A juried group photo show on color photography at Black Box Gallery.
For more info: https://blackboxgallery.com
Temporary
Call for Art – Storm Drain Murals Pilot Project
Storm drains are the entryway to local creeks and the San Francisco Bay. Every time it rains, pollutants (such as litter, pet waste, sediment, pesticides, motor oil, and other urban chemicals) flow into storm drains which connect directly to waterways.
The City of Burlingame is launching a new Storm Drain Murals Pilot Project and is seeking digital artwork for storm drain murals. Since storm drains often go unnoticed, the murals provide a unique learning opportunity to educate the public about the importance of preventing litter, pet waste, and other waste water from entering these drains.
When designing artwork, artists are encouraged to consider the following themes (exact phrases do not need to appear in the mural):
- Water Quality: Clean Water Starts with You
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention: Only Rain Down the Drain
- San Francisco Bay and Estuary: Keep It Clean We’re All Downstream
Why Participate? The winning designs will have their artwork printed on a 3’ x 2’ mural. These murals will be on display in the commercial areas of Burlingame with high pedestrian activity. Artists will be announced on the city’s website at www.burlingame.org/murals. Each eligible entry will be automatically entered in a drawing to win a free goody bag of sustainable products, including a Golden Poppy Annual Park Pass, Swedish dishcloth, reusable tote bag, stainless steel bottle, metal straw, bamboo utensils, and more. No purchase necessary.
Entry Deadline: Saturday, April 30, 2022 by 11:59 p.m. PDT.
How to Enter: Submit your artwork (up to five entries) using the form on our website at www.burlingame.org/murals. This mural contest is open to California residents, all ages are welcome. There is no cost to enter the contest.
Migrations and The Shifting Borders
Free entry│Call for Exhibition
Photographers are invited to submit 1 up to 3 photos addressing the theme.
Group Exhibition in Rome or Milan city. December 2022
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The current events that provoke mass migration, as shown by the war in Ukraine, or those involving millions of people driven by hunger or, as is also happening in more developed countries, driven by the search for working opportunities, well testify such a human behavior inherent in its own nature, a behavior that explicits the need and urgency of a universal recognition of a right which is still too often opposed today by a widespread cultural xenophobia.
Mobility, transition and structural collapse of barriers, these are perhaps some of the presuppositions that allow a contact, an exchange, an enrichment and an evolution of the human species.
Through this call, photography is proposed as a means through which to give testimony and manifest ideas, concepts and visions on the theme of migration and the closing / opening of borders.
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Submissions » http://bit.ly/loosenartcalls
Deadline September, 7th 2022
A/V Technician, Temporary
The Academy Museum is the world’s premier institution dedicated to the art and science of movies. Located on Wilshire and Fairfax in Los Angeles, the Museum is simultaneously immersive, experimental, educational, and entertaining. More than a museum, this dynamic film center offers unparalleled experiences and insights into movies and moviemaking.
Reporting to the Exhibitions A/V Manager, the A/V Technician will focus on audiovisual support for museum exhibitions. Work will include the installation and deinstallation of audiovisual equipment for Museum exhibitions. Audiovisual equipment may include, but is not limited to digital projectors, flat screen monitors, computers, amplifiers, speakers, media players, and various mounting hardware.
This is a temporary, part-time position through June 2022.
You Will:
- Work in a team environment and abide by all health and safety protocols.
- Install and deinstall audiovisual equipment.
- Support the maintenance and day-to-day operations of running audiovisual exhibitions.
- Pack and unpack audiovisual equipment.
- Help maintain galleries, as well as art and audiovisual equipment storage spaces.
- Oversee the technical aspects of audiovisual setups, including both hardware and software.
- Help to create audiovisual mock-ups for future exhibitions.
- Operate standard industrial woodworking equipment and power tools.
- Help with the preparation and fabrication of exhibition components.
You Have: - 2+ years of audiovisual work at a museum, gallery, artist studio, or related field.
- Experience working with and/or near fragile works of art with great care and delicacy.
- Experience with museum-level art handling practices; knowledge of archival materials and museum/gallery warehousing best practices.
- Willingness to be trained on and use OSHA approved safety equipment such as respirators and protective clothing.
- Knowledge of audiovisual equipment used for exhibitions (e.g., digital projectors, projector mounting hardware, media players, amplifiers, speakers, HDBaseT transmitters and receivers, flat screen monitors, and flatscreen monitor mounting hardware).
- Knowledge of different video and audio cables including, but not limited to HDMI, SDI, DVI, VGA, DisplayPort, Mini Display, RCA, XLR, 1/8” Mini, Serial port, and Cat 6.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to accuracy and detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work without close supervision and communicate problems clearly to a supervisor.
- Experience working successfully in an active team environment, performing rotating tasks while exercising discretion and sound independent judgement.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
- Flexibility to work a variable schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
- Climb and work on ladders.
- Intermittent walking, standing, and stooping.
- Lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Work around paints, cleansers, and other similar products.
- Work in spaces that collect dust.
- Work on an active construction site.
Other Requirements:
- If hired, we require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed as determined on a case-by-case basis.
Mendocino Open Paint Out – A Plein Air Festival
The Mendocino Art Center (MAC) hosts the Mendocino Open Paint Out (MOPO), September 19-25, 2022, a plein air festival established in 2013. The Mendocino Coast, located along a beautiful expanse of the Pacific Ocean in northern California, is a spectacular setting to paint en plein air. Artists claim that the quality of light is unlike anywhere else in the world.
From the rugged surrounding landscape, to the bay and beaches, to the quaint Victorian architecture and water towers in the town of Mendocino, to the nearby vineyards and wineries, artists are sure to find abundant creative inspiration, and will remember the beauty and tranquility of the Mendocino Coast long after visiting.
Enjoy daily plein air painting, wet paint sales in a professional gallery, demonstrations by featured plein air artists, a Quick Draw Competition and Sale, and a celebratory awards presentation, among other activities.
Join fellow artists on the picturesque northern California coast for the Mendocino Open Paint Out:
• Compete for prizes
• Sell your artwork in wet paint exhibitions in a professional gallery space
• Meet and mingle with fellow participants and featured artists at a no host happy hour, followed by a complimentary pizza party on Monday night
• Watch demonstrations hosted by featured artists Ryan Jensen, Carolyn Lord and Maeve Croghan
• Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast
• Unwind with a festive social gathering and enjoy a no host happy hour and dinner, Tuesday through Thursday
• Compete in the Quick Draw Competition on Saturday morning
• Attend the celebratory awards presentation Saturday evening
• And, of course, paint en plein air all day at locations of your choosing!
Schedule subject to change.
Investing in Artists Grants Opportunity
Investing in Artists supports diverse, Bay Area working artists who are developing new work in the performing or media arts that pushes the envelope of their creative process, explores new artistic collaborations, and/or supports artistic growth and experimentation that extends the boundaries of their art-making.
The Investing in Artists grants program was established by the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) in 2007 to enhance the working lives of, and strengthen the creative support system for, California artists working in all disciplines. Since that time, with the support of The James Irvine Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, CCI has awarded over $2 million to 290 diverse artists working in various disciplines across the state.
Through the continued support of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, CCI is pleased to offer an additional three rounds of funding (2021-2023) for the Investing in Artists program for Bay Area Performing and Media artists.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered for funding, applicants:
- NEW FOR 2022: Must reside full-time in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, or San Mateo county at the time of applying and for the duration of the grant period (October 2022 – September 2023).
- Investing in Artists’ 2021-2023 funding cycle will rotate Bay Area county eligibility. In 2021, artists residing in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties were eligible to apply and in 2023, artists residing in Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties will be eligible.
- Must be an individual working artist; organizations, artistic companies, and collectives cannot apply.
- Must propose a new project. (Projects that have already taken place or that will take place before the start of the grant period are ineligible. See the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.)
- Must have performed or presented artistic work in a public context—including online/digital platforms—within the last three years.
- Must be 18 years or older at the time of the application deadline.
- Cannot be a full-time or matriculated student.
- Cannot submit more than one application.
- Cannot have a conflict of interest (family or financial relationship) with the board, staff, or directors of Center for Cultural Innovation.
TIMELINE
Application Opens July 6, 2022, 9:00 a.m. PT
Application Webinar TBA (a recording will be made available or those who are unable to attend)
Application Deadline August 17, 2022, 12:00 p.m. PT (NOON)
Application Notifications October 4, 2022
Project Start Date October 5, 2022
