We are pleased to announce our third Yellow online Art Competition for the month of May 2025. The theme may feature any artwork showcasing the color “Yellow” or its various shades, including beige, lemon yellow, canary yellow, and golden yellow. All visual art mediums are allowed. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each artist will be displayed alongside the best of show and three winners. The best of show will be displayed on the poster of the exhibition. Judging the artwork will be based on the following criteria: creativity, originality and quality of art, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability, and usage of medium. The jury will not consider artworks with pornographic or satanic content. Entry fees are $20 for two pieces of artwork. You may submit more than two images; there is no limit to the number of images an artist may submit. The application deadline is April 30, 2025.
Part Time
Gift Shop Associate
APPLY: https://www.foapom.com/support/opportunities/job-opportunities/
Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Greets and assists patrons with purchases, handles transactions, restocks merchandise area, keeps area orderly. This position may also work as souvenir program and/or raffle ticket sales. (Seasonal July 2 – August 29).
Requirements: Outgoing, service oriented, cash handling and retail sales experience; able to lift 10-25 lbs. Available nights, weekends
Employment is contingent upon the successful results of a criminal background check.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $16.50 – $17.00 per hour
Shift:
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Souvenir Program & Raffle Ticket Sales
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Festival of Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
This position is a customer service position and sells souvenir programs and raffle tickets to patrons. It is an evening position, with hours from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. This position may also work in the gift shop. (Seasonal July 2 – August 29, 2025)
It requires candidate to be outgoing, service oriented, friendly, available nights & weekends, position stands/walks for long periods.
This position is eligible to earn bonuses for program/raffle sales
Must be 16 years or older.
Employment is contingent upon the successful results of a criminal background check (if 18 years or older).
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Evening shift
Weekends as needed
Exhibition & Artist Resource Manager
Job Summary:
YoloArts strives to inspire a flourishing arts and cultural network in Yolo County by serving the community, individual artists, and arts organizations. The Exhibition & Artist Resource Manager focuses on programs and services that support individual artists. This includes managing a robust exhibition program of rotating exhibitions at Gallery 625 and The Barn Gallery. Also, as a liaison with the artist community this position manages the artist directory, assists with the organization’s public art consultation services, and develops tools and professional development for artists.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Specific duties included, but are not limited to, the following:
- Curate and install 4 exhibitions annually at Gallery 625 and 4 exhibitions annually at The Barn Gallery. Including the annual Art Farm exhibition at The Barn Gallery
- Cultivate a community arts advisory committee. Convening quarterly meetings to review exhibition calendar, programming opportunities, and artist resources.
- Liaison with Yolo County Historical Collection Museum Curator on cross promotion and exhibition collaborations at the Gibson House property.
- Liaison with YoloArts’ Education Director to support visitor engagement through field trips, workshops, artist talks and panel discussion.
- Build relationship with local and regional artists, artist groups and art organizations.
- Maintain artist, partner and visitor contact information list.
- Prepare, manage and evaluation the exhibitions budget.
- Design and facilitate program evaluation and documentation.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and appreciate volunteers and interns to assist with exhibition preparation, installation, opening receptions, promotions, and gallery sitting.
- Provide daily care and maintenance of The Barn Gallery, Gallery 625, and all related facilities, including storage areas. Conduct regular exhibitions checks for security, damage, cleaning, and lighting needs. Maintain inventory of necessary supplies, tools, equipment, and pedestals.
- Coordinate artwork sales in relation to exhibitions.
- Provide content (artwork images, short videos, and artist information) for use in print, website and social media platforms.
- Manage the care, condition, and movement of artwork while on-site for the exhibition. Schedule and oversee all artwork drop off and pick up.
- Facilitate open hours at The Barn Gallery.
- Plan and coordinate all day-of logistics for exhibition opening receptions.
- Maintain and promote the organizations online artist directory.
- Assist with YoloArts public art consultation services.
- Develop tools and professional development resources for artists.
- Provide all exhibition preparation, curation, and installation. Including artist scheduling and contracts, preparation of signage, wall text and labels, and installation of artwork and lighting adjustment.
- Management of exhibitions files and archives.
- Support and assist with YoloArts fundraising activities when assigned.
Skills and Experience:
- Successful completion of a two or four-year degree from an accredited college or university in art, commercial art, museum studies, art museum education, or a closely related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of curation and art installation experience working in an art museum, gallery, related institution, or art studio.
- Knowledge of local and regional artists and art movements.
- A valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel throughout the county.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with a wide range of people.
- Manage multiple priorities in a highly organized and professional manner.
- Communicate tactfully, effectively, and accurately both orally and in writing.
- Work independently and resourcefully to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Work collaboratively and as a member of a team.
- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Apple applications, Google Suite, ZOOM, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, stand and walk for long periods of time, and use hands and arms to reach, handle and feel.
Employment Status: Part-time/ Non-exempt, 32 hours per week, requires partial weekend availability, based on exhibition installations, receptions and viewing hours. Health and dental benefits available.
Hiring Range: $24.00 to $26.00 an hour. Depending on experience.
To Apply: For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to Alison Flory, YoloArts’ Executive Director, by email only to aflory@yoloarts.org.
Deadline: First review deadline March 21, 2025. Position open until full.
Development Associate
Development Associate
STATUS: 15 hours/week, non-exempt employee
PAY RATE: $24/hour
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
START DATE: Apr 1, 2025
Who We Are
Shotgun Players is a company of artists determined to create bold, relevant, affordable theatre that inspires and challenges audiences and artists alike to re-imagine our lives, our community, and the ever-changing world around us. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive work culture and audience experience where everyone who walks through our doors feels a deep sense of belonging. We center our values in all that we do and hold ourselves accountable with rigorous, comprehensive, and regular reviews of policies, procedures, and staff. Getting it “right” is not a box we can check. It’s a daily practice and we are all here for that journey!
Overview of Development Associate Position
The Development Associate will collaborate with the Director of Development to design and implement fresh, sustainable fundraising strategies and programs that will complement and support the artistic work of our company. The key to our over three decades of artistic and fundraising success is our ability to nurture long-term relationships even as we strive to be more inclusive and welcoming to new connections. We view development as an exciting opportunity to create partnerships with people who are as passionate about our purpose and work as we are.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Giving Campaigns
Collaborate with staff on messaging and implementation of annual giving campaigns that inspire patrons to support our purpose and work.
Artist Campaign
The Artist Campaign is our fall/winter, end-of-year, individual giving effort to secure funds for over 100 local artists each season.
Make a Difference Campaign – Sassafras
Our spring/summer campaign aligns with SASSAFRAS, our annual fundraiser. Our Make a Difference Program supports the next generation of audiences and artists by providing discounted tickets for anyone 25 and under, along with paid artistic fellowships for emerging artists.
Specific responsibilities for these campaigns include:
Partner with the Director of Development to create and refine strategies for each donor campaign. Each campaign includes a wide range of outreach methods including email, social media, and print materials.
Process donations and thank-you letters. Each donation is an opportunity to learn more about our supporters.
Manage database and provide research for current and potential donors.
Create Business Intelligence Reports for donor campaigns.
Prepare targeted lists for each donor campaign.
Maintain Donor Lists for programs and lobby.
Special Events
The Development Associate works with the Director of Development to design and implement 15-20 cultivation and community engagement events throughout the year. We pride ourselves on crafting these events into experiences that are as creative, inclusive, and inspiring as our plays. We put a high premium on the personal touch. The Development Associate will assist in planning these events and engaging audience members at each gathering.
- SASSAFRAS – our annual Spring/Summer fundraiser: 80 – 100 participants
- Holiday Party – early December, free perk for donors/subscribers/artists/single ticket buyers: 150-200 participants
- Season Announcement – early fall brunch for mid-large donors to entice production sponsors (50-60 attendees)
- First Taste (5) – first reading of each show with hors d’oeuvres and wine, tailored to match the aesthetics/themes for the show; premium subscribers: 40-100 attendees
- Opening Nights (5) – post-show celebrations for our mainstage season.
- Assorted private readings and other events (3-4)
- Collaborate with the Director of Development on plans for Sassafras, the Season Announcement Party, and the Holiday Party.
- Coordinate invitations for smaller events including the First Taste.
Experience and Skills Required
- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills. This position is all about building relationships with audience members/donors.
- Computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive is necessary, experience with CRM software preferred. Shotgun Players currently uses Audience View). Data Management and Donor Research are central for this position.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Strong familiarity withShotgun Players work/programming.
- Desire and ability to work collaboratively with staff, board, and artists.
- Knowledge/experience with event planning preferred.
- Have a valid driver’s license and ability to load items such as cases of wine (30-40lbs), hors d’oeuvres, glasses etc. for off-site events.
TO APPLY:
Please complete this form.
This includes uploading a cover letter and your resume and submitting references with contact info. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: jobsATshotgunplayers.org, with “Development Associate” in the subject line. https://shotgunplayers.org/online/article/jobs
Shotgun Players is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We honor our inclusive community of artists, audience, staff, board, and company members and celebrate our many differences as we unite in our shared love for theatre. Shotgun Players does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants from underrepresented identities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
THRIVE: A BIPOC Arts Leadership Program
Intersection for the Arts proudly announces our new THRIVE: A BIPOC Arts Leadership Program, a 10-week program (May 3 – July 12, 2025). The application deadline is March 15, 2025, by 12 AM (midnight) PST.
THRIVE provides BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) arts leaders, visionaries, changemakers, and culture bearers resources and skills so they can grow community, belonging, and confidence rooted in power.
Apply: bit.ly/thriveapplication2025
PROGRAM FEATURES
- 15 participant cohort
- Instructors: Aimee Espiritu, Anthem Salgado & Yesenia Sanchez
- No required “homework”
- 6 sessions: two in-person retreats (4.5 hrs each) in San Francisco and four sessions on Zoom (2 hours each), plus 1 hour of individual coaching with program instructors
- 20 hours total
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Deadline: Sat, March 15, 2025, by 12 AM PST
Spots are limited! We highly encourage submitting before the deadline!
Applicants notified of participation: Thur, April 3, 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application (Estimated 30-45 minute application process)
15-minute interview with Intersection to discuss your application responses in more detail.
TUITION
$600
We strongly believe in organizations sponsoring employees’ tuition costs for this program. If you are employed, we encourage you to contact your organization’s leadership for sponsorship of this opportunity. If your organization cannot cover the tuition fee, or if you’re applying as an individual artist and need financial assistance, please email Sloane Larsen at sloane@theintersection.org.
Additionally, THRIVE may be eligible for funding from Center for Cultural Innovation’s Quick Grant. CCI’s Quick Grant application deadline is April 15.
We dream of a thriving arts ecosystem where BIPOC leaders shape programs from a place of creativity and wellness, not scarcity. In this visionary world, knowledge flows freely through collaborative networks, creating strong communities that celebrate diverse perspectives. Here, equitable access to resources means that BIPOC arts leaders can focus on innovation and growth while staying true to their values and cultural foundations.
Now more than ever, Intersection recognizes the vital need for equity and diversity in the leadership of Bay Area arts organizations. We also realize that many “traditional” leadership development programs are built on systems that focus on individualistic leadership models and status-based career advancement. Even fewer programs exist that address the unique needs of BIPOC leaders.
THRIVE: A BIPOC Arts Leadership Program is not your typical leadership program. This program will focus on the importance of empowering participants to hold leadership positions while acknowledging their cultural perspectives, values rooted in community, and authentic collective representation. It is based on a collaborative, community-based learning model and offers tailored strategies to navigate systemic barriers in the workplace and within the arts ecosystem.
