A juried group photo show on trees and water at Black Box Gallery.
For more info: https://blackboxgallery.com/
Framed: Trees and Water
Sky | Juried Art Exhibition
UPWARD Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our juried art exhibition and competition, Sky.
All artists 18 and older are encouraged to submit their work in any medium, style, and genre.
Acceptable mediums include all traditional art media (e.g., oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, gouache, egg tempera, pen and ink; drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, scratch board, markers, metal point), digital painting, arts and crafts (beadwork, pottery, embroidery, floristry, batik, stained glass, two-dimensional collage and fabric art as well, etc.).
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at upwardgallery.com.
The winners are interviewed by the UPWARD Gallery editors for publication in the printed edition UPWARD’s Quarterly and on our site.
Each entrant of the competition receives a personal page in the UPWARD gallery. Selected works will be featured in curated galleries on our site. All entrants will receive digital certificates based on the results of the competition.
Entry fee: $12 for entry, $10 (2-4 entries), $9 (5 or more entries).
Deadline: October 7, 2023.
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/65/sky for a full information.
Art Collections Specialist
The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach, a non-profit organization, is a local leader that has supported the growth and development of the community and the arts in Laguna Beach. Every summer for nearly 90 years, the Festival of Arts has produced two world-renowned events: The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters. Together both shows attract more than 250,000 visitors. The Festival also presents summer concerts series and special events.
The Festival has an opening for a year-round, part-time Art Collections Specialist.
Employment Status: Year-round, part-time (25-29 hrs. a week) , non-exempt; hourly
Hours: Working hours are generally Monday through Friday with some evenings and weekends and may involve flexible scheduling.
General Description of Position:
The Art Collections Specialist reports to the Director of Exhibits in managing and administering loans and acquisitions pertinent to the Festival of Arts’ Permanent Art Collection, Archives and exhibitions. The Permanent Art Collection (the Collection) is a part of the Festival of Arts’ mission to collect, preserve, and exhibit artworks significant to the Festival and Laguna Beach’s rich cultural heritage, growing each year through bequests, Festival Award purchases, and donations.
This position is responsible for supervising and tracking the condition, location and safe transit of materials coming into and leaving the Festival and its offsite archive, collections research and storage facility, currently located at FOANorth. This Collections Specialist will participate in planning and organizing schedules for temporary and permanent installations in coordination with the Exhibits Director.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Under the direction of the Exhibits Director, performs work in relation to the care of the
Collection, and arranges for custodial, registration, and preparation work for the maintenance of the Collections in storage areas, digital systems, and in gallery exhibitions. Assists with collection stewardship activities and fundraising.
Collection Maintenance:
Conducts inspections of the Collection, assists with follow-up arrangements and conservation plans in the event of damage or deterioration. Reports findings and recommendations, as appropriate, to the Exhibits Director.
Coordinates appraisals of artwork on a scheduled rotation.
Assists with the writing, preparation, production, and installation of wall labels, including extended labels and wall texts. Composes announcements and related materials for internal and external use.
Facilitates the relocation and placement of objects in the research and storage facility. Assists with any necessary reconfiguration plans or storage facility upgrades.
Assists in planning fundraising for the Collection, including donations and purchases.
Researches history of artworks in the Collection and potential additions.
Responds to Collection related emails, including correspondence from Festival patrons, current and former Exhibitors and general inquiries from the public.
Assists the Exhibits Director in developing a plan for managing the registration and cataloging of artwork in the Collection. May assist in the development of a digital database and associated materials.
Gallery Exhibitions and Loans:
Assists with all aspects of collection displays in community galleries and public spaces.
Maintains and coordinates master display schedule.
Assists in: arranging of loans; preparation of checklists from compilation to data entry; and coordinating and scheduling of work in such areas as conservation, photography, public information, matting and framing, construction, lighting, etc.
Prepares, installs, and de-installs approximately six exhibitions per year. Annual exhibitions currently include foaSouth, Ritz Carlton, and City Hall exhibitions.
Answers inquiries and conducts occasional gallery tours as necessary for visitors, etc.; responds to Visitor Feedback Forms.
Supervises the work of volunteers and interns assigned to the collections, when needed.
May be trained as a courier and asked to accompany departmental works when they travel.
Other duties as assigned, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree, emphasis in art history or equivalent strongly preferred; two or more years’ experience in a museum or collections setting or relevant experience.
General familiarity with modern and contemporary art.
Knowledge of office procedures and general office protocol.
Excellent communication and organizational skills and solid writing skills.
Advanced knowledge of and familiarity with MS Office, Collection Exhibition
Management Systems, and other computer programs.
Professional knowledge of registration principles and techniques, including registration documentation, accession and loan records, standard registrar principles and practices, storage, copyright considerations, insurance requirements, loan agreements, and other official documents relating to registration.
Experience and knowledge of the safe movement, packing, and shipping of collections in- house, overland, ocean and air, short and long distances and insurance considerations associated with such moves.
Familiarity with ethical principles and legal procedures governing museum and archives registration of permanent collections and outgoing and incoming loans.
Must be able to meet physical demands of job to include walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling and lifting and move or lift objects up to 30 -35 lbs. Able to work in an outdoor environment in various weather conditions.
The offer of employment for the final candidate is contingent upon satisfactory completion of and outcomes of a criminal background screening, verification of previous employment and degree and upon the acceptance of and returning to Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Agreement to Arbitrate and Acknowledgement and the Agreement Regarding
Confidential Information, Business Ethics, and Media Relations.
Pay and Benefits:
Hourly pay range is $25 to $33 per hour. Part-time benefits include pro-rated vacation, paid sick time, holidays, and 403(b) with match.
To Apply:
Please complete an application on our website: www.foapom.com/jobs and provide a resume and cover letter.
Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection – Protecting Cultural Heritage
The Festival of Arts is an art institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting artwork
significant to the Festival’s and Laguna Beach’s rich cultural history. The Festival of Arts Permanent Art
Collection is housed at foaNorth and includes over 1,000 works. The Collection continues to grow, with
artwork acquired through purchases, bequests and donations. Selected works from the Permanent Art
Collection are presented in themed exhibits at foaSOUTH and loaned out to museums and institutions for
specific exhibitions that advance cultural history and understanding. Works from the collection are also
viewable through the Festival’s virtual gallery
For information on the collection visit: https://www.foapom.com/collection/
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $25.00 – $33.00 per hour
Call for Artists Qualifications, Veterans Memorial Park Public Art, City of Carlsbad, CA
The City of Carlsbad’s Library & Cultural Arts Department seeks to qualify an artist or artist team to enter into an agreement to develop a site-integrated artwork for the Veterans Memorial Park (Capital Improvement Program, Project No. 4609) is located on 93.7 acres, near the intersection of Faraday Avenue and Cannon Road, Carlsbad, California. The park’s permanent public art featured prominently on the upper plateau, where visitors can enjoy views of the lagoon, ocean and golf course. As a site-specific piece, the public art will serve as a truly special way to honor and evoke the spirit of those who have served our country.
The City of Carlsbad Veterans Memorial Park site is located southeast of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. It’s bordered on the west and south by Faraday Avenue, to the north by Whitman Way, and to the southeast by the Macario Canyon and Veterans Memorial Park Open Space Preserves. The site is 93.7 acres of which 48 acres are developable. The reminder of the site is protected habitat. The topography of the site is characterized by gentle south to southwest facing slopes. The Parks Department worked with RJM Design firm to develop the Veterans Memorial Park Master Plan which is the basis of design for entitlements and construction documents and reflects the community’s recreational desires while balancing park development in a way that is sensitive to the surrounding natural habitat.
The total budget for the artwork is not to exceed $350,000.
The Call for Artists Qualifications is established professional artists residing and eligible to work in the United States. Special consideration will be placed to those artists who have served in the military services or who have immediate family connections to those who have served our country.
Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 by 4 p.m. (PDT)
Director of Individual Giving – California Film Institute
THIS POSITION IS HYBRID, WHICH MEANS THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE CAN WORK FROM HOME, BUT MUST BE ABLE TO MEET IN THE SAN RAFAEL OFFICE WHEN NEEDED, ATTEND CA FILM EVENTS, AND TRAVEL TO MEET DONORS THROUGHOUT MARIN COUNTY AND THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA FILM INSTITUTE
The California Film Institute (CAFILM) is a highly respected arts non-profit organization that promotes and celebrates the art of film. CAFILM produces world class film festivals, including the highly acclaimed Mill Valley Film Festival and DocLands Documentary Film Festival. CAFILM also owns and operates the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, a three-screen state-of-the-art theater that hosts a wide range of films and live on-stage filmmaker conversations. CAFILM also owns, and will soon operate the downtown Mill Valley Sequoia Theater, an exciting moment for future organization and mission growth. In addition, CAFILM provides thousands of students, and teachers from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to learn about themselves and the world through film with its free Education programs, offering screenings, Q&A sessions, and hands-on workshops led by filmmakers and industry professionals.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Individual Giving will support the CDO to create, execute, and manage a comprehensive, multi-constituent Individual Giving program. The position will focus on direct cultivation and solicitation of annual and major donors, as well as intended planned gifts, and will hold a personal portfolio of 100-125 donors. With support from the Development Database Associate, Stewardship Manager and Development Operations and Communications Manager, this position will ensure the successful identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of renewals, lapsed, upgrades, and new gifts.
With support from the Events Manager and Stewardship Manager, the Director of Individual Giving will envision and execute small stewardship and fundraising events around existing film and festival activities. Working alongside a Development team of six talented and passionate staff, they will play a key role in growing a strong baseline of annual support.
For more information, please visit https://www.cafilm.org/.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Chief Development Officer and will manage the Development Membership Manager and Stewardship Manager.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Salary range is $120,000-$135,000
Benefits include:
o Medical, group vision and dental insurance
o 403(b) with up to 3% employer match
o $80/month stipend for internet data/phone
The opportunity to connect current and future filmmakers and film lovers to film as art and education
YOU ARE
A flexible, driven, self-starter who will run towards revenue opportunities with intention
Efficient and planful, you relish spending quality time building relationships with donors to help their connection to CAFILM blossom
A focused fundraiser and closer who achieves results and hits goals
Passionate about connecting prospects and donors to the power of storytelling through film and creating bespoke opportunities to engage and delight donors at every turn
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for creating, executing, and managing a comprehensive, multi-constituent Individual Giving program, with a focus on direct cultivation and solicitation of individual donors.
Lead efforts to increase the number of face-to-face solicitations with donors and qualified prospects. Create and implement personalized solicitation plans for donors and prospects.
Support the creation of and execute personalized solicitation plans for direct cultivation and solicitation of annual and major donors, as well as intended planned gifts.
Develop and manage a personal portfolio of 100-125 current donors and prospects.
Work with the team to identify prospects and support the management of staff portfolios.
In partnership with the Chief Development Officer, help qualify major gift and capital campaign prospects to proactively cultivate for future gifts.
Collaborate with the Stewardship Manager and Events Manager to envision and execute small events around film and festival programs to further the goals of the Individual Giving program.
With support from the Database Associate input all relevant information into the Raiser’s Edge Database and use to track, manage and plan solicitation work.
With support from the with Dev-Comms Manager and Marketing and Design teams, envision and create new materials and communications to inspire and engage support.
Attend CAFILM events, special film screenings and film festivals where donors are present.
Provide pipeline reports and revenue forecasts as needed.
Achieve personal fundraising and activity goals monthly, quarterly, and annually and produce reports to track progress towards goals.
COMPETENCIES
Minimum of 5 years in nonprofit fundraising
Minimum of 3 years in a frontline fundraising role
Demonstrated track record of success in the areas of fundraising; proven results in a combination of areas, including major gift solicitation and annual giving
Strong interpersonal skills
Must be an innovative, and analytical thinker with strong administrative, planning, organizational, and time management skills
Familiarity with fundraising databases. Raiser’s Edge experience is a plus
Ability to manage highly sensitive financial and other personal information with confidentiality
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Ability to collaborate effectively with others, to create programs, resolve problems and align goals
Knowledge of current best practices
Ability to travel locally to meet with donors through the Bay Area
Bachelor’s degree
Passion for and commitment to the mission of California Film Institute
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
We strive for a culture where people sense they are valued, can bring their whole selves to work free of oppression, injustice, harassment or discrimination, and that they experience belongingness through a common purpose. We are taking steps to ensure that the California Film Institute is a safe and equitable space for staff members, filmmakers and audiences alike by incorporating inclusivity, diversity and accessibility measures into our business plan and tangible KPIs to hold ourselves accountable to serve and engage diverse audiences through our work. We are also working to examine racial justice internally in order to drive self-discovery and best inform how we can change practices and utilize our voice and position within the community.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: OFF THE SHELF! First Altered Book and Book Art Show and Auction
O’Hanlon Center invites you to submit work for our In-person, In-gallery show:
OFF THE SHELF!
First Altered Book and Book Art Show and Auction
Benefitting O’Hanlon Center for the Arts & Juried Artists
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
In-Person Gallery Show
juried by Donna Seager and Gary Kell
Exhibit dates: November 1 – December 9, 2023
Opening Reception and Artist Roundtable
Tuesday, November 7
• Art talk 4:00 pm
• Reception 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Closing Party
Saturday, December 9
6:00 to 9:00 pm.
• Live auction of select works chosen by Jurors.
• Close of Silent Auction.
Selected pieces will be sold through silent auction. Several works will be live auctioned at the closing party on December 9th.
DESCRIPTION
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts invites you to submit work for our first Biennial Altered Book and Book Art Show.
Note that this show is different from our other gallery shows:
• Only 2 works can be submitted
• 4 total submission days
• All works must be for sale and all offered by silent auction for duration of show.
• New size restriction
• Submission fee is reduced
This is a fundraiser for the Center, but sales also benefit the artists! All works will have a minimum starting bid of $50. First $50 goes to OHCA. All income above the starting bid is split 50/50 with the artist.
Altered books are books transformed or altered by the sculptural act of the artist, who uses subtractive or additive techniques — such as carving, sanding away, cutting, pasting, or painting over — to modify a book’s appearance and meaning.
There are many forms an altered book can take limited only to ones imagination, such as black out poetry, collages, and sculptures. Sculptures in specific can be created by folding, cutting, gluing, sewing, or otherwise changing the physical structure and properties of the book.
Book art uses books a raw material to conceive of original works of art that often depart radically from books’ original form and function. The artist does not create a book that stands as a work of art, but rather uses books or the idea of books as a starting point to create original pieces of art.
If you have never experimented with this, give it a try!
For inspiration visit:
www.pinterest.com/lhtanner/altered-books/
www.pinterest.com/pin/281543720349844/
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON /
IN-GALLERY SHOW ONLY!
MEDIA
All Media, including 3D/Sculptural works
Open to all artists aged 16 and over.
Submission limit: 2 works per artist.
Works previously displayed in the O’Hanlon Gallery are not eligible.
ART PREPARATION
All work must be ready for display. Paint, glue, etc. must be dry!
Max size for wall pieces: 30” wide by 60″ tall
Wall hung pieces must be securely wired.
Label all work with Artist’s name & Contact
Bring resume and/or artist statement, if desired. (2 pages max.)
ENTRY PROCESS
Please hand-deliver (no digital submissions) up to two pieces of work to:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts • 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941
You will fill-out the Submission form in person when you drop off. Payments will be accepted when artwork is delivered.
ENTRY FEE
$25, or $20 for Artist level OHCA members
for up to two pieces paid at time of drop off
via check, cash or credit card.
HAND DELIVERY Entry Dates
Friday Oct 13, 10 am – 3 pm
Saturday Oct 14, 10 am – 1 pm
Sunday Oct 15, Noon – 2 pm
Monday Oct 16, 5 pm – 7:30 pm
Pick up times for non selected work:
Tuesday Oct 23, 10 am – 1 pm
Wednesday Oct 24, 5pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday Oct 28, Noon – 2pm
Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday November 7, 4:00 pm
Reception
Tuesday November 7, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Pick up unsold works
Sunday Dec 10, Noon – 2 pm
Monday Dec 11, 10 am – 3 pm
Please note Entry Dates/Times carefully. Late delivery of artwork is not allowed.
For additional information on gallery policies/requirements, click here.
