A SHOW OF HEADS is a thematic group exhibition of work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal, interpretation and/or transformation of the human head. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, November 18 – December 18, 2021 and is open for entry to all artists working in any media. $500 cash award, deadline August 31. On-line entry form at http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/head.htm
Visual Arts
Call for Artists: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Coretta Scott King Artist Residency (King Residency)
Opportunity: The Palo Alto Public Art Program is inviting individual artists, collectives, and keystone community leaders/artist partnerships experienced in creative community engagement and outreach, to apply to be part of the first two rounds of King Artist Residencies for the Palo Alto Public Art Program. The selected artist or team will be asked to engage the community in conversations about equity, inclusion, and belonging in Palo Alto, resulting in a final artwork that will be displayed on Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King Plaza in front of City Hall for a period of 6 months to one year.
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to individuals over the age of 18 and residing in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz and San Francisco counties. We strongly encourage artists who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to apply. An ideal candidate would be an individual or collective, whose artistic practice is rooted in empathetic collaboration, civic engagement, and critical discourse. They would be open to meaningful community outreach and partnerships, aware of their own biases, able and willing to recognize and address shared challenges in the Palo Alto community, and able to amplify the voices of diverse community members.
Scope: The selected artist/team will be tasked with virtually and physically (if allowed) engaging with the Palo Alto community in creative ways – which may include art making, creative storytelling, music, movement, or other methods to gather feedback and stories about equity, inclusion, and belonging in Palo Alto. It is anticipated that the selected artist will take up to six months to do this outreach and research, and they may be provided with a temporary studio/work space in Palo Alto. At the conclusion of the residency, the artist will create an artwork based on the interactions with the community centering on a particular equity topic. The temporary artwork may be two dimensional and recreated on a banner format on the front of City Hall, or may have a more sculptural form on King Plaza. (Public Art Program staff is open to various ideas about methodologies and manifestation of final artwork). The artwork must be suitable for all ages viewing. The Public Art Program staff will provide final approval as the final artwork is developed.
View the FULL CALL and APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Contact us at nadya.chuprina@cityofpaloalto.org with any requests for additional information.
Marketing Manager
Job Description
The Marketing Manager at the ICA San Diego will manage press, communications, and audience-building efforts of regular programs and exhibitions, organize and manage special events at both locations throughout the year. They will develop the marketing plan for the organization and oversee the implementation of all aspects of marketing. This position reports to the Director of Advancement for communications, marketing and media relations.
Responsibilities
Communications/Marketing
- Manage the communications program for the “customer journey” and create a marketing plan that includes email, newsletters, social media, web content to keep our community informed of programs, events and news, all while engaging with new communities and people.
- Work with the ICA San Diego team in collecting and coordinating timely, valid, and appropriate information for dissemination and creation of marketing/collateral materials.
- Update and maintain the icasandiego.org website through WordPress.
- Administer and assist with audience-building events.
- Targeted marketing campaigns for exhibitions and special events.
- Work with the Graphic Designer to design collateral for the exhibitions, education and public programs.
- Oversee/assist with printing of collateral materials such as postcards, newsletters, brochures, etc.
- Create and administer/oversee Mailchimp and Social Media plan, as part of the larger Marketing plan. Write content for the newsletter, web content, and social media.
- Attend marketing/community meetings as the ICA San Diego representative, distribute and explain marketing/collateral material, promote the ICA San Diego events, programs and exhibits.
Media Relations
- Ensure coverage of the ICA San Diego programs, events, and news by regional and national magazines, newspapers, websites and social media.
- Develop and oversee the advertising budget for select radio and television advertisements.
- Write and disseminate press releases.
- Pitch local San Diego and national media to keep them updated regarding the ICA San Diego news/programs/developments.
- Create, build and maintain relationships with local San Diego and national media.
- Field media inquiries and requests. Provide the ICA San Diego and artist information, photographs/images, and credits/captions to media per need.
- Maintain active press list and press contacts.
- Invite press to events; manage and assist press during events.
- Track press clips and oversee organization of the press archive.
- Update/add the ICA San Diego information and events to calendar and media/online listings.
Skills and Experience
- At least 5 years experience in marketing for a non-profit organization and/or press relations and/or online marketing
- Experience with WordPress platform and integrations with various software
- Experience with Mailchimp and writing marketing language for a non-profit arts organization
- Experience editing texts
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to assess priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time management, problem solving and analytical skills
- Discretion to handle confidential legal and financial information
- Strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects, flexible
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently without constant oversight
- Proficiency in Microsoft office programs
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator programs
- Preferred past experience at a non-profit arts organization
- Preferred experience in photography and/or videography
- Preferred past experience with social media marketing
Status: Full-time, exempt employee. $50,000 salary.
Hours: Some evening and weekend hours are required as well as travel within the region.
To apply send your cover letter, resume and a writing sample to hr@luxartinstitute.org.
$550.00 Innovate Grants — Call for Artists + Photographers
SUMMER 2021 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition to receiving a grant award, winners will be featured and recognized on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.
How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Explore the work of All Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: Sept 16, 2021
Region: US & International
Awards: $550.00 USD Grants
Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org
Client Service Administrator – Fine Art Auction House
Bonhams is an international auction house, founded in 1793, which holds more than 400 specialist sales a year in 60 different categories at our flagship salerooms in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong.
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Client Services Administrator to join our Client Services team in Los Angeles, CA, on a full-time basis, to provide an outstanding experience to our visitors and clients. We are looking for individuals who are positive, quick problem-solvers who thrive in a busy and highly visible role, have a passion for the arts and are looking to gain an excellent foundation for understanding how an international auction house appraises works of art, builds client relationships and conducts its auctions.
Key tasks include, but are not limited to:
· Manage the front desk and ensure that the lobby area is always clean and tidy
· Ensure that our visitors and clients feel acknowledged, welcomed, and well informed, and are quickly connected to appropriate Bonhams department and staff members should they have any inquiries
· Stay informed and aware of the preview and auction schedule for each of our locations
· Service client queries by phone, team email inbox, and in person quickly and accurately
· Assist with pre and post-sale administration, before and during auction, taking and entering absentee bids, and processing internet bids and web related queries
· Manage client’s accounts, updating internal systems with client details and ensuring appropriate ID is on file
· Engage in cashiering responsibilities, such as handling cash and recording payments accurately, and balancing sales
· Supply Bonhams shipping quotes and coordinate with the operations and shipping departments for collections
· Be flexible with your schedule, as this role provides support during special events, sale previews and offsite auctions
· Maintain a supply of current auction details and schedule at the front counter
· Oversee the opening and closing of the lobby daily
· Support new hire and ongoing training initiatives
· Be available and interested in assisting with ad-hoc projects as they arise
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 year’s relevant work experience
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
· Great attention to detail and consistent, proactive, internal and external communication
· Excellent demonstration of first-class customer service skills and experience dealing with a diverse range of people
· A positive team player who is able to maintain knowledge of departments, personnel, names and titles of senior management and executive officers, as well as branch locations
· Possess a genuine interest and thorough knowledge of art history and art market
Proficiency in Microsoft and Outlook programs and database software
· Must be flexible to cover a fluid and growing sales schedule, inclusive of evenings and weekends
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email at Recruitment.us@Bonhams.com, with ‘Administrator, Client Services -LA,’ in the subject line.
In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Bonhams offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans with a company match, flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer a generous vacation policy.
Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
Go BIG Or Go Home! – Large Works Show at JCO’s Art Haus
A BIG opportunity is knocking. Will you answer?
What if we bought couches to match our artwork, instead of the other way around?
What if a painting could redefine the way we think about our homes?
What if bigger really is better…?
At JCO’s Art Haus, we think we should; we think it can; and we think it is.
Our clients are calling for BIG change, and they’re looking for bigger work than ever before. This Fall, JCO’S Art Haus is calling for room-defining art: works must be four feet long or wide, minimum. Let’s make a statement, shall we?
Our gallery has been established on the West Coast for over 9 years, and our following is dedicated. Our marketing is innovative. Our professional team of preparators, marketers, and salesfolks is tight-knit, charismatic, and just-the-right-kind-of-pushy.
Let’s collaborate and sell some art!
Emerging and established artists, Bay Area-based and beyond, are invited to apply to our Fall/Winter showcase, “Go BIG or Go Home.” This show is curated and installed gallery-style, with the unique and ambitious goal of presenting “something for everyone.”
Top-selling artists will be invited to be represented full-time by our gallery.
We are interested in artists working in ALL mediums and themes, including (and not limited to): Landscapes, city scenes, pop art, indoor- and outdoor-sculpture, mixed media, florals, abstracts, and still life.
REQUIREMENTS:
Paintings should be 48” long on one side, minimum (eg: 48” x 8”, 48” x 20”, 36” x 48”, et al.)
Ideally, we’re looking for 60” or longer on one side (eg: 60” x 9”, 72” x 72”, 90” x 120”, et al.)
Paintings may be stretched or unstretched.
Gallery pricing and studio pricing must be consistent.
► Applications are due by 11:59 PM PDT on Wednesday, September 30th.
SALES / FEES:
• $15 non-refundable application fee
• NO exhibitor’s fees, NO staffing requirement
• All sales are split 50% Artist / 50% Art Haus
APPLY:
ALL applications will be submitted via CaFÉ: Call for Artist Entries. Click HERE to apply with:
1. 3 — 13 high-quality images of your work
2. Indicate three preferred 30-minute time slots for a “virtual studio visit” via Zoom.
3. Artist Statement: A cohesive paragraph or two which ties your work together.
4. A link to your portfolio website and/or your professional social media page. Optional!
TIMELINE:
Applications Due: 11:59pm PDT on Wednesday, September 30th
Virtual Studio Visit (For Selected Artists Only): Friday, October 1st – Saturday, October 2nd
Notifications to Artists By: Tuesday, October 4th
Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, October 22nd – Saturday, October 23rd
BIG: Thursday, November 4th – Thursday, December 23rd
VIRTUAL STUDIO VISIT:
For selected artists only. You will meet with our team for a 30-minute Zoom call. You’ll present your work, share your story, and ask us any of your burning questions. Building this personal connection helps us better represent your work in our gallery.
ABOUT JCO’S:
Established in 2012, our mission is to create new art collectors by exciting them with extraordinary art presented in a friendly, unpretentious, meticulously-curated environment.
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