Sunspot Lit welcomes art and fiction, nonfiction, poetry, scripts, and graphic novels from 4 words to 49,000 words. Editor’s prizes are paid out for each edition; cover art is also paid. A Fast Flux option offers a speedy turnaround. Feedback for poems and genre fiction is available. Send the journal your work through Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/27249/sunspot-literary-journal.
Interdisciplinary
International Art Competition Yellow
Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 2nd “Yellow” Online Art Competition for the month of April 2023. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. The theme may include any work with depiction of the color “Yellow” or shades of Yellow (beige, lemon yellow, canary yellow, golden yellow). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. First place will be on the poster of the show. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. $18 for 2 images, $28 for 4 images, and $40 for up to 6 images. Deadline: March 30, 2023.
Editorial Assistant
Leonardo/ISAST is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support our media team. This position will provide general support to and assist Chief Strategy Officer and the editorial team across print, digital, and experimental publications, as well as, special projects & partnerships, joint-publications, new media platforms. This person will join our growing team to advance Leonardo’s vision of fostering global transformation at the nexus of art, science, and technology in pursuit of a more vibrant, just, and regenerative world.
The ideal candidate is enterprising, organized, and a strong communicator. They will bring with them a passion for hybrid creativity and new media.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Copy Editing & Writing
- Copy edit and proofread journals, publications, and other written work (print and digital)
- Draft and contribute writing to bi-monthly newsletter and meet deadlines
- Add new journal and book releases and monitor monthly reviews for website content
Journal Publication Management
- Tracking, organization, and coordination of permissions forms, images, and supplemental materials
- Format manuscripts at various stages of the editing process
- Coordinate various print sections
Editorial Administration and Communication
- Author correspondence
- Publisher correspondence
- Editorial Review Board correspondence as assigned
- Record keeping and note-taking from meetings
- Add, update, maintain author records in database
- Compile annual author index
- Maintain editorial calendar
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- One year minimum experience in an editorial office (remote OK)
- Impeccable written American English; expert at grammar with a real grasp of language and usage
- Understanding of editorial and production processes including stages of development, rights and permissions, and image requirements
- Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style
- Excellent verbal communication
- Experience writing for a professional audience
- Efficient and organized
- Extensive experience and comfort using Microsoft Word and Google Suite
- Experience with using Adobe Acrobat Pro
HIGHLY PREFERRED
- Experience with advanced Microsoft Word functions including custom templates, paragraph styles, and tracking changes
- Knowledge of standard proofreading symbols and protocol
- Knowledge of basic print/text design practices, eg, templates, grids, hierarchy
- Experience with digital publishing, podcast or video production
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Full-time position, compensation range: $32,000-$36,000/yr
- 50% contribution to health and 75% contribution to dental group insurance plan
- 10 days vacation, 10 days sick leave, and 15 paid holidays annually
- Impax Simple IRA retirement plan (available after 6 months of employment)
- Remote work options
ABOUT LEONARDO
MISSION: Leonardo fosters transformation at the nexus of art, science and technology, because complex problems require creative solutions. We serve to empower an inclusive global network, a borderless community where all belong in pursuit of creativity for a more vibrant, just and regenerative world.
VISION: Leonardo activates creativity to push the boundaries of today and unleash the possibilities of tomorrow.
A fearless pioneer since 1968, Leonardo serves as THE community forging a transdisciplinary network to convene, research, collaborate and disseminate best practices at the nexus of arts, science and technology worldwide. Leonardo serves a network of transdisciplinary scholars, artists, scientists, technologists and thinkers who experiment with new, cutting-edge approaches, practices, systems and solutions to tackle the most complex challenges facing humanity today.
As a not-for-profit 501(c)3 enterprising think tank, Leonardo offers a global platform for creative exploration and collaboration, reaching tens of thousands of people across 135 countries. Our flagship publication, Leonardo, the world’s leading scholarly journal on transdisciplinary art, anchors a robust publishing partnership with MIT Press; our partnership with Arizona State University infuses educational innovation with digital art and media for lifelong learning. Our creative programs span thought-provoking events, exhibits, residencies and fellowships, scholarship and social enterprise ventures.
COMPANY CULTURE
As a member of the Leonardo/ISAST team, the Editorial Assistant serves to support fellow staff, volunteers, leadership, and the community. We are all responsible for creating safe, respectful, productive work relationships, culture and environment. We are aligned with Leonardo’s vision and values, our Code of Ethics, and our commitment to action for anti-racism, social justice, and human dignity. The Editorial Assistant role contributes to Leonardo’s positive impact, advancing what it can do to make the world a better place.
We are a small organization with a global, distributed team. We encourage a culture of support, agility, trust and transparency.
Commitment towards J.E.D.I. (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion):
Leonardo/ISAST is committed to a J.E.D.I. practice. Please refer to our anti-racist editorial policies and Code of Ethics. We encourage applicants from around the globe to apply, including those from underrepresented communities of color, ability and LGTBQIA+.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send resume and cover letter with “Editorial Assistant Application — [Full Name]” in the subject line to: jobs@leonardo.info(link sends e-mail)
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will receive a reply. Thank you for your interest in Leonardo.
Artist-in-Residence Opportunities in Montana!
Open AIR is a place-based Artist-in-Residence program that connects artists from all disciplines and origins, with culturally, historically, and ecologically significant locations through collaborative partnerships in Montana.
With innovative opportunities available in places such as remote wilderness areas to historically significant sites closer to town, artists have the opportunity to draw inspiration from a regional community dedicated to preserving place, environment, and the arts.
In 2023 Open AIR has 12 residency sites in Montana in American Prairie, Flathead Lake Biological Station, and Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium.
For more information visit: https://www.openairmt.org/info
The deadline to apply is February 5, 2023
¿WILD? public art residency project
“Wild?” was developed collaboratively by Madrona Marsh and Torrance Art Museum. The residency program invites contemporary artists with an environmental focus to interact with the Madrona Marsh Preserve, its Scientists, Researchers, Students, and the Public for a period of one month, during which they research, develop, and build a site specific work of public art to be presented on the grounds around the preserve for an exhibiting period of four months.
An integral part of the project is its non-institutional setting and environmental footprint. Distinguishing this project is the essential linkage between the preserve and the art. To be considered projects should be expressly in reference to or in synergy with the natural themes encompassed by the Madrona Marsh ecosystem. While connection to the Preserve is essential for any project chosen for this program it is also open ended and self directed allowing the artist to focus on any aspect that they are interested in researching and connecting the public to.
The program is open to artists working in all mediums 21 years and older. Recipients will receive a five hundred (500) dollar scholarship/stipend to deter costs of participating in the program as well as a one hundred (100) dollar supplies budget for art supplies, transportation, etc. International artist are welcome to apply, but there is no travel or accommodations. There is no application fee. Please see the PDF below for more information and instructions on how to apply.
Botanicals Art Competition
Artist Space Gallery is pleased to announce their 1st Botanicals online Art Competition for the month of February. The jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each artist will be displayed alongside the best of show and three winners. The best of show will be displayed on the poster of the exhibition. An interpretation of botanical and floral art can be included in the Botanicals theme (flowers, herbs, fruit, leaves, plants and related floral subjects). All forms of visual art are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, fiber art, collage, and installation), except sound and video art. $20 for two pieces of artwork. Deadline: February 1, 2023.
