These grants support arts projects that use the arts to unite and heal in response to current events; celebrate our creativity and cultural heritage; invite mutual respect for differing beliefs and values; and enrich humanity. Applicants may request cost share/matching grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. Designated local arts agencies eligible to subgrant may request from $10,000 to $150,000 for subgranting programs in the Local Arts Agencies discipline. A minimum cost share/match equal to the grant amount is required.
Multidisciplinary
Workplace Health Consultant (Request for Proposals)
The California Arts Council is dedicated to caring for community, including our own internal community. As we work to operationalize our values, we’re seeking a workplace health consultant to engage with agency staff for six months. Consultants should demonstrate experience in areas including human-centered change management, restorative justice, racial equity, and inclusive facilitation in order to support internal and external ways of working.
Document Links – Request for Proposals (PDF):
If potential bidders have additional questions regarding intent, expectations, or other topics pertaining to this RFP, they may submit an email to Roman Sanchez in accordance with the timeline below.
● Questions are due February 18, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
● Questions and answers will be posted by February 22, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
● Proposals are due March 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
International Art Competition Colors
Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 4th “Colors” Online Art Competition for Februrary 2021. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. In this open subject competition the “Colors” theme is with a concentration of color. Artworks with one color or a multitude of colors will be accepted. A variety of interpretations can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). 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 of artwork. Deadline: February 18, 2021.
ESMoA LAB Residency
The ESMoA LAB Residency is designed for emerging artists to partner with ESMoA in response to a theme or topic based on an Experience (our word for exhibition) taking place inside our main gallery. Application to the ESMoA LAB Residency is free and open to artists and writers who live in, work in, and/or have a distinct commitment to Los Angeles County. We are offering an unrestricted stipend of $2,500 to artists and writers to create original artwork, performance, or composition in response to Experience 47: FREESTATE. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that can be viewed in ESMoA’s street-facing LAB Room as well as be presented virtually for a period of three months from June through August 2021.
The ESMoA team will work with the selected artist in developing the project as it evolves over the planning period, and collaborate on programming to ensure the work reaches its audiences. The project must be designed with a $2,500 budget in mind. ESMoA will provide space for the work to be viewed, project consultation, installation support, marketing, and promotion.
All proposals will be reviewed by a select jury of artists from the Los Angeles-area and the ESMoA team. Learn more about the jury members below the award and application requirements.
Projected Timeline – please note that the timeline is subject to change.
Application opens Friday, January 15, 2021.
Application closes Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
Jury and ESMoA Team meet to review applications in February 2021.
The candidate is notified at the end of February/beginning of March 2021.
Press Release goes out week of March 15, 2021.
March through May 2021 – Incubation Phase: Planning, conceptual and feedback meetings, release of funds, material needs, etc.
Late May through early June 2021: Installation Phase
June through August 2021: Program Phase
Guidelines for Proposals
Applications may be submitted by an individual based in/ have a demonstrable commitment to Los Angeles County.
Applications must be submitted online. There is no application fee.
Proposals must demonstrate an understanding of the Experience theme/topic. Proposals are limited to a maximum one-page description.
Examples of work are strongly encouraged; include images in a PDF document or web link.
Label all pages of the application with Last Name, First Name on header.
The panel may request the submission of additional materials at a later date.
Required materials
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Short statement about your work, and a recent accomplishment and/or upcoming project (300 words max.)
For artists: 6 work samples (images, media, links) and descriptions in a .pdf document.
For writers: 8 – 10 page document in .pdf format
Proposal (1-page max.) – and must demonstrate the personal, community, and social impact of the project in .pdf format.
Apply here: http://bit.ly/3bCqXq4
Procurement Administrator
The California Arts Council is seeking a Procurement Administrator (Associate Governmental Program Analyst) to join our operations team. Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Procurement Administrator independently performs the more complex and technical analytical work related to the agency’s procurement and contracting processes utilizing various Microsoft Office programs, training materials, the Financial Information System for California (Fi$Cal), the California Contracts Register and eProcurement while following the State Contracting Manual (SCM) and the State Administrative Manual (SAM).
Click here to view the duty statement and apply at CalCareers: https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=232799
Individuals who are new to state service must have Associate Governmental Program Analyst list eligibility in order to gain employment as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst with any state agency. Click here to learn more about the education/experience exam, available online.
Nature Art Contest
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the second Nature online art contest for the month of February 2021. Open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. We call artists and photographers to submit their best artworks related to the world of nature (flora and fauna, landscapes, seascapes, skies, etc). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. The Best of Show winning artwork will be displayed as the poster of the show. All wining artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. $16 for 2 images of artwork. You may enter more than once. Deadline: February 11, 2021.