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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS

        DANCERS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - CREATIVE MOVEMENT COMPANY The Creative Movement Company  is looking for event volunteers and dancers for upcoming flash mobs, film festivals, corporate and non-profit events in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. If interested please contact Jennifer Rosoff at 727-265-1229 or jennifer@CreativeMovementCo.com.
Posted 02/02/2012
 
Creative Pinellas Seeks Art Bloggers + Media Manager! Want to blog on the Pinellas arts scene and get paid for it? Media Manager Compensation: $1,000 monthly / Art Bloggers Compensation: $15/blurb (200-300 words) $30/blog (350 – 500 words). See website for more details at www.creativepinellas.org or email yoru resume and work samples to info@creativepinellas.org. Please indicate desired focus area in your email.
Posted 02/02/2012
 
          Oregon Shakespeare Festival seeks Director of Individual Giving. Director of Individual Giving (DIG), one of three senior members of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s (OSF) Development team. The DIG identifies, cultivates and solicits individuals for philanthropic gifts (including deferred gifts) for the full range of OSF giving priorities, including gifts for general operating, endowment, capital, and programmatic needs. Successful major gift fundraising field experience and a working knowledge of planned giving techniques are required.  Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Work experience beyond minimum requirement will be considered in lieu of this education requirement. Five (5) years of individual giving fundraising experience, in major and planned gifts, preferably in a cultural institution. Knowledge and skills in prospect research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Preferred: Basic knowledge of planned giving techniques and tax laws impacting charitable giving. Familiarity with and commitment to the work of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. This position does require travel of up to 30% of a normal work schedule. http://www.osfashland.org/
Posted 01/19/12
 
UCLA Performing Arts Seeking a Director of Development. A successful candidate will have a proven track record in major gift fundraising, in roles with expanding responsibilities and goals. S/he will have wide experience and skills in developing and implementing strategies for cultivation and solicitation of individuals, particularly at major gift levels. Skill in financial planning, budgeting and strong aptitude for statistical and budgetary analysis is also required. For a more detailed description of this position and to submit an online application, please visit: http://www.developmentcareers.ucla.eduand click on “Open Positions”, #16703.
Posted 01/17/12
 
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SEEKS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. See NAMAC Job Bank for details, http://namac.org/node/26075
Posted 01/16/12
 
THE ORLANDO BALLET SEEKS A DIRECTOR OF MARKETING who will be responsible for the promotion of the organization and its various programs.  The Director of Marketing will work with the administrative staff and marketing committee to develop a comprehensive marketing, branding, and public relations strategy to promote the professional company as well as the ballet school.  This individual will be charged with seeking out opportunities and creating relationships with media outlets, community groups, and other organizations with which Orlando Ballet can collaborate and cross-promote.  To apply, send 1-2 page cover letter outlining aptitude and interest, resume and names/contact numbers for three professional references via email to: kfabian@orlandoballet.org  or by mail to: 1111 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32804. No phone calls please.
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sted 01/13/2012
 
The Honolulu Academy of Arts seeking Development Associate in the Development department. Responsible for accurate gift data entry for membership, Annual Fund, and other contributions made to the Academy by mail, telephone and walk-in using Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge fundraising software. Requirements: Excellent interpersonal, customer service, written and verbal skills; Detail oriented; excellent organizational and analytical skills; Must be a team player and willing to share own expertise for the good of the museum; Knowledge and Skill Requirements; Bachelor’s degree and 3 years minimum office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge database; Interest in and experience with software and other technology for process improvement in development and membership; Strong reading, writing, math and critical thinking skills. http://www.honoluluacademy.org/
Posted 01/13/12

Detroit Institute of Arts seeking Director of Membership, Major Gifts and Corporate Relations.   Bachelor’s degree; membership experience in a non profit institution; five or more years of previous experience in direct mail, telemarketing or related areas; experience with membership supervision; competency with budget management, financial analysis, and personal computer as well as large computer database use; strong organizational and conceptual skills, with an eye to detail; the ability to work effectively with timelines; the ability to edit and produce publications; the ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form; the ability to work on a team; familiarity with the museum environment.  www.dia.org
Posted 01/12/12

Alberta College of Art+Design Seeking Advancement Assistant. The successful candidate will have direct experience working in a fundraising or development environment and/or a public or external relations setting, with a minimum of three (3) years of senior administrative experience interacting with a diverse body of stakeholders and constituents. Superior communication and presentation skills coupled with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite products and a proficiency working with databases is also required. Skill testing is required as a condition of employment. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is considered a significant asset. Candidates must demonstrate excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills as well as professional interpersonal skills. Candidates must be self-directed as well as able to work as a contributing member of a team in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. www.acad.ca
Posted 01/11/12

MASQUE THEATRE SEEKS A MUSIC DIRECTOR, Temple Terrace, FL to work alongside director Leslie Clark for its production of "Godspell." Show dates are April 13 - 29, 2012 and auditions will be held in February. This is a paid position.  If interested, please reply here, email info@masquetheatre.net, or call 813-983-1710.
http://www.masquetheatre.net
Posted 01/11/2012
 
BRITTO CENTRAL GALLERY, MIAMI BEACH, FL SEEKS GALLERY DIRECTOR.  The Gallery Director will be accountable for managing a Gallery of approximately $10 million dollars in yearly sales. They will lead a team of Art Consultants, Gallery Assistants and Sales Assistants to ensure the utmost productivity and profitability are met and that clients are receiving the highest level of service from all internal departments. The qualified candidate for this important role must have a Bachelors (B.S.) or Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent.  Four to ten years of related experience and/or training. Gallery or Retail experience in a managerial role a MUST.  Send resume and salary requirements to maria@britto.comand include Gallery Director on the subject line.  Relocation may be considered.
Posted 01/11/2012
 
ORLANDO BALLET SEEKS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  Orlando Ballet seeks an Executive Director who has superb communications skills and a strong background in budgeting, financial management, and fund raising. Position is expected to begin in March 2012 or sooner. Send resumes, cover letters, and salary requirements to: Executive Director Search, 1111 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804 or email to scot@silzerlaw.com.Seeour website for a full job description: http://orlandoballet.org/company/executive-director.
Posted 12/2011
 
SEEKING TEACHING ARTISTS. INSIDE THE CREATIVE STUDIO is seeking teaching artists interested in conducting adult arts education workshops as part of Community Stepping Stones social enterprise program. Teacher Applications are available online www.InsideTheCreativeStudio.org  No deadline specified.
Posted 12/2011
 
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS TEACHERS. Do you enjoy the process of making art – whether it’s in music, visual art, or theater?They City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified, dependable instructors to lead performing and visual art classes at the new Virginia Rivers Creative Arts Studio, the Ybor Arts Studio and Taylor Arts Studio.  Be your own boss and let us help.The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is looking for new and creative recreational opportunities to provide to our citizens.Earn a little cash for yourself while giving back to the community by sharing your talents.Independent Contract Instructors are virtually small business owners with none of the overhead costs associated with running a business.The City provides the facility, online registration and assists with marketing.You provide the instruction.Instructors are needed in a variety of subjects in both visual and performing arts.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity or if you would like additional information, please visit our website at www.tampagov.net/parksandrecand select the Information Resources link on the left, then the select Contract Instructors to download the application packet or email infoparksandrec@tampagov.netto request a Recreation Contract Instructor Manual.Applicants must meet the City of Tampa requirements to be accepted as an instructor. Ongoing Opportunity.
 
SEEKING TALENTED TEACHING ARTISTS. Creative Clay invites talented professional artists to teach and co-produce art projects alongside individuals with disabilities at their downtown St. Petersburg, FL art studio and gallery. Guest artists are contracted to teach 5 hours-per-day, 9:30am-2:30pm.Competitive pay and flexible schedule. All artistic mediums are needed. For more information, please contact HR Director, Marcy Davidson at 727-825-0515 or email marcy@creativeclay.org. No deadline specified.

 
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
EXHIBITION, PUBLIC ART ARTISTS & CONFERENCE PRESENTERS ISEA 2012 Symposium takes place 9/19 - 9/24/2012, Albuquerque, NM.  516 ARTS and partners (City of Albuquerque Public Art Program; The University of New Mexico and other institutions) announce the launch of the new ISEA2012 website. ISEA2012 Albuquerque: Machine Wilderness, a symposium and season-long series of public events exploring the discourse of global proportions on the subject of art, technology and nature, will include a multi-site exhibition at The Albuquerque Museum and 516 ARTS, and an expansive, regional collaboration throughout the fall of 2012, including art exhibitions, public events, performances and educational activities. The prestigious, global ISEA symposium is held annually, and Albuquerque has been selected as the first U.S. host city since 2006. The project theme focuses on creative solutions for how technology and the natural world can sustainably co-exist, and how "machines" can take many forms to support life on Earth. This project will draw a wealth of leading creative minds from around the globe, and engage participants through in-depth partnerships.

 
APPRENTICESHIPS / INTERNSHIPS / RESIDENCIES

 

Deadline: March 1, 2012, CALL TO ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND COMPOSERS. Currently accepting applications for residencies

of 2-8 weeks. Located on a 20,000 acre working cattle ranch in the foothills of Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, the Foundation provides individual workspace, living accommodations, uninterrupted time and the experience of the historic High Plains landscape to selected writers, artists, and composers working in all disciplines. There is no charge for room, board, or studio space. Entry fee.  Contact/details: Ucross Foundation, 30 Big Red Lane, Clearmont WY 82835 OR 307-737-2291 OR 307-737-2322(FAX) OR http://www.ucrossfoundation.orgOR info@ucross.org

Deadline: March 15, 2012, Artist Residency Program, Houston, Texas.  Free studio space for 3, 6, 9 or 12-month residencies with monthly stipend, quarterly living/materials bonus, and access to a wide variety of professional opportunities and resources.  Sponsor: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.  Eligibility: Media Accepted: Wood, Glass, Metal, Fiber, Clay, Mixed Media. Interested artists should send a completed application form and supporting materials to: Artist-in-Residence Program, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002. Download an application from the website under the Artist-in-Residence tab.  Fees: None. E-mail: Miriam Mendoza  Phone: 713-529-4848 x112  Website: http://www.crafthouston.org/


Ongoing. ONDARTE International offers this Artist Residency opportunity in the Mayan Riviera (Akumal, Mexico). A jury of local and international experts in their fields decide on the acceptance of the applicants. The jury meets once/twice a month. Admission consideration is continuous. Monthly fee of $1,000. Visit website for information.

 

Ongoing. Artist-in-Residence Program, St. Petersburg Clay Company, St. Petersburg, FL.BFA or equivalent experience required. Application dealine is March 1st postmark each year; residencies are for one-year with possibility for renewal. $20 application fee. Applications available online at http://www.stpeteclay.com/. For more information, email stpeteclay@stpeteclay.comor phone 727.896.2529.

Ongoing. International Artist-in-Residence program, Botkyrka, Botkyrka, Sweden.Artists, architects and curators are welcome to apply for 1-3 month residencies. For more information, visit http://www.residencebotkyrka.se/. Email studio@residencebotkyrka.se.

Ongoing. Residency Program at Canton Clay Works, Canton, CT.MFA in Ceramics or equivalent experience.For more information, see http://www.cantonclayworks.com/. You may also phone 860.693.1000.

Ongoing. Multiple locations. Artist-in-Residence Program. The National Parks Service offers opportunities for 2-D and 3-D visual artists, photographers, performers, writers, composers, and craft artists to live and work in national parks. Application deadlines vary throughout the year. Visit www.nps.gov and type the word 'artist-in-residence' in the search box for a list of opportunities.
Ongoing. Artists of all disciplines. Residencies at the Global Arts Village, New Delhi, India.International, residential art center encouraging diversity and multicultural exchange among creative people.Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Visit http://www.globalartsvillage.org/.

Varying deadlines. Residencies available at Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts. http://www.watershedceramics.org/.

No deadline specified. Andrew Glasgow Writing Residency, PENLAND, NC. Goals for this program are to support writing about craft by offering writers time, space, and resources to create new work and to instill the craft culture with the spirit of visual language. Visit http://www.penland.org/programs/special_programs_glasgow.html.

Ongoing. Internship Opportunities at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Washington, D.C.For undergrad and grad students and volunteers. Interns are accepted year-round in many of the NEA's offices on a non-paid basis. For detailed information, visit http://www.arts.gov/about/Jobs/Internships.html.

 
MISCELLANEOUS
 
Studio Space. VISUAL ARTISTS.  ArtLofts @ Florida Craftsmen Studio for rent, St. Petersburg, FL. Studio #236 is AVAILABLE! 146 sq ft - $298.35 per month which Includes: Electricity and taxes, Wireless router, and access to downstairs entrance and second floor exhibition space. Contact: Janie Lorenz at janie.lorenz@floridacraftsmen.net or 727-821-7391 http://www.floridacraftsmen.net
Expires 02/29/2012
 
Studio Space. VISUAL ARTISTS. Downtown St. Petersburg Studio Space available, Cakewalk Artists' Co-op.
Cakewalk Artists’ Co-op, a vibrant cooperative studio & gallery, features the work of over 25 artists. Monthly gallery exhibits. Two studios, two open studios and four wall spaces currently available for rent. Large meeting room with skylight available to rent for exhibitions and functions. Full kitchen. Direct inquiries to Jody at info@cakewalkcoop.org
or phone 727.825.3700.
Posted 1/2012
 
Studio/Exhibition Space. VISUAL ARTISTS. Singing Stone Gallery, Ybor City, FL. Seeking artists for gallery representation; studio space available for rent on month by month basis. Email Nataly Balk, Gallery Owenr at SingingStoneArt@gmail.com  or call 813.247.2787.  www.singingstoneonline.com.
Posted 1/2012
 
Exhibition Space. VISUAL ARTISTS.  Exhibition Space Available! At the Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg, FL at Salon30.  Salon30 is a rapid-fire rotation of mini art exhibitions with a market-style twist. Artists are invited to rent a space in the gallery for a fee and showcase and sell their work commission-free for a 30 day period. Please see our website for more information, including a floor plan and monthly rates: http://www.moreanartscenter.org/  Questions? Want to book a space? Please contact Amanda Cooper, Curator of Programming, Amanda.Cooper@MoreanArtsCenter.org or call 727-822-7872 x2112.  Website: http://www.moreanartscenter.org/  
Posted 1/2012 - Ongoing Opportunity
 
Partnering Opportunity.  ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. Viva Florida 500. 2013 marks the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon's arrival in Florida. To celebrate Florida's rich history, 2013 will be a year of commemorations throughout the state. The Florida Department of State/Division of Cultural Affairs takes the lead in planning and coordinating activities in all 67 counties. This is a great opportunity to gain visibility for your organization and programs, to partner with other groups marking this milestone, and to look ahead to celebrate Florida's rich history. For more information visit: http://www.fla500.com/
 

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