Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 2nd “Painting & Photography” Online Art Competition for the month of September 2021. This is the open subject theme. Artists from around the world are welcome to submit. The Gallery will accept entries in 2 different cattegories (painting and photography). Other visual art mediums are not allowed. 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 images and $40 for up to 6 images. Deadline: September 2, 2021.
Interdisciplinary
*Deadline Extended* Call for Applications: Curating Noise: Reverberations and the Polyvocal
Saas-Fee Summer Institute of Art 2021 | sonsbeek20→24: Call for Applications
- Curating Noise: Reverberations and the Polyvocal
August 18 – 22, 2021
Online/Hybrid Public Lectures
Application Deadline: Extended
The deadline has passed, however, we will continue to accept applications until all spaces have been filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible for immediate consideration.
Apply: here
The special five-day Saas-Fee Summer Institute of Art program, “Curating Noise: Reverberations and the Polyvocal,” will take place online and in-person within the 12th edition of the quadrennial sonsbeek20→24.
Developed in close dialogue with its curatorial team (including artistic director Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung with co-curators Antonia Alampi, Amal Alhaag, Zippora Elders, and Aude Mgba) and framework, Force Times Distance. On Labour and its Sonic Ecologies, that invites and encourages different modes of listening to make audible that which is already there, but remains unseen and unheard.
- “No longer considered only a factor of disturbance, detrimental to information like static noise in the channel of communication, the evolving concept of noise also becomes constitutive of new forms of knowledge and of new ways of understanding organization.”
– Cécile Malaspina, An Epistemology of Noise
This special session of Saas-Fee Summer Institute of Art (SFSIA) will focus on a contemporary conception of noise that builds from the idea of listening as a participatory practice. Where in the past noise was something to be controlled and suppressed, today noise and uncertainty are entangled with one another as key concepts in the production of contingency as a driving force of innovation, creativity and resistance. As Reza Negarestani surmises in his essay, “Contingency and Complicity,” the contingent artwork can become the basis for new interactions and dynamic processes that drive the artist to novel realizations and opens up the potential of the work not assumed at its inception.
At the epicenter of sonsbeek20→24 is an investigation of global power structures which, as a result of the drift towards digitality, have taken on increasingly non-linear, unstable and topological distributed space/time forms. In the process, new plateaus – shock waves upon which extended and embodied stratifications exist as fields of immanence – have emerged. “Curating Noise: Reverberations and the Polyvocal,” uses the Third Havana Biennial 1989 as a model upon which to build a self-reflexive problematic provoked by an intellectual and discursive turn in the apparatus of biennial production. “Curating Noise” engages the biennial apparatus in relation to its colonial history, as well as its economic and intellectual opportunity, through the epistemological problem of noise. Many of the published books and past curatorial efforts on noise (with a few exceptions such as Charlotte Mormon and Pauline Oliveros) promote a linear narrative that centers European and patriarchal perspectives. As such, most histories begin with Futurism and pass through Fluxus on its way to new forms of punk and free jazz such as in the works of Throbbing Gristle and the Boredoms. While including these histories, “Curating Noise” aims to include more geographically, culturally and otherwise diverse perspectives in order to estrange and expand the histories of noise production and understand it in radically new post-humanist ways. Considering Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari’s definition of puissance in A Thousand Plateaus as, “a capacity to multiply connections that may be realized by a given ‘body’ to varying degrees in different situations…thought of as a scale of intensity or fullness of existence (or a degree on such a scale), analogous to the capacity of a number to be raised to a higher ‘power,’” we are excited by potential new forms of power, or puissance, that may be generated as a result of these shared discussions.
Faculty
Amal Alhaag, Ina Blom, Mathieu Copeland, Christoph Cox, Sanne Krogh Groth, Paz Aburto Guevara, Cécile Malaspina, Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky, Warren Neidich (SFSIA founder/director), Pablo José Ramírez, and Holger Schulz, among others.
Structure
- This special session of Saas-Fee Summer Institute of Art (SFSIA) will be held online alongside an in-person public lecture series that will be live streamed from sonsbeek20→24 in Arnhem, The Netherlands. Participants may join the entire SFSIA 2021 | sonsbeek20→24 program online, or travel to Arnhem to participate in the public lecture series in-person (with respect to COVID health regulations and travel restrictions). Those traveling to The Netherlands are encouraged to plan extra days (before and/or after the SFSIA program) to visit sonsbeek20→24 Force Times Distance.
Applications
- Applications for SFSIA 2021 | sonsbeek20→24 are open to students, practitioners and scholars from the fields of art (including sound, video, photography, installation and multimedia), music, philosophy, design, architecture, art criticism, science and technology studies, critical theory, cultural studies, film and media studies, and beyond. Please see our application for more information.
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About Saas-Fee Summer Institute of Art
Saas-Fee Summer Institute of Art (SFSIA) is a nomadic, intensive summer academy with shifting programs in contemporary critical theory. SFSIA stresses an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the relationship between art and politics. SFSIA originated in Saas-Fee, Switzerland in 2015 (after which it is named) and then migrated to Berlin, Germany in 2016 to engage a larger audience for it’s free public programs. Additional programs have been hosted in Los Angeles and New York City. SFSIA was founded and is directed by Warren Neidich and is co-directed by Barry Schwabsky. Sarrita Hunn joined SFSIA in 2018 and serves as the assistant director.
About sonsbeek20→24
Since this first edition in 1949, sonsbeek has significantly contributed to and helped redefine international contemporary art exhibiting. The 12th edition of sonsbeek takes place under the auspices of artistic director Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung and his team of co-curators: Antonia Alampi, Amal Alhaag, Zippora Elders and Aude Mgba. In this new, more sustainable form, sonsbeek will abandon the usual rhythm of contemporary art production and exhibition, and instead stretch out in a continued public process until 2024, thereby consolidating and encapsulating two editions. This means that sonsbeek20→24 will be a platform in which various activities like exhibitions, discursive programs, residencies, publishing, radio and more can emerge throughout its time-frame.
Please see our website or contact info@sfsia.art for more information.
International Art Competition Life on Earth
Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 2nd “Life on Earth” Online Art Competition for the month of August 2021. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. The theme may include any aspect of life (Citylife, Wildlife, Country Life, Desert Life). 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 images and $40 for up to 6 images. Deadline: August 19, 2021.
Blue Art Contest
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the first Blue online art contest for the month of August 2021. Open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The theme may include any work with depiction of the color blue or shades of blue (pale blue of a daytime sky, ultramarine blue, deep ocean blue). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. All winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. The Best of Show winning artwork will be displayed as 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: August 12, 2021.
Archives & Library Coordinator
Title of Position: Archives & Library Coordinator
Classification: A minimum of 30 hours; Non Exempt
Rate: $20–$24/hour, DOE
Application Deadline: Rolling, open until filled.
General Purpose of Position:
Working under the Director of Exhibitions & Programs and in collaboration with other staff, this position helps shape the agenda of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) through managing the organization’s historical archives as well as implementing the engagement opportunities within it.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
This position assists with making the MAH archives accessible and inclusive for our community and beyond. This position collaborates with other local history-related organizations and individuals, sharing resources and research.
Essential Job Functions:
- Support the mission of the MAH in accordance with Strategic Plan, Board direction, and adhere to the policies in the Employee Handbook.
- Support local history committees. Serve as the MAH staff representative supporting our local history committees including: Collections, Publications, Historic Landmark, and History Forum.
- Provide guidance and leadership to these groups; assist in their efforts to engage the public in local history.
- Lead all public events associated with these committees including Publications Committee events and Historic Landmark Committee event.
- Manage the MAH’s collection and archives:
- Coordinate the rotation, display, loan forms and shipping of our collection and archives.
- Recommend pieces for acquisition to our collection; assign accession numbers and documentation for new acquisitions.
- Maintain collection records, inventory, data management, the disaster recovery plan and the collections management policy.
- Support public research requests to the archives and ways to connect that research to our engagement programming.
- Manage the collections/archives budget.
- Oversee archives volunteers and research.
- Train, and manage interns and volunteers to support collections and archives engagement.
- Support engagement with underrepresented communities in all department activities.
- Create programming that engages our community with the MAH archives and local public history. This can include walking tours, activating the MAH’s historic sites, oral history program, off-site and outdoor programs, local trivia, and the MAH podcast.
- General:
- Be able to work within a fast-moving environment and to deliver within restricted time, space, and financial resources.
- Be able to utilize various electronic communication means to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Be able to work with a diverse range of people.
- Support the mission of the MAH in accordance with the strategic plan, Board direction, and adherence to the policies in the employee handbook.
- Attend board and committee meetings as necessary.
- Be physically present at the MAH a minimum of 75% of the work week.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of professional experience.
- Archival, collection, museum exhibition, and program experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references by e-mail to jobs@santacruzmah.org. Please put “Archives & Library Coordinator Search” in the subject line of the email. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please. Only applicants being considered will be contacted.
The MAH is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and all other marginalized identities to apply. The MAH is for everyone and dedicated to actively practicing anti-racism in our organization.
The MAH is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, as well as programs and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or other aspects of employment, please contact hans@santacruzmah.org.
Systems Coordinator
Hours: Minimum of 30 hour per week, Non-Exempt
Rate: $20–$24/hour, DOE
Application Deadline: Rolling, open until filled.
General Purpose of Position:
Working under the Director of Development & Communications and in collaboration with the Executive Director, the Director of Finance & Administration, and other staff, this position is responsible for coordinating fundraising efforts and supporting the overall development initiatives of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). A member of the development and communications team, this position is responsible for ensuring all donations and memberships are properly processed and acknowledged, as well as compiling reports from various sources to track income, verify donor information, monitor giving cycles, and identify prospects.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for building and maintaining the MAH’s member, donor, and partner CRM database and for core development gift processing functions including: entering and recording gifts, donor receipts and acknowledgements, recognition, gift tracking, and reporting. This position directly supports the Director of Development & Communications and Executive Director in all areas of development including funder identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. In addition, this position works in close partnership with the Director of Finance & Administration on key steps in the internal controls, including accepting and processing contributions and earned revenue.
Essential Job Functions:
• Work with the senior management team to align with the MAH’s overall vision to grow and strengthen our donor base, including diversifying our channels of support.
• Create periodic reports regarding current contributions and maintain all information systems, files, and data related to member interests, including contact information in Salesforce.
• Develop and update donation and membership payment processing training documents and other materials necessary to build and maintain a detailed donor/member database.
• Collaborate across teams to develop a thoughtful and strategic donor journey that addresses the needs of our community and the museum’s long-term goals. Work with the team on cohesive donor and membership outreach.
• Collaborate to help develop and update membership recruitment and renewal materials necessary for a consistent voice and image across the MAH and all of our properties.
• Manage the day-to-day payment processing transactions related to memberships and donations, including resolving any technical issues to improve the contributor’s experience.
• Understand and adhere to California and federal gift acceptance guidelines, policies and procedures. Provide input on updates as needed.
• Routinely audit the Salesforce database for duplicates and implement other data quality metrics.
• Work with the MAH’s Director of Administration & Finance to reconcile finances between Quickbooks and Salesforce; and accurately record projections and summary of funds.
• Conduct research as needed into donors, organizations, and technologies that support the fund development process.
• Receive and process contributions and earned revenue in partnership with the Director of Finance & Administration. Support other financial operations as required.
• In collaboration with the team, oversee donor mailings including special campaigns, and acknowledgments.
• Manage operational considerations related to payment processing for donations and memberships.
• Serve as the primary staff contact for independent contractors and vendors who support the MAH’s CRM management tools including Salesforce and Sunreach Consulting.
• Coordinate cross-departmental CRM system management projects.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, reports, and other communications.
• Oversee the internal records management for grants and other funding from groups and organizations.
• Oversee and mentor interns to support the development program at the MAH.
• Be able to work within a fast-moving environment and to deliver within restricted time, space, and financial resources.
• Be able to utilize various electronic communication means to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Be able to work with a diverse range of people.
• Support the mission of the MAH in accordance with the strategic plan, Board direction, and adherence to the policies in the employee handbook.
• Attend board and committee meetings as necessary.
• Be physically present at the MAH a minimum of 75% of the work week.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field or 3+ years of professional experience.
• Proficiency working in a CRM system REQUIRED. Experience with Salesforce preferred. Experience working with payment processing and tracking tools preferred, including Stripe, Chargent, and Square.
• Attention to detail, including a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to be discreet in managing confidential information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references by e-mail to jobs@santacruzmah.org. Please put “Systems Coordinator Search” in the subject line of the email. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please. Only applicants being considered will be contacted.
The MAH is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and all other marginalized identities to apply. The MAH is for everyone and dedicated to actively practicing anti-racism in our organization.
The MAH is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, as well as programs and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or other aspects of employment, please contact hans@santacruzmah.org.
About the Organization:
Serving 130,000 people per year, the MAH is a thriving community gathering place for Santa Cruz County on California’s central coast. Its robust slate of offerings includes commissioned, co-created, and presented work; a rotating exhibition series; biennial public festivals; education and outreach programs; and cultural celebrations and activities in collaboration with its many partners. In addition, the MAH maintains a permanent collection of art and artifacts of regional significance; manages a historical archive and multiple historic sites; and operates a vibrant public plaza on the museum’s doorstep that features food, social events, and year-round creative happenings.
