Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 5th “Colors” Online Art Competition for the month of January 2022. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. In this open subject competition the “Colors” theme is with a concentration of color. Artworks with one color or a multitude of colors will be accepted. A variety of interpretations of Colors theme can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. First, second and third place will be largely displayed with an article about the artist and their work. First place will be on the poster of the show. $15 for 2 images, $28 for 4, $58 for up to 10. Deadline: December 30, 2021.
Interdisciplinary
International Art Competition Trees & Fields
Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 2nd “Trees & Fields” Online Art Competition for the month of December 2021. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. The gallery invites artists and photographers to submit their best artworks related with the theme Trees & Fields (forests, farmlands, meadows, savannas). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. First, second and third place will be largely displayed with an article about the artist and their work. First place will be on the poster of the show. $15 for 2 images, $28 for 4, $58 for up to 10. Deadline: December 16, 2021.
Painting & Photgraphy Art Contest
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the first Painting & Photography online art contest for the month of December 2021. Artists from around the world are welcome to submit. This is the open subject theme. The Gallery will accept entries in 2 different categories (painting and photography). All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. Winning artwork (Best of Show) will be on the poster of the show. $16 for 2 images, $30 for 4, $42 for 6, and $50 for up to 8 images. Deadline: December 2, 2021.
Collection Manager
For KADIST, art is a driving force for social transformation. KADIST’s programs often highlight a key issue of today through presenting the voices of artists who respond to the urgent social and political forces of our time. With permanent exhibition spaces in Paris and San Francisco, and offices in Guangzhou and Mexico City, KADIST produces exhibitions and programs across five continents, through curatorial collaborations, in order to responsibly address the complexity of local cultures. KADIST’s spaces in Paris and San Francisco present exhibitions and events, organize residencies and educational programs, and produce projects online and on social media. KADIST’s collection of 1600 contemporary artworks serves as a starting point and resource for these programs.
KADIST is a non-profit organization founded in 2001. It is operated in France by an endowment fund and by a 501c3 in the United States.
Position summary
KADIST is looking for an experienced arts administrator and registrar to serve as the Collection Manager/Registrar of KADIST San Francisco. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced arts environment, the Collection Manager is responsible for the administration, archiving, conservation, and visibility of the San Francisco section of KADIST’s collection (over 800 works) and participates in the onsite and offsite exhibitions of the institution. Reporting to the Director of Collections and the Director of KADIST San Francisco, the Collection Manager is committed to the organization’s mission and programming mandate defined by the organization. This position is based in San Francisco. A remote position with periodic in-person meetings at the KADIST San Francisco office is negotiable.
Responsibilities
Administration, registration, and conservation of the collection (30%)
-Manage collection inventory and logistics (incoming and outgoing shipping, San Francisco storage, archiving, conservation, insurance, media management)
-Administer external loan requests
-Follow internal loans for international offsite projects
-Liaise with Paris Collection Manager
-Liaise with San Francisco colleagues for technical aspects of Kadist Video Library (KVL)
Collection development and visibility (50%)
-Organize and prepare 4 acquisition meetings annually
-Liaise with collection artists, advisors, curators, or partners’ staff in the context of temporary exhibitions and projects
-Manage acquisitions and accessions of artworks and of artistic licenses
-Manage the archive of the collection and library online
-Assist with the development of partnerships with institutions in relation to the collection (KADIST Museum Collaborations, Schools or Universities)
Online content (10%)
-Manage and update the website on works in the collection
-Produce and coordinate collection-related editorial content for online platforms: artwork descriptions for website (oversee editing and translation), lead and liaise production of short videos for social media (Kviews), brainstorm the representation of the collection on social media
Administration Assistant (10%)
The Collection Manager will also assist the Directors on day-to-day administrative tasks and reports. They will follow the acquisition and collection management budget closely with the Directors.
Qualifications
. Minimum 4 years of professional experience in the arts, preferably with collecting institutions or commercial galleries
. BA in Art, Art History, Art Administration, Museum Studies, Archival or Information Studies or related fields, and/or equivalent experience/training. MA strongly preferred.
. Excellent knowledge of contemporary art and its networks
. Excellent knowledge of the commercial art world
. Excellent knowledge in the conservation of contemporary artworks. Knowledge of digitization standards and best practices for photography and video collections management and conservation is a plus.
. Strong organization and logistics skills
. Motivation and interest in video and online editorial projects
. Strong ability to adapt, to work independently and in collaboration
. Technical skills: Web-savvy and strong computer skills including collection management database software (Collector System preferred), WordPress, Google Sheets and Excel, Google Survey, Adobe Creative Suite. Competency in Amazon S3, video editing, and transcoding is a plus.
. Excellent writing ability
. Proficiency in written and spoken English; foreign language skills a plus
Qualities
The ideal candidate is able to work in a fast-paced environment with great organizational, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills. They have a proactive, rigorous, and autonomous working style yet thrive in environments that favor teamwork and collaboration. They are able to take initiatives and lead complex projects and are enthusiastic about participating in a wide range of organizational functions.
Practical Information
Employee position, remote position negotiable for a candidate with the ability to meet periodically in person at the KADIST San Francisco office. Full time with health and dental insurance. The position is for an immediate start. Salary commensurate with experience. For more info, please see our website: https://kadist.org/job-opening-kadist-san-francisco-collection-manager/
How to Apply & Selection Process
For immediate consideration, please send a resume, a cover letter, and contact information for 2-3 references at the latest by Sunday, December 5, 11:59pm PT (position open until filled) to the Director of Collections and Director of KADIST San Francisco at jobs@kadist.org, with “Collection Manager” in the subject header. A selected group of candidates will be invited to participate in the first round of interviews on December 8-10, and a few finalists to the second round in mid-December.
Equal Opportunity
KADIST is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Art Contest Yellow
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the first “Yellow” online art contest for the month of November 2021. Artists from around the world are welcome to submit. The theme may include any work with depiction of the color “Yellow” or shades of Yellow (beige, lemon yellow, canary yellow, golden yellow). All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. Winning artwork (Best of Show) will be on the poster of the show. $16 for 2 images, $30 for 4 images, $42 for 6 images, and $50 for up to 8 images. Deadline: November 18, 2021.
Communications Manager
Communications Manager
Full-time, Exempt
Organization
McEvoy Foundation for the Arts presents exhibitions, conversations, screenings, and public programs that engage, expand, and challenge themes within the McEvoy Family Collection.
Position
The communications manager plans, guides, and produces a broad range of communications activities for McEvoy Foundation for the Arts. Working with the executive director, staff, and board, they lead McEvoy Arts’ brand and identity, advertising, publications, media relations, and visitor services programs to build visibility across many communities for McEvoy Arts.
The communications manager is an experienced author of digital and print media. They are comfortable with public speaking to recruit engagement from a broad range of stakeholders. Reporting to the executive director, the communications manager is an important leader in a highly collaborative management team. The role is supported by a part-time communications coordinator (75% FTE), numerous professional vendors and contractors, and other support staff.
This mid-level position is built to develop into a higher role of responsibility within the organization, depending on the skills, career goals, and success of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities
Website and Social Media
– Lead, build, and manage McEvoy Arts’ website. Develop site content, production calendar, and maintenance schedule. Supervise the communications coordinator, developers, and designers.
– Supervise the production of an engaging, effective social media program, email newsletters, and related digital platforms.
Publications
– Produce and update high-quality collateral materials (email and newsletter campaigns, catalogs, brochures, advertising, presentations, exhibition didactics, signage, annual reports) with designers, photographers, printers, other tradespeople, and support staff. Write copy and author original content.
Media Relations
– Author press releases, fact sheets, talking points, and strategy documents for all programs. Working with a contracted publicist to respond to media requests and disseminate information. Supervise the development and maintenance of a media contact list and digital press kits.
– Supervise the support staff in the production of calendar listings, radio PSAs, and other content for media portals.
– Lead tours for media and represent McEvoy Arts at press and community events.
Visitor Experience, Audience Engagement, and Community Outreach
– Ensure deep and meaningful engagement of new and existing audiences including neighborhood residents, youth and Higher-Ed students, civic and cultural leaders, and other under-represented groups.
– Guide support staff to implement a powerful visitor experience in the gallery and at events that welcomes diverse audiences. Ensure that all outward-facing communications (signage, phone and email, reservation and ticketing systems) are current and shared in a timely way.
Departmental Planning, Analysis, Reporting, and Budgeting
– Lead multi-year, annual, and quarterly planning, budget development, data analysis and reporting, and schedules that leverage significant staff, board, and even public engagement. Provide analysis and recommendations for departmental and organizational growth.
– Identify strategic opportunities for growth and author related briefs and proposals to maximize staff and board engagement.
General
– Demonstrate leadership and team spirit.
– Execute projects in an efficient, organized, and timely way.
– Effectively recruit, hire, lead, and guide contract and part-time staff.
– Ensure brand integrity across all media platforms.
– Develop strategies to bolster earned and contributed income opportunities.
– Cultivate relationships with media outlets and other vendors for in-kind sponsorships and advertising.
– Provide strong copyediting, style, brand, crediting, and design guidance and oversight on all published materials.
– Steward the ongoing archiving of press, print, media, video, audio, and photo assets and files.
Qualifications
– Bachelor degree, with proven non-profit arts experience.
– Self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic, highly organized, and works well in small team environments.
– Strong interest in and knowledge of visual, performing, literary, and media arts and communications.
– Experience in museum, performing arts, or another professional arts environment.
– Strong written, oral, visual communications skills, as well as with strong research skills and interest.
– Experience hiring and planning projects with numerous vendors and support staff.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office, InDesign / Illustrator / Photoshop, FileMaker, WordPress, and similar authoring tools.
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent employee benefits include insurance for medical, dental, and vision services; commuter benefit and employee retirement plan; vacation, holidays and sick time.
Schedule
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends for events.
Application
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@mcevoyarts.org. Please include “Communications Manager” in the subject header. Applications accepted through November 30, 2021.
Position open until filled. Please no calls.
Criminal Background Check
Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.
Equal Employment Opportunities
MFA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive reconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
