To Post a Job Listing or Call for Art, email Job description, documents, or links to melissa@centralmnartsboard.org
Graphic Designer | Paramount Center for the Arts
The Graphic Designer oversees the development, design and printing of all graphic materials related to the operation and promotion of the Paramount Center for the Arts. This role includes working with the department leaders to develop promotional initiatives, coordinate print materials and update website content, manage social media, meet advertising deadlines, work with a wide range of media and graphic design software, and create all internally produced documents, signage, handouts, etc.
This is a full-time non-except position (32-40 hours per week). Starting hourly rate is $17-19/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Read the complete Graphic Design position description.
For more information about Paramount Center for the Arts, visit www.paramountarts.org
Executive Director | Dakota Center for the Arts
The Dakota Center for the Arts (DCA), doing business as The Eagan Art Festival, is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director works with a volunteer Board of Directors for the Dakota Center for the Arts. The main responsibility of the Executive Director is to oversee the annual Eagan Art Festival which draws over 10,000 visitors to this juried show of around 100 artists.
Seeking an individual with project management experience, a passion for supporting the arts and the ability to foster key relationships in the community. The Eagan Art Festival believes in the value of each individual. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and levels of experience and celebrate diversity of the arts in our hiring process.
Area of responsibilities include but are not limited to: Plan and execute annual art festival and smaller art fair including artist selection, infrastructure support, general marketing and advertising, and insurance needs; Support local artists; Market the activities of the DCA; Prepare the annual budget; Apply for grants and other sources of funding; Foster key relationships with artists, City of Eagan, sponsors, visitors bureaus, donors, and art organizations; Advocate for the Eagan Art Festival and the arts in general; Collaborate with other arts and community organizations as appropriate
Preferred but not required skills: Event Management experience and skills; Technology skills such as document management in Google Suite; Nonprofit experience or experience working with a Board of Directors; Experience working with artists; Ability to work with others towards a common goal; Budget planning and management experience; Fundraising experience including sponsorships and grant writing; Volunteer recruitment and management experience; Marketing experience; Organizational and time management skills; Writing and public speaking skills
Compensation is in the form of an annual salary paid monthly. The hours are flexible with March – June the busiest. Depending on experience and grant writing activity, expect 1100 – 1800 hours per year or an approximately .50 – .75 full time equivalent position. Salary range is $14,000 – $20,000/year depending on experience.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by Monday, November 28 to brenda@eaganartfestival.org. Interested candidates are invited to schedule a call to discuss any questions about the position, qualifications, or organization. This is optional. Contact Brenda Lyseng at brenda@eaganartfestival.org.
visit www.eaganartfestival.org, for more information about Dakota Center for the Arts and our festival.
Teaching Artists | GREAT Theatre
The teaching artists are responsible for creating a fun and nurturing learning environment that engages campers in creative play appropriate for their developmental ages. You’ll be responsible for planning and implementing daily lesson plans, teaching, and directing youth in productions each week, focusing on the process of creating live theatre, developing skills and building community. In this role you live out GREAT’s mission of building life skills through quality arts education, ensuring accessibility and inclusion for all, and eliciting joy, empathy and self-discovery through live theatre experiences.
Part-time, 10-15 hrs per week; $15 per hour; temporary position
Read the complete TEACHING ARTIST job description.
Learn more about GREAT Theatre at www. GREATTheatre.org
Event Services Manager | CSBSJU
The Fine Arts Programming Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University invites applications for a part-time (0.5 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Event Services Manager.
The Event Services Manager manages event services including support for our audiences, house management, usher supervision, in person box office, and some artist support.
The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University (CSB/SJU) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program.
For complete job description visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csbsju/jobs/3711432/event-services-manager
Director of Operations | CSBSJU
The Fine Arts Programming Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (0.92 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Director of Operations.
The Director of Operations leads Fine Arts Programming department through seasons of more than 300 events on two campuses, multiple venues, and other locations on campus and in the community.
For complete job description visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csbsju/jobs/3711467/director-of-operations
Production Manager | CSBSJU
The Fine Arts Programming Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (CSB+SJU) invites applications for full-time, benefit eligible position of Production Manager.
A successful candidate for the position of Production Manager embraces the opportunity to create excellent artistic experiences that foster connections within the community on campus and off. The Production Manager leads the production team through seasons of 250+ events on two campuses and multiple locations and venues. Providing a model of leadership, a successful candidate believes in mentoring students and creating skill building experiences that will contribute to the overall success of student academic and experiential learning, while building a legacy of appreciation for the arts. This position demonstrates a strong work ethic centered on excellent organizational skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive collaborative relationships and communications with all artistic parties, faculty, students, and staff.
For complete job description visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/csbsju/jobs/3661490/production-manager
Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager | GREAT Theatre
Do you have experience as a stage manager or looking to gain experience as an assistant stage manager? We are actively looking to grow our team. Please send interest and resume to Jobs@GREATTheatre.org
Learn more about GREAT Theatre at www.GREATTheatre.org.
MUSICIANS | GREAT Theatre
We’re currently seeking accompanists to join our team. Please email Hillary@GREATTheatre.org if you’re interested.
Learn more about GREAT Theatre at www.GREATTheatre.org.
Managing Director | Border CrosSing
Border CrosSing is a professional choral organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota with a mission to integrate historically-segregated audiences and musicians through the performance of choral music. We envision a landscape where singers and audiences more closely reflect the racial and cultural composition of the Twin Cities. We are excited to offer a newly created full-time position as the Managing Director of the organization.
For more information and application visit:
https://bordercrossingmn.org/managing-director-search/
Youth Development Professional | Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MN
Plan and lead a variety of activities in areas such as Academic Success, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor/Environment, and Physical Education for Club members.
Part Time; STARTING at $15.00 per hour; Must be 16 years of age; one to three months of experience
working with children preferred
For more information, visit: www.bgcmn.org/careers/youth-development-staff
Theater Technician (PT) | Paramount Center for the Arts
This role is responsible for accommodating performers with sound, lights, and stage assistance. Experience is preferred but not required.
For more information visit paramountarts.org/about-us/employment/
To apply for this position, please either: Email a brief letter of interest and work history tocnorwood@paramountarts.org OR Send a hard copy of a letter of interest and work history to Chuck Norwood, Technical Director, Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Event Support | Paramount Center for the Arts
Operations Manager & Maintenance Coordinator; $12/hr. Approximately 4 -6 hours per theatre event. Hours dependent on theatre event schedule, but mainly evenings or weekends.
Apply Online at: https://paramountarts.org/about-us/employment/, OR Email a brief letter of interest and work history to pdeutsch@paramountarts.org, OR Send a hard copy of a letter of interest and work, Maintenance Department, Paramount Theatre, 913 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301
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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.
Public Art RFQ | Eden Prairie Arts Center
We are seeking innovative public artists with fabrication experience to submit their qualifications. The public art piece should be designed to offer visual impact and serve as a welcoming gateway to the mixed-use development. All finished artwork should have a consistent design theme and be constructed to withstand Minnesota weather extremes, requiring minimal maintenance by the City. Any pre-existing concrete walkways must remain undisturbed.
The City of Eden Prairie, in coordination with Oppidan Investment Company, developer of Flying Cloud Commons, is excited to invite artists to submit applications to be considered for a public art project. The art will be located within the public plaza at the southwest corner of Prairie Center Drive and Flying Cloud Drive. The plaza and corresponding art will serve as a gateway to the new mixed-use development, which includes Flagstone Senior Living, Paravel Apartments and Flying Cloud Commons retail shops.
Read the complete Eden Prairie Pubic Art RFQ
Submissions due December 8, 2022
Artist Residency Program| Anderson Center
The Anderson Center’s Artist Residency Program is an opportunity for emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across all disciplines and based anywhere in the world. The program is interdisciplinary and the organization welcomes applications from a wide range of creative and intellectual genres, including those that don’t fit neatly into one category.
Selected artists receive live/work space, fellowship & exchange within a 5-artist cohort, chef-prepared meals, and more.
Application deadline is 12 p.m. Noon (Central Standard Time) on Jan. 16, 2023. Learn more about Anderson Center Artist Residency
Selected artists, wait-list, and runners-up will be notified by March 2, 2023. Applications are juried by a panel of professionals working in the field and former residents. There is only one application deadline for all available residencies. Learn more about Anderson Center at Tower View www.andersoncenter.org
Emerging Artist Residency Program | Anderson Center
The Emerging Artist Residency Program is an opportunity for early-career artists living within the state of Minnesota or one of the five boroughs of New York City in need of focused time and dedicated space in an inspiring residency work environment that empowers them take risks, embrace challenges, and utilize unconventional approaches to problem-solving.
Thanks to support from the Jerome Foundation, a month-long cohort of five artists will each receive a $625/week stipend, a travel honorarium, documentation support, and more.
Application deadline is 12 p.m. Noon (Central Standard Time) on Jan. 16, 2023. Learn about the Emerging Artist Residency Program
Selected artists, wait-list, and runners-up will be notified by March 2, 2023.
Learn more about Anderson Center at Tower View www.andersoncenter.org
Minnesota – Salzburg Artist Exchange | Anderson Center
In partnership with Stadt-Salzburg, the Anderson Center’s Salzburg Artist Exchange program is an opportunity for visual artists living within the State of Minnesota to participate in an individual artist residency at the Künstlerhaus in Salzburg, Austria.
Thanks to support from the City of Salzburg, the selected visual artist receives a live-in studio for one month at the Künstlerhaus and a 500 Euro stipend for food. Travel expenses to Salzburg and back to Minnesota are not covered.
Application deadline is 12 p.m. Noon (Central Standard Time) on Jan. 16, 2023.
Learn more about Salzburg Artist Exchange Program
Selected artists, wait-list, and runners-up will be notified by March 2, 2023.
Learn more about Anderson Center at Tower View www.andersoncenter.org
The Rural Connection Fund | Upstream
Application Deadlines: January 6th, March 3rd
We are excited to offer this really great opportunity to fund small connections between artists living 100+ miles apart. There are 3 deadlines to be entered into the lottery, with the first coming up on November 1st.
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Accepting Applications| VSA Playwright Discovery Program 2023
Young writers with disabilities enrolled in high school (generally, ages 14-19) are invited to submit a ten-minute script for the opportunity to participate in a playwrights program. The script should have at least two characters, incorporate an engaging plot, and move the audience through an emotional or entertaining experience all within ten minutes (this is usually eight to nine pages in 12pt. Arial font).
Winners will receive a financial award ($1,000 USD) and work with industry professionals to further develop their script, receive coaching/mentorship, and participate in networking opportunities.
Disability is a broad umbrella that covers a variety of lived experiences. Eligible student writers may have visible, physical, and/or sensory conditions, as well as less visible conditions like anxiety, ADHD, depression, chronic illness/pain, PTSD, OCD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, neurodivergence, and more.
Please review full eligibility requirements and application details on our website Here: 2023 VSA Playwright Discovery Program
We look forward to receiving your application.
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Artist Career Consultation | Springboard for the Arts
Springboard is currently offering FREE Artist Career Consultation sessions to artists and creatives in Greater MN throughout 2022.
See the roster and book time: https://springboardforthearts.org/consultants/
Book time with an Artist Career Consultant to further explore a career in the arts, navigate a new project, or get help planning for your next steps. Springboard’s Consultants all have extensive experience working professionally in the arts and mentoring others, experience with grants, marketing, project management, finance, web presence, and making a living and a life as an artist.
If you are an artist based outside of the seven county metro area, Artist Career Consultations are free for you! These consultations are supported in part by the Small Business Partnership Grant Program through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Artist Residencies | Franconia Sculpture Park
Franconia Sculpture Park (FSP) operates a 50-acre outdoor museum, an artist-in-residence program, robust public programming, and expansive educational initiatives. FSP is a cultural anchor to the Twin Cities with a national reach into contemporary art communities and a growing audience of nearly 200,000 visitors each year. We support sculpture and installation including land art, ceramics, contemporary craft, experimental sound/music, and performance art. The program and facilities promote a collaborative community, foster new work and intellectual exchange, offer exhibition and presentation opportunities, and provide artists with exposure to the Twin Cities. We encourage experimentation and knowledge-building–whether artists seek to redefine process, reflect social and cultural contexts of our time, or push conceptual or material boundaries.
Franconia provides a communal residency experience where up to 18 selected artists live on-site at our 4500 sq. ft. farmhouse. Our facility includes nine private bedrooms, 2.5 shared bathrooms, two kitchens, and common spaces for building lasting connections amongst peers. We provide food, laundry facilities, utilities, and WIFI for artist use.
For more information about each residency and applications, visit https://www.franconia.org/artist-opportunities/
Applications Open: June 1, 2022 – August 1, 2022
Call for Authors: St. Cloud or Stearns County Book
the Minnesota commissioning editor for The History Press, a publisher of local and regional history books is seeking potential authors interested in writing a St. Cloud or Stearns County book for our American Palate, Hidden History, and Lost series.
Interested persons contact, John Rodrigue, Acquisitions Editor, The History Press, 1-843-853-2070 ext 228 or email john.rodrigue@historypress.net
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
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.