Sunspot Lit’s current open call accepts all types of fiction and nonfiction up to 3,500 words. No restrictions on category, theme or genre. See guidelines, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art), here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
Multidisciplinary
Teaching Assistant
Venice Arts is seeking creative individuals with an interest in education to serve as Teaching Assistants (TA). TAs are important in our Media Arts and Mentoring program; they provide support to Lead Teaching Artists and work closely with youth ages 9-18. Specifically, TAs are expected to perform the following responsibilities:
● Assist with classroom set-up and breakdown including material distribution during class
● Provide technical support to students and the lead teaching artist
● Provide mentoring support and feedback to students 1:1 and in small groups
● Maintaining digital class files on individual devices and Google Drive
Qualifications
The ideal Teaching Assistant is an emerging photographer, filmmaker, animator, or illustrator, with an interest in media arts and/or arts education, and has the following qualities:
● Experience with Google suites including Google Drive
● Basic understanding of storytelling structure and principles of design/art
● Strong communication skills and and attention to detail
● Basic knowledge of digital SLR cameras and studio lighting equipment
● Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
● Experience with Procreate, Flip A Clip, and Dragonframe is a plus
Candidates should be organized and motivated, and be comfortable with working with youth in a community-based setting. Finally, candidates will have a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives, and experiences, and will create a welcoming environment for all students. We strongly prefer candidates who are interested in building a sustained relationship with Venice Arts and who consider education a part of their professional plan.
Schedule
We have multiple positions for teaching assistants this summer for the following classes:
1. Art Explorers | July 6-31 | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
2. Mixed Media: Made in LA | July 6-17 | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm*
3. Photo Mix | July 6-17 | Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30pm*
4. Video Editing Experiments | July 6-17 | Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30pm*
5. Seeing Light | July 20-31 | Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30pm*
*Preference is given for candidates who can assist more than 1 of these workshops.
Compensation
This is a part time, non exempt, hourly position starting at $20/hour.
Application Requirements
Please fill out an application: https://airtable.com/appVcz3oX5Vo4sLzL/shrVQJsQ0560qKsAr and attach a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant skills and
experiences, and list the workshops you are interested in and available to support. No phone inquiries, emails or walk-ins, please.
Open Call – V I D E O S O U N D A R C H I V E – S16
V I D E O S O U N D A R C H I V E Season 16 –Calling for video and sound works that reconsiders the current restructures and parameters. Rather than a festival or exhibition, we are carving out a space to encourage a literal pause in life and ‘mindful use of this easily accessible medium’ by underscoring critical thought and creation. Leaning away from social media and insta- “content creation” (vanity metrics) we hope to allow a straightforward space without the unnecessary pressure of views/likes. Ideated on January 13, 2020, we are both artists working in this medium. Our hope is to build a network to foster connections, and create a place for your work to exist in a broader conversation — a pure art exchange to experiment and express without buzz words, vanity metrics and artspeak.
- Please submit works with a maximum running time of ten (10) minutes.
- Please submit works that include both your original video and sound in the same piece. If you are not the sole creator of the video and/or sound, please include all collaborators, and/or list public domain/open source.
- Please read over our FAQ before submitting.
To be considered for S16, please submit by April 30, 2026 11:59pm PT
or use this link:
https://forms.gle/QMuCLnXXHB6sGtTKA
Notification of selected works for S16 will be sent via email on May 8, 2026.
We appreciate your time and look forward to getting to know your work.
Thank you and take care!
DEBBIE YJ LIN + Bridget Moreen Leslie
BIPOC Surviving Predominantly White Institutions (PWI): A series of support for BIPOC who have survived and are surviving PWIs
artEquity provides tools, resources, and programming at the intersection of art and activism. With over 15,000 participants and a growing alumni community, artEquity is building a broad base of individuals and organizations who are creating and sustaining a culture of equity, inclusion, and justice through arts and culture.
The systems we interact with often reflect deeply ingrained dynamics of white supremacy. In moving intentionally, we refuse to disengage; we are responding by gathering. We all deserve a safe place to land, to process what we’re enduring, and to be met where we are. Our FREE community offering, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Surviving Predominantly White Institutions (PWI) makes space for that.
Each BIPOC Surviving PWIs session will cover different topics, and you are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions based on your own interests and availability.
The goals of our Black, Indigenous, People of Color Surviving Predominantly White Institutions Series intend to:
- Create a community of support for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) who are either actively working, have worked, or are considering working in a predominantly white institution (PWI);
- Break through the isolation experienced by BIPOC folks who are often the only one or one of few inside of white institutions;
- Provide fundamental concepts and terminology to support and empower BIPOC folks in identifying and navigating racism while working in PWIs;
- Activate wellness and healing for BIPOC folks as central to surviving and thriving; and
- Provide and inspire strategies for BIPOC folks that meet them where they are currently on their journeys, whether they’re seeking to disrupt, survive, and/or leave.
This space is for individuals who identify as People of Color, BIPOC, AAPI, MENASA, ALAANA, SWANA, Black/African American, Indigenous/Native, Latinx/Latine, or People of the Global Majority. Each session will cover different topics, and you are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions based on your own interests and availability.
BIPOC Surviving PWIs is free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to attend. Please register for the individual sessions you wish to join.
Engaging with one another encourages us to say, “I don’t know what’s next, but I’ve got this—we’ve got this.” We remind ourselves that we have agency over how we choose to navigate systems.
Learn more and register for BIPOC Surviving PWIs here!
Questions? Email meet@artEquity.org!
CALL FOR ENTRIES: MYSTERY AND MAGIC OF THE MOUNTAIN
Call for Entries:
MYSTERY AND MAGIC OF THE MOUNTAIN
In-Person Gallery Show
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Juried by Tom Killion
Exhibition dates: June 2 – 25, 2026
Postcard artwork: Coming Home by Fawn Bailey
DESCRIPTION
This art exhibit will pay tribute to our local sentry, Mount Tamalpais. Works should aim to capture the mountain’s transformative, vibrant, and spiritual presence from up-close or afar…. possibly including Her flora, fauna, fog, fungi, rocks, trails and waterways.
Our mountain is a source of inspiration. It is a keeper of local history and lore. It exudes a majestic, living force. What is your unique view of the Sleeping Maiden?
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON /IN-GALLERY SHOW ONLY
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MEDIA
– All media including photography and 3D/Sculptural works
– Open to all artists aged 16 and over.
– Submission limit: 2 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
– Framed wall hung pieces must be securely wired
– Label all work with Artist’s name & Contact
– Bring or attache resume and/or artist statement to the application if desired. (2 pages max.)
ENTRY PROCESS
– Please hand-deliver (no digital submissions) up to two pieces of work to:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941
– NEW! We are moving from handwritten applications to a digital submission process using JotForm. Please note that all artwork must still be hand-delivered to the gallery for jurying.
– We strongly encourage all artists to complete their submission application form online before bringing in their artwork.
– You may pay online by credit card, or indicate that you’ll pay by check, cash, or Venmo at drop-off.
– If you’re unable to complete the form in advance, we’ll be available to assist you when you arrive.
– The art tags will be printed by the office and handed to you to attach to the work when you arrive to drop off work.
ENTRY FEE
$40, or $30 for Artist level OHCA members.
If you pay by credit card a small service fee will be added.
DATES
Dates for in-person entry submission:
Friday, May 29, 11 am to 4 pm
Saturday, May 30, 10 am to 1 pm (Please note shorter hours on Saturday)
Date when artists will be notified of jury results:
By Monday, June 1 by 5 pm, results will be sent to the email provided on the submission application form.
Pick up times for non-selected work:
Tuesday, June 2 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm or 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 4 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Saturday, June 6 from 6:00- 6:30 pm, after Art Talk
End-of Exhibit Artwork Pick-Up:
Friday, June 26 from 11 am to 4 pm
Saturday, June 27 from 10 am to 2 pm
EVENTS
First Tuesday Art Walk Reception
Tuesday, June 2, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Art Talk and Opening Reception
Saturday, June 6, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Contemporary, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not allowed.
Gallery Policy and Additional Details →
Call for Online Art Show: What’s Going On? Art in Response
Call for Art: What’s Going On? Art in Response
An Online Art Exhibition
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
May 12 to June 20, 2026
Juried by Chester Arnold
Poster art: Complex Displacement by Orin Carpenter
Postcard design by: JT Design
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O’Hanlon Center for the Arts invites you to submit work for our upcoming online exhibition: :
What’s Going On? Art in Response
As the 21st century unfolds, we find ourselves in rapidly shifting territory. Political, Economic, Social, Technological and Environmental changes are swift and unstable.
Many of the institutions, organizations and communities we have relied on to help us make sense of our world seem to be crumbling. Most of us are unsure of what is real.
Art reflects the emotions, concerns, and aspirations of a people. Through artistic expression, artists can communicate, provoke, and challenge injustices and give voice to insecurities and aspirations.
Please submit your visual responses and perspectives related to the unsettling and confusing zeitgeist we find ourselves living in.
Key Dates
– Deadline to Submit on CaFe: Monday, April 27 (11 pm PT)
– Notifications Sent: May 5 (by 5 pm PT)
– Exhibition Dates: May 12 – June 20 2026
– Zoom Roundtable with Juror: May 14 (4 pm PT)
Entry Fee
– $30 general/ $25 OHCA members with coupon code OH25
– Or, join as new Artist Member to get a free submission. Artist level membership is an annual membership for $140. Please email the office at office@ohanloncenter.org to obtain a special coupon. Note: emails are not monitored during the weekend.
Requirement
– Up to 3 works may be submitted
– Work does not need to be for sale
– All media except video are eligible
– Contemporary, expressionistic, abstract, exploratory, and/or experimental entries encouraged.
Images
– File Type: JPEG or JPG only.
– File Dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side.
– File Size: Under 5 MB
– Color Profile: sRGB
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts emphasizes the creative process and the continued pursuit of meaning and authenticity through observation, exploration, and experimentation.
