Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 2nd “Blue” Online Art Competition for the month of October. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. The theme may include any work with interpretation of the color blue or shades of blue as a prominent or secondary color. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. First place will be on the poster of the show. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. $15 for 2 images, $28 for 4, and $40 for up to 6 images. Deadline: October 20, 2022.
International Art Competition Blue
Store Associate
Store Associate, Part-Time/ Non-Exempt
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the Japanese American National Museum (www.janm.org) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier cultural museums. JANM also speaks out when diversity, individual dignity, and social justice are undermined, vigilantly sharing the hard-fought lessons accrued from this history. Its underlying purpose is to transform lives, create a more just America, and ultimately, a better world. JANM’s voice has never been more urgent or relevant than during this time of rising Anti-Asian hate and racism, and it has committed to galvanizing and advocating for the AAPI community.
Store Associates are responsible for promoting sales, processing sales and orders, and providing excellent customer service. Preferred schedule for 15–23 hours per week. One weekend day is required but weekday schedule is flexible with advance notice. Must be able to work with individuals of all ages and support large museum-wide events like Family Festival Days and all Store staff is required to be available for Black Friday weekend and annual inventory.
Duties include processing on-site, phone, mail and web order sales; assisting with store merchandise display: receipt and stocking of new merchandise; pulling, packing, and shipping orders; promoting sales of membership, gift certificates and other special sales as needed. Light office duties; data entry, making copies, filing, typing, etc. Reconciles cash drawer and empties donation boxes at the close of business. Adhere to Museum COVID-19 protocols.
HS Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of a year of customer service experience in a retail environment. Prior non-profit experience and working with volunteers beneficial. Ability to multi-task, adept with handling cash and processing sales and requires professional phone skills for taking customer phone orders and answering general inquiries. Must be able to provide courteous and effective service to co-workers, volunteers and the public. Knowledge of Shopify or similar POS system and Altru database software is preferred. Familiarity with Google Suite and MS Office. Knowledge of Japanese American history and culture a plus; however, sensitivity to issues of diversity and ethnicity is essential. Clear background check and credit check; fully vaccinated + Boosted for COVID-19 is required to work on-site.
Please visit https://www.janm.org/jobs for application form and to view full job qualifications. EOE.
Benefits include: free on-site parking, sick time, complimentary family level membership, discounts in museum store and at on-site Chado tea room.
Submit: Cover Letter, application and resume with references
Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: Store Associate, Part-Time
100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: hr@janm.org Fax (213) 830-5673
No Phone Calls Please; Open Until Filled
Visitor Services Associate
Visitor Services Associate, Part-Time/ Non-Exempt
As the national repository of Japanese American history, the Japanese American National Museum (“JANM”) creates groundbreaking historical and arts exhibitions, educational public programs, award-winning documentaries, and innovative curriculum that illuminate the stories and the rich cultural heritage of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States. JANM also speaks out when diversity, individual dignity, and social justice are undermined, vigilantly sharing the hard-fought lessons accrued from this history. JANM’s voice has never been more urgent or relevant than during this time of rising Anti-Asian hate and racism, and it has committed to galvanizing and advocating for the AAPI community.
JANM is currently seeking a Visitor Services Associate to join our team, works 2 to 3 days per week, between 14 to 20 hours/week.
Visitor Services Associates work in a team and are responsible for creating an inviting environment for guests while providing excellent customer service by interacting throughout the museum and exhibit space. Provides information about Museum exhibitions, programs, safety procedures, and services including the Hirasaki National Resource Center, Facility Rentals, and Group Visits.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum one year of Front-Line Guest Service/Receptionist experience. Familiarity with reception lobby tasks or similar operations that deal mainly with the general public as guests. Takes guest reservations and answers general inquiries–in person, over the phone, and via email–in a professional manner. Is adept with handling cash and processing sales. Prior non-profit, museum experience and working with volunteers is beneficial. Knowledge of Japanese American history, culture and community is a plus; however, sensitivity to issues of diversity and ethnicity is essential. Requires availability on weekends and evening hours. Background and credit check required and employees must be Fully vaccination + boosted when eligible for COVID-19.
Computer literate, Internet savvy, and experience with MS Office, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and Altru preferred. Visit our website at http://www.janm.org/jobs for full job description. EOE
Benefits: On-Site parking, comp family level membership, sick time, vacation time and 17 paid holidays (pro-rated), and discount in Museum Store and on-site Chado Tea Room.
To apply: submit cover letter, application & resume. See janm.org/jobs/apply for application
Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: Visitor Services Associate PT
100 N. Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Fax: 213-830-5673
E-mail: hr@janm.org
No phone calls please
CORE EXHIBITION PROJECT MANAGER
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, Japanese American National Museum is recognized as one of the nation’s premier cultural museums. JANM is located in the Little Tokyo/Arts district in downtown Los Angeles, a neighborhood that has experienced an exciting revitalization with diverse new restaurants, shops, luxury apartments, and nightlife.
The Core Exhibition Project Manager is responsible for supporting the overall management, coordination, and implementation of the Museum’s new core exhibition in collaboration with the Vice President of Exhibitions & Art Director or/and Chief Curator. This includes managing exhibition budgets and reporting, coordinating meetings and communications, assisting in content management, and ensuring institutional priorities are met through the implementation of a multifaceted exhibition program. Staff members must be able to work with visitors of all ages to support the various events sponsored by JANM. The Core Exhibition Project Manager is a Temporary, Full-Time position for the duration of the project.
Masters degree in Museum Studies, Asian American Studies, Ethnic Studies or American History preferred or a similar degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least three years of professional experience working in a non-profit organization in project management, previous work in a museum setting on exhibitions highly desired. Will require some evening and weekend hours based on exhibition schedule. Each staff member will be expected to work on a minimum of three museum-wide events per year: Benefit Event, typically held in the Spring (April-May) at off-site venue; Oshogatsu Family Festival Day (January); Natsumatsuri Family Festival Day (August). Knowledge of Japanese American history and culture preferred. MS Office suite and Gmail preferred. Google Calendar and TMS databases beneficial.
Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, ERISA 403(b), FSA, 17 paid holidays, sick and vacation time; complimentary family level membership, on-site parking, discounts in museum store and on-site Chado tea room.
Requires full vaccination +booster for COVID-19 to work on-site. Visit http://www.janm.org/jobs for full JD and application form. EOE.
Submit: Cover Letter, application, and resume with references
Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: Core Exhibition Project Manager
100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Email: hr@janm.org
Fax (213) 830-5673
No Phone Calls Please
The Kite Prize Contemporary Art Award
The Kite Prize Contemporary Art Award, an international visual art award, was established to recognize innovative visual artists and creatives who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their work. The award is juried by Amie Potsic Art Advisory, LLC choosing a winning artist based on artistic excellence, creative accomplishment, and cultural significance. There will be three Finalists in addition to the chosen Winner.
One winner will receive:
$1000 USD unrestricted cash award
Recognition of artistic excellence
A printed catalog of their artwork, which will be made available online
Their artwork digitally archived in APAA’s online portfolio: Art Histories
A 2-hour virtual advisory consultation with Amie Potsic, CEO & Principal of Amie Potsic Art Advisory, LLC.
Promotional marketing through social media and email campaigns
Three finalists will receive:
Recognition of artistic excellence
A presentation in a virtual exhibition of the three finalists’ work
Promotional marketing through social media and email campaigns
A 1-hour virtual advisory consultation with Amie Potsic, CEO & Principal of Amie Potsic Art Advisory, LLC
Application requirements: 5 images/work samples, image list, artist statement, biography, resume, and fee
Fee: $58 USD submission fee due with your application
Awardees: One winner and three finalists to be announced in March 2023
Selected artists: high-resolution images will need to be provided by the winner and finalists for Virtual Exhibitions and marketing materials
Region: US & International
Eligibility: Visual artists over the age of 18 years of any nationality, age, religion, and gender are encouraged to apply
Accepting entries in all media: painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, video, performance, installation, printmaking, new media, etc
We’ve created a streamlined application process to make submitting your artwork easier and less time-consuming.
https://www.amiepotsicartadvisory.com/the-kite-prize-for-contemporary-art
Call for Art-WANDERLUST
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, WANDERLUST.
THEME
Traveling is a powerful way to open the heart, cleanse the mind and heal the soul. Art helps us to capture the culture and spirit we discover through these journeys and uncover the rich stories of lands far away from our own. It’s all about opening our eyes to the world and seeing each other in different ways. Wanderlust is calling. Let’s explore the unfamiliar. Show us WANDERLUST from your perspective.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, December 30, 2022, at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, January 27, 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 (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, digital art) except film/video.
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 WANDERLUST. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com we are happy to walk you through the process.
MEDIA PREPARATION
All images must be in JPEG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.
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. 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 our online exhibitions. 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.
