Job Opportunity: Director of Development & Communications at Visual Communications

Summary: The Director of Development & Communications is responsible for Visual Communications fundraising efforts as a mid-size, full service media arts organization focused on serving Asian Pacific American media arts and artists. S/he plans, directs, and implements a comprehensive development program that generates individual donors, foundation, government, and corporate support.
The job includes tasks pertaining to fund development, donor development and retention, grant administration (researching, writing, managing, and reporting), and marketing and communications. S/he will develop VC's individual and major donor plans that align with the Strategic Planning goals for the organization. S/he will also work closely with Program Staff in implementing fundraising and evaluation activities for our regular programs and will be a part of the core team during our annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

Primary Responsibilities:

• With the Executive Director and Board, builds and sustains relationships with current, new, and potential grant-giving organizations and individuals
• Directs a fund development program that includes: a) government, foundation, and corporate gifts, b) special events, and c) major donors, individual giving, and planned giving
• Oversees and implements development and communications strategies that will raise annual revenue, writes proposals and secures funding from corporate and foundation donors
• Researches new grants and foundation initiatives, keeps current of funding trends
• Manages and coordinates annual fundraising campaigns and events
• Maintains an accurate grants calendar and shares this information weekly with the Executive Director
• Guides individual donor campaigns, including membership renewals and special appeals
• Updates organizational membership database – creates profiles that track donors and prospects
• Assists with content development for the website, marketing materials, e-newsletters and social networking sites to ensure inclusion of donor-focused content
• Supports personnel with marketing of VC programs, implements marketing strategies, generates audiences and increases memberships
• Works with the VC Board to enhance development efforts and individual giving campaigns
• Represents VC at public events, conferences, and screenings as necessary

Qualifications:

• Personal commitment to goals and mission of Visual Communications a must
• Minimum two (2) years experience in charitable fund development with proven results
• Experience working with mid-size organizations with annual income of approximately $700k-$1m
• Demonstrated success in successfully soliciting and securing major gifts from individuals
• Demonstrated success in securing major annual gifts from foundations and corporations
• Demonstrated success with grant writing, sponsorships, and special events
• Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and donors
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
• Computer literacy and competency with electronic donor tracking systems
• Ability to contribute to a supportive organizational culture (team-work, humor, flexibility, energy)
• Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Hours: full time, 40 hours/week, full health and dental benefits, three weeks of paid vacation per year
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to: Francis Cullado, Executive Director, Visual Communications at francis@vconline.org, www.vconline.org
Deadline: Please apply by October 1, 2015

Job Opportunity: Full-Time Program Associate, Fractured Atlas

Fractured Atlas is seeking a full-time Program Associate. This position will provide administrative support for our Fiscal Sponsorship program. It is an entry-level position that involves a great deal of front-line customer service. We have nearly 50,000 artists in our membership nationwide who come to us daily for guidance, assistance and support.

The successful candidate will be incredibly personable, have a cheerful disposition, a sense of humor, possess an incredible amount of patience (particularly as it relates to explaining the same information multiple times), and be able to operate and respond in a rapid-fire environment while remaining calm and collected. Candidates with a work history that includes retail or service positions where they provided stellar service in high-pressure, high-volume environments will likely excel.

The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in Fractured Atlas’s “work hard, live well” environment. Our organizational culture embraces people who:

• Seek out challenging problems and relish opportunities to venture into unexplored territory.
• Are entrepreneurial and comfortable with high-risk, high-impact efforts.
• Are agile, creative problem solvers with an unsentimental focus on concrete results.
• Invest their time in quality work and giving others their respect and support.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Front-line customer service for the Fiscal Sponsorship program: 
  • Educate members about fundraising in the arts,
  • Field general requests for information related to fiscal sponsorship,
  • Assist in investigating and remedying member concerns and complaints,
  • Process donations and fund release checks,
  • Review solicitation materials,
  • Contribute educational content to the newsletter and blog.
• Assist with outreach events in the NYC area for programs and advocacy efforts and carry out special projects as they arise.
• Assist Program Director with program development, expansion and technical enhancements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• First-hand experience working in any artistic discipline is strongly preferred,
• You must be comfortable on the phone, working in a fast-paced environment, and able to adapt to frequent, rapid changes,
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes: 
  • Love of Customer Service,
  • Self-motivated,
  • Creative problem solving skills,
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
  • An ability to give exceptional customer service when presented with challenging situations,
  • A strong attention to detail,
  • Well organized and able to manage responsibilities independently.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and experience with web-based software required. Previous experience with sophisticated information technology systems and arts administration is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

COMPENSATION

Starting salary is $41,336. Benefits include dental and health insurance, employer-contributed 401K plan, TransitChek, tuition reimbursement, ticket allowance, vacation, sick and personal days, and a casual but hard-working, friendly and supportive office environment. (We also have a SodaStream machine and multiple ways of making coffee.)

TO APPLY

To be considered for the position, please email all of the items below in one PDF-formatted file with your name as the filename to Tim Cynova, Deputy Director at jobs@fracturedatlas.org.  Include “Program Associate” as the email’s subject line.

1. A substantive and original cover letter including your interest in the position and Fractured Atlas, the date you are available to start, and why we can’t live without you. (Please don’t send us a “Find & Replace” cover letter. It shows, and our eyes glaze over, which is not a good thing when we’re reading your letter.)
2. A list of (3) professional references complete with phone number, email address, and explanation of the relationship. References will not be contacted without your prior consent.
3. A résumé no longer than (2) pages outlining your educational and professional experience.
4. The following writing assignment, no longer than (1) page: Please share your worst customer service experience. This should be a personal experience as a customer or as a customer service provider.

Incomplete submissions — including those failing to follow directions (seriously people, we’re looking for flawless attention to detail) — will not be considered, nor will submissions sent via postal mail or fax. No calls please.

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to review our website at www.fracturedatlas.org prior to submitting materials for consideration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 18, 2015.

Opportunity: San Pedro Arts District

Call for Muralist proposals

The San Pedro Arts, Culture and Entertainment Committee and the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District’s Public Art Program seek muralist’s qualifications and proposed renderings for a project in the downtown San Pedro Arts District. 

Our mission is to promote San Pedro’s authentic arts, culture and entertainment character, through advocacy, marketing and education activities. Submissions should reflect thematic compatibility with San Pedro’s distinct cultural influences, our relationship to the ocean, be site specific and painted directly on the wall. 

The Arts District has set aside a $10,000 award for the winning muralist and will give a stipend for paint/materials. We will also prepare the wall with a coat of white paint and apply a graffiti coating after the mural is completed. 

The wall size is approximately 22 feet high by 101 feet long and is a rough brick exterior, located on the 7th street side of 439, 443, 445 and 461 West 6th Street. We encourage you to visit the site, but please do not disturb the tenants. 

After selecting the winning muralist, the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District, will keep all submissions in a registry for future projects. The selected muralist will be asked to create an art print of their rendering for future use by the Arts District. 

ELIGIBILITY 1) You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to apply. 2) Muralists must demonstrate their ability to design and successfully execute large-scale, exterior, wall-based work. 

SELECTION CRITERIA
Your submission will be evaluated and scored by a Design Advisory Panel consisting of 8-10 local professional artists on the basis of the following criteria: 1) Artistic Quality 2) Technical Ability 3) Thematic Expression of San Pedro’s Environment, History and Culture 4) Community Engagement Approach and Experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE 
5:00pm - Friday, October 2nd, 2015

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW 
In downtown San Pedro, the arts and the waterfront are main motivators in the revitalization of the area. Projects and activities in the Port of LA and the Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE) Committee seek to eliminate blight and provided physical, social, cultural and economic benefits that have transformed downtown San Pedro. The ACE Committee, administered by the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, has spent much of $500,000 provided by the former LA Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). To date nearly $400,000 have gone directly to downtown artists and arts organizations boosting their marketing budgets and upgrading galleries and facades. Recently, the ACE Committee committed itself to transition from the CRA grant-dependent model to a new self-sustaining non-profit company, the San Pedro Waterfront Arts District. The goals of the new Arts District are to cultivate more sustaining partnerships; evolve the accomplishments of the past; generate new opportunities to support local arts, culture and entertainment; and fulfill the mission to nurture the cultural roots of San Pedro through arts advocacy, education and promotion. Among its goals, the Arts District is committed to fundraising and advocacy for a sustained schedule of Creative Place Making/Public Art projects, including painted wall murals within the downtown area of the Arts District. 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please include the following with your submission: 1) Artist Statement: Brief descriptions of your work as an artist, your interest in and qualifications for this Public Art Program, as well as your experience and approach to working with other communities as a muralist. (Limited to 250 words) 2) Resume: A current resume. Artist teams or collaborative groups may submit a combined resume. 3) References: Name, address, email, and phone number for three (3) professional references. 4) Rendering of Proposed Mural: A full color rendering of your proposed design, in both an 8½ X 11 inch paper copy and in a PDF or JPEG format. 5) Images: At least 3 images of past mural artworks and/or a web site address highlighting your work. All image files should be in JPEG format, max 1240x1240 pixels, and should be titled: LastnameFirstname_IMAGE#.jpg (SmithJane_01.jpg). 6) Image List: Attach a document detailing information regarding each above work sample image including: - Title of Work - Dimensions - Medium - Year - Location (if applicable) - Three (3) sentence description 7) If you cannot submit an image of an existing mural, we recommend you produce one sample design for a hypothetical mural that reflects your style and imagery, in addition to images of your existing work. 8) Your Contact Information Name: Address: Email: Phone: Cell (and Home) 

SUBMISSION PROCESS: Provide all documents electronically in either Word or PDF files in addition to the jpeg files requested. Organize your materials in such a way that makes your submission easy to follow, and easy to read for those who will be viewing your materials. Please send complete submission to: jblahnik@sanpedrochamber.com

If for any reason, you cannot submit electronically, you may submit one (1) Original submission, five (5) paper copies, plus a CD or Flash Drive of your proposal submission to: Judith Blahnik, c/o San Pedro ACE Committee San Pedro Chamber of Commerce 390 W. 7th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 Deadline: ALL submissions are due on: Friday October 2nd, 2015, 5:00pm. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. For additional information, please contact: Linda Grimes, via email: llgrimes@ix.netcom.com

Linda Grimes, Managing Director, ACE Committee
www.SanPedroWaterfrontArtsDistrict.com

Job Opportunity: Vice President of External Relations, Japanese American National Museum

Based in Los Angeles’ historic Little Tokyo neighborhood, it has a nation-wide focus and international base of support. An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the Japanese American National Museum is recognized as one of the nations’ premier cultural museums. In 2010, the Japanese American National Museum was awarded America’s highest honor for museum, the National Medal from the IMLS. 
 
VP of External Relations is responsible for the strategic direction of the fundraising and communications activities of the National Museum which includes Institutional & Individual giving, Marketing & PR, Special Events and Development Support Units. Oversees the fundraising/communications plans and activities to enhance the organizations name recognition, fundraising efforts, projects and events that will attract donors and sponsors to advance the mission.   Graduate degree from an accredited college or university preferred. 
Minimum of ten years of proven and successful experience in developing and implementing significant administrative, marketing and fundraising efforts with increasing responsibility. Extensive experience gained in working for non-profit organization, museum experience preferred. Must have ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, volunteers, consultants and Board members with diverse backgrounds. Familiarity with both local and national Japanese American/Asian American community organizations, history, culture, current events and politics. Experience in Altru or similar fundraising software. Internet savvy, and familiarity with online foundation directories and using databases. Visit www.janm.org for full description and application form. EOE.
Benefits: M, D, V, FSA, ERISA 403(b), 12 holidays, sick/vacation time, parking, discounts in museum store and Chado tea room.
 
Submit: Cover Letter, application and résumé with salary history & references
Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: VP of External Relations
100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: hr@janm.org
Fax (213) 830-5673
 
No Phone Calls Please

Job Opportunity: Artist/Educators, Manhattan Beach Art Center

The City of Manhattan Beach Cultural Arts Division is looking for Artist/ Educators in two areas of concentration.
 
The Manhattan Beach Art Center has been funded to develop an Art Lab program for High School Students. Art Lab is designed as an in- depth art making program giving students a chance work in more of a collaborative studio environment. The program will be provided at no cost with all supplies included to approximately 20 students. The program will be held at the Manhattan Beach Art Center two days a week on Wednesdays (3:30-6:30) and Fridays (6:30-9:30). Artists/ Educators are encouraged to develop their own projects and work alongside students.  Artists/Educators  need to be familiar with a dynamic mentoring/ learning environment. Artist/ Educators should have experience in a variety of media. Two positions will be contracted, and one is designed as the lead. Contracts will be written for 10-12 hours per week (includes prep time). Compensation depends on experience.  Send Letter of interest and resume to Martin Betz at mbetz@citymb.info
 
The Manhattan Beach Live Oak Ceramics studio with be hiring contract Artists/Educators to teach classes in ceramics for youth and adults.
For more information contact Martin Betz at mbetz@citymb.info
 

Fellowship Opportunity: Harpo Foundation

The Chicago-based Harpo Foundation was established in 2006 to support artists who are under-recognized by the field. The foundation seeks to stimulate creative inquiry to encourage new modes of thinking about art.

The foundation's Emerging Artist Fellowship at the Santa Fe Art Institute was established in 2013 to provide an annual opportunity to an emerging visual artist age 25 or older who needs time and space to explore ideas and start new projects. Artist fellows will receive a one-month residency at the Santa Fe Art Institute, which includes a well-appointed room with private bath, a beautiful, well-lit studio space, and a $500 travel stipend.

Founded in 1985, the Santa Fe Art Institute provides an opportunity for emerging artists to pursue creative projects without interruption. SFAI supports more than fifty residents a year and offers a cohesive, arts-focused environment that creates the ideal working conditions for resident artists. Living and studio space is located within a nearly 17,000-square-foot complex designed by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legoretta that allows residents to be as interactive or private as they wish. There are no requirements on the work produced during their time at SFAI.

One fellowship is awarded annually to an emerging artist who demonstrates strong artistic ability and promise, as well as an evolving practice that is at a pivotal moment in its development.

For complete program guidelines, information about previous fellowship recipients, and application instructions, see the Harpo Foundation website.

Link to Complete RFP

Residency Opportunities: Alliance for Artists Communities

Check out the Alliance for Artists Communities for the latest in residency and opportunity deadlines. 

Job Opportunities: SAIC Full-time Faculty Positions

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) seeks exceptional artists, designers, and scholars for full-time tenured or tenure-track positions in a variety of disciplines to join the ranks of its renowned faculty. Open searches for full-time faculty with submission deadlines in November and December of 2015 and January of 2016 include:

Full-time faculty in Architecture
Full-time faculty in Art History
Full-time faculty in Art Therapy
Full-time faculty in Designed Objects
Full-time faculty in Science
Full-time faculty in New Arts Journalism
Full-time faculty in Visual Communication Design
Full-time faculty in Visual and Critical Studies

Individuals who are conversant in contemporary practices, committed to teaching at the college level, and interested in shaping the next generation of artists and scholars as part of SAIC's stimulating intellectual environment are encouraged to apply. Rank and salary are competitive with peer institutions and reflect candidates' professional standing in their fields, particular areas of scholarship or practice, and teaching experience. International applicants will be considered, and some relocation funds may be provided. All positions begin August 2016.

Full position descriptions and online-only application procedures can be found here.

About SAIC 
A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, SAIC offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to students from across the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, the school is one of the largest private schools of art and design in the country with programs reflecting current practices in art. SAIC's educational philosophy is built upon a transdisciplinary approach to art and design that provides unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their creative and critical abilities with renowned faculty who are leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC's resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its new Modern Wing. Numerous special collections and programming venues provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances. For more information, please visit saic.edu.

The Art Institute of Chicago, including both the school and the museum, is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for its students, visitors, faculty, and staff, and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on an individual's abilities and qualifications. The Art Institute of Chicago does not tolerate unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or former military status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in its programs and activities, public accommodations or employment practices. 

 

Job Opportunity: Head Preparator at David Kordansky Gallery

David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles, CA is seeking a full-time Head Preparator

We are seeking a highly motivated, well organized, and team-oriented person who wants to be part of a rapidly growing, internationally renowned contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles, CA. The Head Preparator position will be scheduled 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, but the applicant must be flexible and available outside of the designated days on an as needed basis. This is a managerial position, and the applicant is required to have extensive prior experience working as a preparator at either a contemporary art gallery or museum. 

Main responsibilities: 

1. Scheduling, training, and managing a preparatorial team in the following duties: 

-Installation, maintenance, and deinstallation of artworks for exhibitions, art fair presentations, photo shoots, and private viewings

-Proper packing of artworks for storage and outgoing shipments

-Proper unpacking of artworks for condition reporting and installation

-Receipt and release of artworks

-Local collection and delivery of artworks

-Proper construction of models for exhibitions and art fair presentations

-Storage maintenance

-Facilities maintenance, including, but not limited, to patching, painting, and general clean-up

2. Scheduling and oversight of general contractors, painters, electricians, and other independent contractors on an as needed basis

3. Preparation of installation instructions and diagrams. 

4. Acquisition, maintenance, and organization of all preparatorial supplies (for use at the gallery, off-site storage, and art fair presentations) 

Qualifications: 

1. Extensive prior experience working as a preparator for a contemporary art gallery or museum

2. Knowledge of (and ability to) accurately install, maintain, and deinstall artworks of a variety of mediums, including, but not limited to sculpture, painting, works on paper, photographs, video, ceramics, etc. 

3. Prior experience installing and deinstalling at art fairs preferred

4. Experience with Photoshop and other graphic and technical software preferred

5. High attention to detail

6. Able to efficiently lead and manage a team of preparators

7. Able to work independently

8. Capable of working successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

9. Superior crisis management skills

10. Excellent communication and written skills

Salary based on qualifications and experience. Please email a cover letter and résumé with the subject line “Head Preparator” to jobs@davidkordanskygallery.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. 
http://davidkordanskygallery.com/ 
 

Arts Tune-Up: Professional Development, Sept. 26

You can register here. For more information on the roundtable presenters visit, LA County Arts. 

Utility Box Project

The Sunset & Vine District Public Art Program is seeking artists to create utility box art.

Eligibility: (restrictions not provided)

Budget: Selected artist will receive $2,000 for compensation for final designs submitted as Illustrator files with the correct resolution/specs for the printer for all 10 utility boxes

Deadline: August 18, 2015

Questions: doartfoundation@gmail.com

Download RFQ

 

Job Opportunities: San Diego State University

San Diego State University has several positions open in their Arts Department. All positions start Fall 2015

Contemporary Art History / Visual Studies

Furniture

Temporary / Part-time Positions:

Interior Design (temporary)

Art History

Wood-shop Tech

Job Opportunity: Venice Arts

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

Venice Arts seeks a full-time Development and Communications Associate to work under the general supervision of the Associate Director. A member of the Dev/Comm Team, the Associate’s primary roles and responsibilities include: 

Development:
• Assist with grants research, writing Letters of Inquiry, and drafting final reports
• Maintain grant attachments and related, collateral materials used in grant packaging 
• Assist with implementation of annual campaigns, including online/social media and direct mail
• Send donor acknowledgement letters and other development correspondence as requested
• Regularly update all data relative to donor prospecting and generate reports
• Provide support for fundraising events and maintain all data related to such events 

Marketing & Communications:
• Calendar and implement the marketing and communications plan
• Archive all print and electronic press clippings
• Manage all media contacts, press release/press packet dissemination
• Assure that all promotional materials are stocked and available to the public
• Draft quarterly communications reporting following the proscribed protocol 

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is a graduate of a nonprofit management, fund development, or marketing/ communications program; prior, entry-level experience in development and/or communications preferred. Must be an excellent writer, articulate, extremely well-organized and detail oriented, with the ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines at the direction of multiple staff. Must be extremely comfortable capturing and entering data, as well as querying a database to generate reports. Must be highly proficient with Excel, with a demonstrated ability to generate reports and graphs; experience with FilemakerPro a plus. A strong design sensibility and ability to work with Adobe Suite software preferred, but not required. Must have a flexible schedule, as occasional evening and weekend hours will be required. Must demonstrate a basic understanding of communications and the ability to execute multi-platform campaigns in an efficient manner. 

Salary and Benefits: This full-time, non-exempt position starts at $18 per hour; vacation and sick time accrues after completion of an initial, 90-day period. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development for candidates interested in development and/or communications.

How to Apply: Send your résumé, along with a cover letter highlighting relevant experience to Elysa Voshell: elysa@venice-arts.org. Please: no phone inquiries or walk-ins.

Mission: Venice Arts mission is to ignite youths’ imagination, mentor their creativity, and expand their sense of possibility through high quality, accessible media-based arts education programs. Venice Arts also serves as a catalyst for people of all ages, living in low-income or underrepresented communities, to create and share personal and community stories through photography, film, and multi-media. 

Upcoming Opportunities

Check out the latest list of residency programs and special opportunities at the Alliance of Artists Communities. 

Job Opportunity: CalArts Admissions Counselor

Information and Responsibilities: 

This position will play a key role in the admissions process and will be involved in the full range of recruitment and field activities, including conducting on and off-campus sessions, participating in extensive recruitment travel and representing the Institute at a variety of admissions sponsored events. Travel, evening and weekend work are required.  Additionally the position facilitates, tracks and reports on all applicant files as they move through the admissions process.

•    Represent CalArts at high school visits, CalArts recruitment events, and at community college, national and regional college fairs
•    Represent specific schools and programs (such as Film/Video) as assigned
•    Contact teachers and counselors at secondary schools and community colleges regarding college fairs, and visits by CalArts faculty and admissions representatives locally and nationally.
•    Conduct follow-up with prospective applicants by e-mail, phone, and social media
•    Counsel prospective students and parents on CalArts programs, admissions requirements, deadlines, portfolio or audition requirements
•    Assist with faculty portfolio/admissions review session planning, preparation, and set up as assigned
•    Assist facilitating applicant processing during faculty portfolio/admissions review sessions as assigned
•    Aid in the processing of disseminating portfolio and application materials to appropriate faculty
•    Conduct follow-up with selected applicants for supplemental materials, scheduling of interviews or auditions, campus visits 
•    Maintain knowledge of the programs, curriculum, faculty, facilities and admissions procedures and requirements 
•    Maintain accurate, updated records and prepare periodic reports
•    Conduct weekly on-campus information sessions and tours of CalArts
•    Schedule, organize and confirm all on and off-campus portfolio reviews of prospective student work
•    Manage a heavy volume of telephone and email inquiries from prospective students, applicants and admitted students
•    Work some evenings and weekends and have the ability to travel locally or remotely for up to 2 weeks at a time

Requirements: 

•    Excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills
•    Ability to communicate effectively with Admissions co-workers, faculty, prospective students, and parents.
•    Strong organizational and time management skills.
•    Active interest in and awareness of contemporary art and design practices.
•    Social networking and computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Keynote and PowerPoint.  
•    Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
•    Academic recruitment experience preferred.
•    Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license for off-campus recruiting visits.

Qualifications: 

•    Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Design, or Film is preferred 
•    1 – 2 years relevant experience 
•    Experience in higher education admissions policies and procedures
•    Experience with financial aid processes and programs
•    Working knowledge of MAC computers

How to Apply:

Position is available immediately.  If you are interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to cjoy@calarts.edu.  Please indicate in the subject line: Admissions Counselor in order to be considered. 

For more information, visit: https://calarts.edu/employment/admissions-counselor

New Curatorial Opportunities

Liverpool Biennial Assistant Curator

Liverpool Biennial is looking to appoint an Assistant Curator to join the team.The Assistant Curator will support the Programme Team in all aspects of the research, preparation, delivery, production, installation, maintenance and de-installation of the Biennial exhibition and year-round programme of talks, events, publishing and research. Dealine: May 14, 2015. Read more

 

Chief Curator

The National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA) seeks an experienced museum professional as full-time Chief Curator. The successful individual will join a strong accredited Museum that has grown and engaged audiences from across the country with its specialized art collection and programming. Read more

 

FRAC is looking for a new Director

the FRAC will be embarking on a structural change towards an EPCC [Public Establishment of Cultural Cooperation]. To develop its tasks, guarantee its day-to-day management, and effect its structural change, the FRAC is looking for a new Director. Read more

 

Assistant Curator / Curatorial Assistant, Asian Art

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is seeking an Assistant Curator/Curatorial Assistant, Asian Art. As a member of the Curatorial Department, the Assistant Curator/Curatorial Assistant, Asian Art is responsible for curatorial research and implementation support for Guggenheim-organized Asian art exhibitions and scholarly publications, including the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation projects; for liaison work with Asian institutions; and for translation and interpretation as necessary. Read more

Curator, Exhibitions

The Rubin Museum of Art seeks a curator to work collaboratively and closely with the Director of Exhibitions, Collections & Research, other Curatorial staff, and the staff of other departments. The incumbent will report to the Director of Exhibitions, Collections & Research. Read more

Grant Deadlines and Opportunities

Check out Fractured Atlas for new and exciting grant deadlines and opportunities. 

Summer 2015 Multicultural Curatorial and Education Internship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call for Submissions: Beyond the Box

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

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

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

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

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