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Assistant Professor of Art – Ceramics | The University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Art in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Art – Ceramics – Full-Time Tenure-Track (Job ID 332969) faculty position to begin fall semester 2020 (08/31/2020).
The Department of Art seeks an artist with contemporary ceramic arts expertise to join our renowned Sculpture and Ceramics practice area. We welcome artists open to cross-disciplinary practices that will offer students a dynamic learning environment and a significant depth of competencies in traditional and non-traditional approaches to ceramic arts.
To learn more and apply, visit: University of Minnesota’s Find a Job site (https://humanresources.umn.edu/content/find-job) and search Job ID 332969.
The Department of Art is committed to building an intellectually vibrant, culturally inclusive, and academically diverse community of exceptional faculty. The teaching load is two courses each semester and salary and benefits are highly competitive. Finalists will be eligible for travel-related expense reimbursement. Appointment at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor will depend on qualifications and experience consistent with collegiate and University policy. This is a 100% appointment distributed over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May).
Apply Here! https://humanresources.umn.edu/content/find-job
Opportunity Closes: Wednesday, Jan 1st 2020, 11:45pm
Graphic Production Designer | The Science Museum of Minnesota
Join our Marketing team as a Graphic Production Designer and work to interpret creative design standards and produce a high volume of assets for use in digital and print marketing. This role will also be responsible for creating impactful marketing assets utilized across different digital and print channels, including website, events, email, direct mail, social media and more. This role reports to the Marketing Creative Lead for creative direction and evaluation of designs.
Work Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative office setting.
View the full job description at Here: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SCI1003/JobBoard/c166f9af-3e28-a8e2-590c-1b51cbf69a53/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=5d2e563a-37a1-4a55-a8e3-077caf8d7793
Deadline: Thursday, Dec 19th 2019, 11:45pm
Program Coordinator| Grand Marais Art Colony
The Program Coordinator supports the execution and evaluation of educational programs at the Art Colony.
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Registrar (Approximately 20 hours per week)
Class and Event Support (Approximately 3 hours per week)
Studio Support (Approximately 5 hours per week)
Front Desk Reception (Approximately 8 hours per week (hours overlap with other responsibilities)
This is an hourly position for 32 hours per week at the rate of $15/hour. Class and gallery store discounts are included as is an SEP-IRA account. The position has potential to go full-time sometime in 2020.
Projected work days are Wednesday – Saturday along with additional weekend days over signature event weekends.
For a complete job description visit: https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Program-Coordinator.pdf
A cover letter and resume should be sent electronically to Lyla Brown at: director@grandmaraisartcolony.org
This position is open until filled, however, interviews may start as early as late August/early September.
Printmaking Studio Facilitator|Grand Marais Art Colony
The Printmaking Studio Facilitator is responsible for the overall general operation, maintenance and upkeep of the Art Colony’s Print Studio.
The Printmaking Studio Facilitator is responsible for the overall general maintenance and upkeep of the print studio. The Studio Facilitator coordinates with the Artistic Director on any issues dealing with purchasing supplies, equipment breakdown and replacements, renters’ issues, scheduling issues and classes, etc.
In exchange for studio facilitation roles and responsibilities, the facilitator receives rent reduction as well as tuition credit.
For complete job description visit: https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Position-Description-Print-Studio-Facilitator.pdf
This position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Ruth Pszwaro at programs@grandmaraisartcolony.org
Northern Clay Center | Education Coordinator
Full-time, exempt salaried position; work on occasional evenings and weekends is required.
The Education Coordinator position is responsible for collective development and onsite management of educational programs, classes and workshops for adults and youth, and for administering evaluation for such programs, as well as and hiring and managing teaching artists affiliated with such programs. The Education Coordinator will operate and support NCC’s MN NICE program and NICE2, which are in their sixth and third years, respectively. This position works closely with NCC’s Deputy Director of Operations & Director of Learning/Artist Services and NCC’s Studio Manager to advance NCC’s educational programs, to maintain education facilities, and to provide special education convening, trainings and professional development opportunities to NCC’s student learners. This position supports the Director of Learning/Artist Services with the oversight of NCC’s overarching building and equipment needs; the management of contractors for specific technical and mechanical services; and the budgeting for equipment, supplies and facility maintenance.
Please see the full job description here for more details and how to apply.
Applications due by Friday, October 18, by 5 pm.
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 View the Complete Job Description Apply online at https://www.bgcmn.org/careers/
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Springboard for the Arts – Job Board The Job Book announces openings sent to Springboard for the Arts from arts-friendly organizations and companies, primarily in Minnesota.
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.
Mn Artists Presents: [Your Name Here] 2020
Call for Submissions
Mn Artists is seeking proposals from Minnesota-based artists of all disciplines to serve as guest curators for a one-night program, held on a Thursday from 5–9pm at the Walker Art Center.
Applicants are invited to propose a central topic, idea, theme or question arising from their artistic practice or research, which would then be activated through a range of events, including but not limited to:
• temporary installation, set design, and costume in a public space at the Walker
• screenings
• roundtable conversations, interviews, lectures, panels
• workshops, how-to sessions, art-making
• performance
• live music
• social components, networking and/or skill-sharing
Read the full RFP and apply here.
Deadline: November 15th at 3pm . Three finalists will be chosen and each will be given one of the following dates for their project: May 14, September 3, and November 19, 2020.
RFQ for Public Artist Roster | The Arts@MSP Program
The Arts@MSP Program, a partnership between the Airport Foundation MSP (Foundation) and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), is creating an Artist Roster of emerging, mid-career and established artists who will be prequalified for future public art opportunities at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). This roster will be one method of selecting artists to develop temporary, permanent, free-standing or site-integrated artwork of various complexities, forms, and sizes, indoors and outdoors, at MSP Terminals 1 and 2. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be practicing professional artists or artist teams residing in the United States.
For full RFQ visit: https://airportfoundationmsp.submittable.com/submit/be69184f-fbdc-405f-aada-8f783e6475c2/request-for-qualifications-for-public-artist-roster
Request for Exhibit Proposals | The Arts@MSP Program
The Arts@MSP Program, a partnership between the Airport Foundation MSP (Foundation) and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), requests exhibit theme proposals from artists, artisans, and partnering organizations (Artists or Organizations) for a variety of select locations in Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Rotating exhibits may be historic, scientific, educational, aviation-related, or artistic in nature. Several different spaces throughout MSP have been adapted to house exhibits so that multiple shows may be on view simultaneously. These gallery spaces are fixtures in the airport that create the landmarks that help to promote our sense of place.
View complete request: https://airportfoundationmsp.submittable.com/submit/9d791c94-c3dd-413e-9c6f-747bb13dfda0/request-for-exhibit-proposals-at-minneapolis-saint-paul-international-airport
All questions regarding this RFP should be submitted in writing to the information contact listed:
Sam Fuentes, Exhibitions Coordinator, Arts@MSP
Airport Foundation MSP, 4300 Glumack Drive, Suite C3405, Saint Paul, MN 55111
sam.fuentes@mspmac.org
Request for Performing Arts Proposals | The Arts@MSP Program
The Arts@MSP Program, a partnership between the Airport Foundation MSP (Foundation) and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), requests qualifications from performing artists and arts organizations (Artists or Organizations) whose work reflects the rich diversity of the Upper Midwest to showcase their unique talent at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
The purpose of this RFP is to retain Artists and Organizations to propose and present performing arts activities at MSP, and to work collaboratively with Arts@MSP staff to ensure the work is appropriate for the airport environment and that it achieves the goals of the Program.
For complete Request, visit https://airportfoundationmsp.submittable.com/submit/a8ffabd3-a453-4cde-a6eb-4870e04f86f4/request-for-performing-arts-proposals-at-minneapolis-saint-paul-international-air
All questions regarding this RFP should be submitted in writing to the information contact listed:
Youa Vang, Performing Arts Coordinator, Arts@MSP
Airport Foundation MSP, 4300 Glumack Drive, Suite C3405, Saint Paul, MN 55111
youa.vang@mspmac.org
Call for Entries |Gallery Exhibition 2022 at Lanesboro Arts
Announcing a call for entries for artwork to exhibit in solo or two-person shows in the Exhibition Gallery at Lanesboro Arts in 2022. Available exhibits in 2022 are approximately eight weeks in length and artists working in all visual arts mediums are encouraged to apply. The Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery seeks artworks that enrich and engage both artist and community by sparking dialogue and connection. These works should exhibit a unique, cohesive vision and original voice. The works should also showcase quality craftsmanship, and should be diverse and accessible to individuals from many walks of life. Both traditional and contemporary art styles are accepted.
The annual deadline for entries is December 31, 2019. The application is available online at www.lanesboroarts.org under “Artist Opportunities.” Artists may also choose to download a hard copy of the application from the Lanesboro Arts website and send it in with a CD or flash drive containing digital images of work samples.
Please contact Gallery Director Robbie Brokken with any questions or requests for additional information at (507) 467-2446 x2 or gallery@lanesboroarts.org.
Artists on Main Street|Rethos
Rethos: Places Reimagined and Springboard for the Arts are seeking four new Minnesota communities of 25,000 people or less to participate in the Artists on Main Street program for two years (January 2020 – December 2021).
The purpose of Artists on Main Street is to support rural community development at the intersection of arts and culture, downtown revitalization and historic preservation. Community or government organizations who are actively working on downtown/Main Street revitalization and who are interested in building new relationships with their creative community to creatively address local goals and challenges are encouraged to apply.
For information program benefits and eligibility, visit: https://www.rethos.org/artists-on-main-application
Complete and submit application by Friday, October 25, 2019
Questions? Please contact Sarina Otaibi, Rural Programs Manager, at sarina@rethos.org or 320-262-9514.
The Naked I: 6.0 | 20% Theatre Company Twin Cities
20% Theatre Company seeks submissions for the world premiere production of The Naked I: 6.0 (official title TBD) to be performed at Mixed Blood Theatre, April 16-26, 2020.
Featuring a variety of performance types, The Naked I provides a platform to explore the experiences and talents of LGBTQIAP+ people, including topics such as gender identity/ies, relationships, bodies/body-image, transgender/gender non-conforming experiences, and all-around/self-defined queer-ness.
WHO CAN SUBMIT: Anyone, of any age, who identifies as LGBTQIAP+ or otherwise questioning, non-cisgender and/or non-heterosexual is welcome to submit regardless of proximity to Minneapolis.
WHAT TO SUBMIT / WHAT WE SEEK: -Personal monologues, stories, songs, essays, poems, theatrical scenes, short films, multimedia proposals, and/or proposals for movement/dance pieces.
All artists (writers, performers, directors, technicians, etc.) involved in The Naked I will be paid a guaranteed minimum of $100.
For full submission requirements, visit https://www.thenakedi.org/
October 20, 2019 deadline. If you have multiple submissions, you need to complete a submission form for each separate submission.
Questions? Email info@tctwentypercent.org
Minnesota Center for Book Arts | McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists
Two exceptional artists in the field of book arts will receive fellowships of $25,000 each
The McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists is a yearlong program designed to give exceptional, mid-career Minnesota book artists the space and time to delve more deeply into their craft, exploring and expanding on the historical foundations of the “contained narrative.”
Fellows must have been a Minnesota resident one year prior to applying and must maintain residency during their fellowship year. Eligible candidates for the McKnight Fellowship for Book Arts will be at a stage in their career that is beyond emerging, meaning they will have already created a substantial body of work over a sustained period of time. Minnesota Center for Book Arts will administer the selection process next spring, as well as oversee programming throughout the year.
The application period will be open from December 1, 2019 to March 1, 2020. Winners will be announced in May 2020.
To learn more visit: https://www.mnbookarts.org/
Forecast 2020 Artist Grant Applications NOW OPEN!
Forecast is excited to accept grant applications from
Minnesota-based individual early- and mid-career artists looking to
advance their work in public art. We seek to fund a diverse group of artists working in a range of public art practices and media. Forecast places
particular emphasis on supporting and amplifying the artistic work of artists of color, female artists, LGBTQ artists, immigrant artists, artists from rural communities, and non-traditional public artists.
Join us for an info session to learn more about the grants Forecast offers. Unable to attend in person? Check out our Artist Support page and
watch this video with information on our grants, how we define public art,
and tips for writing your application.
Deadline to apply is October 16, 2019
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.