Job: Exhibition Design Assistant Asian Art Museum (San Francisco, CA)

Exhibition Design Assistant
Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, CA
 

Under the supervision of the Exhibition Designer, assists in the development and design of installations and exhibitions.  Prepares documents and shop drawings, including specifications for museum fixtures, walls, and partitions.  Works with in-house and external designers to integrate graphics, and from time to time, works with outside exhibition designers, artists, and architects.  In addition to design-related tasks, performs a variety of duties related to the installation and de-installation of exhibitions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 

• Works with Exhibition Designer to create and update computer-aided design drawings based on the design plan for all exhibitions, rotations, and special projects.
• Produces scaled floor plans and elevations including layout of walls, casework, and signage.
• Develops architectural plans for outside contractors and shop drawings for in-house production
• Processes object requirements, design specifications and design details with Museum Services and related AAM departments.
• Performs some in-house fabrication for custom designed label fixtures and other exhibit-related furnishings.
• Assists in the organization of appropriate casework and manages the inventory of the stock casework (pedestals, cases, Plexiglas, etc.).
• Assists the Exhibition Designer in the creation of prototypes and materials testing for exhibitions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design, industrial design, commercial art, architecture, or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the preparation, design, and installation of exhibit displays, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of exhibition and graphic design
• Knowledge of state of the art in the design and construction of museum exhibits
• Knowledge of display and art handing procedures for two- and three-dimensional art objects in a variety of materials, sizes, and weights
• Knowledge of the requirements for visitors with disabilities; security and conservation requirements and practices; safety regulations and procedures related to construction and art installation
• Proficiency with computer aided draft/design programs, specifically Vectorworks
• Knowledge and proficiency in producing construction documents, shop drawings, and details
• Ability to manage project documentation
• Ability to specify designs in drawings, scale models, and written instructions; effectively communicate concepts and requirements of exhibition design; identify and solve problems
• Ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and implement multiple design projects; demonstrate flexibility and respond to the needs of a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with curators, artists, museum staff, and personnel from other museums in the design and installation of exhibitions
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds as required

COMPENSATION

$25.88 - $31.09 per hour* with benefits package.

*Please note: New hires start at the beginning of the salary range and this position is represented by SEIU 1021.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at http://asianart.snaphire.com/?job=10498CAC

* The Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art and culture. Home to more than 16,000 works of art from over 40 Asian countries, we strive to be a catalyst for discovery, dialogue, and inspiration. With Asia as our lens and art as our cornerstone, we spark connections across cultures and through time, igniting curiosity, conversation, and creativity.*

The Asian Art Museum embraces diversity in its mission, programs, and staff. 

Deadline: 10-25-2017

Job: Museum Curator I California African American Museum (Los Angeles, CA)

Museum Curator I
California African American Museum
Los Angeles, CA
 

Under the supervision of the Curator of History and Program Manager, the Museum Curator participates and will take the lead in managing exhibitions, collecting objects, providing information about provenance and interpretation. The Museum Curator I will research a wide range of evidence, including documentary research, oral interviews and photographic research. 

25% Plans and implements the display of Museum collections and exhibitions.

25% Coordinates public relation activates and fund raising proposals in relationship to the museum collection and exhibitions, and assists in preparing budgets and schedules accordingly.
        
15% Participates and, as assigned, takes the lead in designing and implementing museum based educational materials and programs associated with exhibitions.
            
15% Assists in solidifying and maintaining exhibition partnerships with other museums.

10% Assists in solidifying and maintaining partnership with other cultural Institutions.

5% Staff special events as needed

5% Other assignments as required.

Contact:Tyree Boyd-Pates
Email:tboydpates@caamuseum.com
Address: 600 State Drive
Website: CAAM.org

Deadline: 10-15-2017

Job: Associate Curator of Public Programs Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art (Honolulu, HI)

Associate Curator of Public Programs 
Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art - Honolulu, HI

JOB SUMMARY

The associate curator of public programs advances the mission of Shangri La through Shangri La(b), Shangri La’s center of education and public and digital programming. Shangri La(b) curates innovative and socially conscious programs to broaden access and complement Shangri La’s collections and exhibitions onsite, offsite and online. Shangri La(b) plays a key role in enabling Shangri La to be a bridge for the public to understand global culture and citizenship in the 21st century.

The associate curator of public programs supports the executive director in the stewardship of Shangri La, collaborating with him and other staff to research, develop, implement, promote and evaluate engaging onsite, offsite and online initiatives and partnerships that advance the mission of the organization. He/she uses the museum’s collections and exhibitions to create programs that spark cultural and civic curiosity and connection for all ages. In collaboration with Shangri La’s curatorial staff, the associate curator of public programs coordinates Shangri La’s residency programs to amplify the work of visiting artists and public intellectuals committed to enriching cultural and civic discourse related to Shangri La’s mission.. He/she will develop participatory, creative and social dialogues and experiences for the public at Shangri La, engaging and empowering communities in novel and meaningful ways.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Programs and Events : Manage all steps of Shangri La’s onsite, offsite and online public initiatives/events, including steps to research, plan, develop, implement, promote and evaluate all efforts; coordinate the logistical support necessary for each effort.

Residency Coordinator : Develop and coordinate Shangri La’s residency program for artists, “artivists,” scholars and public intellectuals, including the administration of their visit and stay.

Community Engagement : Use Shangri La’s collections and exhibitions to connect with new and existing creative and cultural communities, including those in architecture, design, environment, technology, film, literature, politics, human rights and others invested in the broader sharing of Islamic art, culture and design.

Strategic Partnerships : Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with a variety of organizations and collectives such as universities, NGOs, global conferences, festivals, biennials, fairs and others in order to mutually advance Shangri La’s and their missions.

Business planning, budgeting, procurement and contracting : Participate in the development and monitoring of annual program goals and manage program budget and expenses accordingly, including procurement and contracting procedures.

Other duties as assigned by the executive director .

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree or terminal degree preferred) in a relevant field and/or equivalent relevant work experience;
• Keen passion and knowledge of both traditional and contemporary art forms (local, national and international) including crafts, music and film relating to Shangri La’s mission and collection;
• Experience planning and managing event logistics, including booking and negotiating contracts with artists, identifying and managing AV needs, and understanding overall audience experience;
• Proven competence managing budgetary allowances and restrictions;
• Proven competence managing and collaborating with direct reports, as well as peers and colleagues not in the direct line of management;
• Knowledge and experience in event promotion and public relations;
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office suite, Apple OSX, Adobe design and graphic software, databases, email and the web;
• Experience documenting events (via audio, video and photography) and posting on social media platforms and the web;
• Versatility and ability to manage many projects and priorities simultaneously;
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail;
• Self-motivation;
• Team-player mentality to work cooperatively and positively with colleagues, partners, consultants and a diverse public;
• Superb communication and writing skills, with a command of grammar rules and the use of style guides;
• Demonstrated passion and knowledge about public programming with clearly articulated view of the characteristics specific to an Islamic art, culture and design museum, its unique opportunities and educational mission;
• Well-informed views regarding the role of museums in the 21st century;
• Ability to work weeknights and weekends as needed;
• Ability to travel occasionally (local and national).

HOW TO APPLY

Application reviews will begin September 15, 2017 and continue until position is filled.

All interested parties should send:

• Cover letter outlining how you satisfy the desirable qualifications and functions
• Resume
• Sample(s) of previous work (pdf or links)
• Click on Apply Now and be sure to put “Curator Programs” in the subject line
• Fax: 908-722-2872 Reference “Curator Programs” on your cover page
• Do not apply in person

It is the policy of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals, and we firmly adhere to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all States and localities in which we operate.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor's

Required experience:

• traditional and contemporary art: 3 years

More info and apply here

Job: Assistant Registrar - LSU Museum of Art (Baton Rouge, LA)

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Registrar - LSU Museum of Art

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AO - Museum - Collections (Frances R Huber (00010354))

Work Location:

LSU - Baton Rouge

Pay Grade:

Professional

The Assistant Registrar, under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Collections Management, is responsible for the care, protection, and tracking of the museum’s permanent collections and the necessary record-keeping associated with such care. The Assistant Registrar also helps with exhibitions and installations as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Assist the Assistant Director for Collections Management with the care and documentation of the permanent collection. Prepare visual and written documentation (paper and electronic) for art collection, including preparation of legal documents, condition reports, and location records. Coordinate packing & shipping for acquisitions. Coordinate arrangements for Collections Committee meetings. Perform collection inventory. Monitor environmental conditions in storage and galleries. Monitor conservation issues with artwork. (45%)

Assists as needed in the packing, transportation, preparation, and installation of art, coordinated with Curator.  (20%)

Assists the Assistant Director of Collections Management and Curator as needed with condition reports and other arrangements for loans and exhibitions. (15%)

Oversees the rights and reproductions of images from the museum collection or installation of exhibitions, including photography and requests for images from the permanent collection. Negotiates copyright permission licenses from artists. (10%)

Assists with overseeing and training students, technicians, or other specialists assigned to work on projects such as cataloging projects or inventory. (5%)

Performs other duties as assigned by Assistant Director. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferably in art history, museum studies, or a related field and 1 year of general museum experience or experience in a related field. Experience in art handling procedures and knowledge of established museum standards.  Computer proficiency with MS Office products.  Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.  Ability to pay great attention to detail.  Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field and 3 years of museum experience. Photography experience. Knowledge of PastPerfect museum software or other collections management software.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Ability to drive a 15-passenger van or small truck.
Ability bend, stoop, squat, and to consistently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and work on high lifts.
Willingness to work night and weekend hours if needed.  

Certifications/License

This position requires a current Louisiana Class "E" driver's license.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Assistant Coordinator of Non-Academic Or Service Area

Posting Date:

August 31, 2017

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

September 30, 2017

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Essential Position (Y/N):

No

   EEO Statement:

LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.

   HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu

APPLY HERE

Call for Proposals: The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina needs some new artwork

The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina is seeking artists to develop original art for the new medical dducation building at 138 N. Santa Fe, scheduled to open in the summer of 2018.

Up to four artists or teams will be selected to create new works of art for four areas in the building. The art should reflect and be inspired by the missions of the medical and nursing schools. Visual artists and artist teams are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to artists residing in or with close ties to Salina and central Kansas, and all art mediums will be considered.

Applications consisting of a cover letter, images of recent work, an image list and an artist resume are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 13. Selected artists will be invited to create proposals specifically for installation.

Potential applicants are invited to a workshop at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Salina Innovation Foundation at the Masonic Center, 336 S. Santa Fe. The workshop will be led by Saralyn Reece Hardy, director of the Spencer Museum of Art at KU and former director of the Salina Art Center, who will be a member of the project review panel.

For a complete description of the project and guidelines, call 309-5770 or email SPARKartKS@gmail.com.

Grants: NLAPW presents the Shirley Holden Helberg Grant for the Mature Woman

The Shirley Holden Helberg Grants for the Mature Women, NLAPW, Inc.

Grants will be awarded in 2018. Postmark Deadline is October 31, 2017.

Download the Shirley Holden Helberg Grants for Mature Women Application:
shirley-holden-helberg-grants-for-mature-women-application

Must be age 35 or older to receive this grant.

Each applicant in Art, Letters or Music must send a letter stating that she will be age 35 or older during the calendar year 2016, is not a member of NLAPW or a member of the immediate family of an NLAPW member. She must state her background and purpose for the grant. Money from this grant must be used for the purpose stated in the letter of application. Entry must be accompanied by a check or money order for $35.00 payable to NLAPW, Inc with the memo line: Mature Woman Grant. Do not send cash.

Winners are announced at the NLAPW Biennial Convention. Those applying in multiple categories must send separate applications with entry fees for each. Send your complete application packet to the judge in the appropriate category:

Art $1,000

Submit three 4×6 color prints (NO SLIDES) of your work. All work must have been created in full by the artist applying. Any or all media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, original works on paper or sculpture. Photography: Submit three 8×10 prints. Include a SASE to receive a list of winners. If you wish to have your prints returned, include a mailer with sufficient postage for their return. Do not send originals; send only copies.

Letters $1,000

Submit an article or short story not to exceed 2,500 words or the first chapter of a nonfiction book or novel or the first act of a play/film script. The chapter/act should not exceed 4,000 words, and a detailed outline or synopsis must also be included. The chapter not to exceed 4,000 words and a detailed outline or synopsis must also be included. The work must have been created in full by the writer applying. The submission must have been written within the past five years. Include a SASE to receive a list of winners. No manuscripts will be returned. Do not send originals; send only copies.

Music $1,000

Submit scores of two published or unpublished musical compositions. All work must have been created in full by the composer applying. Each score should have a minimum performance time of 10 minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes. Please include an audio MP3 or CD of the scores you are submitting. At least one of the scores must have been written in the past five years. Include a SASE to receive a list of winners. If you wish to have your scores returned, include a mailer with sufficient postage for their return. Do not send originals; send only copies.

Residency: Residencies at The Studio, Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, NY)

The Studio’s Artist-in-Residence program brings artists from around the world to Corning. The artists spend a month at The Studio, exploring new directions in glass art, or expanding on their current bodies of work, while using the immense resources of the world’s leading glass museum. At the end of the residency, each artist gives a presentation about his or her work. This is a free event held in The Studio Lecture Room and open to the public.

Transportation, as well as room and board, will be arranged for those invited to participate in these month-long programs. All basic supplies will be provided, and the facility will be made available whenever classes are not in session. Residents will have access to the Rakow Research Library and the collection of The Corning Museum of Glass. Residents are expected to make their own work during a residency.

Residencies will be held in March, April, May, October, and November. One or two individuals will be selected for each month.

If you are interested in being considered, please submit your application including 10 digital images of your work, two letters of recommendation, a written proposal (including detailed information on your residency plans; necessary supplies, equipment, and assistants), the best months for you to participate, and a resumé.

Apply at: www.cmog.org/glassmaking/studio/residencies

Location

Corning, New York: United States

Located in Corning, New York, The Studio is part of the Corning Museum of Glass. The Studio has state of the art glass making facilities in furnace work, flameworking, kiln working, coldworking and engraving. You'll be able explore the Museum’s glass collection to inspire your work, and you'll have access to the Museum's unparalleled collection at the Rakow Research Library. You also become part of the supportive community of artists and students who work with glass in Corning.

Statistics

• Residency Length: One month
• Average number of artists in residence at a time: 2
• Number of artists accepted in most recent year: 13

Eligibility

• Application type: Open application
• Collaboration: Must apply and be accepted individually
• Geography: Open to US artists, Open to non-US artists
• Application deadline: August 31

Facilities & Services

• Housing: Private bedroom in a shared housing facility
• Meals: Residents make own meals/groceries provided

  Food stipend is provided.

• Computer/internet access: Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared), Wireless Internet
• Accessibility: housing/grounds/studios are accessible
• Studios/special equipment: Glass blowing, Glass casting, Sculpture

Residency Fees

None.

Stipends / other support

Transportation, as well as room and board, will be arranged for those invited to participate in these month-long programs. All basic supplies will be provided, and the facility will be made available whenever classes are not in session.

Deadline to Apply: August 31st, 2017

Call for Entry: Side Street Projects wants to get "Anchored" (Pasadena, CA)

Side Street Projects is requesting proposals for 'Public Anchors'. We will commission three site specific semi-permanent community engaged public art installations at our Mobile Headquarters between 9/4/17 and 3/1/18. The funding was received for installations at a new location, but our lease agreement has fallen through and we are actively seeking a new location in the neighborhood. We are seeking projects that address the themes of mobility and liminal space. The site is our mobile headquarters, and the projects must be able to move with the organization when a new location has been secured. Once we move they will be “anchored”.

READ FULL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Key Dates:
August 2nd 2017 7pm workshop at SSP mobile HQ. (Intersection of Canada and Casitas in Pasadena behind John Muir High School).  
August 28th 2017 12am proposals due
 

This project is funded through the generous support of the Pasadena Art Alliance whose mission is to: foster appreciation for contemporary visual arts in Southern California by supporting artists, exhibitions, educational programs and art-oriented, non-profit institutions.

Call for Entries: "Vladmir's Underpants" sonic and visual art needed (Pasadena, CA)

Vladimir’s Underpants

A sonic and media experience on the go
Deadline: September 16, 2017

• Event: Saturday, October 28, 2017
• Location: Old Town Pasadena, CA, 3 public stairwells
• Honorarium: $300 per artist
• Contact: Leonard Rusch, Project Coordinator • LeonardRusch9@gmail.com

Project Overview

NewTown is pleased to announce the Open Call for Vladimir’s Underpants , a sonic and media exhibition in public stairwells of Old Town, Pasadena. It will provide a unique experience for pedestrians, afford invaluable exposure for the artists and provide an opportunity to pair up with a sonic or media artist to create a theater of sound and light in these distinctive spaces.

Project Guidelines

• The work must be new, generated specifically for Vladimir’s Underpants
• Both media and sonic artists will respond to the site and each other’s work and work may be inspired by Russian Constructivist themes of geometry, modernization, and progress.
• We welcome acoustic works, vocal compositions, sound experiments, as well as digital/electronic/synthesized compositions. Small amps are acceptable for instruments, but may not be necessary in the intimate spaces.
• Hand-held, cordless pocket projectors will be used for display , allowing maximum versatility and maneuverability.
• You may submit alone and we will match you up with your partner, or you may find your own pair. NewTown will aid in smooth collaboration between all paired artists.
• Map: The 3 stairwell exhibitions will be within easy walking distance from each other as a ‘stairwell crawl’ and displayed on a map for viewers/listeners to check out all 3 exhibits.
• Special consideration will be given to works with: site-specificity: capitalizing on the unique geometries and dramatic acoustics of the stairwells collaboration and experimentation: inventive and welcoming collaborative concepts interaction: inventive ways the project and stairwell interact with passersby and participants

Audience

Old Town Pasadena is diverse with a mixed use of shoppers, diners, retail and restaurant workers, tourists, homeless people, skaters and NewTown fans. Please consider that your audience may include children, who could be sensitive to content or imagery.

To Apply

Email all questions and materials listed below to Project Coordinator, Leonard Rusch, LeonardRusch9@gmail.com, by September 15, 2017.

1 – Resume and/or brief biography.

2 – One-page project proposal which includes a description of the sonic or video work to be presented and how it will interact with the stairwell space.

3 – A short (2 + minutes) sampling of what the final work will be.

4 – Up to 7 audio samples, images or video links of your past work. Websites may be cited only as
supplemental work samples, not sole documentation

Residency: The DoSeum has money for their artists-in-residence (San Antonio, TX)

The DoSeum seeks to partner with professional mid-career artists who revel in the challenges of creating socially engaged works of art that allow children and their families exposure to Contemporary Art. By interacting with the artist’s work, children will appreciate both artistic process and product permitting the experience to connect them, through the arts, with STEM and Literacy themes.

In particular, the 2018 Artist(s)-in-Residence will become key members of The DoSeum’s Tricentennial Team, and will contribute their work to our Summer 2018 Tricentennial exhibit. As the only museum poised to celebrate the 300 years of San Antonio with a forward look at the future, this exhibit will empower visitors to imagine their desired future, and then begin to practice the skills necessary to achieve their future. We are specifically looking for local and regional artists who are prepared to engage the public with experiences that help our guests reflect on what we all want for our future and what we can each contribute to building that future together.

Lots has been written about 21st Century skills-- that wide range of skills that we consider necessary for a happy and successful future. For the Tricentennial exhibit, these skills have been pared down to include the following ones that we wish to engage our guests with. Potential artist(s)-in-residence and their work should respond to one or some of these skills: Problem-solving, Maker-based and DIY approaches, Actions & Consequences, Forecasting, Decision Making, and Empathy.

Additional information that will aid in understanding what we have in store for our Tricentennial Exhibit are the following goals for the project. When visiting the exhibit, guests will:

*Understand how problems are solved in many different ways over time.
*Have imagined their vision of the future and seen this vision as important and relevant.
*Have collaborated and communicated together to create the best possible future.
*Have practiced the skills necessary to achieve their vision of the future.
*Feel empowered that their vision of the future could happen.
*Want to get involved with the city’s future through different organizations and civic participation.
*Eligibility

Winning Projects

The DoSeum’s arts committee and staff will convene to review and select from the received proposals with the possibility of artists having the opportunity to present personally in front of a convened committee. We encourage ambitious, yet realistic, project proposals that aim to engage children and their families in ways that fulfill the museum’s mission and vision as well as the Tricentennial exhibition standards and objectives. The DoSeum highly encourages projects with components that promote thoughtful public impact, including a significant outreach or interactive component. This could range from visits to local schools, workshops, public lectures, or other interactions that engage public participation and further involve the public in the artist’s creative process and final product.

The DoSeum will value the proposals by assessing feasibility, alignment with museum’s Mission, Exhibition Policy and Educational focus selecting up to two final projects. The selected Artist(s)-in-Residence will receive an honorarium of up to $6,000.00 and production costs of up to $10,000.00 to aid them in the execution of their project(s). Upon contractual agreement, the artist(s) will have the fall of 2017 and the spring 2018 for design, prototyping, and production. Winning Artist Residents will be showcased within the Tricentennial Exhibit slated for the summer and fall of 2018 in our travelling exhibit gallery.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: August 25, 2017

More info and application here

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

REQUIREMENTS:

Media Images: 5 

View Site Details
 

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

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

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