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2 full-time Visual Artist Mentors | Boys and Girls Clubs
The Boys and Girls Club is seeking a full-time Visual Arts Mentor for the Roosevelt Club and the Southside Club starting July 1st. Hours are from 1 – 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and an be flexible.
Visual Arts Mentor will design and implement a rich visual arts program focused on painting, chalk, pastels and drawing. Programming may also include youth-designed fashion and costuming, technical illustration, draping, pattern-making, construction, sewing and computer-aided design, fashion and textiles.Programming must incorporate youth voice, hold youth to high expectations, provide hands-on skill building with current technology and equipment, engage the community and culminate with high-profile public events.
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Apply online at https://www.bgcmn.org/careers/
Job Opportunities at Great River Arts, Little Falls
Great River Arts (GRA) is a small nonprofit organization located in the heart of downtown Little Falls. Annually, GRA hosts more than 45 live performances; including two dinner theater productions and four summer camps. We offer private rentals, facilitate more than 98 arts education opportunities and curate 22 visual arts shows – both onsite and offsite. In addition, GRTV – public access channel 180 is managed under the GRA umbrella. To learn more about our organization, visit us online at greatart.org.
Currently seeking the following positions:
•Marketing Specialist – part time
• Event Assistant – part time
• Fund and Grant Development Officer – part time
Complete job descriptions at greatart.org/job-opportunities Interested candidates for any of the positions should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Michelle Kiley, interim executive director at michelle@greatart.org.
Technology Mentor | Boys and Girls Club of Central MN
Under general supervision of the Unit Director, the Technology Mentor is responsible for the development, direction and management of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota’s Youth Digital Arts program, including digital music, video production and photography. The Technology Mentor will design and implement a rich digital music production program focused on youth-designed music and relevant pop culture styles and themes, as well as video production and photography. The Technology Mentor will shape the program with active, real-time influence and input of youth participants on program content and approach. Programming must hold youth to high expectations, provide hands-on skill building with current, professional technology, engage key stakeholders and culminate with high-profile public events.
The Technology Mentor has demonstrated knowledge of Apple products, including Garage Band and other video and photography editing apps on apple, use of midi keyboards and other audio engineering equipment.
Part-time, hourly, 20 hours per week Three days per week during Club programs, Monday through Friday, 3 – 9 p.m. during school year & noon – 6 p.m. during summer
Hourly wage is $13.95
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Apply online at https://www.bgcmn.org/careers/
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Springboard for the Arts – Job Board
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Americans for the Arts Job Bank – jobbank.artsusa.org
Have you used the Americans for the Arts Job Bank this month? It’s a free service and links you to jobs in the arts as well as other regional, local, and discipline-based job banks from across the country. Post your job or resume today. You may also purchase job ads for inclusion in the Monthly Wire. E-mail the managing editor at info@artsusa.org for more information.
CALL FOR ARTISTS| St. Thomas University
The University of St. Thomas invites artists’ proposals for new integrated artworks for the Iversen Center for Faith. Designed by Opus Design Build, L.L.C., this 23,000 square foot subterranean glass addition will create a contemporary touch to the Classical Revival architecture of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, designed by Emmanuel Masqueray in 1916.
Projects may be proposed by individual artists or collectives (in which case a lead artist must be identified in the application). Organizations, architectural and engineering firms, design firms, galleries, and public art consultants are not eligible.
Each proposal must consist of either two larger works that harmoniously complement each other, or a series of works that fit within the two locations. For location one, the work(s) must not exceed a height of 7’ by 20’ in length and a depth of 12”, and for location two, a height of 7’ by 18’ in length and a depth of 12”.
TIMELINE:
May 15, 2019: Call to Artists Opens
July 1, 2019: Application Deadline
August 1, 2019: Semifinalists Notified
October 1, 2019: Semifinalist Submission Deadline
November 1, 2019: Selected Artist Announced
November 2019 – May 2020: Project Development/Fabrication
June 2020: Artwork Installed and Unveiled (date to be confirmed)
For more information visit www.stthomas.edu/arthistory/newsandevents/news/call-to-artists.html
Call for Artists | Great River Arts
Great River Arts (GRA) is a small arts organization located in the historic downtown of Little Falls MN. Currently we are seeking three to four artists interested in providing an arts demonstration(s) during a “block party” (street closed to traffic and open to pedestrians only). The demonstrations could be visual, performing, etc.
The city is partnering with us to host the events on the evenings of August 1 and August 8; in partnership with a free community concert. We are willing to provide a small stipend ($50-100) for the artists’ time (1-2 hours).
Contact Michelle Kiley, Interim Executive Director at michelle@greatart.org Art Center Hours (Retail), Wed – Fri, 11-6pm, Sat, 10 -2pm, 320-632-0960
Arts Administration Internship @ Franconia Sculpture Park
Franconia Sculpture Park’s Arts Administration Internship provides ‘hands-on’ immersion in the daily operations of a progressive arts organization located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, 45 miles NE of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, USA. Franconia provides residence and workspace to emerging and established artists in a 43-acre sculpture park. There are two different types of administrative interns. Program interns will support Franconia’s education & public programing. The Development intern will work directly with the development manager to support fundraising campaigns. Both interns work closely with Franconia’s staff so interns have a rare opportunity to be immersed in many types of projects and work experiences. This type of internship is best suited for those interested in exploring public art, museum studies, arts administration, or nonprofit management careers. Primary responsibilities include assisting staff with day-to-day operations of the artist and education programs and may include helping with research; social networking outreach; marketing and publicity; graphic/web design; photography; database management; and assisting with activities that help promote Franconia and enhance public participation. Arts Administration Internships are unpaid and last two to four months. This internship is flexible and can be scheduled to accommodate other commitments and varying time frames. We require a commitment of at least 16 hours a week for locally based interns who commute to Franconia. Interns who stay in residence at Franconia (free room & board) contribute at least 35 hours per week. Franconia agrees to work with the intern to fulfill any necessary academic requirements and address any identified learning goals/objectives.
For complete details and application instructions, visit Franconia’s website: http://www.franconia.org/artsadmin.html Contact Amber White with questions: info@franconia.org (651) 257-6668
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Call for Art | St Cloud Hospital
Seeking artists to exhibit work in St. Cloud Hospital and CentraCare Health Plaza for the 2019 year. Artwork is hung up on a Walker Display system. The purpose of the exhibit is to help artists sell their artwork with 15% commission contributed to the St. Cloud Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary that supports programs for patients and families. Backings on any artwork must be secure. All artwork must be framed, including photographs.
Each piece of artwork must have one of the enclosed cards tagged to the lower-right corner with the following information:
a. Artist’s name
b. Contact information
c. Name of piece
d. Price, including tax e. Number of piece
Download the complete Procedures and Instructions for Artwork at St. Cloud Hospital
Download the complete Procedures and Instructions for Artwork at CentraCare Health Plaza
Artists can submit a photos of artwork via email to Melinda, melinda.fast@centracare.com. The subcommittee will review the work and accepted artists will be notified. A schedule will then be determined for exhibition.