ABOUT US
Deeply rooted in our local Beverly Hills community and influenced by cultural change, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a public-private partnership with the City of Beverly Hills, strives to be a site for the convergence of relevant, dynamic performing arts, education and civic life, strengthening our local and global community is our role as a presenter, producer, educator and community resource. We approach our work with the pioneering creative spirit of Beverly Hills and greater Los Angeles, while also recognizing that we live in a multi-cultural every-changing world guided by our core values of Trust, Artistic Courage, Enlightenment, Cooperation, Communication, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Accountability.
The campus itself is a breathtaking 70,000-square-foot facility celebrating the classic and the modern and has garnered six architectural awards. The restored building features the original 1933 Beverly Hills Post Office (on the National Register of Historic Places), which serves as the theater’s dramatic yet welcoming lobby, and includes the contemporary 500-seat, state-of-the-art Bram Goldsmith Theater; the 150-seat Lovelace Studio Theater and an inviting open-air plaza for family, community and other performances.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Wallis is seeking a dedicated, performing arts professional to join our team as Director of Production. Reporting to the Executive Director and CEO, the Director of Production oversees and leads all production staff and production operations of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, including the management of all production planning, budgeting, and operations; rehearsal and performance logistics, physical implementation, and negotiation and execution of various union and artist contracts.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
· Oversee the production process and provide leadership to production staff for all Wallis productions and performances.
· Manage and allocate production staff time across all projects.
· Set production deadlines and goals and provide the necessary oversight to ensure those goals are met.
· Provide production expertise to CEO and Leadership Team as necessary prior to committing to projects. Scouting of potential projects as deemed by Artistic Team.
· Provide production management for self-produced productions.
· Negotiation and execute various union and artist contracts, as necessary.
· Lead the planning and design for capital improvements for theatres, shops, and theatrical equipment upgrades.
· Work in conjunction with Artistic Team and Leadership Team to plan and budget all programming throughout the facility, as well as seasonal indirect expenses.
· Prepare budgets for non-show, indirect expenses such as office supplies, training, facility enhancement, conferences, software, etc.
· Ensure that The Wallis takes the safety of its employees seriously through setting and enforcing appropriate policies. Facilitate staff training as appropriate.
· Serve as a key member of The Wallis negotiation team for contract negotiations of various collective bargaining agreements, including IATSE, AEA, USA, SDC, and the AFM.
· Participate in technical rehearsals as necessary to ensure a smooth rehearsal process.
· Assist Artistic Team in setting physical expectations with creative teams.
· Research and promote training and professional development for all production staff.
· Oversee hiring and manage employment of all production staff.
· Create and maintain the Season Production Calendar.
· Attend conferences as appropriate to both represent The Wallis and explore opportunities for the company and staff.
· Ensure that company petty cash and credit card procedures and policies are functioning and appropriately managed.
· Provide approval of expenses (signoff of receipts) that are both show related (direct) and not show related (indirect).
· Participate to foster achievement of artistic goals of the theater, insure quality and consistency, and maintain the highest production values for The Wallis by contributing in group discussion, meetings, post mortems, note sessions, etc.
· Work with Education, Special and External Events, Marketing, and Development departments to help facilitate shows and special programs. Teach workshops, talk about the company and your career with students, and meeting with constituent groups to discuss ‘behind the scenes’ activities as necessary and as agreed.
· Attend staff meetings, production head meetings, production department meetings, post mortems, and board meetings as necessary.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCENEEDED
· Higher level education required – BA or BFA degree. MFA in X preferred.
· Demonstrated leadership skills; Previous Director of Production experience preferred.
· A minimum of seven years diverse experience working as a Production Manager, Technical Director, or similar role, at a similar-size professional dance, music and theater organization, including commercial, non-profit, touring and regional productions, with international artists.
· Clear and persuasive communicator, both written and verbal. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with designers and directors.
· Foster a work environment that is safe, respectful, and supportive and that embodies the values of equity and inclusion.
· Ability to multitask and work effectively while managing multiple deadlines and priorities in multifaceted, multi-genre performing arts and education campus.
· Ability to remain calm, balanced and productive, demonstrating strong leadership and managerial skills, while exhibiting tact, discretion, diplomacy and a sense of humor.
· Demonstrated understanding of the production process from both a creative and technical viewpoint so as to negotiate a clear path to success for any given production.
· Strong technical skills and experience, including a basic understanding of theatrical lighting, special effects, rigging, set construction, automation, costuming, audio production, video production, and prop acquisition.
· Solid understanding and experience, as well as outstanding working relationships with IATSE, USA, SDC, AFM, and AEA and their respective contracts.
· Experience overseeing, administering, and negotiating union collective bargaining agreements.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
· Demonstrated commitment to the training, mentorship and education of young theater and arts professionals.
· Capacity to solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges.
· Well-developed communication skills.
· Clear understanding of the artistic process and excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills.
· Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
· Team player who works closely with the Leadership Team and collaboratively with all team members.
· Solid understanding of proper safety protocols for theatrical productions, OSHA & fire codes.
· Ability to work a varying schedule, including nights and weekends.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time position with 100% paid medical benefits, including dental, vision and life insurance ($25,000) for the employee, paid vacation, personal and sick days, 401k and paid parking. Complimentary tickets are occasionally available for performances and events at The Wallis.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@thewallis.org and include Director of Production in the subject line.
No phone calls please.
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and encourages applicants of any age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or gender.
Multidisciplinary
Co-Head Preparator
JOB TITLE: Co-Head Preparator
DEPARTMENT: Office of Creativity and Impact
REPORTS TO: Director of Curatorial Projects & Public Experience
STATUS: Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, some evenings, weekends, & events
Direct Reports: (1) Senior Preparator – Generalist (PT) and (2) On-Call Preparator Team (as needed for various projects)
ABOUT YBCA
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is San Francisco’s center for art and progress. Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. By centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA is reimagining the role an arts institution can play in the community it serves. Our mission is to generate culture that moves people.
Mission: We generate culture that moves people.
Vision: A community that thrives on inspiration.
The successful candidate will embody our organization’s core values:
- Abundance: We operate from a place of strength, with a spirit of empathy and generosity.
- Authentic Collaboration: We are engaged and interconnected.
- Personal Agency: We are empowered and accountable.
- Boldness: We create with courage and purpose.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Co-Head Preparator is a newly formed dual role that aims to equitably distribute the workload and responsibility of the institutional needs of preparators. The Co-Head Preparator works with an equal counterpart to support in the planning and executing of YBCA’s organizational strategic priorities.
Their focus is on designing and planning the execution of public-facing installations, experiences, and exhibitions, including working with artists to realize commissioned or newly-fabricated works of art in a variety of mediums. The goal of this position is to move projects forward year-round, and to help alleviate potential silos of working styles, communication, and project vision. They will work closely with their counterpart to develop and track project budgets, labor estimates, schedules for on-call preparators, and dovetail production timeline based on the institution’s critical path of work.
The ideal candidate will have had experience in museum, theater, gallery or other technical production environments. They will possess a working knowledge of general carpentry techniques and have experience installing, troubleshooting, and stewarding projects with heavy AV/Media components. Experience with 3D digital modeling (Vectorworks, SketchUp) preferred.
The Co-Head Preparator is a highly collaborative role, working with other members of the Programs, Facilities, Production, and Marketing teams across the entire organization, as well as outside artists and curators. The Co-Head Preparator also serves as a manager and mentor to the preparator staff, training and delegating tasks with the same spirit of collaboration.
A Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Co-Leads the preparation, execution and de-installation of art projects, exhibitions, neighborhood commissions, public squares and prototypes.
- Work with production staff to shape and implement multidisciplinary projects to assure the best results for artistic and curatorial vision.
- Works closely with the supervisor to develop and maintain project-specific budgets.
- Co-Project manages indoor and outdoor artistic initiatives, including but not limited to Public Square programs, SF Urban Film Fest Residency, artist commissions, and gallery presentations.
- Serves as primary liaison between Creativity & Impact and Finance & Operations.
- Recruits, trains, manages and schedules a diverse staff of part-time and on-call preparators as well as contracted vendors to meet the needs of developing, installing, maintaining and de-installing of installations.
- Co-develops and maintains relationships with vendors and contractors such as painters, glazers, structural engineers, architects, drywallers, fabricators, and other specialists as needed to realize installations.
- Generates measured construction drawings and documents for contractors and engineers and oversees all permitting processes with the Department of Building Inspection and the Fire Marshall.
- Supports other YBCA teams by coordinating, designing and staffing with Office of Creativity & Impact’s resources as available to support the needs.
- Undertakes registrar work in collaboration with Curatorial Project Manager, including artist contracts, loan forms, and artwork shipping.
- Other projects as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequently is required to talk and hear; stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to climb (ladders, scaffolds, etc), balance, bend, twist, work above shoulders, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl, and perform other similar actions.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Occasionally lifts/carries/pushes/pulls objects >30 lbs in collaboration with others.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as preparator or in a similar position in a museum, gallery or arts organization, supervising crews.
- Demonstrated knowledge of installation techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of building, ADA and fire codes, construction techniques, materials and tools.
- Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and works effectively with people of varied backgrounds, experiences, points of view, and aspirations.
- Ability to read and generate building plans, specifications and diagrams.
- Proven organizational skills, detail-oriented, and capacity to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Possesses strong communications and problem solving skills.
- Will work primarily on-site, with variable schedules, including extended hours, days, evenings and weekends.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
- Comfortable working in environments with exposure to noise and dust.
- Is familiar with PC and Mac computer systems and software; Vectorworks, Sketch Up, or other drafting software; The Museum System (TMS) knowledge preferred.
Note: Interested applicants who may not have formal training in some of the job requirements but have related experience are still highly encouraged to apply.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
At YBCA, we’re taking steps to protect against the continued spread of the highly contagious Delta variant, to safeguard against likely future variants and to help ensure the continued safe reopening of San Francisco. YBCA has joined a growing number of cultural institutions around the Bay Area and will require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Exemption from these requirements will be reviewed according to standards set forth by state and local health agencies and reasonable accommodations will be made for those providing valid exemptions.
We continue to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees and candidates. All interviews will be conducted remotely via phone or video conference while YBCA complies with local and state health ordinances. Please note that this position may perform some work remotely and on site responsibilities.
BENEFITS
PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assistance, paid time off to volunteer, and ability to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Plan with match.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is committed to diversity in its programming and in creating a work culture and environment that is reflective of San Francisco Bay Area demography. The Center encourages and actively recruits applicants representing dimensions of difference that include — but are not limited to — age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender or political affiliation.
YBCA will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code, Article 49).
APPLICATION STATUS
Hello and thank you for taking the time to apply and let us know that you are interested in joining our team at YBCA. After you apply, you will receive a confirmation email to let you know that your resume has been received. Rest assured, a member of our recruiting team will personally review your application. If you are a potential match for one of our open positions, we will be in touch. If there is not a match right now, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities. In the meantime, please connect with us on social media @YBCA to learn more about us. Thank you for your time and we wish you the best on your job search.
Agencies and Recruiting Firms: Please note that we will only review applications submitted directly by candidates and do not accept resumes or pay fees to third parties. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of YBCA.
Call for Applications – PlySpace Artist Residency
The Fall 2022 Residency Term Application is now open, with a deadline of March 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM. All applications are submitted through www.plyspace.org/application-guidelines/
PlySpace is an artist-in-residence program in Muncie, Indiana, that is dedicated to offering visual artists, writers, performers, designers, and other creative individuals time and space to investigate and pursue their own practices. Additionally, it serves as a platform for experimentation and provocation by catalyzing conversation and collaboration with various Muncie communities. PlySpace facilitates opportunities for residents to engage with the public through partnership and programming that is tailored to their area of interest. PlySpace is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
PlySpace is pleased to support practitioners in a variety of creative fields and facilitate access to a wide range of media-specific equipment and facility accommodations. We encourage applications from disciplines including, but not limited, to painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, glass, metals, ceramics, performance, photography, video/film, time-based media, writing, poetry, theatre, non-object based practice, and social practice. All residents will have provisional access to the Ball State University College of Fine Art facilities, with 24-hour access to personal studio spaces.
While exploring their personal creative practice, each resident is also expected to work with a community collaborative partner and complete a community-based project while in residence. This experience is meant to benefit the resident as well as the community of Muncie. The community project proposal is part of the application process, and projects should take up 5-10 hours of time per week in residence, though some residents wish to focus on their community project while in residence. For detailed information about the community collaboration aspect of the program, please see the website (www.plyspace.org).
Selected residents will be offered one of two types of residency: a position as a PlySpace Resident or as a PlySpace Resident Fellow. The type of residency offered will be determined by the Admissions Panel and Final Selection Committee during the admissions process and will be based on the application quality and the proposed length of stay. All residencies include living space, studio space, a $1000 living and travel stipend. Resident Fellows are eligible for an additional $2000 supply and project funding, and will work directly with Ball State University as a community partner. Please refer to the website for more information about the residency types.
PlySpace can accommodate 3-5 artists per term. Residency terms are a minimum of 4 weeks to a maximum of 12, beginning on September 1, 2022 and ending on November 30, 2022. Residents are free to negotiate their length of stay, start dates, and end dates within this block of time. Resident Fellows must plan a stay of no fewer than 9 weeks.
There is no cost for lodging or studio space with the PlySpace Residency Program. Residents are expected to arrange their own travel and provide their own meals, supplies, and other personal expenses. PlySpace will arrange activities, dinners, and other events to complement the resident’s experience.
For detailed information about the PlySpace Residency Program, community collaborations, application instructions and guidelines, and frequently asked questions, please see the website at www.plyspace.org.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online through the PlySpace.org website via Submittable. Applications received through email or post will not be reviewed.
The non-refundable early application fee is $15 for the Fall 2022 Term. Early applications will be accepted until February 25, 2022. After February 25, 2021, the non-refundable application fee is $40. Final deadline for the 2022 Fall Term is March 1, 2021. For more information, please see the Application Guidelines page on www.plyspace.org. The application fee cannot be waived and goes entirely toward funding PlySpace programs and projects. Please read through the website before applying. Questions about the application process can be directed to hello@plyspace.org.
Learn more at www.plyspace.org.
Teaching Artist Assistant
About Everyday Arts: Everyday Arts produces collaborative and creative learning opportunities for students and families with diverse needs by providing engaging art-integration Professional Development for educators. Using the power of the arts to foster human connection, our research-based methodology combines social-emotional learning with arts and academic skills to support student growth. Learn more at www.everydayarts.org.
Everyday Arts is seeking a North Los Angeles/ Antelope Valley Teaching Artist for theater-based programming in middle and high schools.
Everyday Arts utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to help students improve social-emotional learning, which in turn drives behavioral growth and academic success. To that end, our ideal candidate has:
- A background in the arts (music, movement, theater, or visual arts)
- An interest in working with students with diverse learning needs
- A commitment to social-emotional learning
The Assistant Teaching Artist will participate in the planning and implementation of a theater-based arts residency program for middle and high school students. The Assistant Teaching Artist will work with the Lead Teaching Artist to facilitate weekly performing arts workshops, as well as professional development opportunities for educators. Candidate must provide their own transportation, and adhere to all health and safety protocols in place at individual school sites.
Compensation: $40/hr, part time (no benefits)
Scope of work: April 1st-June 1st, including paid training. Approx 60-80 total hours.
Email questions or resume and cover letter to: info@everydayarts.org
Art Bias is hiring an Executive Director
Art Bias is hiring an Executive Director
www.artbias.org
About Art Bias
Located in the San Francisco mid-Peninsula city of San Carlos, California on the edge of the city’s Industrial Arts District, Art Bias has been empowering artists for 29 years by providing studios, professional development events and resources, exhibition opportunities, and a thriving regional community in the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula for diverse artists interested in each other’s success.
Our mission is to continue to be the non-profit leader in the community enabling artists to have inclusive access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Job Description
Art Bias is now hiring an Executive Director who will serve as the strategic and operational leader of Art Bias to further our mission of arts leadership. In partnership with the Board, the Executive Director produces, updates, and manages an operational plan and budget that reflects the long-term objectives and strategy of the organization established by the Board. The Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring the organization is serving the local arts community, while also managing grants, community outreach, marketing, sponsorship, and compliance. This position is part-time / flexible but can be developed into a full-time position as the role grows.
The Executive Director will report to the President of the Board.
Key Responsibilities
The Executive Director will be responsible for the following five areas with accountability to the President and the Board of Directors. The focus in the role is to be the key stakeholder in developing and implementing strategies with goals to enhance the organization’s mission and “voice” in the community. The Board – in collaboration with the Executive Director – will establish quantifiable goals on a quarterly basis for the Executive Director to achieve.
1. Strategic initiatives
Collaborate with the Board to develop and execute new programs in line with the mission and strategy of Art Bias.
2. Fundraising
Research and proactively establish fundraising campaigns by:
– Leading the submission of grant applications.
– Managing and enhancing existing donor relationships and developing new ones.
3. Communications
Prepare and edit necessary information for fund applications.
Gather and write information for a monthly newsletter about Art Bias and the broader local art community.
Generate or enhance brand marketing communication messages for collateral and other brand marketing efforts including social media and digital marketing to support goals.
Develop partnerships which will support strategic initiatives and fundraising efforts.
4. Compliance
Oversee that the organization continues to meet established compliance requirements when necessary to ensure continued revenue is received
– Including local laws and requirements regarding tax, HR, health & safety, and insurance.
5. Reporting
Report monthly progress of new programs, fundraising campaigns, art community updates, and compliance and metrics associated with brand marketing and grant efforts at the monthly Board meeting.
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communications.
Experience with grant writing, fundraising and marketing for arts programs.
Experience with digital media platforms – including social media – for brand marketing. communications and event promotion.
Interest in the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula region’s arts community.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
5-8 years building and expanding arts and cultural programs.
Knowledge of art and the arts community.
Compensation
Annual part-time / flex salary range depending on experience: $50,000 – $75,000 plus bonus.
Vacation, holidays and sick leave provided.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Yao Du, yao@artbias.org
Arts Integration Assistant
About Everyday Arts: Everyday Arts produces collaborative and creative learning opportunities for students and families with diverse needs by providing engaging art-integration Professional Development for educators. Using the power of the arts to foster human connection, our research-based methodology combines social-emotional learning with arts and academic skills to support student growth. Learn more at www.everydayarts.org.
Everyday Arts is seeking a South Los Angeles / North Orange County Arts Integration Assistant for programming in special education.
Everyday Arts utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to help students improve social-emotional learning, which in turn drives behavioral growth and academic success. To that end, our ideal candidate has:
- A background in the arts (music, movement, theater, or visual arts)
- Training as a Teaching Artist or Arts Specialist
- Experience with and/or an interest in special education classrooms
- A commitment to social-emotional learning
The Arts Integration Assistant will participate in the planning and implementation of professional development workshops for special educators, as well as conduct site visits and co-lead arts integration activities in special education classrooms. Candidate must provide their own transportation, and adhere to all health and safety protocols in place at individual school sites.
Compensation: $40/hr, part time (no benefits)
Scope of work: April 1st-June 1st, including paid training. Approx 60-80 total hours
Email questions or resume and cover letter to: info@everydayarts.org
