Busy art studio seeks an organized and professional individual with studio and/or gallery experience to join a motivated and highly committed team as a full-time Studio Assistant.
The Studio Assistant assists in all projects, working closely with the artist and Studio Director on exhibitions, speaking engagements, publications, and the studio’s archives. The Studio Assistant will oversee registrar duties, including managing the studio’s database and tracking the movement of artwork, and assists with shipping arrangements as needed. This position is expected to effectively and professionally communicate with galleries, museums, collectors, and vendors. They will also support social media and the studio’s online presence.
Qualifications of the position include 4+ years of studio, gallery, or museum experience, and the ability to perform or learn the duties and responsibilities of the job. Photoshop skills are required, as is the ability to create studio documents, PDFs, and presentation materials efficiently and accurately with little or no supervision. Superb attention to detail and a “can-do” attitude are required.
The right candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to meaningfully contribute to a dedicated studio that is not a factory, but a thriving, intellectual environment.
To apply, please send us your resume and cover letter.
Visual Arts
Call for Artists | Liberty Station Office Mural
LPA Design Studios is planning the installation of two murals within our new San Diego office in Liberty Station.
The murals are intended to inspire our staff and visitors about design, sustainability, process, and community.
Please see LPA’s website (www.lpadesignstudios.com) for further information on the company.
Concept Matter
LPA is an integrated, multi-disciplined design firm with six offices across California and Texas, providing sustainable
design for educational, mixed use, workplace, healthcare, and civic facilities.
Request for Qualifications (refer to timeline below):
Deadline: 6pm on 01/05/2023
Eligibility:
Open to artists, aspiring artists, and LPA employees who are residents of the County of San Diego, California.
Budget:
Entry Stair Mural: $4,000 (inclusive of supplies and equipment)
Breakroom Mural: $ 2,000 (inclusive of supplies and equipment)
Location Description:
There are 2 mural locations that you can submit designs for; you can submit for one or both mural locations.
One mural location will be on two walls of the open stair at the main entry lobby of LPA’s San Diego studio located
in Liberty Station. The walls will be clearly visible from the exterior of the entrance on the main central lawn, and
internally within the studio on both levels. This mural will be viewed by LPA staff, visitors, clients, and the public
passing by. The mural will be directly mounted or painted on a painted concrete surface substrate. The main wall
facing the entry door is approximately 11’ in length and 16’ in height. The side wall along the elevator vestibule is
approximately 15’ in length and 22’ in height. Please see the attached plan highlighting this location and use the
below link to view the area in a 3D Matterport walkthrough.
The other mural location will be on the main breakroom wall above/surrounding the millwork. The wall will be clearly
visible from the exterior walkway on the main central lawn, as well as internally within the first level of the studio. The
mural will be viewed by LPA staff, visitors, clients, and the public passing by. The mural will be directly mounted or
painted on a flat drywall surface substrate. The main forward-facing wall is approximately 25’-6” in length and 3’-5”
in height with a wide doorway opening. The side wall is approximately 1’ in length and 10’ in height. Please see the
attached plan highlighting this location and use the below link to view the area in a 3D Matterport walkthrough.
Matterport Link:
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=TsMLdSX39JC
Password: 2765
Project Description:
The media and technique are undecided, it is expected that each mural will occupy the majority if not the entirety of
the wall surfaces. Artists can propose on one or both mural locations.
Media:
Mural media should be up to the discretion of the artist. Appropriateness of the media as it relates to the concept
matter is highly encouraged.
Selection Process:
A panel comprised of LPA leadership and staff will judge the submissions. Judging will be based upon creativeness
and appropriateness for the location.
Timeline:
01/05/2023: Deadline for the Request for Qualifications. The RFQ should illustrate the artists relevant work, provide
references and a narrative describing the artists approach to there work. The RFQ should not be project specific. A
list of 3 finalists per mural location will be selected by 1/9/2023 to develop conceptual proposals for both or each
individual mural.
01/19/2023: Finalists will present their conceptual proposals to the selection committee via Microsoft Teams
meeting or in-person if preferred.
Sales Associate
The MOCA Store Sales Associate provides customer service, completes sales transactions, maintains the physical appearances of stores, and completes opening and closing procedures. The Sales staff follows daily performance guidelines provided by management and are expected to work collegially as part of the Retail Operations Department.
This is a part-time position requiring you to work onsite. Weekend work will be required.
Essential Functions:
- Work closely with the Sales Manager, Retail Coordinator, Webstore, Shipping Coordinator, and fellow Sales Associates.
- Use your creative eye to maintain unique shop displays.
- Interact positively with museum staff, donors, and museum visitors.
- Meet and greet customers.
- Guide and assist customers with sales of our unique selection of products and publications.
- Grow knowledge of art books and products.
- Operate Point of Sale cash registers with accuracy and process special orders.
- Complete clear and accurate end of day sales reports.
- Maintain communication with supervisors and colleagues.
- Assist in all aspects of keeping the MOCA Store looking smart, sophisticated, interesting and well organized.
- Promote sales of Museum Memberships through the Store and process appropriate paperwork. Interact with the public and answer or direct questions regarding the Museum.
- Have a neat and professional appearance according to MOCA Store dress code.
Requirements:
- Effective customer service-oriented interpersonal skills.
- Promptness and reliability are essential.
- Accuracy in cash handling.
- Prior retail experience is preferred.
- Availability to work Saturdays or Sundays, plus two additional weekdays with the opportunity to work additional hours.
- Ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of, or interest in contemporary art.
Hourly Rate: $17.66 per hour
This position is covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: Yes
Physical Demands:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required. Heavy usage of computers and phones required.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of Contemporary Arts commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
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.
Call for Art – Ocean Creatures
The City of Santa Clarita is seeking artwork for consideration for an upcoming exhibit at First Floor Gallery. Santa Clarita Arts is seeking artwork depicting any existing ocean creature for this art exhibition. Applicants may submit artwork in their chosen medium as long as it can be mounted to a wall. This includes but is not limited to paintings, drawings, printmaking, photography, and textiles. The City of Santa Clarita utilizes a particular wiring system that requires all artwork to be WIRED to safely hang. Sculptural pieces will be accepted for consideration. Mailed artwork will NOT be accepted. Artwork must be physically dropped off on the agreed-upon date. This call is open to LA County, surrounding areas, and those willing to drop off. Artwork exceeding 25 pounds in weight will not be accepted. This project is open to all artists, regardless of race, color, religion, natural origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disabilities. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline to Apply: February 12, 2023 at 11:59pm
Art Drop Off/Installation: March 24, 2023 at 9:30am
Exhibition Closes/Art Pick Up: May 19, 2023 at 9:00am
The City’s Arts and Events reserves the right to
change the project timeline.
*Artists will be notified of juried results roughly two
weeks after the deadline. Any inquiries regarding
results within two weeks will not be responded too.*
Call for Artwork: Rotating Art in the Mill Valley Depot Plaza
The City of Mill Valley and the Mill Valley Arts Commission are seeking artists to showcase their art as part of this project by creating Public Art to be placed throughout the City of Mill Valley. The goal of this project is to enhance the beauty and vibrancy of Mill Valley, showcase artists and their work to a broader segment of the community, and bring art to unexpected places. The City’s intent is to have rotating art in various locations, starting with The Depot on the Downtown Plaza.
Eligibility
All entries must be an original design and meet dimensions of 4’ W x 8’ H, include all items required in the application packet, and artwork must be suitable for viewing by all ages and be able to withstand weather elements as all artwork will be displayed outdoors.
While all artists and ages are invited to apply for this program, priority will be given to artists who either live or work in the City of Mill Valley or greater Mill Valley area. Student artists are also strongly encouraged to apply. Artists may enlist assistants or art instructors to help them complete their artwork.
Each chosen artist will receive a $500 stipend from the Mill Valley Arts Commission.
Visual Arts Chair
Request for Applications: Visual Arts Chair
California State Summer School for the Arts
2023 Summer Session
The California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA), in collaboration with the CSSSA Board of Trustees, announces a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Visual Arts Chair position within the CSSSA program. The Visual Arts Chair position is a contracted position which will oversee the Visual Arts Program for CSSSA, develop and implement the visual arts curriculum, courses, and visual arts pedagogy, and instruct courses. For a complete list of duties please see the Scope of Work Section below.
Program Overview
Enabling legislation, Chapter 1131 of 1985, established the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) to provide a training ground for future artists who may wish to study and practice the arts, or to pursue careers in the major performing arts companies and commercial and fine arts institutions in California.
CSSSA offers pre-professional training to approximately 500 talented and gifted high school students each summer, hosted by CalArts in Valencia, California for the 2023 summer session. CSSSA offers seven disciplines, including Animation, Dance, Film, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, and Writing. The 2023 summer session runs from July 8th to August 4th.
Visit the following URL to view CSSSA’s enabling legislation: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&division=1.&title=1.&part=6.&chapter=7.&article=
Eligible Applicants
CSSSA welcomes professional artists with broad ranging skills and experiences in visual arts and visual arts education. Visual artists with professional careers, creative directors, visual arts educators, interdisciplinary visual arts artists, and more are welcome to apply. The Visual Arts Chair position shall not be subject to credentialing requirements or any other restrictions upon eligibility for employment generally applicable to public school instructors.
To be eligible for this opportunity, the state educational agency, California State Summer School for the Arts, must have a submitted a Curriculum Vitae/Resume by January 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm, Pacific Time. Please see additional submission details at the end of this Request For Application (RFA).
Ideal Qualifications Include:
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in studio art, or related field and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Multiple years of teaching experience, particularly of high school aged students.
• Sustained record of creative / professional practice in visual arts and the visual arts industry.
• Knowledge of cutting-edge trends in visual arts education as well as opportunities in the creative industries for young artists.
• Skills and expertise in multiple genres of visual arts, including digital and analog media, and more.
• Ability to work creatively and effectively with diverse students of varying levels.
• Demonstrated experience with and commitment to cultural and economic diversity in arts education.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team dynamic.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
Scope of Work
The Visual Arts Chair will be contracted to provide the following services:
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing of potential faculty and TAs.
• Ensure that the CSSSA contract analyst has complete contract information for each of the department’s hires.
• Participate in the screening, selection, and scheduling process of Visual Arts students.
• Create detailed supply orders for the entire Visual Arts Department with estimates from competing vendors.
• Oversee the Visual Arts curriculum, including courses and Visual Arts pedagogy.
• Reside on campus during the summer session and supervise the work of full-time, part time faculty, and visiting artists while the program is in session.
• Instruct courses, and chair faculty meetings.
• Monitor student academic / artistic progress, as well as department policies for obtaining college credits.
• Work with faculty and CSSSA’s staff to resolve student conduct, and other student affairs issues.
• Work with other department chairs and faculty to develop an interdisciplinary and/or multi-disciplinary program.
Contract Status
The Visual Arts Chair is to be paid on a contractual basis and is not considered a state employee. The contract is preset by the CSSSA. The contract amount is a comparable level set by the California State University System.
The Chair will report directly to the Director of CSSSA. The contract starting date will be immediately upon hire.
Selection Process
Section 8955 of the California Education Code requires that faculty of the CSSSA Program be annually selected, subject to the final approval of the Director of the CSSSA , and by the CSSSA Board of Trustees, upon consultation with a faculty selection panel convened by the CSSSA Board for that purpose. The faculty selection panel shall be composed of professional artists and arts educators, selected to be broadly representative of the schools, institutions, arts organizations, artists, colleges, and universities located throughout the state. Members of the CSSSA Board of Trustees may serve on the faculty selection panel, but shall comprise no more than one-third of any faculty selection panel.
Upon review of submitted applications by the Selection Committee, select candidates will be contacted for an interview. The Selection Committee may request a second interview with the CSSSA Board of Trustees before the finalist is chosen.
The Visual Arts Chair shall be chosen for their excellence in artistic production, direction, and / or teaching ability. CSSSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic which may be specified by law or state policy.
RFA Posting Information
Posting Date: December 15, 2022
Applications Due: January 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm, Pacific Time
RFA Submission Requirements
Applications will be accepted electronically. Please submit required and/or optional documents to CSSSA’s Director, Matthew Gallagher (he/him), by email at mgallagher@csssa.ca.gov. Incomplete and late applications may not be accepted and will be at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
Required Documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Optional Documents:
1. Creative Portfolio/Website
2. Educational Philosophy
3. Statement of Qualifications – no longer than two pages, and address the following four areas:
a. Please introduce why you are interested in this position.
b. Please describe how your qualifications, professional training and/or experience makes you the ideal candidate for this position.
c. Please describe how as an artist you stay current with cutting-edge trends in Visual Arts education as well as opportunities in the creative industries for young artists.
d. Please describe your experience and commitment with cultural and economic diversity in arts education.
Note: The CSSSA Foundation is posting these contractual positions on behalf of its partner organization, CSSSA. Individuals hired will work for CSSSA, not the CSSSA Foundation.
