About this exhibit: Abstract art uses shape, form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with degrees of independence from visual references in the world. We welcome all media to join this exciting exhibition.
California
Creative Arts Educator
Venice Arts is seeking a creative arts educator to teach in-person workshops for youth ages 10-18 at a satellite program located in Watts, South Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will lead interactive theme-based projects in filmmaking and/or animation that ignite the creativity and storytelling skills of their students!
Ideal candidates should also have a passion for working with under-resourced and underserved youth. They should also have knowledge or interest in developing their ability to engage with students from a trauma-informed and culturally competent lens. Finally, candidates will have a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives, and experiences, and an ability to create a welcoming environment for all students.
Venice Arts provides templates, examples and 1:1 support to help each teacher craft a fun and exciting workshop. Venice Arts requires all teaching artists to attend paid training and allow for classroom observations, and feedback. We look for educators who are eager to continue learning and excited to collaborate with their peers.
Qualifications
Prior experience working with youth ages 10-18 is required; with at least one year of teaching experience preferred. Familiarity with project-based learning and interactive teaching is a strong plus. We strongly prefer applicants who view teaching as an extension of their artistic practice and are interested in building a sustained working relationship with Venice Arts.
- Must have a foundational understanding of filmmaking, or animation
- Must have a foundational understanding of visual storytelling
- Must have experience with digital DSLR cameras
- Must have a foundational understanding of art history of contemporary practices
- Must have experience with Mac computers and iPads
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
- Foundational understanding of Procreate, Dragonframe, and/or Flip a Clip is a plus
- Familiarity with personal storytelling or documentary arts is a plus
Schedule
This position is for a satellite workshop in Watts. The workshop begins on August 26 and ends October 30th. Classes will meet weekly on Tuesdays and Thursday 4:30-6pm. A mandatory faculty training will be held in-person on August 19th. Consideration for rehire is based on performance and availability. Additional hours include training, syllabus development and 1:1 meetings with the Director of Education.
Compensation
This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Entry level teaching artists begin with a teaching rate of $30 per hour. Class prep, syllabus writing (up to 8 hours), and mandatory training are paid at an administrative rate of $25/hour. Each class is compensated for 3 hours of teaching and 1 hour of preparation, resulting in an average of $2,500 for the entire workshop series.
Application Requirements
- Resume
- One page cover letter describing your experience working with youth and a little about your background as an artist. Please also include a brief workshop idea; a couple sentences about a theme/topic that inspires you and the final project students would be working to complete. Please do not send a completed lesson plan! This is simply an opportunity for you to share what inspires you, and the type of work you wish to facilitate.
How to Apply
Please fill out an application. Please, no phone inquiries, emails or walk-ins.
Lead Art Teacher
Inspire creativity, spark a love for nature, and lead with heart!
Join a passionate team bringing eco-conscious art education to kids across San Diego — one joyful after-school class at a time.
Location: Various Elementary Schools in San Diego County (Escondido & Coastal areas)
Job Type: Part-time | 10–25 hrs/week
Pay: $30 – $40/hour, based on experience
Start Date: August or September 2025
🌟 About Us
EcoArts Kids brings nature-inspired, eco-conscious art programs to local elementary schools. Our mission is to nurture every child’s creative confidence and connection to nature through hands-on art experiences. We partner with environmental organizations to blend visual art and sustainability in joyful, after-school learning.
🎯 About the Role
We are seeking experienced educators with a passion for the Earth, teaching, and creativity. As a Lead Art Teacher, you will independently manage after-school classes with up to 25 students, guiding students through nature-based art lessons and collaborating with a Teaching Assistant.
🕓 How the Program Works
- Classes run afternoons (2:00–4:30pm), 1–2 days/week per school
- Classes last 1–2 hours, plus paid prep and cleanup time
- Each school runs for 8–10 weeks per session
- Teachers work at 1–4 schools per session
- You must transport your own art bin (provided) to sites
- Commitment to the full 8–10 week term is required
- ✅Qualifications
3+ years classroom or group teaching experience or equivalent - Confident managing class sizes of 15–25 independently
- Skilled in visual art instruction (drawing, painting, mixed media)
- Warm, organized, and comfortable engaging with families
- Passion for nature, creativity, and sustainability
- 📌 Requirements
Smartphone for clock-in/out & communication - Reliable transportation
- Live Scan fingerprint/background clearance (we assist)
- Completion of Mandated Reporter and Abuse Prevention Training (provided)
- 💚 Why Join EcoArts Kids
Paid training & planning time - Supportive, mission-driven team
- Part-time hours with flexibility
- Make a lasting impact through art, nature, and mentorship
To Apply:
Fill out our candidate questionnaire https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvIyrlZnYCyiu3ksNo9_XW9ZwJHKHV84Kcp3WO9w7XPiuDDQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107674490080517205003 and send your resume to connect@ecoartskids.com.
Request For Qualifications (RFQ): Freelance Graphic Designer
The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) is a nonprofit research organization committed to advancing science-based solutions for the health and resilience of ecosystems and communities. We are seeking a freelance graphic designer to support our mission-driven work. This role is ideal for a creative and detail-oriented designer who’s passionate about making complex environmental science accessible, compelling, and visually engaging.
About Us
SFEI collaborates with public agencies, scientists, designers, and communities to deliver cutting-edge science and visual tools that inform decisions about land, water, and climate. From coastal resilience to contaminant research, our projects aim to create a more sustainable and equitable future.
About the Role
We’re looking for a graphic designer who can jump in on a variety of communications needs, including:
- Designing reports, infographics, factsheets, posters, and other products for scientific and public audiences
- Creating data visualizations and maps (in collaboration with scientists and GIS staff)
- Contributing to web graphics
- Supporting ADA-compliant formatting of our products
- Supporting visual branding across projects and products
- Collaborating closely with our design lead and communications team on deadlines and priorities
- Iteratively and collaboratively finalizing products
Required Qualifications
Qualifications and experience we’re seeking include:
- Visual design experience in graphic design and illustration for the types of deliverables described above (e.g., reports, infographics, factsheets, posters)
- A strong aesthetic sense with knowledge of color, layout, and typography
- Familiarity with science communications principles and best practices
- High level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Experience in translating technical subject matter for a broad audience
- Demonstrated ability to ensure ADA compliance and accessibility in deliverables produced in Word, PDF, and InDesign formats and for the web
- Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to confidently and successfully present creative concepts and rationales to internal teams and clients
- Proven experience working in collaborative teams
- Experience in print production
- Experience designing infographics, data visualizations and other information-rich materials
- Ability to effectively communicate availability for project work, both short- and long-term, with our design manager to facilitate workload planning
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with nonprofits, government agencies, or mission-driven organizations
- Experience with copyediting documents
- Experience creating landscape architecture drawings (e.g. plan view drawings, sectional diagrams, and 3D renderings)
- Experience working with complex or technical subject matter (especially scientific and data-heavy content)
- Experience supporting strategic initiatives and organizational development through design and communication
Role Details
- This is a freelance role with variable hours—workload may fluctuate based on project timelines and priorities
- San Francisco Bay Area, CA, location preferred to facilitate in-person collaboration, but will consider remote location. If remote, must be available during Pacific Standard Time work hours
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
To Apply
Please fill out this survey for consideration: https://www.sfei.org/sites/default/files/Freelance%20Graphic%20Design%20Support.pdf
You will need to include the following in your submission:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Portfolio or samples of relevant work
- Your hourly rate or flat rate
- Your availability
Please note: This is the first step in a two-part process. We are currently gathering qualifications from freelance designers to build a pool of pre-qualified candidates. As specific projects arise, we will reach out to selected individuals from this pool to request proposals based on the project’s scope and requirements.
FEARLESS: LACP’s Annual Members’ Exhibition, 2025
On August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment, guaranteeing women’s right to vote, became the law of the land. As this year’s members show will coincide with the anniversary of that momentous occasion, this call invites submissions for works that consider the struggles and victories we share in our communities, and our collective strength when we come together.
Reflecting on those histories and regarding our current moment in time, when technology is being used to keep us divided and isolated, and as social media deepens our loneliness and alienation from one another, this call imagines a space for us to come together to celebrate and honor what connects us through photography.
This juried open call invites submissions for work with a multitude of perspective and creative approaches, from documentary to conceptual, from commercial to fiercely personal attitudes. Selected works will be shown at an exhibition at LACP’s Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles.
Call for Artists Qualifications – City Services Building Public Art
City of Ontario, CA – Call for Artists Qualifications, City Services Building Public Art
The City of Ontario’s Museum, Arts & Culture Department seeks to qualify an artist or artist team to enter into an agreement to develop a site-integrated sculptural work of art for the City Services Building located at 311 N. Sultana Avenue in Ontario, California, with construction estimated to be completed by February 2027. A work of art that fosters community, connectivity, and civic pride, while reflecting multiple cultural identities and intergenerational values, ultimately becoming a well-known visual landmark to this site for all to enjoy.
The total budget for this public art project is not to exceed $300,000.
With this public art installation, it is the goal of the City of Ontario’s Public Art Advisory Commission and the City of Ontario to achieve the following:
- Create a design that is visually captivating and engaging in all vantage points
- Have a strong visual presence both day and night
- Generate a site-specific work of art that evokes a memorable sense of place authentic to the City as a premier destination for arts and culture in the Inland Empire
Some potential identified themes shared by the Public Art Advisory Commission, include:
- Unique to and a reflection of Ontario
- Inspires a sense of community, connectivity, and civic pride
- Reflects multiple cultural identities, as well as intergenerational values
- Fosters the City’s innovative future and forward momentum
The Call for Artists Qualifications is established for professional artists based in California and eligible to work in the United States. Preference will be given to artists who reside in Southern California.
Submissions for the Call for Artists Qualifications shall be submitted on an online platform Submittable.com at: Call for Artists Qualifications, City Services Building Public Art
Learn more about this project, review the Full Version – Call for Artists Qualifications, City Services Building Public Art.
Deadline for submissions, Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4 PM (PST).
