Sunspot Lit’s Inception contest offers $100 cash plus publication for the best opening. Authors and artists eligible. All genres accepted. Opens March 1. Closes March 31. Guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/318760/inception-2025-100-for-fiction-cnf-poem-art.
Interdisciplinary
Teaching Artist Trainee
* This is a paid training opportunity for teaching artists and art educators*
Location: Hybrid – Virtual and On-site; Los Angeles, CA
Designation: Part-time, Non-exempt; Temporary
Training Rate: $25/hour
Training Schedule: March 17 – 26, 2025; Mon – Fri
- In-person days: March 17, 24, 27-28
- Zoom and/or Asynchronous Days: March 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26
Training Overview:
P.S. ARTS’ Teaching Artist Intensive is a two-week-long hybrid training designed to provide Teaching Artists with the foundational skills and knowledge to create an inclusive and engaging arts experience for students. The Spring Intensive is for those new to the field of arts education as well as seasoned Teaching Artists looking to expand and deepen their practice. Trainees will develop skills in the topics outlined below as well as learn more about P.S. ARTS.
Training Topics will include:
- Lesson Planning;
- CA Visual and Performing Arts Standards (VAPA) Integration;
- Positive classroom management strategies;
- Arts Integration
- Social Emotional Learning; and
- Creating an inclusive and equitable community in your classroom.
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of a P.S. ARTS trainee or employee, or included in training.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated experience teaching and working with school-aged children (5-15)
- Interest and/or experience in an arts discipline – dance, music, theater, or visual arts
- Ability to work collaboratively in/out of a school environment and with school communities
- Interest in working with Title I designated schools and surrounding communities
Working Conditions:
- Lift, push, or carry supplies, equipment, instruments, or classroom furniture up-to 40lbs.
- Bend, twist, reach, stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
- View LCD screens for long periods of time.
- Work/teach outdoors.
- Work with video equipment and a comfort with recording and/or being recorded.
About P.S. ARTS:
The P.S. ARTS team is a diverse group of people with different skill sets and experiences, from various cultures and backgrounds with one thing in common – a dedication to arts education. P.S. ARTS encourages all employees to feel empowered by and model the Organization’s values of Art, Community, Equity, Innovation, and Excellence.
Participation and performance during the Intensive will be evaluated. Participants who successfully complete training will be able to:
- Describe how P.S. ARTS programs contribute to equity in public schools.
- Express enthusiasm for developing their teaching artist practice by participating in all sessions, activities, and assignments; and engaging with other participants in discussion.
- Demonstrate capacity to deliver a P.S. ARTS lesson using the strategies and techniques covered throughout the Intensive, including being open to and incorporating feedback.
How to Apply:
Please visit jobs.schoolgig.us/ps-arts-g2jq5r22/ to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 02/20/2025
Phone Screenings will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
Zoom Interviews will be scheduled between 02/26 – 03/06/25
Please no hardcopies or phone calls.
P.S. ARTS is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to better reflecting the communities we serve while building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. P.S. ARTS also supports and will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure the application process is accessible to candidates who require additional accommodation. Employment with P.S. ARTS is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements. P.S. ARTS will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: LYRICAL O’Hanlon Gallery Exhibition
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
LYRICAL
O’Hanlon Gallery Exhibition
February 4 – 27, 2025
Juried by Orin Carpenter
DESCRIPTION
Dating back to the Ancient Greeks, the word LYRIKOS, defined the elegant stringed instrument, the lyre. It was used to accompany intensely personal poetry that revealed the thoughts and feelings of the poet.
Now LYRICAL is the more common adjective, used to describe creative works that have an artistically beautiful or expressive quality….an outpouring of thoughts and feelings.
We are looking for entries that relate to the many synonyms of LYRICAL:
effusive impassioned
expressive romantic
flowing rhythmical
musical harmonious
inspired melodious
Some known artists that come to mind as embracing this sensibility: Helen Frankenthaler, Henri Matisse, Joan Mitchell, Marc Chagall, Brice Marden, and Willem De Kooning.
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON /
IN-GALLERY SHOW ONLY
MEDIA
Fiber, including 3D/Sculptural works
Open to all artists aged 16 and over.
Submission limit: 3 works per artist.
Works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery are not eligible.
ART PREPARATION
All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
Max size for wall pieces: 40” wide | 60” high
Wall hung pieces must ready to hang with out difficulty
Label all work with Artist’s name & Contact
Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)
ENTRY PROCESS
Please hand-deliver (no digital submissions) up to three pieces of work to:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941
You can download and bring two copies of the submission PDF or fill out the form in person when you drop off. Payments will be accepted when artwork is delivered.
ENTRY FEE
$40, or $30 for Artist level OHCA members
for up to three pieces paid at time of drop off
via check, cash or credit card.
DATES
HAND DELIVERY Entry Dates:
Fri, Jan 31, 11 am to 4 pm
Sat, Feb 1, 10 am to 1 pm
(please note shorter hours on Saturday)
Artists notified of Jury results:
Mon, Feb 3 by 5 pm
Pick up times for non selected work:
Tue, Feb 4, 10 am to 1 pm
Thu, Feb 6, 10 am to 1pm
Sat, Feb 8, 10 am to 1pm
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Artist Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, February 4, 4:00 pm
Reception
Tuesday, February 4, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
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Pick up unsold works
Fri, Feb 28, 11 am to 4 pm
Sat, Mar 1, 10 am to 1pm
DOWNLOAD SUBMISSION ENTRY FORM PDF
Contemporary, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not allowed.
ABOUT THE JUROR:
Orin Carpenter
“For me, art is about layers — each piece revealing truths about humanity and identity. Working with mixed media allows me to unify materials in a process that mirrors life itself: intricate, dynamic, and transformative. In my abstract work, I strive to capture the rhythms and patterns of existence, expressing the essence of our experiences through color, texture, and harmony. My identity as a Black man profoundly shapes my art, infusing it with authenticity and purpose. Each creation is a reflection of my story and an invitation for others to discover their own.”
By submitting artwork to be considered for any Exhibition, Artist understands and agrees to GALLERY POLICIES shown below.
GALLERY POLICIES/REQUIREMENTS
In-Person Gallery Exhibits
By submitting artwork to be considered for any Exhibition, Artist understands and agrees to the following:
Participants: Open to all artists age 16 and over.
Artwork Eligibility: Works previously shown in the O’Hanlon or Loft Galleries (in-person shows) are not eligible for other in-person shows. The same pieces may be considered for an Online show.
Artwork Size: Maximum 48″ width for wall hung pieces, including any frame. No height limits for most exhibits. (Note: Size limits may vary for specific exhibits – check the individual Call for Entries for details.)
Exhibit Curation: For most exhibits, not all artists will have artwork selected for showing. Final artwork selections are up to the Exhibit Juror(s) and/or Installer/curator, both of which vary from show to show.
Exhibit Timeline: Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
Liability/Insurance: While all reasonable care is taken with submitted artwork, OHCA strongly recommends that exhibiting artists carry their own insurance. OHCA and representatives will not assume any liability for any damage or loss.
Artwork Sales: Buyers will pay Artist directly for any art sales. Artist agrees to contact OHCA of this sale and make a donation to OHCA of 30% of the sale price, on all sales of artwork within the first 60 days of the exhibition. This includes all artwork exhibited in an OHCA Gallery, in an online OHCA website gallery, and facilitated by OHCA. Donations to OHCA are tax-deductible to the extent permissible by law.
Artwork Pricing: Artwork does not need to be for sale. You may mark a piece as NFS (Not For Sale) or POR (Price on Request.)
Publicity: By submitting work, artists agree that photographic images and/or video of the artist and/or their artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by OHCA for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.
Newsletter: Artists agree to be added to the O’Hanlon Center Newsletter mailing list, and may unsubscribe at any time.
Black & White Art Contest
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth Black & White online art contest for the month of February 2025. Entries must include the black and white or shades of gray as the primary focus. The gallery invites artists and photographers from around the world to submit their best nonrepresentational artworks in all kinds of concepts and mediums. All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Winning artwork (Best of Show) will be on the poster of the show. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. The deadline to submit entries is the January 30, 2025.
Artist’s Choice Art Competition
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth “Artist’s Choice” online art contest for the month of December 2024. This is an open-theme competition, welcoming artists from around the world to submit their work. All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Best of Show artwork will be on the poster of the show. Winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. The deadline to submit entries is the December 12, 2024.
Join the Biofeedback Art|Research Network
Biofeedback Art|Research Network (BARN) is a global community of artists, makers, scholars, and researchers exploring the intersection of biological data and creative expression.
Members integrate biosensors into their creative practices, seeking to better understand the terms and implications of converging biological organisms with human-made artifice — particularly data-sourcing technology and “intelligent” devices. Through this work, we probe questions of embodiment, agency, and what it means to be human in an age of pervasive sensing and algorithmic systems.
As an interdisciplinary and international network, we are dedicated to:
- Collaboration across domains and cultures of knowledge — bridging art, science, technology, and humanities to generate new forms of understanding and creative expression.
- Facilitation of peer support and mentorship — creating spaces where members can share knowledge, troubleshoot technical challenges, and grow together.
- Amplifying historically marginalized voices — actively supporting greater visibility and opportunities for artists identifying as women, gender non-conforming persons, members of BIPOC communities, people of different abilities, and other practitioners from historically underrepresented groups.
We hope in this decentralized community you’ll find nurturing ideas as well as a sense of belonging.
Interested in joining? Send a short description of your work and its relationship to the topic using the contact information below or to anchernyshyova@gmail.com
