Artist in Residence Program 2023: Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods (Stewards) is a non-profit organization that partners with the Russian River Sector of California State Parks to promote, restore and protect the natural and cultural resources in our parks. The Pond Farm Artist in Residence Program offers artists a unique place to work at stay above Armstrong Redwoods in Guerneville, California. In 2023, we will accept an artist for each month from May through October 2023. Applications are now open and the application window closes on January 31st, 2023. We welcome artists of all types, across the disciplinary and interdisciplinary spectrum and people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Unique perspectives and a rustic and rural living environment have always sparked new ideas and enhanced creativity. Our intention is to offer a space for the artist to be creative and productive. For more information and to apply visit: https://stewardscr.org/pond-farm-air/
Artist in Residence, one month at Pond Farm
Open Call for Novella Length Fiction, NF, Graphic Novels
Sunspot Lit seeks fiction and nonfiction, including scripts and screenplays, from 29,001 to 49,000 words. Graphic novels should run between 51 and 100 pages. This call closes Jan 31, 2023. Send in your work before the deadline using Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/212764/novella-length-fiction-nf-graphic-novels-poetry or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/duosuma/submit/sunspot-literary-journal-LIXJW.
Call for Art-ANIMALIA
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, ANIMALIA.
JPEGs due by Friday, April 14, at midnight (MST). Over $1,200 in cash prizes. All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com. Visit https://www.art-fluent.com/animalia-prospectus for a full prospectus.
The animal kingdom is full of fascinating and incredible creatures, each with their own unique abilities, behaviors, and characteristics. There are over 1.5 million known species of animals, and new species are still being discovered today.
Animals have been depicted in art for thousands of years, representing a wide range of symbolism, from grace and speed to strength and nobility to transformation and freedom. But we can all agree that they are beautiful and captivating, and we will forever be drawn to their natural beauty and power. Show us ANIMALIA from your perspective.
Exposed 2023
EXPOSED 2023
An Online Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Deadline to Enter: March 17, 2013
Open to all artists over the age of 18. All styles of photography, all subjects, and all types of photographic manipulation are eligible.
The show will be presented in two forms – online, in the Marin Society of Artists “Virtual Gallery” during the exhibition dates, and a video version, which will remain available to view after the show closes.
JUROR: Germán Herrera
Fee to enter. Cash awards.
Prospectus and CaFE Entry at: https://www.marinsocietyofartists.org/exposed-2023
+1
treat gallery is excited to announce “+1” our first open call of 2023.
A “+1” is defined as a person who accompanies an invited guest to an event or gathering at which guests are allowed to bring a companion or partner. For this exhibition, +1 can be the subject of the work or +1 can be a couple behind completion of the work. This exhibition will open on Valentine’s Day, and work should be in a similar vein of this occasion touching on love.
We are in search of 8-10 artists who present this theme in a creative way.
Please apply through this link: https://www.jotform.com/treatgallery/plusone
Grants and Development Manager
Location: Dogpatch, San Francisco (Hybrid) · Reports to: Associate Development Director
Compensation Range: $78,000 – $85,000 + benefits (full-time, exempt) · Start date: ASAP
BAYCAT seeks a grants & development manager to successfully manage our grants portfolio and grow our contributed revenue. This person will lead our grant administration and grant writing efforts, ensuring we write compelling content, nurture funder relationships, meet all grant deadlines and fulfill grant reporting requirements. A highly collaborative role, this person will manage the grants & donor communications coordinator and work closely with BAYCAT Academy and finance departments. They will also support development-led events.
Grant Administration – 30%
Grow and diversify BAYCAT’s earned revenue through government, foundation, and corporate grants in collaboration with the grants team and key leadership staff;
Implement giving strategies to secure new funding in partnership with BAYCAT leadership;
Build and project manage BAYCAT’s grant calendar, ensuring that all proposals, reports and agreements are submitted on time;
Use BAYCAT’s Salesforce CRM to ensure efficient prospect and grant information capture/reporting;
Maintain meticulous digital records of all proposals and reports in Google Suite;
Gather and analyze quantitative/qualitative program data with support from BAYCAT Studio and Academy teams, and streamline data collection workflows as needed;
Support the development of budgets and revenue projections; and
Facilitate meetings and provide regular updates on fundraising progress.
Grant Writing – 50%
Produce compelling proposals, LOIs, and reports that reflect BAYCATS vision and values;
Conduct prospect research and recommend possible funders to the grants team;
Continually evolve BAYCAT’s case for support based on industry research, hiring trends, and principles of asset framed storytelling;
Assist development leadership with proposals and outreach for major prospective funders;
Copy edit proposals and reports written by the grants coordinator;
Maintain supplemental documents, like funder lists, staff bios and financial documents; and
Perform other writing or editing tasks as needed in support of BAYCATs fundraising goals.
Relationship Development and Management – 15%
Oversee the Grants and Donor Communication Coordinator;
Build, maintain and steward relationships with BAYCAT funders;
Utilize Salesforce to track key relationship touchpoints and milestones; and
Proactively grow internal relationships and engage in team building activities.
Events Support – 5%
Assist with meeting agendas and presentations for team meetings and development events; and
Support coordination and production for development-led events.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples where you were the sole or primary grant writer to work@baycat.org. No phone calls, please.
