The Arts and Culture Manager is responsible for the overall administration, operation, and management of the new Dave and Roma McCoy Arts and Cultural Center located in the Town of Mammoth Lakes. The Arts and Culture Manager will lead a high-performing team, develop partnerships with local arts and culture organizations, and position the venue as the premier regional hub for performing arts in the Eastern Sierra. This position oversees all aspects of facility scheduling, staffing, and daily operations to ensure the facility functions as a professional, safe, and inviting venue for patrons, artists, and community members. Working collaboratively with Town staff, community partners, and local arts and culture organizations, the Arts and Culture Manager, where appropriate, will support the Town-wide delivery of diverse and community-centric programming to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural experience.
California
InterContinental Music Awards – Enter the most cultural and inclusive music and songwriting contest in Los Angeles (Enter for a chance to win great prizes, including our $1000 ICon Award prize! )
InterContinental Music Awards – Enter the most cultural and inclusive music and songwriting contest in Los Angeles
Submissions are now Closed and the finalists will be announced by June 30th, 2025 and the Winners expected to be announced in Late August!
Get ready! 2027 Early Bird submissions open in September 2026. Enter for a chance to win amazing prizes, including our $1000 ICon Award!
Recognized and acknowledged by the City of Los Angeles, the InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) is a well-known international music competition dedicated to celebrating musical talent from around the world.
Being a winner at the InterContinental Music Awards not only brings credibility but also opens doors to the global music stages, including worldwide recognition, opportunities for bookings, the chance to network with peers in the music industry and many more.
In addition, winners have the exclusive opportunity for mentoring sessions with top-tier industry experts, which can significantly boost their career prospects.
Here is a taste of what musicians discover in ICMA:
– A single $1000 prize (ICon Award)!
– International promotion and recognition through major media outlets, our website, and social media channels, opening doors to global opportunities.
– A unique chance to join a multi-cultural network of artists, influencers, and industry leaders from around the world.
– Access to exclusive online sessions led by industry experts on “The Landscape of the Music Business” with professional insights and international opportunities.
-A one-on-one session with members of the judging panel, offering insights and advice tailored to their specific music journey (Only for emerging artists).
Submissions are now Closed and the finalists will be announced by June 30th, 2026 and the Winners expected to be announced in Late August!
Call for Entry- 18th Annual 50|50 Show
Create 50 works of art in 50 days! An energizing creative challenge that expands your artistic practice.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Sanchez Art Center (SAC) invites California artists (18 and older) to submit an entry to participate in the 50|50 Show. This annual event — a renowned celebration of artist creativity and perseverance — is in its 18th year. Artists create 50 small works (6” x 6”) over the course of 50 days. The exhibition of the artworks will take run Sept 11 – Oct 4, 2026. Each artist chooses a (10 word or less) theme for all 50 pieces. Creation of works by participating artists will begin Monday, June 29 and end Monday, Aug 17, 2026.
JUROR: Serving as juror is Cynthia Lou, Chief Curator at Twisted Track Gallery, Sacramento.
TO APPLY: To apply, determine your theme and shape it in 10 words or less. Submit your theme plus up to 15 artwork images in your selected medium(s), via CaFÉ™ (https://www.callforentry.org/).
ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Entries must be submitted online by 10:59 pm Pacific Daylight Time. The entry fee is $25. For complete information and to enter: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17181
Call for Artist Researchers
Call for Artist Researchers
The 7th Street Museum is seeking Artist Researchers to work alongside our team on the projects building this museum: oral history, neighborhood research, and artist and community outreach.
Length: 4 months, starting summer 2026
Time: Approximately 5 hours/week (~80 hours total), flexibly scheduled
Stipend: $2,500
Location: Hybrid – some work required in West Oakland, some remote
Priority consideration will be given to applicants with an explicit connection to West Oakland: as a current or former resident, through family, or through sustained community work in the neighborhood.
Apply by Tuesday, May 11, 2026
View details on our site: https://7thstreetmuseum.org/
Call for Artists — 7th Street Museum + Living Archive
The 7th Street Museum + Living Archive is seeking artists as we build a community-held museum on West Oakland’s historic 7th Street corridor, anchored in The Barn and Esther’s Orbit Room.
This call is open to installations, murals, sound works, textiles, digital and AR work, sculpture, neon and signage, poetry, speculative design, and archive or documentary work. We especially want to hear from artists exploring jazz, blues, and the music legacy of 7th Street, and from artists working with themes of Black joy, cooperative economics, displacement and resistance, migration and memory, and community authorship.
Oakland-based Black and BIPOC artists are prioritized first.
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. First deadline: May 15, 2026. A jury of local artists, elders, and EBPREC members will review all proposals. Accepted artists will be notified by August 1, 2026, and invited to participate in site visits and meetings with our cooperative team.
To apply, visit our website: https://7thstreetmuseum.org/artists/
Artist statement
Bio
Project proposal (what you want to make, where, and why)
Budget breakdown
Portfolio or work samples
Whether you’re open to collaborating with other artists, elders, historians, or community members
We follow WAGE guidelines for all commissions. Questions: 7thstmuseum@ebprec.org
Teaching Artist/Program Assistant
Luna seeks to hire an experienced Dance Teaching Artist to teach in our Early Childhood and Studio Lab programs (for kids 3-17). In-person teaching will take place in Oakland early learning centers, local parks and libraries, and in Luna’s Berkeley studio. This position is appropriate for a dance artist interested in working collaboratively with classroom teachers and instructional aides in a coaching capacity, as well as bring creative rigor to their studio teaching practice.
This position involves teaching part-time and administering programs part-time for a full-time (75-100%) position. Work hours include some mornings, afternoons, and weekends at a schedule that makes sense for the organization and employee.
Visit our website for the full job description and details about how to apply.
