The Fresno Arts Council is seeking individual artists and/or artist collectives to submit proposals for a public art piece. The final design is to be painted or installed on-site on the Madera Community College campus Academic Village One building (AV1). The proposed concepts and designs should be reflective of the suggested themes identified for each mural. See link for full guidelines. Deadline August 31, 2023.
Call to Artists: Madera Community College Mural Project
Arts Education Program Manager
Program Manager Job Description. August 2023
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Position: Program Manager
Location: Oakland, CA office. up to 50% work from home option.
Job Type: Non-exempt, at will, hourly employee
Compensation: $31 per hour. . ($40,000 – 54,000/year)
Benefits: Monthly wellness stipend, 2 weeks PTO, 6 paid holidays.
Term: Year-round. .60 – 1.0 Full time position.
Hiring Timeline: Hiring immediately. Position open until filled.
For nearly 40 years, Prescott Circus Theatre (PCT) has empowered and engaged Oakland youth through circus and theater arts while inspiring thousands throughout the Bay Area. PCT is committed to providing safe environments for youth to develop the confidence, skills, and talents, to thrive on stage, in school, and in life. We are seeking a passionate and caring leader in arts education to support and grow alongside our youth, artists, and community.
The Program Manager is responsible for facilitating PCT’s school and community based programs and community productions. They provide direct support to teaching artists and additional program staff, coordinate with school partners for space and scheduling, and play a leading role in the production of annual shows and events. The Program Manager collaborates daily with the Executive Artistic Director and Performing Company Manager. The ideal candidate will have prior production and/or management experience in arts education and must have a demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice.
Director, Creative Sonoma
About Creative Sonoma
Creative Sonoma is dedicated to advancing and supporting the creative community of Sonoma County by producing programs and providing services to serve the needs of Sonoma County’s diverse arts sector. Creative Sonoma is a division of the Economic Development Board (EDB) with an advisory board comprised of 7-11 members who meet every other month to discuss strategic advice, outreach, promotional support, and program ideation.
About the Position
Reporting to the Director of the EDB, the Creative Sonoma Director leads the Creative Sonoma division, supervises professional staff, and develops and implements programs that enhance the County’s creative economy positioning it on a national level.
The Economic Development Board of Sonoma County is seeking a candidate who has demonstrated leadership experience in advancing artists, arts organizations, creative and cultural initiatives, and galvanizing diverse partners and communities at the intersection of art, culture, economy, and civic life. Reporting to the Director of the EDB, the Creative Sonoma Director leads the Creative Sonoma division, supervises professional staff, and develops and implements programs that enhance the County’s creative economy positioning it on a national level. Broadly, the Creative Sonoma Director will be responsible for the following five areas:
Program Development and Management, Fund Development and Fiscal Oversight, Marketing and Outreach, Policy and Advocacy, and Board and Staff Development.
The most qualified candidates will bring experience related to:
· Leading, developing, and supervising teams
· Knowledge of trends in creative industries, arts-related policies, and funding opportunities, and economic development
· Strategic planning, policy and fiscal management, fundraising, program development and management, and/or public administration
· Managing and developing grant opportunities, diverse funding sources, including government contracts, foundations, and/or large donors
· Creating programs that benefit diverse cultures, ethnicities, and people from different walks of life
· Working successfully with grantmakers; business, community, and political leaders; nonprofits; and boards to motivate and address diverse interests through coalition building, community relations, and advocacy
· A deep passion for and understanding of the needs of the creative sector, including nonprofit and for-profit creative enterprises and individual artists and creative professionals
Salary will be negotiated within the state range. A robust benefit package is included.
Meet the Music Administrative Assistant
Position Title: Meet the Music Administrative Assistant (Full Time)
Grand Vision Foundation (GVF) is a non-profit community arts organization whose mission is to inspire and engage the diverse communities of Los Angeles through culturally-responsive arts and educational experiences. Meet the Music (MTM) is Grand Vision’s youth education program, which nurtures the next generation of our creative community. Founded in 2009, MTM has grown into a model education program, annually serving over 2,300 primary school students in Greater Los Angeles through innovative, sequential musical-skill-building and engagement curricula. MTM stands out in its commitment to equitable access to music education—all students at a given grade level are encouraged to participate—and to arts integration— programs are held in schools during regular school hours and our teaching artists work hand-in-hand with classroom teachers to make music a regular part of the students’ routine.
Grand Vision is seeking a knowledgeable and reliable Administrative Assistant with great communication skills, some bookkeeping and/or accounts receivable experience and attention to detail. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of GVF, the Manager of Music Education and the Music Education Coordinator, the MTM Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to help ensure efficient operation of MTM programs. This position will begin in August of 2023.
Primary areas of responsibility will include:
Knowledge of Meet the Music’s practices and procedures as well as in-school elementary music education programs:
Recorders in Schools (grades 3-5)
Roots of Music Program (RoMP) (grades 3-5)
Percussion in Schools (grades K – 5)
Violin in Schools (grades K-2)
Recordkeeping, invoicing and tracking support
Under supervision of Meet the Music Program Manager:
Prepare and submit invoices to schools
Communicate with schools and district representatives as needed
Prepare and submit work proposals and estimates to schools
Track payments, maintaining accurate and transparent records
Assist with budgeting
Program administration assistance
Assist MTM team with data gathering, analyzing and creation of data reports
Draft responses to confidential and time sensitive material
Assist with program, staff, teaching artist and recital scheduling
Assist with student field-trips including transportation
Keep inventory of program supplies and facilitate school site deliveries
Observe end-of-semester recitals
GVF/MTM office assistance
Organize and assist with digital and hard copy files
Answer and communicate effectively via phone when in the GVF office
Required Qualifications
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Ability to work as part of a team, take direction, follow procedures, work independently and produce accurate, high quality work
Knowledge of Google office platforms, Microsoft Office, and Excel
AA degree or higher
At least 2 years of assistant, office and/or administrative support experience
Available to work 40 hours per week with some occasional weekends
Must be able to clear a TB test and Live Scan background check
Valid California driver’s license
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
Ability to understand Spanish
Familiarity with quickbooks or another bookkeeping program
Familiarity with Salesforce or another CRM
Familiarity with Arts Education
Experience working for a non profit agency or educational institution
Please visit Grand Vision’s website at www.grandvision.org before applying. Email cover letter for the position & resume (as a single PDF) with “MTM Administrative Assistant” in the subject line to Sukari@grandvision.org by August 11th, 2023.
Compensation & Time Commitment
Salary range is $47,000 – $54,000 (depending on experience) – in-person – 40 hours/week
Teaching Artist (Multi-instrumentalist)
Position Title: Teaching Artist (Multi-instrumentalist), part time
Grand Vision Foundation is a non-profit community arts organization whose mission is to inspire and engage the diverse communities of Los Angeles through culturally-responsive arts and educational experiences. Meet the Music (MTM) is Grand Vision’s youth education program, which nurtures the next generation of our creative community. Founded in 2009, MTM has grown into a model education program, annually serving over 3500 elementary school students in Greater Los Angeles through innovative, sequential musical-skill-building and engagement curricula. MTM stands out in its commitment to equitable access to music education. All students in a given grade level participate, programs are held in schools during regular hours and our teaching artists work closely with classroom teachers to make music a regular part of students’ routine.
Grand Vision is currently looking for passionate, experienced and resourceful teaching artists to serve students at multiple schools in the Los Angeles Unified and surrounding school districts. Successful candidates will have an exceptional track record as both educators and artist practitioners and be prepared to teach in the following program areas:
Recorders in Schools (grades 3-5): a year-long program, focused on recorder playing technique, beginning sight reading and ensemble performance
Roots of Music Program (RoMP) (grades 3-5): a semester-long program, emphasizing group singing and movement, that introduces fundamental music concepts through the lens of multicultural music making and interactive concert experiences
Percussion in Schools: a year-long program consisting of two tracks:
Beginning Percussion (grades K-2) tailored to pre-readers and emphasizing music fundamentals and ensemble performance through percussion rudiments
Advanced Percussion (grades 3-5) focused on pitched and unpitched percussion techniques, beginning sight reading and ensemble performance
Strings in Schools (grades K-2): a year-long program tailored to pre-readers, emphasizing beginning music fundamentals through violin care, bow technique and the performance of basic melodies alone or as an ensemble
The Teaching Artist will report to the Manager of Music Education and teach at one or more school sites in the Greater Los Angeles area. The course load will consist of approximately eight to twenty 30–45 minute lessons per week (final schedules are dependent on fall enrollment). This position will begin in August 2023.
Required Qualifications
A commitment to providing inclusive, equitable education to all young people
Exceptional classroom management skills, including at least 3–5 years of in-school or after-school teaching experience in applied music (instrumental or vocal performance)
A high level of musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer
Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies to address students’ learning styles and grade levels
Ability and willingness to “think outside the box” regarding engaging, accessible music education
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability and willingness to follow simple lesson plans
Ability and willingness to teach an existing curriculum with creativity and flexibility
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Availability during regular school hours (Monday–Friday, approximately 8AM – 3PM)
Valid California driver’s license
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with students from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Some ability to communicate in and understand spoken Spanish
Familiarity with culturally relevant/responsive pedagogies and social emotional learning
Recognition of learning needs and nuances of post-pandemic elementary education
At least one year of practical experience teaching beginning band, orchestra or comparable multi-instrument ensemble
Please visit Grand Vision’s website at www.grandvision.org before applying. Email cover letter describing your fit for the position & resume/curriculum vitae (as a single PDF) with “Teaching Artist (Multi-instrumentalist)” in the subject line to sukari@grandvision.org
Compensation & Time Commitment
$50 – $75/teaching hour (depending on education and experience) – in-person, 8–20 hours/week
Artistic Director
Reporting to the Board of Directors and co-leading with the Managing Director, EWP’s next Artistic Director will be a visionary theatre leader with a proven track record of artistic excellence, equitable practices and values, and skillful administration; a deep cultural understanding of and connection to Asian American communities and artists; and a national perspective on the powerful role EWP can take as the field engages in a time of profound change.
Keys responsibilities include:
Artistic Curation, Producing, and Education
Create an annual artistic plan that inspires audiences, donors, artists, and staff
Serve as the lead producer for all EWP productions and ensure artistic quality, production values and work culture are aligned with company values
Develop programming and production budgets as part of EWP’s annual program budgeting process, a responsibility shared with the Managing Director
Maintain existing and build new partner relationships that forward the artistic and community goals of EWP
Identify opportunities for EWP to continue to develop and/or participate in the cultivation of new work, and oversee the commissioning of playwrights and artists
Grow, nurture, and maintain a network of directors, designers, playwrights, and other theatre artists, locally and nationally
Oversee casting for productions and developmental workshops
Provide direction and vision for the company’s education and professional development activities and the staff and artists who deliver them
Organizational Leadership & Culture
Share in creating a collaborative leadership model for EWP that will be foundational to the next era of the company’s growth and stability
Supervise and manage the artistic, education and production teams and functions
Articulate strategic opportunities and goals of the company, to partner with the board and MD in crafting the roadmap for the next era of EWP
Co-lead the establishment of productive communications between the staff, leadership team and board
Co-lead and support operational standards based on the company’s stated values
Provide leadership investment in the EWP staff by developing and supporting growth opportunities
Create an environment that centers justice, diversity, equity and inclusion on and off the stage
Be a public face of the theater, often serving as the “voice” of theater while ensuring that there is alignment with the board and the organization when taking that role
External Affairs & Resource Development
Actively and wholeheartedly participate in the cultivation and stewardship of donors – individuals and institutional – to ensure long term viability
Serve as an engaging public ambassador in Los Angeles, in particular in the Asian American community and in the theatre’s own neighborhood
Participate actively in the Los Angeles arts community as a key artistic leader and advocate for equity, inclusion and access
Champion EWP’s vision and mission at performances, special events, and industry gatherings, locally and nationally
Actively participate in the theatre’s ongoing brand evolution, providing artistic clarity and direction in marketing and communications strategies and products
The Search Committee seeks the following qualities in EWP’s next leader:
A deep cultural understanding of and personal connection to Asian American communities and artists
A passionate candidate committed to elevating the visibility and voices from the Asian American community, onstage and off
An artist committed to innovation and risk-taking, to be a leader in pushing the field forward
An approach to theatre making that achieves artistic excellence while supporting the makers and artists in the process
A leader with an inspiring long-term artistic vision, combined with a sense of responsibility to long-term organizational health
An established track record of creating excellent live experiences as a producer, director, or theatre maker, including new plays and musicals
Experience with or interest in storytelling in the digital space
Executive-level understanding of revenue generation, both earned and contributed
Experience or knowledge of navigating the challenges of growth with strategic decision making that maintains fiscal responsibility and staff health
Well-established network of local and national artistic collaborators
Excellent verbal and written communication skills exhibiting emotional intelligence and success in building strong relationships and community networks
Meaningful leadership experience in a professional arts organization
Ability to work variable schedules and hours as demanded by the production and events schedule of the organization
Willingness to travel, both within California (best accomplished by possessing a driving license) as well as nationally
Committed to living in the Los Angeles area (this is not a remote position opportunity)
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria, while others tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. We are less concerned with you meeting every qualification than we are with assembling a diverse pool of values-aligned candidates who share our vision and mission and are confident that with a strong base of skills and experience, the remainder of the job can be learned. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you’re returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.
Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role.
