Call for proposals: The City of Loveland has a new rec center and it needs 2D/Light 3D art (Loveland, CO)

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The City’s Visual Arts Commission seeks an Artist or Artist Team to create a vibrant two-dimensional work of art to be installed on the interior hallway wall(s) of the Chilson Recreation Center located at 700 East 4th Street in Loveland.  This hallway serves as a main connector to all areas of this very active, family-friendly recreational facility.  The location receives prime exposure to an average of 1,400 daily visitors. 

Eligibility
This project is open to any Artist or Artist Team with demonstrated experience in creating artworks of similar scale.  Artist(s) will be selected based upon a review of their past work.

Scope and Project Description
The Scope of Work would include the design and implementation of a completed work.  The artwork can be of any two- and/or three-dimensional material and may include any style; contemporary, traditional, abstract, etc.  The commission desires the artwork to meet the following requirements:

• Utilize the theme of “Movement” (in its variety of interpretation)
• Artwork to be colorful and vibrant
• Reflect the activities within the space
• Multi-generational and broad community appeal

If the artwork contains 3-D elements it must be lightweight and able to be securely fastened to the building’s structure.  All materials used for the artwork need to be durable and high-quality with the ability to withstand heavy pedestrian traffic.

During the fabrication process, the selected Artist(s) must include at least one hands-on educational component geared towards children.  Applicants must describe their experience and proposed method of working with children.  Depending upon needs for the workshop, space may be available within a City facility. 

Artist(s) will be required to enter into a City contract and provide all of their on-site equipment and supplies.  Artist(s) awarded this project will work closely with representatives from the City staff, the Visual Arts Commission and building owners to finalize the artistic design. The Artist(s) will work closely with City staff when coordinating activities. 

Budget
An all-inclusive budget of $15,000 has been allocated for this project.  The selected Artist(s) is responsible for all of their materials, supplies, fabrication processes and work at their own risk. The Artist(s) will be expected to carry their own general liability insurance.  The Artist(s) are responsible for the preparation of the installation site and installing the completed work. 

Application Process
All applications must be submitted through (the CAFÉ website at:  www.callforentry.org).  The deadline for submission Friday, August 25, 2017 at 11:59pm.

Submission Requirements
Applicants must provide the following information:

• Statement of intent for this project, timeline of project from time of design acceptance, artist statement and brief biography.  Please be sure to include your experience working with children and your approach to the educational workshop.
• Current resume, including 3 professional references
• Five images of completed large-scale work, similar in scope. Please include:  Title of artwork, medium, location and dimensions year of completion
• Finalist(s) will be asked to provide a detailed all-inclusive budget, including but not limited to: materials, installation, labor, rental equipment, insurance, site prep, documentation, administration fee, artist fee, contingency, travel to and from site

Artwork Jury Process
Proposals will be juried by the Visual Arts Commission subcommittee, two representatives of the Recreation Center, and 2 community members. The jury may select up to three finalists, who will be invited to view the site with selection panel representatives.  Finalists will have three weeks to prepare a proposal, for which a $500 stipend will be provided post-presentation.

Staff Contact
Contact Suzanne Janssen, 970-962-2495 or Suzanne.Janssen@cityofloveland.org, for questions pertaining to this Request for Qualifications.

Grant: The GRAMMY Museum has funds for audio preservation projects (Los Angeles)

GRAMMY Museum Grants Program
GRAMMY Museum
 

The GRAMMY Museum is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for their 2018 grant cycle. With funding generously provided by The Recording Academy, the GRAMMY Museum Grant Program awards grants each year to organizations and individuals for audio preservation projects, as well as scientific research efforts. The program's aim is to advance the archiving of the recorded sound heritage of the Americas and to explore the impact of music on the human condition.

Grant funds have been utilized to preserve private collections as well as materials at the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian and numerous colleges and universities. Research projects have studied the links between music and early childhood education, treatments for illnesses and injuries common to musicians, and the impact of music therapy. To date, more than $7 million in grants have been awarded to nearly 400 recipients.

HOW TO APPLY:
A letter of inquiry is required before submission of a full application. To read the guidelines and to submit a letter of inquiry for the 2018 GRAMMY Museum grant cycle, please visit http://www.grammymuseum.org/programs/grants-program. The deadline each year for submitting letters of inquiry is Oct. 1.

Contact: 
Phone: 
Email: 
Website: http://www.grammymuseum.org
Grant link: http://www.grammymuseum.org/programs/grants-program
Deadline: 10-01-2017

Call for Proposals: Alachua County Office of the Public Defender's new building is naked (Gainesville, FL)

The Alachua County Office of the Public Defender has recently completed construction of their new facility located at 151 SW 2nd Avenue in Gainesville Florida. (Exhibit A - location map) It is the hope that this project will enhance the visual quality of the area for users of the building and the general public using SW 2nd Avenue near Main Street and the County Courthouse. Gainesville’s downtown is a combination of a college town with emerging innovation technology commercial centers. The downtown area also has many cultural attributes and activities including art galleries, permanent public art featuring internationally recognized muralists, two nationally recognized street art festivals each year, and monthly art walks. It is the hope that this project and others similar to it will further enhance the cultural vitality of the downtown area.

CITY OF GAINESVILLE/ALACHUA COUNTY ART IN PUBLIC PLACES TRUST
The APPT is a citizen advisory board appointed by the City of Gainesville and Alachua County to manage and oversee the purchase of public art. These projects are funded from a percentage of construction costs of government facilities. The APPT is partnering with the Alachua County Public Defender’s Office to select works for installation. Members of the Alachua County Public Defender’s Office will serve as temporary Trust members for the duration of the project.

LOCATION
There are two exterior walls that would serve well for public art installations. One is a contiguous 3-paneled masonry wall located on the south of the entrance courtyard (Exhibit B Dimensions of the Contiguous Courtyard Walls) and another is the masonry wall adjacent to the building’s main entry and area immediately in front of it (Exhibit C Dimensions of the Entrance Wall Adjacent Entry) (Exhibit D Photographs of both locations).

This call is open to all artists and artists teams, regardless of location, but regional artists are strongly encouraged to participate and will be awarded additional points in the selection process. Regional artists are defined as artists living within a 100 mile radius of Gainesville city limits.

Artists or artist teams are asked to propose works for one or both of the locations. The proposal may include complimentary works that can be installed on both sites. The proposals must be suitable to the scale of pedestrians as well as slower speed traffic traveling along SW 2nd Avenue. The sites are limited in space and heavy traffic is expected, so the Trust will consider proposals that do not impede circulation of the space.

The works should be created of material appropriate to an outdoor environment, must be of suitable construction that will last with minimal maintenance and be appropriate for public viewing. Gainesville, Florida is hot and humid with intense sun and seasonal heavy rain in the summer and the temperature can be in the teens in the winter. Problems with rust and fading should be avoided. Resistance to hurricane force winds is important. The exterior sites for the project will be well traversed and must be of materials that are vandal resistant. Projects must also consider the safety of pedestrians.

Pieces will be selected based on these criteria and at the discretion of the Art in Public Places Trust.

BUDGET
The total project budget for services rendered will include $25,000.00 that will be divided at the discretion of the Trust between the two sites. An honorarium of $500 will be paid to the project finalists to help defray travel or proposal development expenses. Site visitation in advance of the finalists’ presentations to the APPT is encouraged and it is recommended that finalists present in person.

DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, August 4, 2017, 5:00 PM — Artist will submit their proposals.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 — Finalists will be selected and notified.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 3:30-6:00 PM — Finalists or their representatives are invited to present site specific proposals at the proposal review meeting at the Historic Thomas Center.

Wednesday, September 15, 2017 — Selected artists will be notified and installations will begin.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 — Art will be completely installed.

A detailed agenda with presentation times will follow as the meeting grows closer. If you are unable to attend the meeting, we can present a PowerPoint of your proposal with you included via Skype or by phone.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
1. A current professional resume.

2. Your proposal(s) for the Alachua County Public Defender’s Office project, which must include the following:

• Written description and concept of the work(s) and its intended relationship to the goals of the pieces set forth in this request.
• Description of the medium, including all materials and the origin of the materials.
• Description of the method of construction and installation.
• Dimensions of the work.
• Scale drawings and/or model of the sculpture (if model, include a photograph or sketch of the model) and installation details.
• A projected timeline of completion and installation of work.

3. A detailed budget for your proposed artwork, including installation costs and liability insurance for yourself (and assistants, if any) during the installation. Your budget must also provide for publication quality photography of the completed work (to be submitted after installation), in the form of digital images on a CD, flash drive or sent electronically.

Artist proposals and support materials will be reviewed by the Gainesville/Alachua County Art in Public Places Trust Advisory Board selection committee. The selection committee consists of the APPT Advisory Board and Alachua County Public Defender’s Office project representatives (who serve as temporary members of the Trust).

CONTACT INFORMATION
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or for information on completing and sending applications.

Russell Etling, Cultural Affairs Manager
Office: (352) 393-8532
Cell: (352) 316-4628
E-mail: etlingrh@cityofgainesville.org

Mailing for boxes or three-dimensional packaging should be addressed to:
Art in Public Places Trust
City of Gainesville PRCA
Thomas Center-Building A-Rm. 209
Gainesville, FL 32601
Attn: Russell Etling, Office of the Public Defender Project

Grant: The Biller Family Foundation has funding for theater grants (Regional)

Theatre Enrichment Grant Program
Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation

The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of our second cycle of theater grants for 2017. Our theater enrichment grant program provides production-specific support for musicals or plays that tackle social issues in an innovative, inspiring, and educational manner. 

Any organization located in Alaska, California, Oregon, or Washington that meets the eligibility requirements can apply. Because you support organizations in these states, we are reaching out to ask for your help in publicizing this opportunity. Sharing this email, posting about the grant in your community, or sharing our social media posts on Facebook and Twitter with your audience are all ways you can help.

The Foundation's theater enrichment grant program supports organizations with 501(c)(3) status, at least two consecutive years of operating history, and a mission to produce or present theater. Funds can cover artistic, production, and overhead expenses for one production to occur between December 1, 2017 and November 30, 2018. This announcement coincides with the release of an initial application, which is due on August 4, 2017. Interested organizations can join the Foundation for an information session on July 25, 2017. Please see our website for further details.
 
Website: http://billerfamilyfoundation.org
Grant link: http://billerfamilyfoundation.org/highlights/update/detail/83
Deadline: 08-04-2017
 

Call for Entry: "Child's Play" at The Vast Lab (Los Angeles)

Child’s Play – September 2017

Lay belly flat to the ground. Look around the room from under your table. Rediscover the perspective that often gets lost over the years. A perspective of innocence … wonder … fear … excitement … intrigue … absurdity.

Child’s Play is open to Artists over 18. Work can utilize any medium (Visual, Audio, Story, & Technology).

Accepted work will be exhibited at The Vast Lab from the 21st September to 15 October, 2017, and all work will be for sale unless otherwise arranged.

Submit your work here:
http://thevastlab.com/shows/ or email hello@thevastlab.com for more details.

Works must be wall mountable and ready to hang.
Work may be free-standing. All sizes will be considered. 
All works must be dropped off and picked up. No shipping.

Deadline for Entries: September 10th, 2017
Acceptance: will be provided via email no later than Friday September 15th
Drop off: September 18th, 3-7pm
Opening Reception: September 21st, 2017 7pm
Exhibition on view: September 21st to October 15th
Closing Reception: October 15th, 2-4pm
Pick up artwork: October 16th, 3-7pm

Call for Proposals: The Annenberg Community Beach House needs group show proposals (Santa Monica, CA)

The City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division seeks proposals for two current opportunities:

Call For Group Exhibition Proposals

For the exhibition program at the Annenberg Community Beach House. Proposals for group exhibitions (with three or more artists) from emerging and established artists, photographers and artist groups/collectives, based in Los Angeles County, will be considered. The exhibition period is four months. Proposals for solo shows and by artists outside Los Angeles County will not be considered. Up to three proposals for exhibitions in the time frames of: January - April 2018, May - August 2018, and September - December 2018 will be chosen, with exact dates to be determined.

Details: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=4595

Deadline: Friday, August 18, 2017 by 10:59pm PST

Job: Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre is looking for Site/Stage Managers and Tech Crew for upcoming 2017/18 (Los Angeles)

Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre is looking for Site/Stage Managers and Tech
Crew for upcoming 2017/18 performances. Performance locations include
Culver City, West Hollywood, Glendale, Pasadena, San Bernardino, San Pedro
and downtown LA.

Site/Stage Manager Duties Include:

- Point person for venue communications
- Coordinating load in and load out of equipment
- Making sure that the director, cast and crew have everything they need
to make the production run smoothly
- Working with designers to arrange costume fittings, set designs,
sound, lighting and props
- Keeping a record (the Prompt Script or Book) of any changes in the
production – sets, lighting, sound, costumes and props
- Managing the crew and cast during performances
- Giving cues to dancers, lighting and sound technicians
- Supervising the setting up and taking down of the set and equipment
before and after the performance

Tech Crew Duties Include:

- Assist with load in and load out of equipment
- Assist Programs Director, Site/Stage Manager, Lighting Designer and
Sound Technician as needed
- Will be lifting heavy equipment

Please email cover letter and resume to Programs Director, Raphaelle Ziemba
at raphaelle@heididuckler.org.

www.heididuckler.org
 

Job: Pepperdine needs a FT Marketing and Publicity Manager for their Center for the Arts (Malibu, CA)

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University invites
applications for a full-time Publicity and Marketing Manager. Pepperdine
University is a private Christian university in Malibu, California where
“students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.”
The Center for the Arts includes the 450-seat Smothers Theatre, the
118-seat Raitt Recital Hall, the 100-seat Lindhurst Theatre, and the
Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art.

The Publicity and Marketing Manager publicizes, markets, and promotes
performances and exhibitions at the Center for the Arts, securing an
audience of more than 50,000 people each year for artistic engagement at
Pepperdine. In addition to providing publicity support for professional
presentations, the Publicity Manager also provides significant design and
editing support for Fine Arts division events and performances.

The person in this position must have excellent writing skills as well as
strong design skills. Each day, the person in this position will support a
myriad of events and performances at the Center for the Arts and the Fine
Arts division by creating and disseminating brochures, calendars, ads,
posters, press release, and programs. The person must be a self-starter,
and able to track timelines and schedules for a variety of events each year.

Salary $21-$23 per hour, plus benefits.

For more information or to apply, visit jobs.pepperdine.edu and search for
job number 496020.

-- 
Rebecca Carson, Managing Director
Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4558
arts.pepperdine.edu

Residency: The Main Museum has five new studio spaces available (Los Angeles)

The Main Museum in downtown Los Angeles will open five new studio spaces in January 2018 for our artist-in-residence program. With studios located onsite at the museum and monthly honoraria offered to participating artists, our expanded interdisciplinary residency program, which formalizes facets of the current program, furthers The Main's central mission of supporting practicing Los Angeles-based artists.

A variety of disciplines are accepted for the program, which can last anywhere from three to nine months. Artists are invited to use the space as they wish, with no expectation of producing new work, although some residencies may result in exhibitions or public programs.

Applications are accepted now through October 2, 2017 for residencies beginning in January 2018.

More information about the program and how to apply: http://www.themainmuseum.org/residencies/2018-air-applications

Please share the information along to your networks and to anyone you think would be interested in applying.

Thank you,

Samantha Ayson

Marketing & Communications Manager
The Main Museum
411 S . Main St. M-100
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Visit Beta Main at 114 W. 4th St.
themainmuseum.org<http://www.themainmuseum.org/>

Job: REDCAT seeks Gallery Attendant Staff (PT) (Los Angeles)

REDCAT, the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater and Gallery, seeks Gallery Attendant Staff for its experimental 3000 sq ft space. Located in downtown Los Angeles and part of the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex, REDCAT is an interdisciplinary arts center presenting influential new works in the performing, visual and media arts. 

REDCAT is an initiative of the California Institute of the Arts, which offers programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and undergraduate and advanced certificates in art, critical studies, dance, film/video, music, and theater.

The Gallery Attendant reports to the Gallery Director and/or Assistant Curator and:

• Monitors artwork in the gallery and ensures its safety and security;
• Communicates with the public and answers questions about gallery exhibitions and programs;
• Generates logs of visitors and monitors appropriate gallery behavior; 
• Serves as an articulate spokesperson for REDCAT;
• Performs light administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be attentive and aware of surroundings;
• Ability to communicate with the public in a friendly, professional manner;
• Experience working in gallery/museum and audience services;
• Must be able to work with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends;
• Interest in contemporary art, performance and media
• Applicants must be residents of LA county

If you are interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Edgar Miramontes, Associate Director at info.redcat@calarts.edu

Jobs: Self Help Graphics has two positions open (East Los Angeles, CA)

Self Help Graphics & Art is looking for two new team members that are grounded in the mission and values of SHG.

Founded in 1970 in the heart of East Los Angeles, Self Help Graphics & Art is dedicated to the production, interpretation, and distribution of prints and other art media by Chicana/o and Latina/o artists. Our multi-disciplinary, inter-generational programs promote artistic excellence and empower our community by providing access to space, tools, training, and capital.

Values: Spirituality and creative heart, social consciousness, integrity, inclusivity, accessibility, and innovation.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

SUMMARY

The Development Assistant is responsible for all administrative aspects of development and donor engagement activity. This part-time hourly position starts at $21 an hour. Position is expected to work 28 to 30 hours a week with hours increasing around events and special fundraising initiatives. The Development Assistant will report to the Associate Director, and work collaboratively with the Director of Programs and Program Coordinator as needed. The Development Assistant plays an important role by providing administrative support to the Associate Director and all development initiatives and programs. Assistant participates in donor and public relations activities, direct mail appeals, and special events.

REPORTS TO ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

PART-TIME, HOURLY

MANAGER OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (PROGRAM MANAGER)

SUMMARY

Grow SHG’s Barrio Mobile Art Studio and Art Services (for hire contracts) programs and assist with the development of artists to work through these programs and build up their leadership. This part-time hourly position starts at $21 an hour. Position is expected to work 28 to 30 hours a week with hours. Responsible for managing the Barrio Mobile Art Studio and SHG’s in-house Art Services program along with advising efforts in support of young artists, workshop facilitators and contracted artists interested in working through these programs. The ideal candidate has led or been part of social enterprise leadership teams, is connected to Los Angeles’ artistic ecosystem, has some experience as a mentor to youth and artists, and is an excellent presenter, communicator, and project manager.

REPORTS TO DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS

PART-TIME, HOURLY

More info and apply here

Grants: Center for Cultural Innovation has $105,000 to give away (California)

Investing in Tomorrow Organizational Grants
Change capital for shaping the future of California's arts nonprofit field
by arts organizations and its visionaries

New Funding Opportunity to invest in California's Future Arts Leaders

Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 12 pm PST

As part of the Center for Cultural Innovation's (CCI) efforts to support new
arts leadership with support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation,
Investing in Tomorrow Organizational Grants is a new, one-time grant program
that will invest $105,000 in bold ideas by individuals at California
nonprofit or fiscally sponsored arts organizations that have the potential
to re-shape the future of the arts sector in exciting and important ways. 

At this time, there are no grants of this type -- field wide change capital
for promising leaders to improve the nonprofit arts sector through existing
arts organizations. Investing in Tomorrow Organizational Grants will
therefore surface and support catalytic individual and institutional
leadership at this time of tremendous social, economic, generational,
demographic, and technological change.

To learn more about Investing in Tomorrow Organizational Grants, please
visit http://www.cciarts.org/Investing_in_Tomorrow_Org_Grants.html

Request for Qualifications: City of San Jose Public Art Mural Projects (San Jose, CA)

City of San Jose Public Art Mural Projects: Prequalified Artist Roster

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APPLY TO THIS CALL

Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: Regional
State: California
Entry Deadline: 7/31/17
Days remaining to deadline: 38

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
The City of San Jose Public Art Program (SJPA) is creating a Roster of Pre-Qualified Artists. The purpose of the Roster is to streamline the artist selection process for a range of upcoming mural projects. Artists who are chosen for inclusion in the Roster will be eligible to be considered for future public art mural projects in San Jose. Inclusion in the final Roster will be for a period of three years.

The Roster will include, but is not limited to, artists who work in the following two-dimensional artwork media:    

• Painting
• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Photography
• Digital media
• Graphic design

Possible mural project locations may include, but are not limited to, a range of outdoor and indoor sites; surfaces may include concrete, plaster, wood, asphalt (such as crosswalks), vinyl or poly-vinyl mesh, and other materials; they may also include digitally-projected images. Sites may have pre-existing paint or other treatments. 

Job: Nickelodeon is looking for a storyboard artist (Burbank, CA)

Overview and Responsibilities

SUMMARY:

• Nickelodeon Animation Studio is looking for a full-time Storyboard Artist for its hit animated series The Loud House! This positions is looking to start as quickly as possible (summer 2017). We are looking for someone who can easily grasp The Loud House's style - cartoony, comic strip-inspired. Great staging. This show is script-driven. A brief test will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with creative supervisors to discuss objectives of storyboard; what is desired or to be achieved.
• Create storyboards by implementing storytelling objectives.
• Follow instructions of creative supervisors.
• Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions.
• Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff.
• Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.
• Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production’s guidelines.
• Meet all deadlines as determined by Line Producer or Production Manager.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and pitches as needed.
• Will required to pitch Storyboards.
• Ensure all storyboard notes are added.

Basic Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
• Strong staging and composition skills.
• Understanding of subtext in character performance. Portfolio samples must demonstrate that all characters in a sequence do not behave the same. They are unique. Think about which character in a scene is dominant, which is submissive. What are the undercurrents? Whose scene is it?
• Strong drawing and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of  applicable design software (Photoshop, Storyboard Pro) and hardware (Wacom Cintiq monitor and/or tablet).
• Strong time-management skills.
• Work well under pressure.
• Ability to multitask a plus.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant drawing experience necessary.
• BA preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Apply here

Job: Getty needs a Museum Council Manager--no MFA required! (Los Angeles)

Museum Council Manager

All times are in Pacific Daylight Time.

Posted Date 6/5/2017

Requisition Number 2017-2969

Position Status Regular Full-Time

Salaried/Hourly Salaried

Category Museum Operations

Getty Location 

Getty Center

Program/Dept. 

Museum - 0301-Office of the Director

Opportunity Details:

Job Summary:

The J. Paul Getty Museum is seeking an experienced Museum Council Manager to oversee and coordinate stewardship programs and activities for the Museum Councils.

Major Job Responsibilities:

COUNCIL SUPPORT

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Getty Museum, the Trust Development Office and the members of the Museum's Councils.
• Assist the Development Office with the annual Museum Council dues renewal process.
• Manage and track each Council’s operating budget to include tracking and reporting on Council approved commitments; on a monthly basis work with Museum Finance on reconciliation and reporting of Council activity.
• Prepare annual report on each Council activity for Museum/Trust senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Oversee and coordinate all Council activities, including semi-annual meetings and Council approved travel.
• Create uniform materials for the Councils to include informational/ solicitation packets, member directories, meeting materials, and other materials as determined by the Museum and Development staff.
• Coordinate with the Development Office on the development, management, and tracking of Council member files in Raiser’s Edge, including the history of support and interactions with Museum/Development staff.
• Work with Development staff to ensure Council activities are aligned with Museum and Trust priorities.
• Represent the Museum in dealing with the GCI and GRI Councils to help ensure efficient coordination and alignment.

DONOR RELATIONS

• Oversee invitation lists for Museum Council, and donor events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree


• 3-5 yrs of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working in donor relations for museum, university or other non-profit
• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications
• Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects and assignments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task and assign work to others

Apply here

Job: Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University needs a FT Preparator (Standford, CA)

Lead Preparator - Exhibitions, Museum Preparator III

100% FTE

2 year fixed term

OVERVIEW:

The Cantor Arts Center is a vital and dynamic institution with a venerable history. Founded in 1891 with the university, the historic museum was expanded and renamed in 1999 for lead donors Iris and B. Gerald Cantor. The Cantor’s encyclopedic collection spans 5,000 years, includes over 40,000 works of art and beckons visitors to travel around the world and through time: from Africa to the Americas to Asia, from classical to contemporary. With 24 galleries presenting selections from the collection and more than 20 special exhibitions each year, the Cantor serves Stanford's academic community, draws art lovers from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, and attracts campus visitors from around the world. Free admission, free tours, lectures, family activities, plus changing exhibitions make the Cantor one of the most well-attended university art museums in the country and an invaluable resource for teaching and research on campus.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Museum Preparator III is a senior, expert-level position, working under minimal direction of the Exhibitions Registrar/Head of Preparation. Employees in this classification perform a larger variety of duties than those expected of the Preparator II level.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit. 

The duties listed under the Core Duties section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.

CORE DUTIES:

The Preparator III responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Serves as Lead Preparator and installation coordinator on the largest and most complex exhibitions and gallery reinstallations including active participation in the design, coordination, and implementation of exhibitions using a high level of organization, communication and time management skills.  

• Designs and fabricates custom mounts and exhibition furniture

• Works in galleries as part of the installation team for exhibitions and rotations including installation of digital media and multimedia and electronics (film, computer, audio video). 

• Performs gallery lighting design, with knowledge of LED lighting, re-lamping and exposure settings specific to object requirements.

• Assists with producing and installing didactic materials, including wall labels, graphic panels, and cut vinyl signage.

• Designs and fabricates custom storage housing for long-term storage at CAC. 

• Packs and transports art objects to and from lenders and donors. 

• Assists with receiving exhibition shipments and with the unpacking and repacking. 

• Helps maintain tools, equipment, shop spaces and art storage

• May assist with framing and unframing works of art

• Transmits instructions and specifications received from supervisor to workers; advise supervisor of work progress.

• Explains tasks to workers; Inspects work for conformance with specifications. Guide and assist other Preparators as needed.

• May solicit quotes, review estimates and select vendors.

• Ensure that safety rules are followed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

B.A. degree preferred with a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in a museum setting with a permanent collection. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency of handling valuable works of art in a wide variety of media including but not limited to paintings, bronze, ceramic, glass, metals, mixed media, textiles, works on paper, contemporary art and new media.

• Demonstrated proficiency in installation of exhibitions and layout and lighting design.  Ability to move or assist in moving heavy objects and ability to operate genie lifts, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.

• Demonstrated experience with installation coordination of large, complex exhibitions and gallery reinstallations.

• Demonstrated proficiency of practices and methods in mountmaking including earthquake mitigation and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge with initiative and judgment, concern for detail, accuracy, and neat execution of work. 

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of shop equipment and ability to effectively perform various skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including woodworking, brazing, use of adhesives and fasteners, construction methods, and use of stationary and portable power tools.  Experience framing, sheetrocking, taping and painting walls. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of safe and archival storage materials and techniques for loaned and museum collection objects. 

• Demonstrated ability to install and troubleshoot a variety of digital media equipment (film, computer, audio, video).

• Demonstrated ability to produce and install wall labels, graphic panels, and cut vinyl signage.

• Demonstrated experience with gallery lighting, lighting design and ability to determine light exposure settings specific to the needs of an exhibition or to a given object.

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisor, designer, museum staff, students, volunteers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Effective oral and written communication

• Ability to accurately perform measurements and hang art to specifications.

• Demonstrated ability in the design and fabrication of custom storage housing and knowledge of archival-quality materials.

• Demonstrated knowledge of safe and proper handling methods.

• Demonstrated experience with shop equipment and ability to perform various skilled tasks including wood, metal and plastic working, brazing, use of adhesives and fasteners, construction methods, and use of stationary and portable power tools.

• Demonstrated high level of design and implementation of a variety of mount and display solutions.  Knowledge of practices and methods in mount making including earthquake mitigation and various materials safe for use with art objects such as wood, paper, fabrics, plastics, metals, mechanical, paints and adhesives.

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisor, designer, faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and general public.

• Demonstrated problem solving ability.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently.

• High level of organization, communication and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate large and complex installations, solving the most difficult challenges.

• Demonstrated proficiency with design and database programs

• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply the University’s commitment to a respectful workplace including, but not limited to, Affirmative Action, diversity and a workplace free of sexual harassment as it applies to their work group.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Non-commercial Driver’s License and drive night and day.

• Constantly stand/walk, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

• Occasionally sit, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, light/fine grasping (files, tools), grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, scrub/sweep/mop/mix, operate foot and/or hand controls, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11 to 40 pounds.

• Rarely kneel/crawl.

• Ability to move or assist in moving heavy objects (must be able to lift 50 lbs).

• Ability to operate scissor lift, pump lift cart and pallet jack. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including holidays.

• May be exposed to lead, paint, and/or acetone.

• May work at heights up to 10 feet.

• May be exposed to noise greater than 80db TWA.

• May use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate.

WORK STANDARDS:

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/

Please apply via Stanford University's career portal, http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search?jobId=75177

Deadline: 07-31-2017

Residency: Hypatia in the Woods for women who need to get away and make amazing stuff (Shelton, WA)

Hypatia-in-the-Woods was created to provide physical and mental space, solitude, and time for women to pursue their creative endeavors, undistracted by everyday demands of job, family and other obligations. We invite artists, writers, academics and business women to experience the tranquil setting of Holly House, the small cottage that serves as our residential retreat and study center.

"It is impossible to pursue original thought in the scattered remnants of the day or a lifetime" -Judith Gorch

Location

Shelton, Washington: United States

Hypatia-in-the-Woods and the residence, Holly House, is located on 3.5 acres of a Pacific Northwest cedar and fir forest. Only a few miles outside the small town of Shelton, WA, and near the Olympic National Forest, it sits above Hammersley Inlet, a part of the Salish Sea (Puget Sound). Serenity and inspiration for our residents is the focus of our mission.

Statistics

• Residency Length: 1-4 weeks
• Average number of artists in residence at a time: 1
• Number of artists accepted in most recent year: 21
• Total applicant pool in most current year: 50

Eligibility

• Application type: Open application
• Collaboration: Must apply and be accepted individually
• Geography: Open to US artists, Open to non-US artists
• Application deadline: February 15, May 15, August 15, November 15
• Additional deadline info:

  Applications are read on a quarterly basis for assignment to available time up to ten months ahead, e.g. Feb. 15 for final quarter of calendar year, May 15 for first quarter of next calendar year)

Past Residents & Quotes

Past residents: 

“The Holly House provided much more than a place to stay. It gave me solitude to focus, inspiration for my creativity, and a chance to follow my dreams.” “Time is the greatest gift we can offer ourselves as writers, as artists, as human beings. It’s a joy to be here.”

“I came here for three weeks to paint, which I did, but, as so many have said before me, my time here has been so much richer than that. …The first week here I sat in gratitude as I felt the knots unwinding in my mind."

— Robin Olsen

Facilities & Services

• Housing: Private housing (individual apartment/cabin/house)

  Cottage is five miles from nearest town.

• Meals: No meals/food provided

  The cottage has a small, efficient kitchen.

• Computer/internet access: Computer and internet connection provided in living or studio area (private), Wireless Internet
• Accessibility: no

  The residence has some accessibility features but is not completely accessible.

• Other facilities and services: Members of the board live nearby and provide in-person instructions upon arrival and offers of socializing during a resident's stay, such as a potluck with the board or tour of the area, if desired.

Residency Fees

There is no fee. Many of our residents contribute some or a part of our estimated $35 per day cost of operating Holly House, but no worthy applicant is turned away because of inability to contribute.

Stipends / other support

The board will assist successful applicants who wish to offer performances or workshops during their stay to find venues. While a vehicle is extremely useful in our rural location, our volunteers can usually assist residents who come without transport in getting to town for groceries, to do laundry, and other needs.

Additional expectations / opportunities

This is a solo residency, not a community environment; residents are responsible for their own meals, laundry and other daily needs.

Contact Information

PO Box 58
Shelton, Washington 98584
United States

Email:director@hypatiainthewoods.org

www.hypatiainthewoods.org

Request for Qualification: WeHo Arts Division wants you to crunch their data into art (West Hollywood, CA)

RFQ - DATA VISUALIZATIONS FOR WEHO ARTS: THE PLAN
JUNE 15, 2017 DEADLINE


The City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division is seeking qualifications from artists and artist teams in order to select an artist/team(s) to produce data visualizations of the community priorities and information collected in the City’s cultural plan, WeHo Arts: The Plan. The City intends to select three (3) artist/team(s) to create unique digital artworks to illustrate the vision for The Plan and its outcomes. Three (3) commissiones will be awarded to three (3) unique individuals and/or artist teams for individual projects to not exceed $3,000 each. 

Online application: https://form.jotform.com/71516918572160 https://form.jotform.com/71516918572160 
More information about WeHo Arts - www.weho.org/arts http://www.weho.org/arts 
More information about WeHo Arts: The Plan: www.weho.org/theplan http://www.weho.org/theplan 


QUESTIONS: 
For all questions related to this call to artists contact Rebecca Ehemann, 323-848-6846, rehemann@weho.org. 

Grant: Crayola "Keeping Creatively Alive" grant for work with students (US)

The 2017 program provides grants for innovative, creative leadership team building within elementary/middle schools. Beginning December 1, 2016, submit your application for the opportunity to receive a grant to help build your school's creative capacity. Each grant-winning school (up to 20 grants awarded) receives $2,500 and Crayola products valued at $1,000.

Here's how you can get started now...

• Form a collaborative team to plan innovative ways of infusing creativity throughout the school.
• Brainstorm a leadership program that will enrich the creative capabilities and confidence within the school community.
• Plan how and who will lead this collaborative effort.
• Complete the application.
• Submit application by June 23, 2017 (the principal must be a member of NAESP).
• Receive a gift - every Early Bird application submitted before midnight on Monday, June 5, 2017 will receive a Crayola product Classpack.

In collaboration with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), Crayola offers up to 20 grants for schools in the United States or Canada. The applications will only be accepted from principals who are members of NAESP. If you are not the principal, please collaborate with your school's leader to develop the plan. The National Art Education Association encourages their members to partner with their school's principal and colleagues to generate grant proposals.

Schools who received this grant in 2016 will not be eligible to apply for a 2017-2018 grant. Instead, we urge those grant winners to become judges to help score new proposals. 2016 winners may apply again in 2018.

Applications should be sent to creativelyalive@crayola.com or faxed to 610-515-8781, Attn: Anita DeChellis. Applications will be accepted until 12:00 Midnight ET Friday, June 23, 2017.

Email: creativelyalive@crayola.com
Grant link: http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing/grant-program.aspx
 

Residency: Awesome residency for artists of all mediums in the American Southwest (Kingman, AZ)

ArtHub is a new organization that provides four visual and literary artists a chance to concentrate on their creative efforts by offering free space to live and work for three months.

Housed on the lower floor is an open studio where those four artists will be able to make and display their artwork in the public eye.

The upper floor is a fully furnished, five bedroom apartment where the four artists-in-residence will stay. The space was completely renovated in the fall of 2014, built up by Angle Homes. Features include spacious bedrooms, a large living room, storage areas, two bathrooms, a kitchen/dining room with an island, wifi, and other extras.

To apply for the program, please visit our website for instructions: www.kingmanarthub.com/#!submissions/c20x9

Location

Kingman, Arizona: United States

Kingman is a town in Northwest Arizona, situated between the Hualapai and Cerbat Mountain Ranges. The area offers inspiration through a varied landscape, a historical presence, and a small town culture. Within a short drive are a number of attractions such as the Grand Canyon, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, Arizona Snowbowl, Las Vegas and nostalgic sites on Route 66.

Statistics

• Residency Length: 3 months
• Average number of artists in residence at a time: 4

Eligibility

• Application type: Open application
• Collaboration: Must apply and be accepted individually
• Geography: Open to US artists, Open to non-US artists
• Application deadline: March 15, July 15, November 15
• Application Ongoing: Yes

Facilities & Services

• Housing: Private bedroom in a shared housing facility
• Meals: No meals/food provided
• Computer/internet access: Computer and internet connection provided in living or studio area (private), Wireless Internet
• Accessibility: housing/grounds/studios are accessible
• Studios/special equipment: Painting

Residency Fees

None

Stipends / other support

None

Additional expectations / opportunities

We expect our residents to interact with the community. This includes keeping the studio open to the public five days a week, four hours a day. The artists will collaborate to choose their hours. In addition to these required hours, the artist may use the studio at any time. Artists are also expected to give a class, lecture or workshop once a month.

Contact Information

114 N. Fourth St.
Kingman, Arizona 86401
United States

Tel: (801) 636-2489

Email:kingmanarthub@gmail.com

www.kingmanarthub.com