Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 4th “Animals” Online Art Competition for the month of June 2021. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. Through this call artists and photographers are invited to present their best artworks related to the world of animals. A variety of interpretations of Animals theme can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, 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 entry fee. Deadline: June 10, 2021.
Multidisciplinary
Executive Director, Arts Council of Kern
The Executive Director (ED), working in conjunction with and reporting to the Board of Directors, provides the leadership, vision and overall management of the Arts Council of Kern (ACK) and upholds the organization’s mission. The ED supervises ACK’s running grant programs, State of California and other contracts, exhibits and fundraising events, and membership programs. There is currently one full-time staff member who reports directly to the ED and one marketing contract worker. The position and ACK office are located in downtown Bakersfield, California with a vibrant and growing arts scene.
Our Mission: The Arts Council of Kern provides, supports, and promotes arts access, advocacy, and education for all residents and visitors to Kern County.
Development and Fundraising.
Working with the Board of Directors, the ED develops the annual plan for earned income, fundraising events, foundation grants, and individual and corporate giving. Successful grant writing is an important part of the ED position, working to assist local organizations and individuals fund their arts programming and initiatives. The ED works with staff and the Board to implement ACK’s fundraisers each year, including Stories on the Sidewalk and the Plein Air Painting Festival. The board is open to other community events that make fiscal sense.
Community and Membership Development.
The ED maintains a high profile within the organization and the community by routinely interacting with community leaders, cultural organizations, and foundations to create beneficial partnerships. The position is the liaison to local City and County officials within the boundaries of Kern County and develops and sustains working partnerships. The ED maximizes ACK’s exposure through press, networking, and social media.
Leadership and Board Relations.
The ED leads the organization to develop and implement ACK’s mission and strategic plan, in coordination with the ACK Board of Directors. The ED works with the Board President to facilitate agenda setting, Board member orientation, and proactive communication and record keeping. The ED helps prospect potential new additions to the Board that align with the Arts Council’s work or would be beneficial to the organization.
Management, Operations, and Fiscal Oversight.
The ED is responsible for the day-to-day general and fiscal management of the organization and its operations. Working with ACK staff, the Board Treasurer, and our accounting firm, this work includes developing and managing the annual budget, generating monthly reports, and overseeing all financial operations. Oversight includes maintaining contract compliance, adherence to laws, and internal financial standards and controls.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Candidates must have management experience, including: financial management, marketing and public relations, event programming, and history managing a team of employees and volunteers.
· Candidates must have a demonstrated track-record in fundraising and program development.
· Candidates must have successful grant writing experience and will be asked to provide a writing sample.
· Candidates should be strong public speakers with a passion for the Arts.
· Education requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university.
· Current Kern County residence is highly desirable and/or a knowledge of local City and County history, organizations, and connections.
· Non-profit experience is preferred, including history working with a Board of Directors.
· A high level of computer proficiency is preferred.
· A willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include night and weekend events.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should email in PDF FORMAT:
· A resume
· A two-page or less cover letter that provides information on why you are interested in the position and a brief overview of your qualifications
· Three professional references
· A brief professional writing sample or past grant sample
Email PDF packets to BoardACK@gmail.com
No phone calls, please. All communication will be with the Arts Council of Kern Board of Directors, not ACK office staff, and should be directed to BoardACK@gmail.com
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Compensation package includes health insurance benefits and a profit-sharing bonus structure.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 11 or until filled.
Associate Director of Production
The Associate Director of Production is a big-picture thinker and a positive and supportive coach and mentor, responsible for the management of exhibition and core gallery production and media, as well as the oversight of all preparator activities related to the collections. The position leads by facilitating a culture of mutual accountability and enabling agency.
In this role, you will work with a team of preparators and bring a collaborative spirit to the work of scoping, developing, and monitoring staffing and production plans for exhibitions and integrating that work with collection activities on and off site. This position will prioritize projects and assignments, conduct overall project and calendar risk assessments in a deadline-driven environment, and support institutional objectives for campus-wide initiatives.
Retail Buyer and Inventory Manager
The Retail Buyer and Inventory Manager works with the Director, Marketing & Communications to meet revenue goals for the Museum’s on-site and on-line store through the sourcing, selection, and management of merchandise in accordance with the museum’s mission.
Landscapes Art Contest
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the second Landscapes online art contest for the month of June 2021. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The primary focus of Landscapes theme should be any art with interpretation of natural elements such as mountains, hills, valleys, deserts, forests, farmland, trees, rivers, lakes, polar regions, rainforests, islands and tropical landscapes. 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 winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. $16 for the 2 images of artwork. You may enter more than once. Deadline: June 3, 2021.
CripTech Incubator Request for Interest – Deadline Extended to 20 May
Leonardo CripTech Incubator is an art-and-technology fellowship centered on disability innovation. Through 2022-2023, this incubator creates a platform for artists with disabilities to engage and remake creative technologies through the lens of accessibility. Across five residency sites in California in 2022, artists will have the opportunity to engage with a cohort of other disabled artists and a network of experts in technology and media to develop a project at the intersection of disability, art and technology that innovates new forms of aesthetic access.
What? Where? When?
Each of these residency sites vary in structure, form, location and time. In a 16-week Spring intensive, ThoughtWorks Arts in San Francisco offers artists specialist software support in design and engineering. Over a year of remote and on-site engagement at Nokia Bell Labs’ Silicon Valley, artists will collaborate with scientists and engineers using emerging technologies like AR, VR and AI. Through a year-long residency at Berkeley Disability Lab, an artist will conduct research, collaborate with UC Berkeley faculty and engage with the disability community on campus. At Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology, an artist will live onsite for 8 weeks (July and August 2022), using cutting-edge tools and technology including a fully programmable media environment with a haptic floor. Beall Center for Art and Technology at UC Irvine will facilitate a year-long research-based collaboration between artist and faculty, conducted remotely with 2-3 weeks spent onsite. In 2023, artists will have an opportunity to present their work in Leonardo’s LASER salon series, participate in workshops, exhibit their artworks and be published in a special issue of Leonardo journal. Artists will be awarded an $11,000 stipend to support their projects.
Submit
Interested in becoming a CripTech Incubator artist? Submit to our call for artists. Round 1 will be open from 15 April – 20 May 2021. In Round 1, we will assess artist interest and eligibility to participate in CripTech Incubator. We will review and invite more detailed submissions in early June. Round 2 will be open from 1 June-15 July 2021. Finalists will be invited and announced in August.
Questions?
Check out our FAQ! Contact Vanessa Chang at vanessa@leonardo.info or call 415-322-0037.
