Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 2nd “Painting & Photography” Online Art Competition for the month of September 2021. This is the open subject theme. Artists from around the world are welcome to submit. The Gallery will accept entries in 2 different cattegories (painting and photography). Other visual art mediums are not allowed. 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 images and $40 for up to 6 images. Deadline: September 2, 2021.
International Art Competition Painting & Photography
Geffen Playhouse Calls for Artists: Art Lives Here
Geffen Playhouse seeks four artists to create an original art work to be displayed in our lobby welcoming back audiences this fall to celebrate our 25th Anniversary season. We celebrate the diversity in our audiences and our productions, and it is our mission to create, foster and nourish an environment that is open and welcoming for all. We are a home for the arts, and we believe our physical space should also reflect and be representative of our ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do and the communities we support.
We’re inviting local artists to create works that bring our community together, inspired by theater experiences and reflective of our shared values. We are calling it “Art Lives Here.” As with our plays, we seek works of art that speak boldly, have meaningful purpose and feed the soul. A total of four artists will be chosen by a selection committee from all submissions received. Each art piece will be displayed for approximately two months each in our theater lobby and featured in Playbill programs during the course of the 2021/2022 25th Anniversary season. We aim to make an open, equitable and inclusive environment that amplifies our commitment to diversity in all areas of theater engagement.
Join us in this celebration.
SCOPE OF WORK
The inspiration. Please consider the following questions in your proposal:
How has theater impacted you? What supports a welcoming theater environment? In what way does theater connect us globally? We encourage innovative, thought-provoking projects that are highly reflective of our diverse community.
Spacial requirements:
· All visual art mediums will be considered.
· Canvas works must fit within 60” x 60” area.
· Sculptural/3-D works must fit within 60” x 60” x 60” area.
· Films up to 5 minutes in length; visuals only/no audio.
ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
· Artists must live in Los Angeles County.
· Artists must be 16 years or older.
· Professionals or amateurs welcome.
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
As part of this project, we will invite artists to participate in the documentation of their work. To accompany the final piece, Geffen Playhouse will create content about each artist and their work, as well as a short video to be posted on Geffen Playhouse’s website/social media and printed in Playbill programs. Artists will be asked to:
· Document their progress throughout the creation of the works with phone/video cameras, or invite Geffen Playhouse’s videographer to capture a key moment in the creation of their work.
· Participate in a video interview at Geffen Playhouse to talk about their work.
· Be photographed by Geffen Playhouse.
Artists will be involved in the creation of additional content and will have input and approval of all photography, video and written material. To ensure the privacy of minors, use of images or video will not displayed without written approval from a parent or legal guardian.
HONORARIUM
Each artist will receive an honorarium of $5,000 which is all-inclusive of material and design. Upon approval, artists will be paid 50% up front, and the remaining honorarium will be paid upon completion and delivery of their final work. Project timelines will be agreed upon between each artist and Geffen Playhouse. Artists (and a guest) will be invited to opening night of the mainstage production at which their work will be featured.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
All proposals must be submitted at www.geffenplayhouse.org/about/artliveshere and include the following:
1) Description of the proposed work, and the inspiration behind it. Max 500 words.
2) Medium for the work.
3) Budget breakdown.
4) A preliminary sketch (optional).
5) Estimated timeline.
6) A brief artist bio. Max 500 words.
7) Examples of two previous works. Photos up to 5MB, or video links (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
EVALUATION PROCESS & CRITERIA
Geffen Playhouse will establish a selection committee comprised of staff, artists, and community members. The selection committee will evaluate each work of art based on:
· Impact
· Artistic merit
· Meets space requirements
· Connection to theater
TIMELINE
September 7, 2021 Submission Deadline
September 10-17, 2021 Selection Committee Review
September 20, 2021 Winners Notified
October 8, 2021 First Installation Date (subject to change)
Questions? Please email artliveshere@geffenplayhouse.org
Submit proposals at: www.geffenplayhouse.org/about/artliveshere
Deadline to Submit: September 7, 2021
PROJECT COORDINATOR AND CURATORIAL ASSISTANT
Armory Center for the Arts based in Pasadena, California, seeks a part-time Project Coordinator and Curatorial Assistant to assist with exhibition research and project coordination for a grant-funded project.
From the Ground Up: Nurturing Diversity in Hostile Environments is part of the next edition of the region-wide arts initiative Pacific Standard Time, scheduled to open in 2024. The Armory is one of 45 cultural, educational, and scientific institutions throughout Southern California to receive support from the Getty Foundation for their projects, all of which will explore the intersection of art and science.
Organizational Overview
Armory Center for the Arts builds on the power of art to transform lives and communities through creating, teaching and presenting the arts. Deeply committed to cultural equity and community empowerment, the Armory presents contemporary art exhibitions, performances, and educational experiences at its main facility in Pasadena and offsite throughout the City of Pasadena and Greater Los Angeles. For more information on the Armory, visit armoryarts.org/about.
Project Description
From the Ground Up: Nurturing Diversity in Hostile Environments is a forward-looking ethnobotanical study that will result in a publication and exhibition of contemporary art centering on science, environmental justice, and history, as well as themes of conflict, colonization, immigration, and warfare. The works on display and related programs will address the colonial and contemporary sociopolitical-economic impacts around the indexing of seeds; the contemporary cultivation of plants in politically and environmentally hostile environments; ancient seed knowledge around food, shelter, and spiritual practices, and their transmissions (past, present, and future); contemporary aesthetic applications of and content about plant matter; and visions of healing and future personal and planetary health.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a highly-skilled, motivated researcher and coordinator, a detail-oriented individual with outstanding organizational and communication skills, and an interest in the themes of this project.
The ideal candidate is:
- A professional with 3+ years of experience in research-based creative projects, with a track record in the art history/cultural studies sector
- Grad school-level education or higher, or commensurate experience
- A solutions-oriented collaborative thinker
- Has an established interest in topics related to the themes of this project
- Spanish speaking is a plus
The position will work under the project curator and closely with the project manager and will be responsible for all aspects of project administration.
Responsibilities
- Organize meetings, both in-person and virtual
- Communications with project Researchers and Research Advisors
- Liaise with collections on research and site visits
- Provide travel support including budgeting, travel arrangements, and field trip planning
- Research relevant artists and artworks
- Coordinate public events
- Provide back-end production support for virtual meetings and public events
- Maintain and update the exhibition checklist and databases
- Create and maintain digital and paper files and lists of contacts
- Compile materials for exhibition and publication
- Draft loan correspondence
- Generate loan contracts
- Interface with lenders
- Assist with publication production including requesting/tracking images and author texts, generating captions and credits, and clearing image rights
- Draft exhibition label and didactic content
- Assist in obtaining images and necessary permissions
- Serve as the liaison to other Armory departments such as community programs, communication, and development, in connection to the planning and implementation of the exhibition
- Provide grant report support
Terms
Project Coordinator and Curatorial Assistant is an 18-hour/week position for approximately 15 months at $20 an hour, with the potential for extension. The position will begin on or after September 27, 2021. This position will be hybrid, with work taking place remotely and in person at the Armory.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to careers@armoryarts.org. In the subject line of the email, please write “Project Coordinator/Curatorial Assistant.” No phone calls, please. Applications are due by Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 5:00 pm.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Armory Center for the Arts to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Technical Specialist, Media Installation
POSITION SUMMARY
The Technical Specialist of Media Installation works independently and as part of a team to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and de-install media-based artwork and interpretive media in the Museum’s core galleries and in temporary exhibitions. The position also manages the specifying and purchasing of new equipment, catalogues and maintains inventory, and develops and tracks annual media budgets for core gallery and temporary exhibition projects in collaboration with Project Teams and Preparator Supervisors.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Installation and Maintenance
● Maintain the media-based artwork and interpretive media in the Museum’s core galleries and temporary exhibitions.
● Work closely with designers and exhibition project teams, as well as outside contractors and vendors, on strategies for displaying media, providing technical and operational input as needed.
● Work with artists to attain specifications for artworks and ensure their proper installation.
● Manage the flow of new equipment purchases, and catalogue and maintain spare inventory and consumables.
● Partner with Information Technology team to assure technical compliance with existing and emerging systems.
● Partner with Information Technology and Registration to archive media-based artwork and interpretive media.
● Work with Preparators to design and build fixtures and plan installation to allow for ease of operations.
● Provide technical expertise, consultation and support for users in the use of A/V equipment and software and in development of multimedia and A/V presentations in galleries.
● Knowledge of and adherence to personal and workplace safety procedures.
Project Management
● Work with Preparator Supervisors and Project Managers to develop media budgets for core gallery and temporary exhibition projects.
● Coordinate and train Visitor Services staff in the operation of gallery media.
● Oversee the condition and storage of media hardware and supervise repairs or service contracts for equipment and interactive media in the core galleries.
● Ability to lead a team in planning and execution of media installations during periods of peak production.
EXPERIENCE
● Ability to display and encourage visitor and internal customer service,take and share responsibility and treat others with respect.
● 2-3 years related experience.
● English language proficiency in both spoken and written form.
● Knowledge of signal flow for audio and video installations.
● Familiarity with a wide variety of equipment for exhibition needs, including but not limited to: video projectors and monitors; touchscreens and other electronic components for interactive media installations; large multi-component sound systems; networked media controllers (such as BrightSign).
● Knowledge of current technologies and capacity to research developing technologies appropriate for a Museum setting.
● Familiarity with construction standards for media equipment mounts and enclosures.
● Competency with Mac OS, Linux and Microsoft Windows, and software such as FileMaker, Adobe Creative Suite, VLC Media Player, Quicktime.
● Familiarity with a variety of media production, programming, and editing software such as Adobe. Premiere and Media Encoder, Max MSP, and QLab is a plus.
● Ability to adapt content for appropriate and available media platforms.
● Familiarity with file and codec formats for video (.mov/.mp4) and audio (.mp3/.wav)
● Ability to read and draw schematic plans.
● Effectively discern color differences in video presentations for editing purposes, and distinguish sounds in audio presentations for editing purposes.
● Ability to problem-solve, suggest alternatives and value-engineer given assignments.
● Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as a flexible, collaborative, and supportive team member.
Love, Move, Play: Dance in ECE virtual course
Explore the essential nature of dance and movement for young children in this newly extended six-week course. Investigate early childhood development and neurocellular patterns in an embodied way, and explore how the elements of dance can be used to support young children’s need to move. Learn to extend spontaneous dance experiences, facilitate parent-child interactions using dance, integrate dance into emergent curriculum, activate circle time and create stand-alone dance lessons with student choice and voice at the center. Develop your skills of observation. Learn how to provide access to dance for all students. Step into this whole-self art form to increase joy in your classroom. This course is for all who work with young children. No prerequisite. Designed as a virtual course and taught synchronously via Zoom.
Facilitated by Nancy Ng and Jochelle Pereña.
18 September-30 October, 2021
Saturdays, 9:30am-12pm Pacific
via Zoom
no class 9 October
$250
Questions? Please email Jochelle jperena@lunadanceinstitute.org
Sunspot Lit’s 2021 Inception contest
For Sunspot Lit’s 2021 Inception contest, send your best opening. There are no restrictions on theme, category, or the length of the piece or collection from which the beginning is excerpted.
Open: July 1, 2021
Entry fee: $10
Prize: $500 cash, publication
