Open call for artists seeking representation for a new gallery located in Solvang, California. The gallery specializes in historic prints by artists like Joan Miro and Salvador Dali, as well as contemporary painting, sculpture, and original prints. If you are interested in representation, please email a bio and list of some works available (including pricing). Must not already be showing in the area, and prefer artists not already heavily engaged with self-representation.
Call for Painters/Printmakers
The Absurd
While the word is currently used to refer to a kind of dry, ironic situation, The Absurd has a rich philosophical tradition most closely associated with the writings of Albert Camus. What are we to do with the question of life’s meaning, especially in the face of its persistent unanswerability? Camus says that “one must imagine Sisyphus happy,” but this is no simple task. In modern times, it seems we can find countless echoes of the loop Sisyphus is stuck in, from the eternal scroll of social media to the endless stream of new variants and vaccines; how do you access the repetitions of our lives where meaning escapes our grasp, and The Absurd is all that remains?
The Art of Street Photography
Street photography is the most contentious genre of photography. The captured image presents us with a glimpse of the ordinary and achievements of everyday life. The narrative nevertheless seems to repeat itself, year after year. We challenge you to examine and redefine conventional street photography. Potential subjects include but are not limited to architecture, candid, documentary, fashion, photojournalism, portraiture, still life, and urbanism. How far are you willing to go to get your best shot?
Director of Individual Giving
Venice Arts seeks an experienced, versatile, and forward-thinking Director of Individual Giving, who can articulate Venice Arts’ vision and impacts with enthusiasm and passion, while attending to the daily details of all non-grant fundraising efforts and related communications, both critical to organizational success. Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, and closely with the Director of Grants and Administration, this position’s essential roles and responsibilities include: 1. Development Planning and Processes Rebuild all non-grant fundraising programs and processes to pre-COVID levels of quality, or greater, including:
• Venice Arts’ multi-year development plan with clear benchmarks for prospecting, cultivation, stewarding, and dollars raised.
• The non-grants development calendar and project-management systems, including the use of standard donor development and outcome communications tools (Donor Pyramid, Top 25, Lapsed Donors, other).
• At least quarterly analyses of development outcome data, including progress toward benchmarks, to the Dev/Comm Team and the Board.
2. Individual and Corporate Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
• Manage a portfolio of at least 50 active individual and corporate prospects and/or donors, building relationships through meetings, calls, emails, and other communications; setting quarterly contact and fundraising goals; tracking efforts; and reporting on outcomes.
3. Fundraising Events
• Serve as the producer for all events, raising funds to at least prior net levels and growing revenues over time. This includes: Managing all aspects of event logistics. Stewarding key staff, Board members, and volunteers to set fundraising goals, design events, and staff events and/or event committees.
• Providing post-event analysis and reporting. Current events include the annual Gala, Creativity Uncorked, a Board- led wine tasting, and 2-3 cultivation events held at community venues or Board member homes.
4. Annual Campaigns
5. Lead the development and execution of spring and year-end campaigns, including overseeing the timely creation of all collateral materials, modified to be effective across platforms (print, social media, electronic, and web) and stewarding volunteers.
Call for Artists: International Exhibition “#social 2022”
CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the international exhibition “#social 2022” We are open to photography, 2D digital art, video art, interactive art, painting, sculpture and installation art dealing with subject matters including socialization, social media, social distancing, social structure, and other social issues.
* Deadline: February 21, 2022
* Category
-Photographs & 2D Digital Art
-Video & Interactive Art
-Painting & Installation Art
* Installation
-Photography & 2D Digital Art
Selected works will be printed in 10×15 or 10×10 inches, framed, and installed by our curators & assistants. If requested by the artist, works can be printed and framed in different sizes. Additional fees may apply.
-Video & Interactive Art
We will provide projectors and DVD/DIVX players for the show. Multiple single-channel works will be screened via a projector. If the work is required to be screened via a projector exclusively, or more than two projectors/monitors are needed, please indicate the special requirements in the submission email. Additional fees may apply.
-Physical Works (Painting, Drawing, Print, Sculpture, and Installation Art)
The artist is responsible for the shipment and delivery of his/her physical work to and from CICA Museum, as well as all related expenses. The two-dimensional work should be no larger than 39 inch (1 m) on the longest side, and the installation piece should be no larger than 39x39x79 inches (1 x 1 x 2 m, w x l x h). The work that needs to be mounted on the wall should not exceed 10 kg. Please indicate in the submission email if you are interested in exhibiting works exceeding the size/weight limit.
* Exhibition Dates: September 28 – October 16, 2022
***The dates are subject to change.
* How to submit your work: Please visit our website for more information – https://cicamuseum.com/call-for-artists-international-exhibition-social/
Associate Registrar
Local San Francisco Art Services Company seeks a qualified Associate Registrar.
We are a fast paced art handling company requiring efficient and daily accurate data entry. Individual must be extremely detail oriented, organized and determined to follow through on projects and meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills are necessary along with the ability to communicate with clients about storage needs, and knowledgeable of art and art handling practices. Candidate must be experienced with registration methods including condition reports, cataloging and storage database management.
Additional duties to include: answering phones, storage billing, working closely with office and warehouse staff, assisting with scheduling, filing, and the willingness to jump in when needed.
Strong computer skills mandatory, especially with Mac based Microsoft Office and Filemaker.
A background in arts organizations, commercial galleries or museums highly preferred. This is a multifaceted position. The candidate for this position must be ready to handle tasks outside their job description and able to thrive in a small business atmosphere.
Please send a resume and cover letter in PDF format describing your skills and experience and how they would be an effective part of our company. Resumes without a cover letter will not be read.
Due to the nature of our business, we require that all new hires be vaccinated. In addition, while inside the building, masks are required until further notice.
Thank you
