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Bruce’s Beach Public Art Opportunity

Call for Artists: Public Art Opportunity at Bruce’s Beach
The City of Manhattan Beach is seeking qualifications from professional artists for a public art project at Bruce’s Beach. This large-scale, three-dimensional artwork will embody themes of reflection, connection, and healing, contributing to the cultural and historical significance of the site. Artists with experience in durable public art installations are invited to apply. Black artists, and those with a connection to the site are encouraged to apply. The commissioned artwork will be an enduring and meaningful addition to Bruce’s Beach, engaging the community while honoring the location’s history.

Bruce’s Beach holds deep historical significance. Once a thriving Black-owned resort in the early 20th century, it was unjustly seized by the City in the 1920s. The site has since been recognized for its importance in the ongoing dialogue about racial justice and reconciliation. The commissioned artwork will serve as a space for contemplation, acknowledgment, and community connection.

The deadline is April 21, 2025, 11:59 PM PT. 

The full RFQ and background information is posted here: https://www.manhattanbeach.gov/government/city-manager/bruce-s-beach-task-forceAll questions or clarification related to this RFQ shall be submitted in writing to ebrinkman@manhattanbeach.gov on or before, Monday, April 14, 2025, by 11:59 PM PT. 

Request for Proposals for Commissioned Art Piece

The City of Whittier Art in Public Places Committee is seeking an artist to commission an illuminated art piece on Whittier Blvd. The art should be designed appropriately for the site given and functionally fit the dimensions in a way in which the public will visually interpret the piece on-site while driving or walking by.

The site is at the corner of a busy highway across from the newly redeveloped area in Whittier called The Groves.

The site is approximately 127ft at its longest part, by 39 ft at its widest part. It is a long and narrow parcel of land with a concrete rectangle at the Northwest side of the parcel. It has electrical access as it used to hold a sign that pointed towards Uptown Whittier. The current brick and concrete foundation can be removed.

The current budget for this project is $250,000.

Accounting Manager

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the timely and accurate maintenance of the Museum’s accounting information and payroll processes. The role supervises one direct report (Accountant) who will prepare and submit entries for the Accounting Manager’s review.  Previous experience in nonprofit accounting is desired.

This job requires knowledge and skills in technical accounting and an eagerness to research and apply GAAP guidance. Advanced Excel skills are also a requirement. There should be a high level of comfort with examining and reconciling a general ledger and a keen eye for reviewing the work of others. MOCA utilizes the Sage Intacct accounting system and Paylocity HRIS (demonstrated knowledge of Sage or other accounting software is necessary for this position, as well as comfort with handling payroll transactions).  We offer an opportunity to learn and grow within a small team while collaborating cross-functionally with other departments across the museum. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and submitting bi-weekly payroll as approved by the CFO
  • Assisting HR in the oversight and maintenance of employee payroll records
  • Maintenance and reconciliation of employee benefits (insurance benefits, FSA/HSA contributions, 401K contributions)
  • Submitting and reconciling all payroll expenses to the general ledger, including month-end accruals
  • Supporting HR in maintaining MOCA’s compliance with state and federal employment regulations

Accounting responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating and reviewing month-end entries which are prepared by the Accountant (fixed asset depreciation, amortization of prepaid expenses, imports of monthly MOCA store activity, imports of monthly credit card activity)
  • Reviewing bank reconciliations performed by the Accountant
  • Reconciling month-end general ledger balances 
  • Performing monthly general ledger closes within the accounting software (Sage Intacct)
  • Communicating with Accounts Receivable on issuing invoices and following up on outstanding items on the AR Aging
  • Reconciling revenues recorded to the general ledger (Sage Intacct) with fundraising records maintained by Advancement (Blackbaud Altru)
  • Communicating with MOCA staff credit cardholders on their deadlines for providing coding and support for their monthly credit card expenses
  • Assisting Director of Finance in preparation of monthly budget vs actuals analysis and cash flow analysis
  • Overseeing the reporting, payment, and reconciliation of sales taxes with the assistance of the Accountant
  • Leading the preparation and issuance of annual 1099s to vendors with the assistance of the Accountant

Other responsibilities include:

  • Leading annual audits of the workers compensation policy and 401K plan
  • Assisting the Director of Finance in researching accounting guidance and drafting memos that apply appropriate GAAP standards and tax compliance to museum processes and policies
    Supporting the Director of Finance in fulfilling requests for the annual financial statement audit and 990 tax filing
  • Preparing reports in Sage Intacct to support department heads in their budget oversight and financial decision-making
  • Collaborating with various MOCA departments and fielding requests that arise from reviews of their monthly budget vs actuals reports

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MA and/or CPA preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in non-profit 
  • Strong technical knowledge of MS Excel and Sage Intacct and/or other accounting software
  • MOCA uses Sage as their general ledger accounting system, Bill.com for payables, and Paylocity as HRIS. Experience with any of these systems is a plus.

Annual Salary: $90,000 – $100,000

Position covered by MOCA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement: NO

 

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 Art’s 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.

Getty Marrow Exhibition and Audience Engagement Intern

Getty Marrow Exhibition and Audience Engagement Intern will work closely with the Vice President of Exhibitions and Art Director and focus on supporting JANM’s new core exhibition, In the Future We Call Now: Realities of Racism, Dreams of Democracy, which promises to provide contemporary context for the journey of Japanese Americans, spanning immigration, WWII incarceration, through to contemporary issues. By combining cutting-edge scholarship with immersive exhibits and programming, this exhibition will engage and inspire audiences in a way that resonates with today’s societal challenges.

The intern will focus on the development of interactive and educational opportunities that will exist through this exhibition. In doing so, we will be able to build and test the activities that will exist inside of this exhibition for school group tours and general visitors. The final product for this internship will be several educational and audience engagement activities that will allow the visitor to have a deeper and more meaningful experience. We will also focus on the interpretation of the objects contained in the exhibition as well as research artists and artworks that will anchor the exhibition in key locations. 

Exhibition and Audience Engagement Intern Requirements: Strong research and written communication skills are essential. Strong attention to detail and highly organized. Strong design skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Printing and a host of art production tools. Experience with graphic design and typography desired but not required. Interest in learning about working as an arts professional in a nonprofit. Familiar with Google Suite, MS Office Suite, and Asana.

Criteria for Intern Candidates: The internship opportunities are intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and the visual arts professions, Eligible candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for consideration. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.  

In addition, each intern applicant must meet the following 3 eligibility criteria: 

  1. Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (bachelor’s or associate degree program) and have completed at least one semester or 2 quarters of college by June 2025. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible.
  2. Attend college in or be a permanent resident of Los Angeles County; and
  3. Be a US citizen or permanent resident eligible to be legally employed in the US. Students with DACA status valid through the internship period are also eligible.

Please note that students who have previously served as Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns at the Japanese American National Museum are not eligible for consideration.
Students enrolled in a second BA, BS, or higher degree not eligible. 
Staff members and relatives of staff or board members are not eligible. 

Intern Stipend:  $7,150 gross stipend for Full-Time (40 hours/week),10 consecutive weeks. 

Dates of Internship: 10 consecutive weeks, in-person, from June 9 – August 15 2025. Full-Time (40 hours a week).  Monday – Friday schedule. Require occasional evening & weekend hours.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 5:00pm, Thursday, April 10, 2025.

To apply submit your cover letter, employment application form, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation. Candidates selected for interview will also need to provide proof of enrollment. 1 copy of undergraduate unofficial transcript(s). Transcripts must record at least one semester or 2 quarters of college by June 2025. 

Employment Application forms are available at https://www.janm.org/jobs/apply-internships

Send Email to: hr@janm.org (a word.doc format or pdf file) Indicating Getty MUI Exhibitions & Audience Engagement Intern Application in subject line of email.

Mail application packets to:
Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: 2025 Getty MUI (Exhibitions and Audience Engagement)
100 N. Central Avenue 
Los Angeles, CA 90012 

Finalists will be contacted for interviews the week after the application deadline.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Getty Marrow Media Arts Intern

Getty Marrow Media Arts Intern works in the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center (MAC), which is dedicated to furthering JANM’s mission through unique documentaries, innovative exhibition components, and video life histories that preserve and share the Japanese American experience. Participates in the creation of media components for the museum’s upcoming films & exhibitions, educational/public programs, and website, social media, and YouTube channel. In addition, they will experience developing and producing their own short film/Capstone Project in line with JANM’s mission. Receives hands-on experience and training in preproduction development, cameras, sound, lighting, livestreaming, editing software, motion graphics, and archival media formats. 

The Internship will focus on exhibition media components for 3 upcoming exhibitions:

1. JANM’s reimagined core exhibition, In the Future We Call Now: Realities of Racism, Dreams of Democracy. JANM’s redesigned main exhibit looking at Japanese American history from immigration to today. 

2. Cruising J-Town: Opening July 31, 2025, this exhibit explores the impact Japanese Americans had on the Southern California car scene, from box car racing and car clubs in the fifties, to the rise of import/tuner culture in the eighties and nineties, to the reappreciation of Japanese classic cars today. 

3. Eating Together: Food in Japanese America/ Little Tokyo Legacy Businesses: This exhibit will look at Japanese American’s long history with food, in California especially. 

For all of these projects, the intern will assist in conducting research and interviews, scouting and shooting B-roll footage, transcription, logging clips, digitization of archival materials, and editing, all of which will significantly contribute to the final pieces. 

Media Arts Intern Requirements: Video editing experience (using Final Cut Pro X and/or Premiere Pro) and experience with video cameras is strongly recommended. Competency in digitization/digital asset management, including scanning and editing photographs in Photoshop is desired. Strong research and written communication skills are critical. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential. Familiar with Google Suite and MS Office.

Criteria for Intern Candidates: The internship opportunities are intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and the visual arts professions, Eligible candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for consideration. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.  

In addition, each intern applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (bachelor’s or associate degree program) and have completed at least one semester or 2 quarters of college by June 2025. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible.
Attend college in or be a permanent resident of Los Angeles County; and
Be a US citizen or permanent resident eligible to be legally employed in the US. Students with DACA status valid through the internship period are also eligible.

Please note that students who have previously served as Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns at the Japanese American National Museum are not eligible for consideration.
Students enrolled in a second BA, BS, or higher degree not eligible. 
Staff members and relatives of staff or board members are not eligible. 

Intern Stipend:  $7,150 gross stipend for Full-Time (40 hours/week),10 consecutive weeks. 

Dates of Internship: 10 consecutive weeks, in-person, from June 9 – August 15 2025. Full-Time (40 hours a week).  Monday – Friday schedule. Require occasional evening & weekend hours. 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 5:00pm, Thursday, April 10, 2025.

To apply submit your cover letter, employment application form, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation. Candidates selected for interview will also need to provide proof of enrollment. 1 copy of undergraduate unofficial transcript(s). Transcripts must record at least one semester or 2 quarters of college by June 2025. 

Employment Application forms are available at https://www.janm.org/jobs/apply-internships

Send Email to: hr@janm.org (a word.doc format or pdf file) Indicating Getty MUI Media Arts Intern Application in subject line of email.

Mail application packets to:
Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: 2025 Getty MUI (Media Arts)
100 N. Central Avenue 
Los Angeles, CA 90012 

Finalists will be contacted for interviews the week after the application deadline.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Call for Curatorial Proposals

Invitation To Submit a Curatorial Proposal

Descanso Gardens invites curators, artists, collectives, cultural producers, and thinkers of all kinds to submit preliminary proposals for exhibitions and programs. Descanso Gardens is committed to giving emerging, mid-career, and established curators and artists the opportunity to expand their portfolios. Applicants must review the requirements below and submit their preliminary proposal by May 16, 2025.

About Descanso Gardens

Descanso Gardens is a unique Southern California landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty. We are an urban retreat located 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, with principal collections including California native plants and oak woodlands; one of the largest collections of camellias in the Western Hemisphere; a rose garden with specimens from all corners of the globe; and significant presentations of lilacs, maple trees, cherry trees, and iris. Descanso Gardens has been designated an International Camellia Garden of Excellence by the International Camellia Society. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums as a museum of living collections, Descanso Gardens welcomes more than 950,000 visitors annually. The Gardens are operated by the Descanso Gardens Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in a public-private partnership with Los Angeles County.

At Descanso Gardens, we connect people with nature and one another. Our mission is to practice exemplary stewardship of Descanso’s distinctive character and assets; offer people an experience close to nature; and cultivate an understanding of the natural world and people’s place in it through inspiration, education and example.

 

Curatorial Proposal Guidelines

Descanso Gardens presents a variety of exhibitions and programs each year including solo, group, traveling, and guest-curated displays. These are intended to broaden the education programs by presenting art, science, and relevant historical material to support the mission of Descanso Gardens “connecting people with nature and one another.” Through our exhibitions and programs, we strive to deepen our impact in our community, strengthen engagement with members and visitors, and create experiences of discovery and connection.

Descanso Gardens seeks curatorial proposals for the 2026-2028 calendar that will address the following requirements and selection criteria:

·       Theme: Water.  We are looking for exhibitions and cultural programs that are inspired by careful study of water history, policy, culture, science, and art. Water is the lifeblood of Descanso Gardens. It is reflected in our future planning, wellness practices, and storytelling. Locally and around the world, water is a symbol of wellness and abundance, but also scarcity and disruption. What is the past, present, and future of water? How can we celebrate water? What can we learn from other cultures, both indigenous and around the world? How does it connect us and protect us, and how do we shape and protect it? What hidden stories can be revealed about water?

·       Curatorial Concept:  The exhibition/ program concept must closely align with the mission of Descanso Gardens to connect people with nature and one another, reflect the latest knowledge on the subject matter, foster innovation, as well as inspire discoveries and creative contributions that respond to Descanso Gardens’ botanic collections. As an organization located in Los Angeles County, Descanso Gardens prioritizes the inclusion of diverse viewpoints, backgrounds, experiences, and community connections.

·       Interdisciplinary Approach: Descanso Gardens seeks proposals that utilize a creative blending of disciplines, media, and diverse points of view;

·       Media: The proposal may use any media type (visual art, digital art, outdoor installations, performances, music, projections, virtual reality, text, etc.). The exhibitions and programs must be appropriate in scale material, form, and content for the cultural and physical environment in which they are to be presented. The proposed works, displays, and programs don’t need to be new and may have been presented before. New commissions are encouraged provided that their cost is within the exhibition’s budget.

·       Scope: The exhibition will utilize the indoor spaces of the Sturt Haaga Gallery and/ or the Boddy House. Outdoor use of the botanical gardens is welcome. 

·       Collaborative partnerships: Proposals that establish partnerships with other cultural organizations, educational and botanical institutions, community members, and Descanso Gardens visitors are preferred.

·       Audience: Descanso’s visitorship has been growing over the past few years and the Gardens attract an audience that is more diverse in race or ethnicity than many other museums and gardens[1].  Many attendees may be first-time visitors to the Sturt Haaga Gallery or the Boddy House, and exhibitions and programs in these spaces should consider ways to engage “first-time visitors” as well as people who are already familiar with the Garden’s gallery spaces and exhibitions.

·       Accessibility and Engagement: Descanso Gardens strives to expand access, engagement, and education opportunities for a broader public. Preference will be given to proposals that prioritize opportunities for visitor participation, hands-on activity or response, as well as engaging diverse programming that reaches out to traditionally underserved groups. At Descanso, there is an opportunity and need to attract more visitors who identify as Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latinx, Asian or Asian American, African American, and other minority groups, so that visitorship reflects more closely the diversity of surrounding areas and Los Angeles County.

·       Budget: Descanso Gardens rely on a range of budgets typically within $40,000-$60,000. Budgets must include curator fees, artist/ collaborator stipends, collateral design and copy writing, installation and de-installation, framing if needed, equipment rental, shipping, travel, reproduction rights, etc. Please note that insurance, installation, collateral design, and photography services are provided by Descanso Gardens. Curator fees should not exceed 20% of the total exhibition budget. Proposals exceeding $40,000-$60,000 budget range must be discussed in advance. Fundraising for exhibitions is management by Descanso’s development team, however, applicants may suggest potential funding sources, such as grants or sponsorships.

·       Group Applications: Curators are discouraged from submitting or including their own artwork; artistic collectives may be included within curatorial proposals but should not submit their work without a specific curator.

 

How to Apply

Please submit your preliminary curatorial proposal to Descanso Gardens by May 16, 2025, by including the following information:

–          The completed preliminary curatorial proposal form (available on the website)

–         CVs of curators, artists, and other key collaborators

–          5-10 images with captions (no more than 10 MB)

–          Any other information that may be relevant to your proposal (essays, articles, etc.)

 

More information

For more information about the Call for Curatorial Proposals and how to apply, please visit Descanso Gardens website.

Contact

If you have any questions about the Descanso Gardens’ Call for Curatorial Proposals, please contact Marina Erfle, Director of Exhibitions, at merfle@descansogardens.org.

 

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