Sunspot Lit is exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity in prose, poetry, and art. Submissions will be considered for publication in the quarterly digital and annual print editions. Submit here https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/281493/ai-and-creativity-2024 before June 30th.
Multidisciplinary
Community Connections Research Fellow, Museum
he Skirball Cultural Center seeks to engage a two-year Community Connections Research Fellow to explore the ongoing and historic connections between Black and Jewish communities, both nationally and in Southern California. The fellowship’s focus will be on conducting an extensive historiography and literature review and identifying contemporary scholars, artists, collections, and institutions whose artifactual holdings or work reflect these histories. Reporting to the Chief Curator, the Research Fellow also will develop four exhibition concepts that align with the Skirball’s mission as a Jewish American cultural institution that celebrates discovery and hope, fosters human connections across generations and communities, and inspires visitors to help build a more just society.
Contract Timeframe: Summer 2024 through Summer 2026
Compensation: Research Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of $4,500-$5,800, based on prior academic and professional experience. Additional funds available for travel research.
Contract Scope, Deliverables, and Responsibilities:
- Develop a detailed historiography and literature review of existing published work, including journal articles, monographs, conference presentations, exhibitions, and exhibition catalogues
- Conduct research on local, regional, and national collections
- Engage with scholars, institutional colleagues, and other content and community specialists
- Meet monthly with Chief Curator, and quarterly with Museum Director, to receive input and direction that guides further research
- Submit a monthly progress report to the Chief Curator and Museum Director
- Consult with Skirball curators and staff to gain insight into Skirball exhibition history and audiences, lessons learned from prior projects, and best practices
- Consult with Deputy Director to develop budget estimates for each proposed exhibition concept
- Generate four well-developed concepts for potential exhibitions on aspects of Black and Jewish history (for 1,000-square-foot or 2,500-square-foot galleries) that directly align with the Skirball’s mission and audience goals, each to be accompanied by a sample exhibition checklist as well as potential audiovisual and interactive components
- Submit a final proposal to the Museum Director with a comprehensive description of four concepts and accompanying materials outlined above in Spring 2026
Contractor Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of Black and Jewish American history, culture, and art
- Demonstrated record of successfully researching community histories
- Familiarity with archives and collections related to Black and Jewish cultural history, material culture, and civil rights histories
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, flexibility, and attention to detail, deadlines, and follow-through
- Affinity for working consultatively and incorporating the input of others
- Personal resonance with the Skirball’s mission and values
- Preferred: prior experience curating exhibitions in community spaces or museums
“Floral” International Open Call to Artists and Writers—Deadline June 30, 2024
The artist’s and writer’s call for the ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal Future issue is now open.
Florals paint our planet in ways that can captivate and heal. They represent a wide range of emotions and ideas, with red roses symbolizing love and white lilies representing new beginnings. We enjoy blossoms as hobbies, flavours, gifts, garnishes, perfume, careers, dyes, medicine and art. But they also have a dark side, with poisons that cause blisters, breathing difficulties and death. Uncover your perspective on FLORALS in a realistic, abstract, surreal or other unique way.
ArtAscent is a theme-based publication and online exhibition that showcases artists and writers from around the world practising a broad range of skills, including painting, illustration, photography, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, textile, jewelry, printmaking, digital graphics, fashion, film, video, installation, performance, story writing and poetry writing.
The selected artists and writers, up to 40, will be published in our print and digital magazine and the two-year online exhibition, as well as receive a free digital copy of the magazine. Four will also receive a feature section with a profile written about them. All benefit from professional portfolio presentation to art lovers and engage our readers through our social media, website, and print and digital issues. ArtAscent provides the opportunity for the voices and visions of writers and artists to be shared in a professional and accessible platform.
ArtAscent presents up to 100 high-level designed pages printed on premium-quality paper. This magazine issue is curated editorial content with no outside commercial ads.
Entries may include all art mediums that can be represented in 2D and written explorations of up to 1,800 words. We love diversity. Submissions must be the original work of the applicant(s). Creatives featured in the past can apply again with other works not previously published in ArtAscent. HOW TO APPLY: Apply using the online application form on our website. Application fees help cover costs such as design, writing, administration and artist promotion. NOTIFICATION: Notification is made by email to subscribers of the ArtAscent newsletter.
2024 International Interdisciplinary Art Conference (IIAC Seoul+)
The 2024 International Interdisciplinary Art Conference (IIAC Seoul+) aims to lead the international integration of art and design through various forms of innovative projects and collaborations that transcend traditional boundaries, all under the theme of the Digital Bauhaus. Therefore, we are calling for innovative and diverse works and projects.
We invite you to participate and explore new horizons in art and design. IIAC Seoul+ participants will have the opportunity to join a tour of Seoul’s art-related spaces and attractions, as well as Pangyo Media Art Valley. Additionally, one selected participant will receive a cash prize and support for their next exhibition.
Furthermore, all submitted papers, posters, and artworks will be compiled and included in the 2024 IIAC Seoul+ book, set to be published in December 2024.
Upon selection, participants must pay a Registration Fee of $500 (for undergraduate/graduate students $300) to complete the registration process.
For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at nmara.apply@gmail.com. Visit our website at https://www.iiacseoul.org/ for more information.
SPRING * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
🌸 SPRING 2024 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.
Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant’s commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.
Innovate Grant awards:
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
+ 12 x Honorable Mentions
Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org
How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: Thursday, June 20, 2024 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 12 x Honorable Mentions
Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org
2024-2025 Performing Arts Residency Call for Proposals
San Diego International Airport is inviting arts groups, collectives, organizations, companies, and higher education performing arts departments to submit proposals for our 2024-2025 performing arts residencies. One residency is expected to begin in the fall/winter of 2024, and one in spring 2025. The Performing Arts Residency Program supports the development and public performance of new work. It offers artists the space to create and rehearse new material while providing SAN patrons a unique opportunity for interaction through the performing arts. This process-oriented residency is open to contemporary performing artists in all disciplines and cross-disciplinary media including digital performance and projection. Examples of programming may include local, regional and international music, modern, traditional or ethnic dance, as well theatrical productions inspired by or developed in response to the airport setting.
Two contracts for $15,000 will be awarded for an 18-week residency period. For full details, please click here.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
