Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 5th “Black & White” Online Art Competition for the month of February 2022. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. Black & White theme in this competition will be strictly applied and only works in black, white and or shades of gray will be accepted. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. First, second and third place will be largely displayed with an article about the artist and their work. First place will be on the poster of the show. $15 for 2 images, $28 for 4, $58 for up to 10. Deadline: February 3, 2022.
International Art Competition Black & White
Associate Director of Marketing
Primary Reporting to: COO/Vice President of Communications
Supervisor to: Sr. Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Marketing & Patron Relations Associate
Salary: Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position, 40 hours/week.
Benefits: Medical, Vision and Dental insurance, 403(b) contribution plan available.
Location: Irvine, California
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County seeks a creative and strategic thought partner to join our team as Associate Director of Marketing. This position will create and manage programs to drive and execute strategies that facilitate and elevate awareness of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and its work in the community. The Associate Director of Marketing will foster an environment of collaboration and ensure that brand positioning, narratives and cohesive messaging is meaningfully incorporated into all organization assets and across channels. This position will also develop and execute marketing campaigns for the season, and oversee reporting of concert ticket sales and audience development campaigns.
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County is one of the country’s most prestigious presenting organizations, dedicated to bringing the world’s most celebrated symphony orchestras and international artists to the region. We also provide free music education programs that reach more than 100,000 students each year throughout the county and surrounding areas. Our programs include the annual Laguna Beach Music Festival, the Orange County Youth Symphony, and various concerts and educational and community engagement events.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a 4-year degree (master’s degree preferred) and/or 5-7 years’ experience in the marketing/communications field
- Excellent project management skills; must be highly organized and efficient with a keen eye for detail, able to set priorities, and have the capacity to manage a variety of project-oriented tasks and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as communication, both verbal and written; ability to work effectively across different teams and departments
- Strong analytical skills, with a goal-oriented attitude
- Creative and strategic, innovative thinker
Adaptability and flexibility; team player
Advanced knowledge of all MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Preferred:
- Arts marketing/communications experience
- 2+ years of supervisory experience
- Passion for classical music/musical art
- Familiarity with HTML or standard website CMS interfaces
- Familiarity with patron management software; Tessitura preferred
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Spark, Premiere Pro)
Responsibilities:
Marketing
- Develop and manage a variety of activities and programs to elevate brand awareness and create cohesive, mission-driven messaging across all functions of the organization.
- Develop annual, short- and long-term branding and marketing initiatives, strategy and plans.
- Create messaging to support and reinforce organization brand and voice.
- Coordinate and lead cross-departmental campaigns (Artistic, Education & Community Engagement, Development, Finance) to ensure successful and on-time execution of brand initiatives.
- Be the brand lead across all organizational functions—in strategy, promotion and creative.
- Provide brand review for all content and ensure it is in line with overall brand positioning and voice of the organization.
- Collaborate and support all departments to provide materials as needed.
- Oversee coordination of development, design and production of creative assets.
- Actively gather, analyze and present brand, competitor and relevant industry insights, trends and data.
- Develop and execute promotional campaigns for Philharmonic Society concerts and events, including special projects such as the Laguna Beach Music Festival.
- Build and manage advertising campaigns across multiple mediums (print, direct mail, radio, digital, TV, etc.)
- Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and seek partnerships to reach new audiences and leverage resources; outreach to interest groups
- Develop and implement successful subscription and single ticket campaigns.
- Create and update content to support promotional campaigns.
- Website: assist with website maintenance, including builds of new events and packages, and continually updating content to ensure that all pages are fully functional and reflecting the latest information.
- Social networks: supply content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
- E-news: manage design and layout, and supply content (articles).
- Advertorial copywriting for radio, postcards, brochures and print ads.
- Develop and manage the marketing budget, including approval of department expenses and accurate tracking and forecasting of marketing expenses.
- Ensure all records for Marketing & Public Relations Department are up-to-date, including scheduling of meetings on calendars and maintaining binders/digital records for subscription and single ticket sales, requisition reports, invoices, press archives, etc.
- Act as secondary staff liaison for the Board of Directors’ Artistic & Marketing Committee, including reporting on ticket sales and marketing and audience development initiatives.
- Proof organizational literature, including concert support materials.
- Work at concerts and special events (some nights/weekends required), coordinating with department to prepare marketing and media/VIP check-in tables; oversee front of house preparations and act as liaison to media and VIPs.
- Oversee and guide Marketing & Public Relations Associate(s) and Marketing Intern(s).
- Stand in for Vice President of Communications to represent department when VP is not present.
Public Relations
- Submit all events for timely inclusion in online calendar listings and perform follow-up checks in coordination with PR plan.
- Write press releases, and strategize with Senior Marketing & Public Relations Manager to pitch press coverage and interviews.
Design
- Assist with creation of concert and organizational support materials (both digital and print) such as flyers, postcards, ads, program books, brochures, posters, emails, digital banners, etc. based on approved design elements to reinforce the Philharmonic Society brand and initiatives.
Note: Candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Philharmonic Society of Orange County Attn: Human Resources 1124 Main Street, Suite B Irvine, CA 92614 Email: hr@philharmonicsociety.org
Along the Colorado
On August 16, 2021, the US Bureau of Reclamation announced the first official shortage declaration for the Colorado River. For the seven US states along its course, this means new restrictions and a changed relationship not only to the river, but also to each other. The exhibition Along the Colorado is seeking artists whose work explores issues around the Colorado river –its scarcity, use, commodification, conservation, legality, and politics–by creatives who reside in these states.
Scheduled for August 2022 at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas, NV, the exhibition will mark the one-year anniversary of the shortage declaration.
Deadline, March 31, 2022. All media are welcome, artists from California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico may apply. Space is limited at the Nevada Humanities gallery, smaller works are encouraged. Artists may be responsible for shipping.
Click here to apply.
Questions? Contact curator Sapira Cheuk sappycheuk@gmail.com
Take an Art Break Symposium: Art is a Lifeline: Call for Proposals
Take an Art Break Symposium: Art is a Lifeline
Call for Proposals
Submission Deadline: February 10, 2022
Acceptance Notification: February 15, 2022
Symposium Date: April 4-8, 2022
How can we use art as a lifeline to communicate, connect, and heal the world around us?
Art is a Lifeline is a virtual symposium featuring artists and art advocates who are currently creating artworks, projects, and programs that empower individuals and communities to thread art into their lives in order to rise above difficult situations and challenges. Embracing the healing process of art making is key to our well being. In this symposium, the non-profit art organization, Art is Moving, will host a series of art conversations, workshops, and artwork about transformation, process, and self care for all people and places. The symposium will create an environment for connection, inspiration, education, and provide ideas and recommendations to aid artists and other organizations working to create their own art and wellness centered practice, project, or artwork.
In addition to welcoming proposals for art conversations and workshops, we welcome readings of creative writing, poetry, video art, music or theater performances (pre-recorded) in relation to this year’s symposium topic.
Elements of the Symposium
Pre-recorded art conversations
Pre-recorded performance, video art, etc. regarding the symposium topic
Live Virtual Workshops led by selected applicants, moderated by Art is Moving
Live Group Conversation and Connection with those selected for the conversations, workshops, and artworks
Possible categories of conversation, presentation, and expertise:
Using Art for Community Development
Strategies for Communicating the Benefits of Art
Art as a Wellness Practice
Art in the Medical Field
Art in the Corporate Sector
Art as an agency for well being during and after Global Pandemics
For consideration to be part of an ART CONVERSATION, please send the following to Lisa and Lauren of Art is Moving (takeanartbreak@artismoving.org) using the subject line: Take an Art Break Symposium Conversation Submission
Name and contact information (email and telephone, website if necessary)
One page description of the project, program, or idea you would discuss during our conversation (250 words max)
Brief Biographical Narrative (100 words max)
For consideration to lead a WORKSHOP, please send the following to Lisa and Lauren of Art is Moving (takeanartbreak@artismoving.org) using the subject line: Take an Art Break Symposium Workshop Submission
Name and contact information (email and telephone, website if necessary)
One page description of the workshop. We’re looking for 30 to 45 minute sessions (250 words max)
Brief Biographical Narrative (100 words max)
For consideration as an ARTISTIC PERFORMER, please send the following to Lisa and Lauren of Art is Moving (takeanartbreak@artismoving.org) using the subject line: Take an Art Break Symposium Artistic Performer Submission
Name and contact information (email and telephone, website if necessary)
Link to the completed work (if finished). Links to other related work, if not completed. If it is creative writing or poetry, we’re looking for a recording of a performance of the writing.
One page description of the proposed performance, video, etc. (250 words max)
Brief Biographical Narrative (100 words max)
Submissions will be selected based on the quality of the description, as well as its relevance in relation to this year’s symposium topic. There is no entry fee.
Art is Moving’s Mission Statement:
Art is Moving creates, initiates, and shares community art projects that educate, encourage, and empower people to “take an art break” and make art part of their daily life. We do this because we know that art makes people better. And, better people make a better world.
Call to Artists: Poetry & Collage Residency
A four-week, virtual/online residencywith Kolaj Institute in March 2022
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, February 2, 2022
It says something that in the Poetry Foundation’s Glossary of Poetic Terms, “collage” is one of the few visual art terms they define. Perhaps this is because so many poets have also been collage artists. In recent years, we’ve seen exhibitions from John Ashbery and Marc Strand, whose collage “dates back to his student days at Yale in the 1950s where he studied with Josef Albers, the renowned Bauhaus artist and color theorist, and also Bernard Chaet.” Arthur Solway recalled, “Though we were eight thousand miles apart we would have weekly Skype calls, and he was always eager and excited to show me the latest batch of collages he was working on.” A 2017 book of Helen Adam’s collages, which fellow poet Robert Duncan referred to as “pleasing weird”, has sold out. Keith Waldrop, Barbara Guest, John Wieners, Norma Cole, the list is long.
This project-driven residency is open to artists and poets. Participants will work together to investigate the intersection of collage and poetry by exploring concepts of found poetry, blackout poetry, collage poems, haikus, centos, response collages, response poems, word scrambles, concrete poetry, scatter collage poems, and other poems and artwork that inhabit this world. Together we will create working definitions and document techniques.
Guest speakers will share their practice, knowledge and experience. Portland, Oregon-based Kevin Sampsell is an editor, publisher, bookstore employee, collage artist, and author. His forthcoming book of collage art and poems, I Made an Accident, is being published by Clash Books. Renée Reizman is an interdisciplinary curator, artist and writer specializing in social practice and civic engagement. Her workshop, “Deconstructing Legalese”, uses found poetry to examine contracts and codes imposed upon us by bureaucratic systems, and reconstructs the language to reclaim our personal histories. Rod T. Boyer creates art and poetry under the moniker our thomas, exploring themes of redemption, mystery, and transformation. In Kolaj #32, his article, “Mind the Gap,” explored how collage and haiku share similar mechanisms of juxtaposition and disjunction.
In several virtual meetings over four weeks (see schedule below) and through ongoing, online discussion, artists will leave the residency with a deeper understanding of the intersection of collage and poetry. Individual participants will each create 3-5 page spreads that will be included in a forthcoming book of collage and poetry from Kolaj Institute. The pages may be entirely text, entirely images, or some combination of the two.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Collage Artist Residencies are intended for self-motivated writers and artists, at any stage in their career, who want to develop their practice by exploring a topic or working method and collaborating with others to produce a final product. Residencies are open to any artist over the age of 21 from anywhere in the world.
COST
The cost of the residency is $500 per artist; however, no artist will be turned away for lack of funds and the organizers will work with artists to build a financial aid package.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application HERE.
RESIDENCY LOGISTICS
Dates: March 3rd – March 31st, 2022
SESSION DATES
Saturday, March 5th, 3-4PM EST
Sunday, March 6th, 3-5PM EST
Wednesday, March 9th, 5-6PM EST
Sunday, March 13th, 3-5PM EST
Sunday, March 20th, 3-5PM EST
Wednesday March 30th, 5-7PM EST
The residency will begin with an invitation to join the Slack workspace on Thursday, March 3rd, followed by a one hour, online Meet & Greet on Saturday, March 5th at 3PM EST.
The Introduction and Orientation session will take place on Sunday, March 6th from 3-5PM EST and artists will begin to plan their work and collaborations during a one hour meeting on Wednesday, March 9th at 5PM EST.
Two sessions with guest speakers are scheduled for Sunday, March 13th, and Sunday, March 20th from 3-5PM EST.
The final session will take place on Wednesday March 30th from 5-7PM EST.
Artists are expected to attend all scheduled sessions and complete assignments. The group will individually and collectively produce a series of poems and collages. By participation in the residency, artists grant Kolaj Institute, Kolaj Magazine, and Maison Kasini permission to publish the text and images in book form and in the promotion of the project and book. Any original work made during the residency remains the property of the individual artists with all rights retained.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The submission process asks applicants for:
• Contact information
• Artist or Writer Bio (50-250 words)
• Statement of Artist or Writer Practice (50-300 words)
• 3-5 images of artwork or samples of writing
• Statement of expectations
• Asks questions about your work and needs
QUESTIONS
If you have questions, send an email.
Development and Campaign Manager
TITLE: Development and Campaign Manager
DEPARTMENT: Development
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Major Gifts
STATUS: Full time, Salaried, Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $60,000–$70,000 annually
SCHEDULE: 40 hrs/week; some evening and weekend hours required.
ABOUT HEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Headlands Center for the Arts (Headlands) is a multidisciplinary, international arts center dedicated to supporting artists; the creative process; and the development of new, innovative ideas and artwork. Where we are is as important as what we do. Our campus comprises a cluster of artist-rehabilitated military buildings, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at historic Fort Barry in the Marin Headlands, a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
MISSION
Headlands provides an unparalleled environment for the creative process and the development of new work and ideas. Through a range of programs for artists and the public, we offer opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and exchange that build understanding and appreciation for the role of art in society.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Headlands’ Development Department strategizes the organization’s fundraising efforts alongside the Executive Director (ED), the Board of Directors, and the full staff with the goal of raising contributions to support Headlands’ programs. Headlands is at a pivotal moment in its trajectory; the organization will celebrate its 40th anniversary as an organization in 2022 and is in the silent phase of a significant capital campaign supporting its programs and campus. The organization’s fundraising goals and focus continue to expand as Headlands looks to deepen its impact. This expansion requires that we approach our work with strategy, flexibility, and the understanding that our duties and responsibilities are unique to the Development Department.
The Development and Campaign Manager (DCM) plays a primary support role for a high-functioning Development Department. The DCM has excellent organization, communication, and data management skills and strong attention to detail. The DCM can successfully prioritize multiple projects and initiate process improvements. An early point of contact for current and prospective donors, the DCM will play a crucial role in the campaign’s donor cultivation and stewardship cycles; they should be a warm, clear, and efficient communicator and a proactive connector and relationship-builder. The DCM will report to the Senior Manager, Major Gifts, and will support the Development and Executive teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
CAMPAIGN ADMINISTRATION
- Schedule and coordinate all meetings and tasks related to Headlands’ capital campaign, including cultivation events and meetings.
- Coordinate monthly cultivation meals and create a run of show to ensure all events run smoothly and departments across Headlands are informed and prepared.
- Support the design and production of campaign packets and materials.
- Prepare all pledge materials in a timely manner and process each gift, entering gift information in the database, informing relevant contacts, and catalyzing appropriate thank you processes.
- Prepare and send out acknowledgment letters relating to campaign giving.
- Track pledges; initiate annual reminders and invoices as needed.
DEPARTMENT SUPPORT
- Schedule and manage Campaign and Advancement Committee meetings, notifying staff and attendees of next steps.
- Engage Advancement members throughout the year via contact strategy sessions.
- Creatively and proactively drive solutions to improve development systems and processes.
- Support Development events as needed: list/RSVP management, front-of-house, post-event attendance entry in database.
IN-KIND & CORPORATE DONATIONS
- Manage in-kind sponsorship: gathering needs from staff, managing solicitations, maintaining relationships with donors, tracking gifts and processing acknowledgments, collaborating with the finance department to ensure gifts are accurate and documented correctly.
- Complete administrative tasks (research, acknowledgment letters, and pledge reminders) related to corporate giving as needed.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
- Research and coordinate logistics related to Headlands’ travel program.
- Work with ED and Governance Committee to prepare Advisory Council correspondence, including Council invitations, regular updates, and acknowledgments.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Able to organize, plan for, and complete multiple tasks with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet shifting deadlines.
- Comfort with approaching and interacting with donors, institutional funders, and Board members.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and judgment combined with an ethical approach to fundraising.
- Comfort working independently and with a team; a self-starter
- Proficiency in database management, Google and Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer software skills as required.
- Interest in and familiarity with contemporary art is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communications and collaboration skills.
- Desire to work in a highly dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with a shared commitment to the ongoing practice of diversity, equity and inclusion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequently required to talk and hear; stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must be able to do extended periods of work at a computer.
- Must be able to assist with events, which includes occasional lifting and moving of event materials, up to 25 lbs.
- As of September 1, 2021, Headlands Center for the Arts requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As of February 1, 2022, all staff will also be required to show proof of a COVID-19 booster vaccination.
TO APPLY
Headlands Center for the Arts is committed to a diverse and pluralistic workplace and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals. People of Color and members of the LGBTQIA community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should email a single PDF attachment that includes both a cover letter and resume to jobs@headlands.org. The subject line of your email should be Development & Campaign Manager / [Your Name]. Please submit applications by or before Sunday, February 6, 2022.
Review of applications will begin on Monday, February 7, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Please note: Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who will be invited to interview will be contacted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Headlands is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns. Headlands makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate.
Headlands Center for the Arts prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. Headlands will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.
