Call for Entry: Albany Park Branch Library needs public art video artists (Chicago, IL)

CITY OF CHICAGO: ALBANY PARK BRANCH LIBRARY

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION OPPORTUNITY
The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) —working closely with the Chicago Public Library, Alderman Laurino and community stakeholders—invites professional artists working in video to submit their interest and qualifications for a public art commission at Albany Park Branch Library. Four artists/teams will be commissioned at $4500 each to create original video artworks for the City of Chicago’s Public Art Collection.

ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is open internationally to professional artists working in video. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and may not be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Of the four videos commissioned, at least two will be awarded to Chicago-based artists.

BACKGROUND/BUDGET
In 1978, Chicago City Council unanimously approved a Percent for Art ordinance that requires 1.33 percent of municipal construction or renovation costs be allocated to commission public art at the site. Since that time, nearly 500 works have been commissioned as part of Chicago’s Public Art Collection, one of the largest municipal collections in the country. Because the Albany Park Branch Library was funded with Tax Increment Financing (TIF), the Percent for Art ordinance did not apply. However, due to the important impact of public art, Chicago Public Library identified $25,000 of bond funds available to commission public art at this site.

$18,000 will be used to fund four distinct video commissions at $4,500 each. The remaining $7,000 will be used to pay design fees to the artists invited to submit proposals during the semifinalist stage of the selection process, in addition to educational materials that will support public engagement with the commissioned artworks that result.

The City is not responsible for any expenses that a finalist may incur beyond the contracted amount of $4,500. For example, if a finalist resides out of town and intends to visit the site during the development of their commission, or for the launch celebration of the video program, there are not separate funds available to cover those costs. The total commission amount for a finalist is fixed at $4,500.

SITE
The Albany Park Branch Library—located at 3401 W. Foster Avenue in Chicago’s 39th Ward—primarily serves the North Park and Albany Park neighborhoods. The 16,500 square foot state-of-the-art building designed by Jackson Harlan LLC opened to the public in September 2014, replacing the original Albany Park Branch Library that opened at the same site in 1963. This branch features many community amenities including several computers with internet access, a YOUmedia center for teens, an interactive children’s area, and meeting rooms that welcome diverse community-driven activities such as bookbinding workshops, book club discussions, story times, seasonal gatherings, themed craft-making activities, legal clinics and more. Albany Park is one of Chicago’s most ethnically diverse neighborhoods and the library has been an important part of the community for over 50 years.

SCOPE
The site’s lobby prominently features a four-panel Planar Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall System to which there are sightlines throughout the branch. The commissioned videos are intended to contribute a depth of experience for visitors to the branch, enhancing a sense of place by meaningfully intersecting the culture of the neighborhood. Values that stakeholders have expressed as vitally important to the Albany Park community include diversity, immigration, creativity, lifelong learning, and the natural environment. Given that the branch is a family friendly site welcoming intergenerational visitors, content should be suitable for all ages. Applications for this competitive opportunity will be reviewed based on the originality of applicant’s stated approach, their responsiveness to the site, and the strength of their previous video work.

Applicants from the local area are encouraged to visit the site before submitting their application materials. For those applicants who are unable to visit the site, teens engaged in the library’s YOUmedia program have created a short video tour > YOUmedia teens’ video tour of the site.

Additional links applicants may wish to explore:

·        Chicago Public Library - Albany Park Branch

·        Public Building Commission of Chicago - Albany Park Branch Library

·        Alderman Laurino, City of Chicago Ward 39

TECHNICAL DETAILS
The commissions need to be silent, single-channel files that do not require any special software or hardware to screen optimally. If desired by a commissioned artist/team, a video may be edited to uniquely activate the four panels that distinctly comprise the single plane of the video wall via a single channel. Please consult the specifications provided for detailed information about the Planar Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall System (four panel LX46HDS-L model). 

The four commissioned videos will run continuously on a loop with brief slides inserted between each to indicate the artist/s and running time for the preceding and following videos. The video program will be accessible to the public for 8 hours each day the branch is open. There are no minimum or maximum length requirements for the commissioned videos.

The commissions will be contracted as unique, non-editioned, one-of-a-kind artworks for Chicago’s Public Art Collection. However, artists may develop still iterations of the video as a saleable counterpart. Artists may also retain an artist’s copy of the commissioned video for screenings at festivals or fairs, but the video may not be posted online.

PROCESS
DCASE’s Public Art staff will oversee all aspects of the artist selection and commissioning process including interagency and aldermanic consultation, community engagement, selection panel development, application review, artist contracting and consulting, and project implementation.

SELECTION PANEL
Pamela Feldman—Artist, longtime Albany Park resident/parent
John Glynn—Manager, Albany Park Branch Library
Regin Igloria—Artist, longtime Albany Park resident, founder of North Branch Projects
Abina Manning—Executive Director, Video Data Bank at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Jordan Martins—Artist, faculty at North Park University, Executive Director of Comfort Station
Mark McKernin—Artist, faculty at Northeastern Illinois University
Gregorio Rodriguez—North District Chief, Chicago Public Library

COMMUNITY FORUM
A community forum will be held in the community room of the Albany Park Branch Library on Wednesday, February 1st, from 4:30-5:30pm to discuss this public art opportunity. Anyone interested in the project is welcome to attend. DCASE Public Art staff and representatives from the selection panel will be present to share information about the project, listen to community input, clarify how to apply, and address questions.

TO APPLY
Applicants must submit the following by 10:59pm CST, Sunday March 12, 2017

A statement of intent (no more than 300 words) that indicates the applicant’s intended approach to this commission opportunity and its responsiveness to the site, as well as why this specific opportunity at Chicago’s Albany Park Branch Library is of interest to the applicant.

A resume that clearly highlights the applicant’s past experience relevant to this opportunity (no more than 3 pages).

An annotated media list that gives brief context to the video/images submitted.

At least one video, and no more than three, edited so as to not exceed one minute each. The video sample/s should best demonstrate the applicant’s skills relevant to their intended approach for this project.

Up to three video stills may be submitted but are not required.

One URL may also be submitted for review but is not required. If an applicant opts to submit a URL, please include it on the annotated media list.

DEADLINE
The application deadline is 10:59pm CST, Sunday March 12, 2017. No late submissions will be accepted, and incomplete applications will be ineligible. After the application deadline, submissions will be reviewed by the selection panel. That process will identify a short list of semifinalists to whom honoraria will be paid to develop formal proposals. Semifinalists will be contacted in April, and proposals will be due in July. After the panel reviews the semifinalists’ proposals, four finalists will be recommended for commission, with at least two commissions awarded to Chicago-based artists. A final community forum will be held at the Albany Park Branch Library (details TBD) to present the panel’s recommendations before the finalists are contracted in September. Commissioned videos are expected to be complete within a year of contracts being issued.

More info and application here

Grants: Vermont Arts Council has Creation Grants (Vermont)

Creation Grants help Vermont artists create new work. Grant funds may be used to compensate the artist for time spent creating work, the purchase of materials, or the rental of equipment or space. All projects must have a strong potential for future public presentation and should strive to increase greater public understanding of the arts.

Who May Apply

Individual artists and artist groups may apply. Individual applicants must:

• be a resident of Vermont at the time the award is granted, and must have been a resident of Vermont for a minimum of one year prior to the application deadline
• be 18 years of age or older at the time of application
• have submitted all required reports on any prior Council grants Artist groups must:
• be Vermont-registered nonprofit organizations
• have 501(c)3 tax-exempt status or work with a fiscal agent Who May Not Apply
• Artists whose projects involve activities for which college credit is given
• Artists or arts organizations that have received a creation grant within the past three years

Grant Amounts and Matching Requirements

The grant amount for this program is $3,000 per award. No match is required. Seventy-five percent of the grant amount will be paid on receipt of a signed contract; twenty-five percent will be paid on receipt of the final report. Grant amounts are dependent upon federal and state funding and subject to change. Criteria for Selection Proposals will be evaluated in two rounds. All artists may apply in round one. Artists may apply by invitation only in round two. Applicants will be evaluated on the same criteria in both rounds but those advancing to round two will be asked to provide more detailed information in a second application. Artistic Quality (60%) The work, as evidenced by artistic support materials, is: • of high artistic quality • relevant to the proposed activity Impact/Project Management/Evaluation (40%) The applicant provides: • a clear description of the proposed project and timeline • a clear description of the art form and/or artists’ creative process • evidence of relevant experiences and/or a plan for creating the work • clear project goals and outcomes • evidence the work can be presented to the public beyond the grant year Grantee Requirements and Expectations Arts Council funding must only be used for the creation of the work (e.g., artist time, materials etc.) and not for the public presentation of the work. Grantees will be expected to sign a contract agreeing to specific funding requirements (e.g. insurance, accessibility, promotional, and accounting system expectations). A final report will be due 30 days after the project, and no later than September 30, 2018. Application and Deadline The application is available online. Activities outlined in the project must take place between September 1, 2017 and August 31, 2018. The Council reserves the right to work with the applicant to improve or clarify grant requests before funding decisions are made. The deadline for round one is March 29, 2017. 

Preparing Your Application

Applicants in round one will be expected to submit applicant and project information, a project summary, and artistic support materials (e.g. images, video, audio, writing samples, etc.). No panel feedback will be provided on applicant materials in the first round. Applicants invited to apply in round two will be given four weeks to prepare and submit a more detailed project description including a timeline, budget, method of evaluation and measurement, plan for promotion of the project, and evidence of potential for future public presentation of the work. All materials for both rounds must be submitted through the council’s online granting system. 

More information and apply here

Call for Entry: City of Greeley needs some public art (Greeley, CO)

Entry Deadline: 3/3/17

REQUIREMENTS:

Media
Images - Minimum: 3, Maximum: 6
Total Media - Minimum: 3, Maximum: 6

The City of Greeley is currently in the final planning stages for the new City Center/Municipal Campus. Phase I of the building will house Municipal Court, the IT Department, Council Chambers, GTV8, Central Records and the Water and Sewer department administrative offices. This Civic Building will serve as the center of municipal government to deliver key services to citizens and will eventually contain all city offices.  Its architecture is intended to be open, transparent and welcoming. Phase I will be located on the cleared portion of the city block located at the Northwest corner of 11th Avenue and 11th Street.  Images of the projected City Center model and building renderings can be viewed at http://greeleygov.com/city-center  by scrolling down and clicking on ‘Fire Station #1 and City Center Phase 1 Update’.

The main entrance of Phase I will be located at the north east corner of the new construction and will serve as such until Phase II of the project is funded, constructed and attached to Phase I.  The Phase I entrance will open up into a long hallway that will have great open ‘canvases’ for indoor wall art that will face the northern windows of the building. The wall will be separated into three sections that will measure approximately 20’Wx12’H; one or more of these sections may be utilized by the artist.  

To attach Phase II the north wall of Phase I will be removed and a large portion of the Phase I hallway with the indoor wall art will open up into a grand atrium with a large lobby space; this will become the new main entrance. Artwork will be requested for this area at a later date that must be cohesive in nature to the artwork in Phase I.  A second call to artists may be posted for Phase II artwork or the Phase I artist may be retained with no further posting.

Design materials for the exterior building will be brick and glass as used in the new Fire Station #1, limestone panels cover the east exterior wall facing 11th Ave., and dark bronze colored formed metal frames the Court Room entrance. The building architecture will exhibit a highly civic presence.

The budget for artwork design, fabrication, delivery and installation is not to exceed $60,000.

One artist will be selected to work with a project team of architects, engineers, and managers to work together in developing a design for art to be incorporated into the new building. This approach requires good collaborative skills, creativity, flexibility as well as an open mind. The artist will be selected based on past experience with collaborative projects and past work that exhibits style and materials appropriate to the site.

A minimum of two progress reports will be required showing the evolution of the artists design. Final design work must be original and must include all details necessary for the fabrication and installation of actual artwork. Once the final design is accepted by the Greeley Art Commission and payment made for the design, the City will retain all rights of the final design. The building construction may be ready for art installation as early as July 2018.

More info is available at this site or by emailing Kim.Snyder@greeleygov.com

Residency: New York Arts Practicum Call for Applications for Summer 2017 (New York)

New York Arts Practicum, Call for Applications Summer 2017
New York City, June 5, 2017 – July 28, 2017
Application Deadline: March 13, 2017

 
Apply now to the 2017 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 and application process? Join Program Director Michael Mandiberg for a Google Hangout on Saturday, March 4th 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 2017

Chloë Bass will be making analog books as practice for making a digital film.
Taeyoon Choi will be working on a participatory performance, interactive installation and pedagogy project that challenges the notion of normalcy and disability.
Brendan Fernandes will be working on a solo-presentation in collaboration with Recess.
Doreen Garner is performing surgery on a silicone cast of a monumental statue of Dr. J. Marion Sims.
Pablo Helguera will be researching and producing multiple exhibitions taking place in Mexico City, California, and Europe.
Marisa Morán Jahn will be designing outreach tools for America’s caregivers, slipping experimental art into pirated Ugandan DVDs, and working on Bibliobandido, a Honduran public art and literacy project.
Simone Leigh will be working in a sculpture studio, manufacturing objects for a large-scale installation.
Mary Mattingly is working on public food policy and transforming military equipment.
William Powhida will be developing ideas for future exhibitions, including planning a 2018 retrospective, as well as making political drawings which require research and fact-checking.
Kenya (Robinson) is preparing a memorial service for the #WHITEMANINMYPOCKET.
Brad Troemel will be doing research and experimenting.
Penelope Umbrico will be developing work for upcoming exhibitions, casting objects, 3D printing, polishing glass, screen printing, painting, material scavenging, and finalizing some book projects.
Clement Valla will be working with photographic technologies, from 3D scans and cyanotypes to alternate photographic technologies from the 1850s.

Application Details

The eight-week New York Arts Practicum runs from June 5th to July 28th, 2017. The application deadline is March 13, 2017.

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.

Grants: Jim Henson Foundation is accepting letters of intent for Production, Workshop, and Family grants (National)

Description: The Jim Henson Foundation awards grants each year for the creation and development of innovative works of puppet theater. Production Grants of $7,000 are awarded for the production of new works ready to be presented in the coming year. Workshop Grants of $3,000 are for the development and workshopping of these pieces. Workshop Grants and Production Grants can be combined over a two year period for the greatest benefit to the piece; keep in mind, however, that a Production Grant does not need to be proceeded by a Workshop grant and a Workshop Grant in no way ensures a future Production Grant.

Family Grants of $4,000 fund the development of new and innovative work specifically for children, families, and teenagers. Please keep in mind that Family Grants will be evaluated by the same high artistic standards as works for adults.

Grants are made only for the development of new works of live puppet theater. The Foundation does not award funds for the presentation or remounting of existing work. Grants cannot be applied retroactively; substantial portions of a proposed project must take place after the funds are awarded. The foundation does not fund publications, parades, pageants, exhibitions, spectacle, festivals, film or television projects, projects for school credit, workshops, education or outreach activities, or purely digital performance.

Geographic Focus: National

Deadline: March 13, 2017

Jobs: Penn State is looking for a FT Curator and Exhibitions Coordinator

CURATOR AND EXHIBITIONS COORDINATOR

Campus/Location: University Park Campus

Date Announced: 02/22/2017

Date Closing: 02/28/2017

Job Number: 69392

Classification: Exempt

Work Unit: University Libraries

Department: Eberly Family Special Collections Library

DESCRIPTION

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek applications and nominations for the position of Curator and Exhibitions Coordinator. Under the direction of the Dorothy Foehr Huck Chair and Head of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library, the person appointed to this three year fixed term faculty position will be responsible for creative exhibition planning, project management, coordinating related programming, and other associated activities to support our overall exhibition engagement with local and online audiences. She/he will have an opportunity to assume responsibility for developing collections in one or more topical area of strategic importance to the Special Collections Library. The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage candidates to apply who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment. More information on Penn State’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement. For additional information about the Libraries’ diversity efforts, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity. The Curator and Exhibitions Coordinator: Oversees the Special Collections Library’s overall exhibitions program such that exhibitions encompass the rich resources held in the collections; are exhibited in engaging, educational, and varied ways; and, promote the collections’ historical significance, diversity of thought and voices, and institutional memory; Chairs the Special Collections Library Exhibits Committee to review proposed and develop new exhibition ideas, to coordinate and schedule Special Collections exhibits, and to work closely with curator(s) and related Libraries’ staff on planning, installing, and programming exhibitions; Serves as the Special Collections liaison to other library and university units engaged in exhibitions including, but not limited to, the Libraries’ Public Relations and Marketing department and the Palmer Museum of Art to support Penn State’s learning and teaching mission, faculty’s research, and land-grant status; Works with the Instruction & Outreach Archivist and Head of Research Services to use social media and perform other outreach activities as related to exhibitions; Plans and/or participates in events promoting the Special Collections Library’s exhibitions, such as tours or programs; Creates Special Collections Library promotional materials for exhibitions, such as brochures and catalogs; Serves on the Special Collections Library’s Collections Review Committee and assumes responsibility for developing collections in one or more topical area of strategic importance. General Duties: Provides reference service to faculty, students, and other researchers on a rotating basis, including occasional weekend duty; Supervises project staff, students, and interns as required; Completes special projects as assigned/directed; Participates in local, regional, or national professional organizations and enriches professional expertise by attending conferences and continuing education opportunities; Represents the Special Collections Library on relevant library committees, task forces. Qualifications: Required: MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program, or a Master's degree in Information Science, Archival Science, or a related field, or applicable education and experience; Experience with special collections, ideally gained in an academic library setting; Familiarity and experience with current trends and practice for exhibitions with primary source materials; Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; Experience working with websites, blogs, and social media; Experience with cataloging systems and archival discovery tools; Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a collegial environment Desirable Qualifications: Subject knowledge in one or more of the Special Collections Library’s primary collecting areas, such as modern American literature and history, labor history, women’s studies, or university history and experience curating and developing new collecting areas; 2-5 years experience curating dynamic exhibitions with special collections materials, including the management of exhibition workflows and related work. Special Collections Library: Consisting of over 225,000 volumes, strengths of the Library include Rare Book collections of English and American literature; art and architectural history; emblem books; the history of photography; works of Joseph Priestley; African-Americana and the African Diaspora; art education; utopian literature; and German literature in English translation. Literary manuscript collections include the papers of John O’Hara, Chip Kidd, and Kenneth Burke. Historical collections and labor archives document Pennsylvania social, political, and economic history with special emphasis devoted to labor, business, and the evolution of nineteenth and twentieth century industrial society. Core archival research collections include: the United Steelworkers of America, the United Mine Workers of America, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, Pennsylvania railroad records, and business ledgers documenting the early iron industry in central Pennsylvania. The papers of Pennsylvania political figures such as Governors William W. Scranton and Robert P. Casey, as well as Civil War era diaries and letter collections are also part of the Library. The official records maintained by the University Archives document the University’s 160+ year history and include university business records (paper and electronic), papers of Penn State presidents, faculty, and alumni, papers of numerous scholarly and professional associations and documentation of student organizations. The Library also manages an extensive sports archives, wide-ranging photograph and audio-visual collections, as well as the archives of choral music pioneer and entrepreneur, Fred Waring. For more information about the Special Collections Library visit https://libraries.psu.edu/specialcollections. University Libraries: The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support of the University’s strategic goals in teaching, research, service, and outreach. The University Libraries is ranked among the top 10 research libraries in North America, according to the Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, and provides services at University Park and 22 other campus locations throughout Pennsylvania as well as online. We serve more than 6,400 faculty and 46,800 students at University Park, and approximately 97,500 students university-wide. More than 120 faculty librarians in the University Libraries benefit from extensive technological resources and research support services. Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of American Universities. The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of College and Research Libraries, and the international Center for Research Libraries. The University Park campus is set in the State College metropolitan area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day`s drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit. For more information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org. Compensation and Benefits: This is a three year fixed-term faculty position. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, state or TIAA retirement options, and educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by the University. Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online. To be considered for the position, interested candidates should upload a resume or C.V. and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses). Review of applications will begin March 1, 2017 and continue until position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, at lap225@psu.edu.

Jobs: UCLA is recruiting for FT Sculpture Lab Supervisor (Los Angeles, CA)

The Department of Art at UCLA is recruiting for a full-time, career Sculpture Lab Supervisor.

This position will be responsible for managing, supervising, technical instruction, safe operation, budget administration, security, use, and day-to-day functions of the Sculpture Lab, Metal Fabrication/Welding Lab, Mold Making Lab, Resource/Reference Area, and "White Room" Exhibition Space, along with each labs' specialized equipment and tools, for the Sculpture Area of the Art Department. Manager instructs and demonstrates the safe use of all fabrication lab equipment and facilities used by graduate and undergraduate students, and various faculty and staff members. Significant interaction with the department's graduate and undergraduate student population requires strong teaching skills. Expected to identify and understand an individual's arts-related research and provide appropriate advice about relevant artists, styles, and past/present references. Expected to identify and understand an individual's arts-related technical needs, giving appropriate advice, training and instruction about tools, methods, fabrication techniques, and materials used. Remain current and knowledgeable about current developments in the art world, especially the field of sculpture: theoretically, conceptually, and physically. Remain current and knowledgeable about new equipment (computer-operated mills, saws, welders, plasma cutters, and rapid proto-typing machinery, for example) and techniques related to sculpture production. Maintain inventory and checkout equipment, power/hand tools, and other supplies. Manage and coordinate support for Sculpture field trips, events, lectures, exhibitions, and special projects. Responsible for budget administration in the sculpture lab areas. Responsible for managing acquisitions and donations for the Resource/Reference Area and coordinate the maintenance and expansion of the Area's extensive slide and digital image collection. Develop and maintain resource disaster recovery and safety training plans for the all the machinery, equipment, tools, and other resources in the labs under supervision

Salary Range: $4,328-$6,960/month (based on experience)

Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2017.

Further information and online application can be found here

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

For more information about the Department of Art, see the website: http://www.art.ucla.edu

Jobs: Armory Seeks FT Communications Department Associate (Los Angeles, CA)

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. 


 

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

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.

Link to Complete RFP

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: 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