Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 4th “Nature” Online Art Competition for the month of May. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. The Nature theme may include everything that is nature related (landscapes, seascapes, skies, world of flora and fauna, etc). A variety of interpretations can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptual). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, 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. $15. Deadline: May 13, 2021.
Part Time
Bookbinding Assistant, part-time, Los Angeles
Tasks:
— folding pages
— cutting paper on the board shear
— cutting board on the board shear
— sewing books
— prep for covers
— prep for boxes
Skills:
— attention to detail
— willingness for corrections to technique and method
— patience to work accurately and to strict technical requirements
— focus on repetitive tasks over a long period of time
Please note that:
— edition work can be repetitive, but attention cannot diminish
— the work is conducted standing up
— bookbinding is quite physical, requiring both hand skills and strength
— audiobooks, podcasts, and music can be listened to, but no earbuds
— this is production bookbinding work, and not an internship or apprenticeship
Instruction and feedback will be provided as is relevant, but this is not an educational environment.
Application:
Note that your answers to the below may not be book-specific; that’s fine. Quilting? Weird wire sculptures? Origami? This is more about hand skills than it is about books.
— cv, with special note of any training in arts, crafts, and materials
— a paragraph describing what, relating to books and paper, you have learned to do (that you feel confident in); what you are still mastering; and things that you’ve only done a few times, or not at all
— attached images of some type of craft that you have completed that you feel was a project you are proud of, and a paragraph explaining the concept, execution, and outcome of the project
— at the interview, I will want to see some type of physical example of your work, regardless of medium
— 1–2 references who have knowledge of your attention to detail and working methods
Details:
2 days per week, 4 week term
possibility of additional hours / extension
9.30 am to 5 pm, 30 min paid lunch
$20 per hour + $10 per day parking
note that payment (weekly check) is as an independent contractor, and doesn’t include withholding
Email inquiries only, no phone calls or drop-in visits.
COVID-19 protocols apply.
In-studio work; no work-from-home.
Artistic Director
Position:
Artistic Director
Job Location:
Sacramento, CA
USA
Submission Closing Date:
05/28/2021
Organization Website:
sacgaymenschorus.org
Salary:
Salary dependent upon experience.
ARTISTIC VISION and PERFORMANCES
● Design, coordinate, and direct innovative and compelling artistic programming that appeals to a wide range of audience members, singers, and donors to retain and expand the SGMC audience.
● Serve as the principal conductor of SGMC rehearsals and performances.
● Select repertoire for each concert, ensure music is ordered, coordinate completion of arrangements, orchestrations, practice tracks, and ensure compliance with all copyright laws.
● Select and supervise artistic contract employees.
● Oversee the audition, selection, and coaching of singers, soloists and small group ensembles (vocal and dance).
● Engage the Executive Director, Board, Production Staff, relevant SGMC Committees, Chorus, and Staff in planning and communicating the artistic vision for concerts and events.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
● Improve musicianship, technical proficiency, and performance capability of SGMC and its individual members.
● Audition new singers at the beginning of each concert cycle.
● Establish and maintain criteria for the abilities expected of new singers and establish the method for demonstrating these abilities in the audition.
● Identify, plan, and coordinate performance opportunities outside the regular concert cycle.
DONOR CULTIVATION and PUBLIC OUTREACH
● In conjunction with the Executive Director, serve as a public voice for SGMC as local, national, and international ambassadors.
● Assist in the development of strategic fundraising messages for the organization.
● Participate in fundraising and marketing activities, press events, and community relations opportunities as appropriate.
● Assist in the cultivation of major individual, corporate, and foundation gifts as appropriate.
● Participate, as needed, in public visibility and donor cultivation activities.
● Serve as a representative to GALA and other appropriate professional and/or community groups; attend meetings, workshops, and conferences.
COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT
● Attend Board meetings and retreats and provide a monthly report to the Board.
● Attend Staff and Chorus committee meetings as needed.
● Ensure consistent communication with Chorus leadership and committee chairs, the Executive Director and Board on related activities.
LEADERSHIP
● Anticipate and prepare for opportunities to positively impact the community on existing and emerging social justice challenges.
● Continue to engage in ongoing development of professional and interpersonal skills.
● Retain and grow SGMC audiences through the creativity of SGMC productions and outreaches.
● Provide strong fiscal leadership in the development and adherence to production and artistic budgets.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor’s Degree in Music or equivalent competency.
● Three years of experience with choral conducting and programming.
● Experience conducting or working with a community-based chorus and with singers of various musical skills and experience.
● Knowledge of vocal technique and pedagogy.
● Passionate in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
● Knowledge of current trends within the choral and musical/artistic community.
● Commitment to working with and in diverse communities
● Ability to provide strong leadership skills as well as balance work requirements within a team setting.
● Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
● Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Music or equivalent competency.
● Eight years of experience with choral conducting and programming.
● Experience with music arrangement or composition.
● Experience with staging musical productions.
● Experience with non-profit budgets, financial and concert revenue planning.
INFORMATION REQUIRED TO APPLY:
Submit to ADSearch@sacgaymenschorus.org no later than May 28, 2021
● Submit Cover Letter and Resume (or Curriculum Vitae).
● Please provide samples of previous concert programs conducted including, if desired, a statement regarding this programming.
● Minimum 3 professional references, current contact information and their relationship to you.
● Optional – submit a video recording of no more than five minutes of a past performance demonstrating your conducting technique and style.
● Additional materials may be requested after initial review.
BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS:
● What do Diversity, Equity, Equality, and Inclusion mean to you?
● How have you practiced these values in your previous relevant roles?
● How will you practice these values as Artistic Director for SGMC?
● How your experience prepares you to be SGMC’s Artistic Director and how you will use your skills and experience to support and expand our Mission and Values.
Summer Camp Teaching Artist
Job Title: Summer Camp Teaching Artist
Salary: DOE $28-38 / hour (program rate); $25 / hour (training rate)
Position Type: Temporary, Seasonal (with opportunity for extension)
Reports to: Site Coordinator
Deadline: May 26, 2021
Location: Greater Long Beach area
Dramatic Results, a non-profit arts education agency, is looking for innovative and experienced Teaching Artists to join our team for the 2021 Summer! The agency focuses on underserved youth in Title I schools throughout LA County. We are looking for Teaching Artists with experience in the VAPA (dance, media, music, theatre, visual arts) content areas to teach integrated arts lessons to students of all levels, using the design thinking process and sharing their unique perspectives on how Art is a pathway to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
Dramatic Results’ middle school Summer Camp will take place across 10 sites from 8:30am–1:00pm from June 28-July 23. Teaching Artists will work between 25-30 hours a week during program sessions (4 weeks in total). An additional 30-40 hours will be required in June for training and development.
Responsibilities:
- Think critically about diversity, equity, access and inclusion (DEAI) and its impact
on delivering culturally relevant programming - Design and facilitate programming for Title I middle school students; with a special
emphasis on social emotional learning practices - Use design thinking and 21st century skills (collaboration, communication,
creativity, and critical thinking) to lead STEAM programming - Develop culturally relevant resources to engage students
- Be on-time and ready with materials and agenda prior to program start
- Work collaboratively with a co-teacher (specifically a Pre-Service Teacher) and
independently to deliver high-quality programming - Demonstrate mindfulness when working with students and educators
- Be accountable for paperwork, scheduling, and meeting deadlines
- Able to follow all COVID guidelines outlined by Dramatic Results
- Be ready to pivot in cases of emergency in alignment with agency procedures
- Support evaluation efforts and collection of accurate quantitative and qualitative data
- Support marketing team with external communications as needed
- Communicate, support and engage families whenever possible
- Liaise with school site staff for program and student logistics as needed
- Provide and receive constructive feedback from directors, peers and staff
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Have experience delivering arts-based STEAM curriculum in a structured learning
environment (K-8) - Strong classroom management skills
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite required
- Must have cell phone available for use during work hours and reliable transportation
to travel to sites across Long Beach - Must be comfortable working in person (often outside) with a mask on
- Experience working with Title I populations preferred
- Ability to speak Spanish, Khmer, Mandarin, and/or Vietnamese a plus
Day in the Life: Clock-in and join your team at Hudson Elementary to welcome students for the day! It’s Wednesday, so after you’ve taken attendance students will be working with actors in an improv class that focuses on expanding creative confidence. You ask open-ended questions that encourage this week’s group to make connections to yesterday’s photography lesson. Your professional development focus is on utilizing strategies from the leadership team that promote arts integration. You’ve got some follow-up questions for the Summer Camp Site Coordinator that you’ll make sure to bring up in tomorrow’s check-in, but for now you clock-out with a smile, knowing you positively impacted students in need.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, please send your résumé, two work references, and a cover letter detailing your related experience and how you can advance the mission of Dramatic Results to humanresources AT dramaticresults DOT org. Examples, or portfolios of student art, and video clips of teaching is highly recommended.
Dramatic Results is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Gallery Sales Associate
JCO’S Art Haus focuses on creating a welcoming, friendly environment for first-time art buyers, and sharing the lifelong joy of collecting art. We are currently looking for a Gallery Sales Dynamo to join our small-but-mighty team of art lovers.
The Art Haus is currently expanding our successful hybrid online / in-person gallery model. The ideal candidate will have a relevant passion to apply to our team, and will help us grow our business. Are you a total people-person? Do you dream in design? Are you tenacious?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Nurture and maintain relationships with art collectors
· Maintain familiarity with our roster of artists, to better represent their work to our clientele
· Greet and assist gallery visitors in the Art Haus
· Close high-ticket sales in person, via email follow-ups, or over the phone
REQUIREMENTS:
• Mac and PC proficiency
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Go-getter mentality; independently motivated; gregarious and friendly
• Able to work closely in a small team environment
• Passionate about SALES, fine art, graphic design, or interior design
• Adobe Creative Suites proficiency is a plus!
AVAILABILITY, $$, ETC:
Part-time position (approximately 25 hours weekly), with the possibility for growth
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Our hours are Tuesday through Saturday. Your Saturday availability is mandatory.
ABOUT US:
JCO’S Art Haus is located in an unassuming Los Gatos warehouse. We permanently represent 55 local, national, and international artists, and are constantly seeking out unique and interesting talent. Our collection is centered around the unique and ambitious goal of presenting “something for everyone”: excellent artwork in all styles, mediums, and sizes.
SOUNDS LIKE A DREAM! HOW DO I APPLY?
Please send a cover letter, your resume, and (if applicable) a writing / graphic design sample to:
Bridget McMahon, Art Haus Director
fineart@jcosplace.com
Visual & Performing Arts Instructors (Independent Contractors)
The City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department is seeking contracted Arts instructors to teach programs and classes in a variety of new Arts disciplines (including but not limited to: improv, music, digital media, ethnic dance, graphic design, photography, visual arts, clay, crafting, etc.) for classes for either youth or adults. Instructors are responsible for preparing and designing their class curriculum and work independently.
The class instruction would begin for the fall 2021 session (September-November).
San Ramon is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, located 34 miles east of San Francisco, and within the San Ramon Valley.
Please note all instructors are independent contractors and not considered City employees. This allows for a flexible class schedule determined by you. You can also set the number of classes you are interested in running and the price.
The City is predominantly looking for in-person programs but is also open to online/Zoom classes (please specify in your proposal).
QUALIFICATIONS
· Atleast 1 year experience teaching Arts Classes and Programs
· Creative approach to class curriculum and ability to design unique arts programming
· Work well with the public and City staff – possess a commitment to diversity and proven ability to work effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds
· Ability to effectively manage a classroom of participants while following City standards and policies
· Time management skills and ability to respond to emails in a timely manner as well as make deadlines for submitting class information, schedules, etc. to the supervisor
· Positive and outgoing attitude, possess flexibility, and have a problem-solving mentality
· Must be able to assist with marketing programs as well as have the ability to recruit and retain students
CITY REQUIREMENTS
If your program proposal is accepted, you will need to meet the below requirements. For detailed information on these requirements, please refer to Section IX of the Contract Instructor Manual.
Background Check (cost covered by City)
Form W-9 “Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification”
Commercial General Liability Insurance
Additional Insured Endorsement Certificate naming the City of San Ramon and its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers
Workers’ Compensation (required only when Contract Instructor has employees), or No Employees Declaration Form
Mandated Reporting Training
Tuberculosis Testing
COMPENSATION
Contracted Arts Instructors are paid on a fifty percent split, meaning instructors are compensated and receive fifty percent of the total tuition revenue from their program(s).
APPLY
To submit a program proposal, please do so online at: http://www.sanramon.ca.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=10826130&pageId=11695527
All proposals will be reviewed by the Arts Coordinator.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Erika Valentine, Arts Coordinator
City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department
Evalentine@sanramon.ca.gov
