Opportunities

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Summer 2015 Multicultural Curatorial and Education Internship

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FUNDED BY THE GETTY FOUNDATION AT THE LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

Internship Description: The Getty Summer Curatorial Intern will be involved in the ongoing work of the department—all aspects of collection care, exhibition development, and registrar’s tasks. The intern works full-time five 8-hour days a week and divides the time and tasks between working with Registrar Candice Reichardt and Director of Collections and Exhibitions Sue Ann Robinson. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to see and assist with the work of exhibition installation when it is scheduled by the Preparator with a crew of art handlers. The intern will learn the care and handling of art and the system of safe storage and recording locations. This summer the intern will work on processing new acquisitions with the Registrar including a gift of 45 contemporary artworks as well as researching new acquisitions’ artworks in print, painting, and sculpture and artists new to the collection with Robinson. The intern will measure, condition report, pack and update the database in the accessioning process. The intern will help compile and update checklists for upcoming special exhibitions as well as help generate loan agreements associated with those exhibitions. Working with the Director of Collections, the intern will have the opportunity of organizing two small selected exhibitions from the permanent collection for installation in the Historic Anderson House to be installed at the end of the internship.   Research for an exhibition of contemporary ceramics will also be an ongoing project for an exhibition scheduled later in the year under the direction of Robinson. This will involve photographing the artwork, creating a checklist with complete identification information as well as researching and writing brief biographies of the ceramists and the ceramic methods involved.

Eligibility Requirements: The internship is intended for members of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent. Intern must also be a currently enrolled undergraduate and have completed at least one semester of college by June 2015. The intern must be a resident of or attend college in Los Angeles County. The internship must take place during a consecutive ten-week period beginning no sooner than June 8, 2015 and ending no later than August 21, 2015. Finally, the individual will receive a stipend for their ten-week internship.

TO APPLY: Please download and complete the Internship Application (PDF) and all other supporting documents. A completed application is: Resume, course transcripts, statement of interest, letters of recommendation and application form. Only complete applications will be reviewed for an interview. All applications are due by Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Interviews will be scheduled May 6, 7, 12 or 13.

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Internship Description: The Getty Summer Education Intern will be involved in the ongoing work of the department—all aspects of education, and visitor services. The intern works full-time, five 8-hour days a week and divides the time and tasks between working with the Director of Education and Visitor Services, Lisa Marsh and the Associate Director of Education and Visitor Services, Bianca Moreno. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to see and assist with museum programming and the After Dark event. This summer the intern will prepare and conduct several Family Artmaking Workshops that occur every Sunday. The intern will be part of the team that develops gallery learning experiences and implement them in the galleries. Part of the job includes preparing curriculum for Pre Visits to the schools for use with the KidsVisions Program, including Art Workshops and post lesson plans for the upcoming school year. The intern will study the Common Core and VAPA standards when preparing lessons and apply them to the curriculum.

Eligibility Requirements: The internship is intended for members of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent. Intern must also be a currently enrolled undergraduate and have completed at least one semester of college by June 2015. The intern must be a resident of or attend college in Los Angeles County. The internship must take place during a consecutive ten-week period beginning no sooner than June 8, 2015 and ending no later than August 21, 2015. Finally, the individual will receive a stipend for their ten-week internship.

TO APPLY: Please download and complete the Internship Application (PDF) and all other supporting documents. A completed application is: Resume, course transcripts, statement of interest, letters of recommendation and application form. Only complete applications will be reviewed for an interview. All applications are due by Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Interviews will be scheduled May 5, 6, or 7.

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Call for Submissions: Beyond the Box

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Beyond The Box utility box mural event that will take place on May 2, 2015, with selected utility boxes, including locations:
• Near the Brand Boulevard of Cars and the Museum of Neon Art.
• In the Adams Hill neighborhood.
• On Louise Street near the 134 Freeway.
• In north Glendale on Foothill Boulevard.

The Glendale Arts & Culture Commission would like to encourage artists and community members to create murals in the City to beautify the streetscape. Artists are not required, but highly encouraged to incorporate volunteers into the mural process. Artists may create a template or outline to help volunteers paint the mural, or propose another concept for involving volunteers in the mural process.

Artists will be asked to prepare utility boxes (sand and prime). Artists are required to paint the mural on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Artists will be asked to apply final protective coating the following day.

The Arts and Culture Commission will fund up to $750.00 per utility box, inclusive of all artist’s fees, paints and materials. The Commission anticipates selecting artwork for twenty-four utility boxes. Please visit the City of Glendale website for application guidelines. The deadline to apply is April 13, 2015.
 

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Job Opportunity: Museum Curator

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POSITION: Museum Curator 

The Bakersfield Museum of Art (BMOA) seeks an enthusiastic, outgoing, entrepreneurial individual with museum or similar work experience to develop and present exhibitions, run the Museum curatorial department and actively organize and oversee the permanent collection of the Museum. A successful candidate will thrive in our museum environment where ideas and innovation are encouraged, yet convention and tradition are equally respected. 

Nearing its 60th year, BMOA is an accredited Museum of Art located adjacent to Central Park in downtown Bakersfield, CA. Five gallery spaces comprise 5800 square feet of the 17,000 square foot facility and the Museum’s permanent collection exceeds 350 works of art. Currently, BMOA presents three annual exhibitions in the Museum galleries and hosts an Italian street painting festival, Via Arte, each October. Through these exhibitions, BMOA seeks to explore and develop modern and contemporary California art and artists while also giving nod to more traditional fine art. BMOA displays both established and emerging artists. Work from outside California is explored, though less frequently. 

Working among a small and dedicated Museum team, and in partnership with the Museum Director, the Director of Development, and the Museum’s exhibitions committee, the Curator will have the opportunity to strategically develop, direct and implement the exhibitions to fulfill BMOA’s mission of promoting the visual arts to diverse and broad audiences. The Museum seeks to continually expand its artistic reach to the many culturally diverse audiences throughout the Central Valley; specific cultural visual arts exhibitions are periodically shown. 

This is an opportunity for a candidate to work in a very hands-on, cooperative, inspiring environment with forward-thinking individuals who continually seek to elevate the quality and diversity of art shown at BMOA. A successful candidate will embrace California’s incredible art hubs for ideas and inspiration. A travel budget will be included to enhance this interaction. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Bring exceptional visual arts, primarily from California, to a diverse regional audience, including families, school-aged children and underserved populations through exciting and engaging exhibitions and permanent collection display; 

  • Plan, budget and execute 4 annual exhibitions in alignment with BMOA mission; 
  • Oversee exhibition tactics including, but not limited to: conducting studio visits, arranging loan agreements, maintaining condition reports, maintaining reproduction releases and facility reports, designing exhibition schematics, and preparing text for all written materials related to each exhibition; 
  • Work with education and development departments to create and implement strategies and programs to expand exhibition reach (eg. lectures and visiting artist presentations to compliment exhibitions on display). 
  • Organize and manage the permanent collection of the Museum; 
  • Manage a department of two (with potential for additional internship assistance); 
  • Interact regularly with all Museum departments in support of BMOA’s mission; 
  • Maintain and adjust all project budgets regularly; 
  • Oversee all art belonging to or lent to the Museum and assure record and object descriptions of all items are maintained for collection files; 
  • Oversee the Museum’s Exhibitions Committee; 
  • Perform or oversee registrar functions to ensure record maintenance for BMOA’s permanent collection and exhibitions according to Museum’s best practices; 
  • Oversee handling of all art objects entering and leaving the Museum; 
  • Work with galleries, artists, museums, collectors and lenders to acquire all works for exhibitions and solicit works for the Museum’s permanent collection; 
  • Maintain all contracts and legal documents for all exhibitions and borrowed materials, and permanent collection items; 
  • Coordinating with the Museum Director and Director of Development, maintain considerable public and donor contact as it relates to the Museum’s current and future exhibitions and permanent collection. This may include assisting in grant writing projects as needed. 
  • Assist Director of Development and Museum Director with fundraising as it relates to all curatorial functions; 
  • Assist departments as needed in activities supporting curatorial strategy execution, including, but not limited to: gallery-led tours, developing curatorial content text for print and online materials, 
  • Work with other departments to coordinate exhibition openings and special curatorial events, including but not limited to Preview Circle Opening artist presentations, Curator’s Forum prospecting events, First Wednesday Curatorial Series); 
  • Candidate must agree to reside in Bakersfield or within a 50 mile radius of Bakersfield upon commencement of job. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Ability to propose, create and execute project budgets for all exhibits and curatorial functions; 
  • Broad knowledge of contemporary/modern and traditional California art and artists; 
  • Ability to understand and propose artists and exhibitions that will make an impact in a museum of our size. 
  • Ability to cultivate relationships and work among a broad range of constituencies (including but not limited to collectors, donors, professional colleagues, board members, artists and the community) in an effort to further BMOA’s mission. 
  • Management experience in conjunction with collaborative team success; 
  • Flexibility to manage and ability to prioritize and plan multiple tasks – some outside the scope of curatorial department – in order to successfully implement the exhibition and curatorial program strategy. 
  • Exhibition fundraising skills – particularly helping link prospective donors with niche projects; 
  • Strong communications skills; 
  • Strong written, analytic skills and research skills; 
  • MA degree in related art field preferred; BA/BS from four-year college or university with an art-related degree required. 
  • Three to five years Museum Curatorial or related art experience required. 
  • Salary commensurate with experience; relocation assistance may be available. 

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and CV/resume to employment@bmoa.org. 

Bakersfield Museum Of Art BMOA.org 661-323-7219 

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Artist Studios Available

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For nearly 30 years Angels Gate Cultural Center has provided subsidized studio space for professional, working artists from all artistic disciplines residing within the Los Angeles area. Current artists in the program range in practice from visual arts to jewelry and performance to photojournalism.
 
Angels Gate Cultural Center, located in Angels Gate Park in San Pedro, CA, overlooks the Port of Los Angeles and Catalina Island. The studios are located within nine different repurposed 1940s Army barracks; thus each one varies in size, lighting and cost.  The cost of a studio ranges from $150 to $800 a month. 
 
We are currently accepting applications from individual artists, collaborative teams, or collectives on a rolling basis.
 
For more information about the studio program or for an application, please go to our web site here. 
 
Questions? Call us at 310.519.0936.
Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 South Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
 

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2015 New York Arts Practicum

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New York Arts Practicum, June 8-July 31, 2015
Application deadline: March 22, 2015.

Apply now to the 2015 New York Arts Practicum, a summer arts institute where participants experientially learn to bridge their lives as art students into lives as artists in the world. The program is structured around apprenticeships with mentor artists, a critique seminar where participants produce work without access to their institutional facilities, and site visits to artist workspaces, galleries, and museums.

The intensive eight-week program offers participants a structured environment to experience the challenges of life as an artist and demystifies the many ways one can be an artist today. Mentees work in their mentor’s studio two to three days per week, meet Monday and Tuesday evenings for a critique seminar, and convene Fridays for site visits. Past participants called the experience: demystifying, life changing, and an inspirational reality check.

Curious about the program or the application process? Join Program Director Michael Mandiberg for a Google Hangout on Saturday, February 28th at 3:00 PM EST or Friday, March 13th at 3:00 PM EST. RSVP to: info@artspracticum.org.

Mentors lead critiques structured around developing strategies for creating work without institutional studio facilities. Practicum mentors lead seminars on their work, or related topic; these sessions are intimate views into their in-progress work, with a focus on process. By working with an artist on a day-to-day basis, participants gain a view of their near futures as artists, learning models for negotiating a creative life outside of school.

Mentors for Summer 2015 and their Practicum Descriptions
Brendan Fernandes will be preparing exhibitions and exploring dance and movement.
Kate Gilmore will be developing new work, editing videos, and organizing her archive.
Pablo Helguera is planning a large performance and researching upcoming projects.
David Horvitz will be working on things. You can help.
Marisa Jahn is working on a series of public art projects.
Steve Lambert will be working to: Rebuild, Maintain,and  Grow.
Jen Liu will be shooting a new film, choreographing, and 3D animating.
Mary Mattingly is working on collaborative, public sculptures this summer.
Jennifer & Kevin McCoy are going down the R&D tunnel and using the blockchain to authenticate digital art.
Not an Alternative is planning an exhibition, field expedition, and public interventions as "The Natural History Museum."
William Powhida is working on a solo exhibition and with Jennifer Dalton on a public art project about housing.
Kenya (Robinson) is making multiples of the #WHITEMANINMYPOCKET.
Brad Troemel will be doing research and experimenting.
Clement Valla will be researching alternate histories of photography, mining the museum and making sculpture.
Marina Zurkow is preparing a gallery show and working on the Field Guide to the Dark Ecologies of New York.

Last year’s mentors and visitors included: Sonel Breslav at Murray Guy, Sean Joseph Patrick Carney at BHQFU, Courtney Childress at On Stellar Rays, Julia Christensen, Zoe Crosher, Not An Alternative, Kate Gilmore, Pablo Helguera, David Horvitz, Robert Hult at Klaus von Nichtssagend, Marisa Jahn, Miao Jiaxin, Steve Lambert, Ernest Larsen & Sherry Millner, Martha Moldovan at David Zwirner, Leigh Ledare, Simone Leigh, Michelle Levy at EFA Project Space, Jen Liu, Matthew Lyons at The Kitchen, Eva and Franco Mattes, Mary Mattingly, Jennifer and Kevin McCoy, Douglas Paulson at Flux Factory, Stephanie Pereira at Kickstarter, Sara Greenberger Rafferty, Sara Reisman at the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Percent for Art Program, Magdalena Sawon at Postmasters Gallery, Brooke Singer and Stefani Bardin at La Casita Verde, Benjamin Tischer at Invisible Exports, Brad Troemel, Penelope Umbrico, Clement Valla, Madeline Warren and Yuta Nakajima at Hauser and Wirth, Andrew Norman Wilson, Letha Wilson, Ed Woodham, and B Wurtz. You can see documentation of these visits on our Flickr page.

For program description and application please see the website: http://ArtsPracticum.org. For questions, please see the FAQ: http://www.artspracticum.org/faq, or contact us at info@artspracticum.org.
 

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Printed Matter's LA Art Book Fair

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Printed Matter's
LA ART BOOK FAIR 2015

January 29 - February 1, 2015
Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, Downtown LA

Printed Matter presents the third annual LA Art Book Fair, from January 29 through February 1, 2015, at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, Downtown LA. 

Free and open to the public, Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair is a unique event for artists’ books, catalogs, monographs, periodicals, and zines presented by more than 250 presses, antiquarians, artists, and independent publishers from over 20 countries.

The LA Art Book Fair is the companion fair to the NY Art Book Fair, held every fall in New York City. Over 35,000 artists, book buyers, collectors, dealers, curators, independent publishers, and other enthusiasts attended the NY Art Book Fair in 2014.

THE LA ART BOOK FAIR PREVIEW
Join us on Thursday, January 29, from 6 to 9 pm, at the Geffen Contemporary for a three-hour opening night preview, with special musical performances by NO AGE and PRINCE RAMA.

Entry to the Preview will cost $10, proceeds going to support LAABF15. The first 2,000 visitors to pre-pay online or to pay at the door (while supplies last) will receive a Ticket Edition by artist Edie Fake.

A full calendar of events will be posted online at www.laartbookfair.net

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Job Opportunity: Director of Development/Strategic Partnerships

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LA’s BEST
DIRECTOR of DEVELOPMENT/STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Office of the Mayor, City of Los Angeles
200 North Spring Street, Suite M-120
Los Angeles, CA 90012
LAsBEST.org


 
The Director of Development/Strategic Partnerships builds relationships with potential and existing BEST Friends Board members to create volunteer, in-kind and financial support for the LA’s BEST After School Enrichment Program.  Focus and impetus is to improve the lives of children by connecting diverse young professionals and students to each other and their communities through volunteering, fundraising, public outreach and community building.  By connecting members to one another and expanding membership, the LA's BEST Friends community is sustained and continues to grow.  Members are young, professional, and philanthropically focused inspiring others to serve, mentor and build friendships. This position drives the creation, implementation, and success of all activities and fundraising programs produced by the BEST Friends Board of Directors. This is a full-time position, located in Los Angeles, California.  The Director of Development/Strategic Partnerships will report to the Vice President of Development.   
 
LA’s BEST
In September of 1988, the City of Los Angeles took a bold step outside of traditional city business to create an innovative after school program to address the alarming rise in street gangs, school dropouts and drug use in communities where children lacked adequate adult supervision during the critical hours between 3-6 p.m.   The program, called LA's BEST (Better Educated Students for Tomorrow), approaches inner-city children as resources to be developed rather than problems to be solved. From its original 10 sites, LA's BEST has grown to serve over 29,000 students in 195 elementary schools. 
 

Responsibilities:
The Director of Development/Strategic Partnerships is charged with leading and managing all efforts on behalf of the BEST Young Professionals (Best Friends) Board.  This person must create and implement a strong strategic direction for fundraising including managing two BEST Friends signature annual fundraising events, monthly First Friday activities and quarterly school site prospect forums. In addition, this person is part of the events management team for the annual signature fundraiser produced by the Governing Board.
 
Strategic planning and execution:

  • Provide leadership for all development activities, working closely with the Vice President of Development, members of all three boards, the Development Committee, and corporate and operational staff
  • Focus on improving retention of existing donor base and finding efficient ways to attract new major donors
  • Implement programs to increase contributions from corporate fund sources, foundations and major individual donors
  • Design and execute effective recognition program for donors to keep them engaged and moving to higher levels of commitment
  • Execute fundraising events with appropriate board, staff, and external volunteers

 Organizational management:

  • Work with the Vice President of Development to organize, train, motivate, and lead BEST Friends members to embrace and carry out the full spectrum of fundraising responsibilities
  • Successfully involve volunteers in fundraising; support the process of strong board development and engagement
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with board members, including regularly scheduled phone or face-to-face meetings

External liaison:

  • Establish sound working relationships with funders and community groups who can further the work of LA’s BEST
  • Maintain and utilize a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of fundraising

Qualifications:
This position requires a creative, passionate, self-motivated, disciplined, energetic person with long-term strategic vision, superior people skills, and an ability to clearly tell the successful story of LA’s BEST.  
 
A successful candidate will have:

  • Knowledge and experience using Raiser’s Edge fundraising database
  • A bachelors degree and a minimum of five years of development experience with a proven track record of success; more than five years of director-level fundraising experience is preferred
  • Experience and proficiency in all aspects of development with an emphasis on running a fundraising Campaign, securing major and planned gifts, maintaining excellent corporate/foundation relations and planning events
  • Excellent organizational, project management skills and an ability to cultivate a motivated team of internal staff and board members
  • Qualities of a dynamic self-starter and team player who works effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively as a colleague and team builder; works effectively with diverse populations
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • High-level skills of analysis and judgment in planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Creativity and initiative in creating new fundraising opportunities within the context of operational and program goals
  • Strong business acumen

LA’s BEST Application Requirements:
Please submit cover letter and resume to Robyn.RitterSimon@lacity.org
No phone or e-mail inquiries.  Due to high applicant volume, we regret we cannot send personalized responses to all applicants.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor, Media Design, CSUSM

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The School of Arts at California State University San Marcos is embarking on a search for an Assistant Professor in Media Design for an Academic Year/9 month Tenure Track Position.

Minimum requirements for the position include:  All applicants should have a MFA or PhD in a related field by August 2015; evidence of successful teaching experience as a university level instructor; expertise in one or more of the following areas:  Graphic design, motion graphics, web/mobile media design, and new media theory.

Preferred requirements for the position include:  Preference will be given to candidates with experience in multi-disciplinary and collaborative approaches to teaching within integrated and cross-disciplinary media arts programs that include digital art, web design, film, video, photography, contemporary art history, media theory, studio arts, and community-based art. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research and/or service.

DUTIES:  The successful candidate will have expertise, develop and teach courses in graphic design, motion graphics, web/mobile media design and new media theory. This person will enthusiastically participate in shaping our proposed degree program, Art, Media, and Design, which contains two options: Digital and Media Arts, and Art and Visual Culture. In addition to serving these programmatic needs, the person hired for this position will teach general education requirements through university-wide lecture and studio arts courses, advise and mentor students, and serve on college and university-wide committees.

Our curriculum is grounded in a commitment to community engagement and project-based learning and is deeply engaged in serving local, regional and international communities. The successful candidate will enhance this transformative, diverse learning environment through teaching design as an art form that is community and client responsive, and that has the power to communicate ideas and visually represent data in compelling and transformative ways. With the inclusion of mobile media design, the program helps students explore values and ethics that make them responsible members of a global, networked community.

Applications must include:

Cover Letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests that address the above minimum and desired qualifications
Reprints of representative publications
Reproductions and links of representative artwork
Statement of teaching philosophy
Statement of experience with and commitment to teaching a diverse student body
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Transcripts that include relevant course work
Three current letters of recommendation
Faculty Application

Submit application and direct any inquiries to:
Media Design Search Committee Chair, School of Arts
ARTS1415@csusm.edu


A review of application will begin on January 22, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. 
The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.


CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit http://www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities  for more information.

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Upcoming Grant Deadlines

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Mid Atlantic Foundation is accepting proposals for USArtists International.
Description: USArtists International (USAI) is committed to ensuring that the impressive range of expression of the performing arts in the United States is represented abroad, and that the creative and professional development of American artists is enhanced through participation at significant international festivals. Performances at important festivals provide American artists with opportunities for the exchange of ideas and practices with their colleagues in other countries, as well as exposure to new and larger audiences. It is our hope that participation of exemplary artists from the United States in international festivals will help develop audiences for, and greater appreciation of, the excellence, diversity and vitality of the American performing arts.
Through USAI, grants are available to American dance, music and theater ensembles and solo performers that have been invited to perform at significant international festivals anywhere in the world outside of the United States.
Geographic Focus: National
Deadline: December 5, 2014

The Creative Work Fund is accepting letters of inquiry for Media Arts and Traditional Arts Grants.
Description: The Creative Work Fund currently invites letters of inquiry for projects featuring media artists or traditional artists. A media or traditional arts project may culminate in any form, but it must feature a lead artist with a strong track record as a media artist or a traditional artist. The Creative Work Fund supports artists and nonprofit organizations in creating new art works through collaborations. It celebrates the role of artists as problem solvers and the making of art as a profound contribution to intellectual inquiry and to the strengthening of communities.  Artists are encouraged to collaborate with nonprofit organizations of all kinds.
Geographic Focus: California: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, or Sonoma Counties
Deadline: December 5, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Puffin Foundation is accepting applications for project support.
Description: The Puffin Foundation Ltd. continues to make grants that encourage emerging artists whose works might have difficulty being aired due to their genre and/or social philosophy. The Foundation does not have the means to fund large film/documentary proposals, grants for travel, continuing education, or the writing or publishing of books.  Average grants are approximately $1,250.  The maximum grant size is $2,500. For the upcoming 2015 cycle, Puffin will review grants only in the following fields: Video/Film, Fine Arts, and Public Interest/Environmental Issues. Application forms are not available electronically and must be requested by mail. Please review the Puffin website for full application details.
Geographic Focus: National
Deadline: December 6, 2014 (to request application packet), December 27, 2014 (final deadline)

The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation is accepting proposals for Individual Support Grants.
Description: Since 1976, the Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation has been making Individual Support Grants to painters, sculptors and printmakers who have been creating mature art for at least 20 years and who are in current financial need. This program was conceived in order to recognize and support the serious, fully-committed artist. Twelve grants are awarded each year.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate that they have been working in a mature phase of their art for at least 20 years. Maturity is based on the level of intellectual, technical, and creative development maintained over this time period. Artists must show that their primary involvement has been with their artistic goals, regardless of other personal or financial responsibilities. Artists must work in the disciplines of painting, sculpture, or printmaking.
In addition to the maturity requirement, eligibility for an Individual Support grant is determined by the applicant’s current financial need. A financial disclosure page is included in the application which must be completed and signed.
Geographic Focus: National
Deadline: December 15, 2014
 

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

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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.

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Job Opportunity: Financial Administrator

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Performing Arts Non-profit
Downtown Los Angeles, CA
 
The Financial Administrator is a year-round position responsible for daily financial operations and long-term financial planning needed to build and maintain the financial health of the organization. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this is a non-exempt position. The organization brings artists and audiences together by thoughtfully curating an array of music, dance, film, and spoken word featuring great artists from around the globe and our very own streets of LA.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develops and maintains financial analysis and reporting activities
· Prepares finance reports and account reconciliation reports according to company policies 
· Maintains all financial records and files
· Assists in developing and managing budgets
· Reconciles monthly general ledger balance, invoices and credit card statements
· Administers all payroll activities, including but not limited to health, worker’s comp and retirement plans
· Maintains HR records including attendance, vacation and sick leave records and such other duties appropriate to the position when requested
· Manages all bill payments and invoicing
· Ensures maintenance of the general and any subsidiary ledgers; prepares and adjusts finance journal entries as required 
· Prepares and arranges tax documents for timely filing
· Manages account payable and receivable activities
· Supports the annual financial audit processes through the preparation of standard reports, as well as other custom reports as requested
· Coordinates with programming department on artist and programming financial matters, including but not limited to payments, petty cash, per diems and merchandise sales and reconciliation
· Manages fiscal agent services and maintains financial records for each account
· Identifies and resolves invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues 
· Maintains internal finance calendar
· Streamlines processes and procedures for improving operational efficiency of finance reporting and budgeting systems
 
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, knowledge, training and skills related to business, finance or economics
· Excellent organizational and analytical skills; detailed-oriented
· Must be self-motivated.
· Well-developed interpersonal skills
· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
· Strong math skills
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, board and guests
· Computer proficiency in Quickbooks, Paychex, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office
· Ability to work a wide variety of shifts including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays and substitute when needed
· Passion for our mission
 
The organization offers a competitive benefit package, including health and dental coverage and retirement plan. Salary is commensurate with experience.
 
Applications
Please send resume and cover letter to: ArtsPresenter2014@gmail.com  

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Job Opportunity: The Mannequin Gallery

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The Mannequin Gallery is looking to hire artists. Must be reliable and have some experience working in Realism rather than Abstract Art. Attention to detail is essential. We will train you in Fiberglass lay up, finish work and custom posing. You may also do some sculpting or painting depending on your ability. Our customers are from The Hollywood & Fashion Industries. Recent customers include CSI, NCIS Los Angeles, Marc Jacobs, and Dior. We recently supplied 38 custom posed mannequins for the Exhibit "Hollywood Costume" presented by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. This is a paid position. Learn and make some money as well. Full time work is available. Please email us at shelley@mannequingallery.com.

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Job Opportunity: Executive Director, Rothko Chapel

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Mission Statement: The Rothko Chapel inspires people to action through art and contemplation, nurtures reverence for the highest aspirations of humanity, and provides a forum for global concerns. 

Overview 

Nestled on a one-acre campus in the heart of Houston, the Rothko Chapel is an iconic, internationally renowned destination. Home to the acclaimed masterworks of Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman, the Rothko Chapel offers an intimate setting for meditation and reflection every day of the year. More than 80,000 people, representing over 70 different countries around the globe experience the transformative power of its art each year. 

In the world today, there is no other place like the Rothko Chapel. It functions as a sacred space, a forum for matters of global concerns, and the ultimate installation of Mark Rothko’s art work. It integrates art, spirituality and human rights and social justice in a way that is both seamless and uniquely powerful. Affiliated with no particular religious tradition, the Rothko Chapel embraces contemplative practices of the world religious traditions and is committed to principles articulated in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. 

History and Key Achievements 

The Rothko Chapel, founded by Houston philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil, was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanctuary available to people of every belief. In 2011 it celebrated its fortieth anniversary, having achieved in those years recognition as one of the greatest artistic achievements and spiritual landmarks of the second half of the twentieth century. 

In 2000, the Rothko Chapel was listed in the United States National Register of Historic Places. It is regularly included in essays about twentieth-century art and architecture and in works devoted to sacred spaces such as National Geographic’s Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations, where it is a featured entry. Past, distinguished guests include Nobel Laureates Desmond Tutu, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Rigoberta Menchú, Nelson Mandela, Amartya Sen and President Jimmy Carter, artist Brice Marden, and spiritual leaders Robert Thurman and Thomas Moore. 

Services and Programs 

Open every day of the year free of charge, the Rothko Chapel responds to the enduring need for quiet, still places. It was the desire of the de Menils to provide a place for contemplation on what it means to be fully human and to treat each other with dignity and respect. Through active programming, the Rothko Chapel engages a broad community with an integrated set of offerings that elevate the spirit, foster dialogue and champion ethical action. Approximately 100 events and programs are presented on an annual basis, attended by over 6000 individuals. Nearly all programs are made available to the public at no charge. 3 

The Chapel serves as a gathering place for locally and globally recognized voices alike to hold courageous conversations on difficult issues in the spirit of mutual understanding. Finally, the Chapel provides an inimitable atmosphere for private ceremonies such as weddings, memorial services and other celebrations of life and all its passages. 

Organizational Structure: 

The Rothko Chapel is an independent, 501(c)(3) organization solely responsible for its own funding and governed by a small, dedicated Board of Directors. Led by an Executive Director, the Chapel has seven full-time staff and nine part-time employees. 

Executive Director Position 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for ensuring that the Rothko Chapel mission and programs continue to develop and thrive. He or she will work to both sustain and enhance relationships non- profit and local communities as well as with benefactors, volunteers, and other key constituents. The ED will provide overall strategic leadership to the Rothko Chapel, and day-to-day guidance and mentorship the staff. He or she will play a lead role in fundraising and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with stakeholders. 

The ED will be a confident leader and engaging team player who possesses the skills, ambition and energy to drive a highly acclaimed organization, with a national and global reach. The ED will be able to passionately and convincingly communicate the vision and mission of the Rothko Chapel. The individual will need to possess sufficient gravitas to effectively engage with the Chapel’s many constituencies and stakeholders and have the clarity of vision and operational savvy to anticipate and capture the opportunities ahead, while providing workable solutions for challenges. Arriving at the Chapel with a strong fiscal track record, the ED must demonstrate excellent management skills with a flair for maximizing resources, staff productivity and funding opportunities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic Leadership 

  • Work closely with the Board to implement the organization’s vision, define and implement the Rothko Chapel’s strategic plans, and identify and secure funding and other necessary resources. 
  • Oversee the implementation of the several site projects that constitute the central portion of the Rothko Chapel five year strategic plan. 
  • Serve as a spokesperson for the organization and communicate the identity and mission of the Rothko Chapel to enhance and advance the strategic priorities and goals. Effectively communicate the vision, values and strategic direction to external and internal constituencies. 

Board Relations 

  • Keep the Board informed on matters of governance and the organization’s activities as well as challenges and opportunities for the Rothko Chapel. 

Resource Development and Fiscal Oversight 

  • Develop and drive fundraising strategy and activities with foundation, individual, corporate and collaborator donors. Attract and diversify major giving to Rothko Chapel while maintaining the existing donor relationships. 
  • Assume managerial responsibility for the financial health and stability of the Rothko Chapel. Work closely with and empower the staff to ensure that the organization is managed responsibly and effectively. Oversee the planning and management of the budget and all revenues and expenses. Tailor budgets to optimally fund strategic goals. 

Program Oversight 

  • Assure the programming efforts are consistent with the overall mission, comply with the requirements of funding sources and align with organizational capacity. 
  • Administer the organization in a way that provides transparency to its programs and operations, engenders public trust in its financial stewardship, and enables the highest level of service to the public. 
  • Initiate development and implementation of strategic partnerships and collaborations with complementary local, national and global organizations. 

Staff Supervision 

  • Build and support an effective internal team environment and culture, in which each staff member and volunteer is an active and valued participant in the mission of the organization. Develop, inspire, motivate and mentor the team to collaborate and to continue to build expertise internally. 

DESIRED BACKGROUND FOR ED POSITION: 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Advance degree preferred. 
  • At least 10 years of relevant work experience; non-profit or foundation work. 
  • Dynamic leadership and proven management skills 
  • Effective fundraiser. Experience managing a successful capital campaign strongly preferred. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a strong public speaker. 
  • A sophisticated understanding of human rights, interreligious dialogue, and the arts. Grounding and education in one or more of these areas strongly preferred. 
  • Experience overseeing building and site projects preferred. 

Compensation 

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Compensation includes base salary commensurate with experience, group health insurance, pension plan and paid time off. 5 

To Apply 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three references to: 

Executivedirectorsearch@rothkochapel.org 

Rothko Chapel is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

No phone calls please. 

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Job Opportunity: Operations Manager

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Side Street Projects is seeking a driven enthusiastic creative individual to lead our staff of teaching artists to work to fulfill our mission: To give artists of all ages the ability and means to support their creative endeavors. Side Street Projects is an artist run organization that teaches artists how to roll up their sleeves and do things themselves. We are an entirely mobile organization operating out of vintage travel trailers, so it is kind of like camping here (complete with port-o-potty).
 
Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree. A large part of this position will be managing the youth education program “The Woodworking Bus”. Education and Management experience is preferred.
 
Job Description:
 
-Manage education program
-Schedule and confirm Education workshops on, and off site
 -cc Bookkeeper with all invoice information
-Oversee Teachers
-Develop Curriculum as needed
-Work with ED to recruit new staff
-Provide Teacher Training
-Oversee/Coordinate Site, Community and Communications Managers
-Lead Monthly Staff Meetings
-Manage Insurance and compliance
-Continue to systemize office operations and update/streamline current systems
-Manage equipment rental co-op
-Various admin tasks like answering phones, overseeing the database, checking info email, and overseeing interns
-Participate in community related events and outreach to promote organizational goals
- There will be occasional physical work, which involves working outdoors, and lifting up to 40 pounds
 
3-month probationary period
40 hours/week Salary will be determined based on qualifications
Staff reviews are every June
Side Street is closed on federal holidays
1 paid sick day a month cumulative (cap at 12 days)
10 paid vacation days per year
 
Please send Resume and Cover Letter to emily@sidestreet.org

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Call for Proposals: Town Center Art Space Exhibition

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City of Santa Clarita Arts & Events Office
CALL FOR ARTISTS

Request for Proposal
TOWN CENTER ART SPACE EXHIBITION

CALL SUMMARY: 
The City of Santa Clarita Arts & Events Office (AEO) and the Santa Clarita Arts Commission (SCAC) is seeking artists or artist teams to design and display art exhibits of various types at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Art Space. This is an opportunity for artists located in Los Angeles County. 
 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
For the past 6 years, the City of Santa Clarita and Westfield Valencia Town Center have collaborated on bringing quality art experiences to the public. The Town Center Art Space, which is an open 20 x 20 foot space on the lower level of the mall adjacent to the Food Court and just outside of Sisley Restaurant, has been used for this purpose. The Arts & Events Office is seeking exhibition proposals from individuals for this space for the upcoming season of displays (January 2015 through mid-November 2015). Exhibits will be featured for four months at the location.
 
BUDGET:
All selected artists (or art teams) shall be awarded $500 for the execution of their art exhibit, which includes the artist design fee, project-related travel, consultation throughout and project fabrication, and other artist-related costs. 
 
ARTWORK THEME(S):
Although the City of Santa Clarita, Arts & Events Office and the Santa Clarita Arts Commission do not endorse any restriction on any particular artistic content, in making decisions the project’s Artist Selection Panel will consider the fact that people of all ages will see this artworks(s).
 
TIME LINE:
Artists must be able to organize and mount the proposed exhibition by January 1, 2015. Exhibitions could open at a later date in the year, which will be at the discretion of the Arts & Events Supervisor.
November 1, 2014 Exhibition Submission Deadline
November 30, 2014 Selection of Exhibition(s)
December 5, 2014 Exhibition Scheduling
January 2015 Exhibition Installed and Payment to Artist.
The City of Santa Clarita, AEO and SCAC reserve the right to change the project timeline.
 
HOW TO APPLY:
Artists interested in being considered should submit the following materials by email:
1. The letter should be no more than one page in length and should explain the artist’s interest in the project.
2. Three examples of the artist’s work. Art examples may be in any visual medium or a combination of mediums, such as photographs, slides, computers prints, etc.
3. The artist should include up to two selections of support materials such as review, news articles, and other related information.
These materials should be sent to jbarber@santa-clarita.com
 
ELIGIBILTY:
The project is open to all artists, regardless of race, color, religion, natural origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines.

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REDCAT Studio: Call for Submissions, Fall 2014

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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.