A juried group photo show with an open theme at Black Box Gallery.
For more info: https://blackboxgallery.com/
Temporary
Arts Program Specialist – (Associate Governmental Program Analyst) Limited-Term, Telework Option
This position is Limited Term (12 Months); it may become permanent, be extended or be cancelled at any time.
This position is eligible for telework. In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) for the California Arts Council (CAC) independently performs the more complex and technical analytical work such as developing arts grant program guidelines, data research, summary reports, and internal process documents. This position will be working to support the Cultural Districts program by establishing criteria and guidelines to designate cultural districts through a competitive application process, providing technical assistance and promotional support to designated districts, and collaborating with other public agencies and private entities to maximize the benefits of the designations.
Click here to view the duty statement.
Click here to apply at CalCareers.
Individuals who are new to state service must have AGPA list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and examinations available online.
Statement of Qualifications:
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required when applying for this vacancy. The SOQ must be no more than 2 pages in length using Arial font size 12:
- Please describe why you feel you are uniquely qualified for this position.
Resumes DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.
Call to Artists: Collage Magic Artist Residency
Wednesday, 25 October to Sunday, 29 October 2023
Halloween Weekend
First Deadline to Apply: Sunday, 27 August 2023
Final Deadline to Apply: Sunday, 24 September 2023
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until space is filled. Artists are encouraged to apply well before the deadline. Also, please note, responses may not be sent out until two weeks after the deadline.
A five-day, in-person collage artist residency in New Orleans in which artists will explore contemporary art that references magic, altar making, and ritual practice and take a walking tour of New Orleans and explore the city as an archive of magic.
Residents will make a collage that will be published by Kolaj Institute in a book about collage and magic. The artwork will be exhibited at Kolaj institute during Kolaj Fest New Orleans, 12-16 June 2024. Artists who wish to develop proposals for larger contemporary art projects (books or exhibitions) will be invited to submit proposals for consideration.
Read the full call to artists and how to apply HERE.
Call for Art – After Service: Veteran Art
The Museum of Northern California Art is seeking original artwork created by U.S. military veterans. All media accepted. The exhibition will be held at the Museum of Northern California Art (monca) 900 Esplanade in Chico.
https://www.monca.org/posts/2022/03/23/call-for-art-2/
Call for Art-NOIR
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, NOIR.
THEME
Step into the shadows and embrace the mysterious allure of Noir. Defined by moody and atmospheric aesthetics, this artistic genre thrives on the interplay of light and shadow, creating an evocative visual style characterized by deep shadows and high drama. Noir goes beyond a mere genre; it evokes an underlying energy of tension, ambiguity, and emotional intensity like no other. Dark and mysterious on steroids. Submit your shadowy masterpieces and show us NOIR from your perspective.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, November 10, 2023 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, December 8, 2023.
AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
ENTRY FEE
$25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to hello@art-fluent.com.
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.
RULES
Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums -now including film/video (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art- AI will not be accepted).
SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.
ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to NOIR. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com we are happy to walk you through the process.
MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side and 400 pixels on the shortest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640×480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo.
NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.
SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.
GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.
REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.
REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing to be added to Art Fluent’s email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.
Call for Entries – CAL Autumn Juried Show
The Cypress Art League will host its Annual Autumn Art Show at the Cypress Community Center on September 16, 2023.
Over $1,500 in prizes!
Mediums: oils, acrylics, watercolor, pencil, ink, photography, digital, 3-dimensional.
https://www.cypressartleague.com/
Entry Fee: $15, $9 for members
5th entry is free!
Artwork Drop-off: Saturday, Sept 16 9 am – 12 pm
Public Viewing: Sunday, Sept 17 12 pm – 4 pm
Reception & Awards: Sunday, Sept 17 4 pm
Artwork Pick-up: Sunday, Sept 17 4:30 pm – 5 pm
