeking artworks that comment on an active striving toward peace in some way. Peace represented by pastoral scenes, tranquility, heaven, or cliched symbols will not be accepted. Color catalogue. Exhibition is scheduled for May 11 to July 8, 2018. Website: details, entry form.
No entry fee.
Deadline: 01-31-2017
Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts
Tallahassee, FL
Contact: Viki D. Thompson Wylder
email: vwylder@fsu.edu
Call for proposals: Socrates Sculpture Park's Folly/Function 2017 (Long Island, NY)
Socrates Sculpture Park and The Architectural League invite designers and architects to help shape the physical setting in which the park fulfills its mission as a venue for art, creative expression, public programming, and education.
Socrates Sculpture Park, located in Long Island City, Queens, is one of the most distinctive cultural organizations in the country with its combination of waterfront setting, accessibility, and community-based programming. As a venue for the presentation of public art, a New York City park, and an active social space, Socrates has for 30 years harnessed the power of creative minds to transform the urban landscape.
In previous years the Folly program investigated the intersection between sculpture and architecture with temporary structures that intentionally served no utilitarian purpose. More recently the competition has shifted emphasis, asking entrants to fuse form with utility, creating designs that explore the intersection of art and architecture while addressing and improving the conditions of the Park. Continuing this trend, the 2017 competition asks architects and designers to design and fabricate four portable, demountable structures to replace four standard tent structures that are deployed, as needed, throughout the Park.
The structure should provide shelter from rain, shade from sun, and be secure enough to withstand wind in a waterfront environment. The structure must be able to be assembled in no more than 10–15 minutes by two people, preferably one person, and disassembled in the same amount of time. These criteria will be strictly applied when reviewing submissions. A submission will not be selected if this project, in the judgment of the jury, does not convincingly demonstrate this capability.
Site
This year, for the first time, the project is not confined to a single site within the Park. Instead, entrants should design an easily portable, demountable system measuring approximately 8′ x 8′ in plan with a minimum height of 7′ to allow for standing and suitable for a variety of uses. It should be adaptable for multiple locations, which will include areas adjacent to the Park entrance, to its education area, and throughout the landscape.applicants are encouraged to visit Socrates, a unique waterfront park located in an industrial area of Long Island City, Queens, before submitting their applications and to explore Socrates’ website to learn about the history and context of the project. A competitive proposal will address the site’s rugged, urban outdoor environment. Please be aware that the winning proposal is subject to final approval by Socrates and League staff and must meet safety and technical requirements to be able to withstand the effects of weather and public use.
Award and Installation
One project will be chosen. The recipient will receive a total $8,000 production grant to realize the proposed project for four freestanding structures. All aspects including design, materials, delivery, labor, and initial installation of four portable and demountable structures must be within the $8,000 budget. Socrates Sculpture Park has facilities and equipment that can be utilized in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of the project and the recipient will have full access to these resources during a two-month period at the Park, beginning in March 2017. The initial public use of the structures will be in May 2017. The project will be documented with a digital catalog.
Eligibility
Architects and designers are invited to apply. Applications will be accepted from individuals and firms; entrants need not be licensed. Architects and designers outside of New York City are eligible to apply, but housing and transportation are not provided as part of the award. If selected, non-residents will have to make their own living and travel arrangements. Students are not eligible to apply.
Submission Requirements and Process
The Folly selection process is competitive. A jury of architects, artists, and art professionals will select a single project to be realized within the grounds of Socrates Sculpture Park. Applicants are asked to submit two files in addition to completing an online form: one file is the Project Proposal and the second file is the Project Preview Slides. Proposals must include the following components, which must be formatted as instructed below and submitted via this Formstack form no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, January 9, 2017.
– PROJECT PROPOSAL
COVER SHEET
Include a cover sheet with name, mailing address, telephone number, email, project title, and a single paragraph of not more than 150 words summarizing your proposed project. Please indicate on your cover sheet whether you previously submitted a proposal for Folly. If you are applying as a team, please include the names and emails for each team member and identify one team member as the Lead Contact.
PROJECT PROPOSAL AND BUDGET
Submit a project proposal of up to 1,000 words that clearly describes the project and its relationship to the theme of the architectural folly and function AND offers a description of how the project fits within the financial parameters. A preliminary budget should be included that identifies expenses and demonstrates feasibility within the $8,000 production grant, and applicants are strongly encouraged to include renderings and sketches of the proposed project.
CURRENT RESUME/CV AND REFERENCES
The resume/CV should include information about your education; work and teaching experience; (if applicable) exhibition history; awards, grants, and residencies; and other relevant information. Provide the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of two people who are familiar with your work.
DIGITAL IMAGES AND SLIDE SCRIPT
Up to seven (7) digital images of recent work. (These images are in addition to images submitted as part of the project proposal.) Recent works may be built or proposed in any medium. An image script with a numbered list that corresponds to the submitted images should also be included. For each image, include the title, date and a brief description of the work.
– PROJECT PREVIEW SLIDES
On two slides only, please include as a PDF file:
COVER SHEET
Same coversheet as above.
KEY IMAGES
Select up to two key images of your proposal and submit on one slide.
Application Format and Deadline
The application package should be submitted on Formstack as two PDF files (8 1/2″ x 11″ page). The project proposal should not be more than 25 single-sided pages and 15 megabytes and the project preview slides should not be more than 2 slides and 5 megabytes.
Names should be named in the following format:
-Project Proposal: “Lead Contact Last Name”_”Project Name”_Proposal.pdf
-Project Preview Slides: “Lead Contact Last Name”_”Project Name”_Preview Slides.pdf
Proposals are due no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on January 9, 2017.