Final quarterly calls closing in September for longform works up to 7,500 words, shorter works, flash, poetry, graphic novels and art at Sunspot Lit. Staggered closing dates and guidelines here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
Multidisciplinary
Faces Art Contest
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth Floral online art contest for the month of September 2025. Artists from around the world are welcome to submit. The gallery invites artists and photographers to share their artistic vision using any work with interpretation of botanical and floral art (flowers, herbs, fruit, leaves, plants and related floral subcjects). 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 September 04, 2025.
Strategies for Change: Operationalize Antiracist Concepts
As growing hostility impacts workplace culture towards trans folks, immigrants, and people of color, we’re seeking to support community members by sharing tools to build culture change in their organizations and push back.
Strategies for Change is a two-part intensive focusing on how to launch, sustain, and engage antiracism in your institution. This training, happening on September 5 + 12, will provide concrete practices, real-life organizational examples, and opportunities to practically apply antiracist concepts.
As heavy as this political moment is, this is the time to alchemize our frustrations into practical change. Visit our website to learn more, and register today! Deadline to register is September 4, 2025.
International Art Competition Open
Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 9th “Open” Online Art Competition for the month of August 2025. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. There is no theme in this competition. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. Winning artwork (First place) will be on the poster of the show. Depending on the number and quality of all submissions received, Merit awards and Honorable Mention awards may also be presented. The deadline to apply to this art competition is August 21, 2025.
Biofeedback Music: Your Heart as a Drum Machine and Sweat as a Melody
This workshop on biofeedback music offers an introduction to the theory and practice behind this innovative approach to utilizing physiological data to compose and perform music.
Participants will learn about live representation of biological data through video and sound, and develop an understanding of the challenges of this hybrid art-science practice. Then, they will build a small emotion biofeedback system using galvanic skin response (GSR). Students will process the data from the GSR device and map it to music/visual changes using Max/MSP. Participants may choose to work solo or in small groups of 2-3 people. The session will conclude with an open discussion of the participants’ experiences and results of the workshop; those willing to share their work will be offered an opportunity to present their biofeedback pieces.
This workshop takes place in person over a three-hour session.
Enrollment Deadline: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Dates: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Times: 1 – 4 PM PT
More information/enrollment: https://grayarea.org/course/biofeedback-music-your-heart-as-a-drum-machine-and-sweat-as-a-melody/
Lead Fabricator
Position Title: Lead Fabricator
Company: Dyson & Womack Studio
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Principal / Studio Director
About Dyson & Womack
Dyson & Womack is a leading art fabrication and consulting studio based in Los Angeles, specializing in large-scale public artworks, custom fabrication, and culturally impactful commissions. We work at the intersection of contemporary art, architecture, and public space—bringing ambitious ideas to life through thoughtful collaboration, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence.
Position Overview
We’re seeking a skilled and collaborative Lead Fabricator to join our small but high-performing studio team. This is a hands-on leadership role—perfect for someone who thrives on the floor, is confident managing complex builds, and enjoys working closely with both project managers and fellow fabricators.
As Lead Fabricator, you’ll help plan and execute fabrication workflows, maintain quality control, troubleshoot production challenges, and serve as a key liaison between the shop and the project management team. Your leadership will shape the success of each project, while your technical skill and experience will keep the work moving forward on the floor.
Key Responsibilities:
Hands-On Fabrication: Lead by example in the shop—working across materials, processes, and tools to support complex builds and installations.
Project Liaison: Serve as the bridge between fabrication staff and project managers—translating drawings, tracking progress, and flagging issues proactively.
Workflow Coordination: Help scope production timelines, delegate tasks to junior fabricators, and support daily planning in the shop.
Quality Control: Maintain high standards across all fabrication processes and ensure all work aligns with technical drawings and client expectations.
Technical Problem-Solving: Collaborate with the team to resolve material, structural, and logistical challenges as they arise.
Mentorship: Support skill development for junior fabricators and promote a culture of collaboration, learning, and safety.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in custom fabrication, public art, scenic construction, design-build, or a related field
Proficiency in working with metals (welding), wood, plastics, or composites (multi-material experience preferred)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and shop plans
Comfort with hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and fabrication machinery
Strong communication skills and a collaborative work style
Experience coordinating with project managers, designers, or engineers
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work safely in a physically active shop environment
CAD design experience is a plus
Additional Information:
This is an in-person role based out of our Los Angeles studio. Occasional travel to installation sites may be required.
Dyson & Womack is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all its forms. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Compensation & Benefits:
$70,000-$75,000 annual salary
Health stipend
Paid vacation and holidays
Opportunities for professional development
Creative and supportive studio environment
To Apply:
To apply, email a current resume or CV and a portfolio of completed works. Interested candidates are also encouraged to include a written introduction to themselves that highlights their relevant experience and their interest in working at Dyson & Womack in the body of the email. Please include contact details in the resume or CV.
Information should be emailed to info@dysonwomack.com with the subject header “Lead Fabricator.”
Only qualified candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted. Dyson & Womack
may retain applicant cover letters and resumes for future job opportunities.
