Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 4th “Colors” Online Art Competition for Februrary 2021. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. In this open subject competition the “Colors” theme is with a concentration of color. Artworks with one color or a multitude of colors will be accepted. A variety of interpretations can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). 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 of artwork. Deadline: February 18, 2021.
International Art Competition Colors
Call to Artists: Artist Lab: Art Meets History in New Mexico
CALL TO ARTISTS
Artist Lab: Art Meets History in New Mexico
A four-week, virtual/online lab in March & April 2021 with 516 ARTS, Kolaj Institute, and the Albuquerque Museum Photography Archives
Deadline to apply: 28 February 2021
Apply HERE.
Visual artists with an established practice are invited to apply for Artist Lab: Art Meets History in New Mexico, a four-week program designed to foster the integration of history into contemporary art practices. The Lab is presented as a collaboration between 516 ARTS, Kolaj Institute, and Albuquerque Museum’s photo archives.
The Lab looks at how our divergent histories of race, conflict, and colonialism inform how we imagine our futures. Participating artists are asked to work from their own people’s history, to confront that history, and to imagine a future that offers justice, fairness, and support for all people. A goal of the lab is a proposal for a body of artwork to be considered for a group exhibition at 516 ARTS in 2022.
Race, conflict, and colonialism are themes that run through the history of America and while these topics inform national mythologies they often go unexplored and unimagined in our civic discourse. People often operate with a different history than that of their neighbors. How we understand our divergent histories of race, conflict, and colonialism inform how we imagine our futures. For artists to speak to society, we must raise up all the histories of our community.
Using the photography archives of the Albuquerque Museum and other historical resources in the community, the focus of this project is the multiple histories of different peoples who have made what we now call New Mexico and the surrounding land their home.
The Artist Lab equips artists with tools and strategies for picking up the unfinished work of history and speaking to contemporary civic discourse around social, economic, and environmental issues. Through interactive online sessions, collections research, and visits with historians, archivists, and curators, artists explore their process and practice; present a slideshow of their work; receive supportive, critical, curatorial feedback about their ideas; and discuss strategies for making art that speaks to the contemporary moment.
Over the course of four weeks, artists will participate in online meetings, engage in one-on-one sessions with faculty, and complete independent assignments. Sessions are one hour to an hour-and-a-half long and include slideshows, artist presentations, and discussions. Guest artists share their practices and lead discussions. Specialists introduce participants to collections and archives and speak to the histories of New Mexico’s multiple peoples.
Artists complete the Lab with a project proposal for a group exhibition at 516 ARTS in 2022. The exhibition will give audiences an opportunity to consider how our contemporary discourse is a product of multiple histories in a constant state of negotiation with one another. Our understanding of history shapes how we live in the present. The exhibition is curated by L. Kasimu Harris, Alicia Inez Guzmán, and Ric Kasini Kadour. 516 ARTS has dedicated a fund to commission artworks for the exhibition, in part, to artists who successfully complete the Lab.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
The Artist Lab is intended for self-motivated artists, at any stage in their career, who want to develop a practice of working with historic sites or history associations to create and present art that embeds itself in non-traditional spaces and speaks to a general community about contemporary issues. The Lab is open to artists anywhere in the world. Artists from Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian communities are encouraged to apply.
COST
The cost of the Lab is $750 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.
516 ARTS is providing a limited number of scholarships to artists from New Mexico, artists from Mexico whose work focuses on the US/Mexico border, and artists who are Native American, Alaskan Native, or First Nations.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application HERE.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The submission process asks applicants for:
• Contact information
• Artist Bio (50-250 words)
• Statement of Artist Practice (50-300 words)
• 5-7 images of artwork
• Statement of expectations
• Asks questions about your work and needs
CALENDAR
Deadline to apply: February 28, 2021
Notification to artists: March 13, 2021
Artist Lab dates: March 29-April 26, 2021
QUESTIONS
If you have questions, send an email HERE.
Lead Handler
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Enthusiastically and diplomatically leads the art handlers in the field; exhibits a friendly and approachable demeanor with clients and acts as a positive ambassador for the overall Project.
• Handles, packs and installs artwork at private offices, galleries and residences, as well as in our viewing rooms and galleries; professionally secures and transports artwork, all in accordance with museum standards.
• Assists the registration department with labeling artworks and preforming condition reports; expertly stores and tracks artwork in our warehouse, as well as our vehicles, in accordance with museum standards.
• Anticipates bookings/projects and takes all necessary steps to streamline the incoming and outgoing processes.
• Ensures strong communication is facilitated throughout the team and that deadlines are continually met.
• Is part of a rotation of handlers that embark on a monthly Los Angles shuttle.
• Is available for occasional work outside the greater Bay Area.
• Attends weekly department meetings, as well as occasional programming events at 1275 Minnesota Street.
• Keeps vehicles and warehouse consistently clean and useable, bringing a proactive approach.
• Inventories supplies and administers reuse/recycling policies.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Available to work 5 consecutive days of the week, between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership position at a museum, gallery or art shipping organization; demonstrated expertise in art handling techniques, packing, crating and storing protocols, as well as client relations and team communication.
• Art transportation and shipping knowledge; Valid CA license and ability to drive a 16 – 26’ box truck.
• Professional commitment and adaptability; willingness to safely shift directions for the need of the artwork or client, in a moment’s notice.
• Experience, if not expertise, operating material moving equipment (VRCs, forklifts, scissor lifts, material lifts, gantries and pallet jacks).
• Outstanding time management; ability to quickly identify and safely resolve problems, ensuring projects stay on schedule, whilst keeping the client and team in communication.
• Demonstrates concern for detail, accuracy and precise execution of work, while managing time and efficiency of individual and team performance.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Works well independently and as a team; gracefully shifts between warehouse, client and office settings, whilst communicating along the way.
• Ability to safely lift 50+ lbs individually and 75+lbs as a team.
• Proficient with PC and Mac operating systems, including Adobe and Microsoft Suites and FilemakerPro. Ability to educate others on digital platforms, as needed.
BENEFITS:
Minnesota Street Project offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, Paid Time Off and Parental Leave, Retirement Savings, 401-k Plan, and Pre-Taxed Commuter and Childcare Benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minnesota Street Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please email a single PDF that includes a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements with the subject line LEADHANDLER_LAST NAME to artservicesjobs@minnesotastreetproject.com.
No calls, please. We will respond only to applicants we intend to interview.
Thank you for your interest in Minnesota Street Project Art Services.
Shipping Project Manager
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Exhibits a friendly and approachable demeanor with all Minnesota Street Project clients, staff, and vendors, acting as a positive ambassador for Art Services, as well as the overall Project; maintains excellent relationships with clientele, including collectors, galleries, institutions, consultants, and other arts professionals, ensuring industry-leading client satisfaction.
• Receives both direct and indirect client inquiries, and responds in a timely manner, producing applicable timelines for jobs; uses our CRM to estimate, enter in pertinent job details, calendar, and produce field documents.
• Manages monthly Los Angeles shuttle requests; providing estimates to clients and Project Managers, and scheduling collections and deliveries in collaboration with our Dispatcher; creates load plans.
• Identifies opportunities for future shipping program expansion, and spearheads development – shuttles, exclusives, art fairs, etc.
• In collaboration with our dispatcher and Warehouse Coordinator, prepares art handlers in advance of their assignment and/or supports their needs while in the field, explaining/clarifying the details of the overall job, helping to proactively resolve issues that may arise, and when necessary, resolving client disputes.
• Manages external and internal requests for national and international shipments; sourcing estimates and coordinating shipments through 3rd party vendors; collaborates with various departments to meet client needs and provided timelines – receipts and releases in collaboration with our Warehouse Coordinator, collections and deliveries with Project Managers, and crating and packing with the Crate Shop Manager.
• Sources and secures necessary job-related COIs, import/export documents, artwork authorizations, vehicle or machinery rentals, hotel reservations, per diems, and the like.
• Reviews monthly invoices for managed jobs, ensuring billed charges are within the original quoted range, and fields initial client inquiries, deferring to report or Client Services when appropriate.
• Attends weekly department meetings, as well as occasional programming events at 1275 Minnesota Street.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Reports to Head Project Manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 5 years experience in an art shipping organization, museum, or gallery; experience arranging domestic and international art shipments and knowledge of domestic shipping regulations, as well as international documentation and customs compliance.
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve problems, effectively prioritize, and manage time efficiently, ensuring projects stay on schedule.
• Demonstrated concern for detail, accuracy and precise execution of work; excellent communication skills, both verbally and written; highly organized.
• Proficient with PC and Mac operating systems and software, including Adobe and Microsoft Suites and Filemaker Pro; knowledgeable with the G Suite, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and CRMs a plus.
BENEFITS:
Minnesota Street Project offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, Paid Time Off and Parental Leave, Retirement Savings, 401-k Plan, and Pre-Taxed Commuter and Childcare Benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minnesota Street Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please email a single PDF that includes a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements with the subject line Shipping_Project_Manager_LAST NAME to artservicesjobs@minnesotastreetproject.com.
No calls, please. We will respond only to applicants we intend to interview.
Thank you for your interest in Minnesota Street Project Art Services.
apexart International Open Call 2021-22
Accepting proposals: February 1 – March 1, 2021
apexart will accept proposals for its International Open Call from February 1 – March 1, 2021. Four winning proposals will become apexart exhibitions presented in their selected locations around the world as part of our 2021-22 exhibition season. Curators, artists, writers, and creative individuals, regardless of location or past experience, are invited to submit a proposal online.
The submission process
Proposals of up to 500 words should describe focused, idea-driven, original group exhibitions, and the country and city in which they are to take place. No biographical information, CVs, links, or images will be accepted, and proposals must be submitted in English. Jurors rate anonymous submissions based on the idea only. See examples of winning proposals here.
The selection process
Rather than convene a 5-person NYC panel to review hundreds of ideas, apexart’s crowd-sourced voting system invites hundreds of international jurors to review proposals on their own schedule. The crowd-sourced jury is composed of more than 400 individuals from a wide variety of professional backgrounds and international locations—including students from 20 participating university classes—who will jury the proposals. Proposals are anonymous and randomized to make sure each submission receives the same consideration. apexart staff does not influence the results of the jury in any way.
The results
The four winning proposals will each receive an exhibition budget of up to $11,000; have an exhibition brochure printed and mailed to over six thousand international recipients; advertising in major and local outlets; and will be part of apexart’s 2021-2022 exhibition season. Working closely with the apexart team, curators will realize their original ideas into apexart exhibitions. Exhibition curators are challenged, encouraged, and required to work within the funding provided to transform their winning proposals into small, focused, noteworthy exhibitions.
To submit an exhibition proposal, visit https://apexart.org/opencalls.html between February 1 and March 1, 2021.
Call and Response Round 12
Call and Response: Collaboration at a Distance Round 12: Open to all artists. No fees. Deadline to sign up Feb 21 @ 4PM.
Drawing on responsive character of Jazz, this project is meant as a way for us to stay connected, to check in with each other and to support each other. This is collaboration at a distance. This project was created in response to the pandemic by Shoebox PR founder, artist, and cultural producer Kristine Schomaker and her staff.
Artist #1 will create a piece of art within 24 hours and send a digital version of it to Artist #2. Remember, this can be anything. (visual, writing, new media etc). It is about being creative and interacting.
Artist #2 will then have 24 hours to create a new work as a response in any medium and with any tools available to them. They will in turn send a digital version of it back to Artist #1 who will create a new work in response.
Artists will be paired on Sunday Feb 21 at 5:30 PM (Facebook Live). Call and Response Round 12 begins Monday February 22 at 6pm. The first artist will begin their artwork which is due to artist #2 by 6pm on Tuesday February 23. The final artwork in your partnership should be finished by Monday March 8 at 6pm. The online exhibition opens with a reception and artist talk on March 14, 2021. Work may be included in a physical show at a future date.
Full prospectus at https://shoeboxpr.com/in-the-news/
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