Other Opportunities
Opportunities is a one-stop shop for the latest arts-related jobs, funding sources, calls for artists and training opportunities. You may also submit an opportunity in one of the categories below. We moderate submissions, and listings are posted at the discretion of staff. It may take a couple of business days for your listing to appear.
Organization
Gallery B612
Website
https://www.galleryb612.com/
More Info
Fee to Apply
$25 for the first three submissions, then an additional $5 for each subsequent piece.
Deadline to Apply
7/13/2026
Description
Theme/Description: ocean creatures, mystery, the unknown, the alien.
Call Type: Exhibition
Call Eligibility: ages 18+
Entry Fee: $25 for the first three submissions, then an additional $5 for each subsequent piece.
Early Application Deadline: June 7. Early applications will be notified early, accepted artists will be posted as part of the exhibition on our website early, will be prioritized when uploading to our online gallery, and may be used to promote the show.
Standard Application Deadline: July 12.
Exhibition Dates: September 4 - October 28.
Commission: The Gallery retains a 50% commission on all exhibition sales of artwork in off-site shows and online.
Shipping and Delivery: Accepted work may be hand-delivered or shipped prepaid to arrive no later than August 27. Artists are responsible for the delivery and return of shipping labels and costs.
Location:
Gallery B612 - Pioneer Square location
520 1st Ave. S,
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Juror: Selected pieces are juried by the curators at Gallery B612.
Media: Original 2D and 3D artworks. Glass, Fiber, Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Installation, Digital and Mixed media. No AI generated or AI assisted work will be considered.
Timeline:
June 7: The early application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of that week.
July 12: Standard application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of the week.
August 27 (11am - 6pm), August 28 (11am - 6pm), August 29 (11am - 2pm): Accepted work(s) need to be dropped off or delivered to Pioneer Square location: 520 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA, 98104
September 3 (First Thursday Art Walk) Opening Night: 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
September 5 Gallery Reception: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
October 28: Exhibition Closes
October 29 (11am - 6pm), October 30th (11am - 6pm), October 31 (11am - 2pm): Local Artists are to pick up their works or schedule an appointment. Other artwork may be shipped out on a case by case basis — the Artist is responsible for shipping and return label costs.
Gallery Artwork Requirements:
All work must be original, unsold work, family-friendly, and the artist must own the sole copyright to the artwork.
Frames, mats, and wiring must be of professional quality and in good condition. No saw-tooth hangers. Wiring must be securely fashioned and support the weight of the artwork. 2D artwork selected for exhibition MUST BE READY TO HANG on our wire hanging system.
No NFS (not for sale) works will be considered for the show.
Consignment will be required for selected pieces in order to be exhibited in the show.
Questions? Contact info@galleryb612.com
How to Apply
Apply on our website!
Link to Opportunity
https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page/fauna-aquatica
Posted
3/18/2026
Organization
LandEscape
Website
https://landescapeart.yolasite.com/
More Info
Catherine Miller
landescape@europe.com
Fee to Apply
No entry fees
Deadline to Apply
6/30/2026
Description
Celebrating its 20th edition, LandEscape is proud to launch a special Biennial Open Call for artists: LandEscape Now! We are seeking nine exceptional talents across all fine arts disciplines to join a global platform dedicated to discovering and supporting visionary creatives.
Why Apply?
LandEscape is more than just an exhibition; it's a catalyst for your career. We provide a unique space for professional critique and artistic growth, connecting your work with a wider audience and fostering a vital dialogue between concept and creation.
The 20th Edition Focus: The Idea of LandEscape
For this landmark edition, we invite you to explore the heart of your creative process. We are particularly inspired by the theme of landscape—not just as a physical place, but as a concept. We want to see how your surroundings, whether natural, urban, or imagined, inform and shape your work.
We are looking for bold interpretations across all mediums, including:
• Painting
• Fine Art Photography
• Video Art
• Installation
• Performative Arts
• Mixed Media
• Public Art
Key Details:
Global Reach: Open to artists and collectives worldwide.
Exposure: Selected artists will be featured in the special Biennial edition of LandEscape.
How to Apply
Fill the entry form: https://landescapeart.yolasite.com/enter-your-submission.php or send your application via email: landescape@europe.com
Link to Opportunity
https://landescapeart.yolasite.com/
Posted
3/18/2026
Organization
Art Fluent
Website
https://art-fluent.com/calls-for-art/herself-prospectus/
More Info
Amy Matteson Neill
hello@art-fluent.com
5084191015
Fee to Apply
ENTRY FEE $25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to hello@art-fluent.com.
Deadline to Apply
7/18/2026
Description
THEME
The feminine spirit cannot be contained by a single definition. It is layered and luminous. We invite artwork that honors women in all their complexities… her presence, her resilience, her beauty, her becoming. Show us HER.SELF as you see her.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, July 17, 2026, at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, August 21, 2026.
AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.
RULES
Work copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.
SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director Amy Matteson Neill, along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.
NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email; everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.
SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. The artists receive 100% of the sale for any artwork sold.
GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.
REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ, you agree to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.
How to Apply
ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to HER.SELF. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com. We are happy to walk you through the process.
MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists with tips on how to get high-quality images of their work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on its blog, which you can find here: www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. The maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.
Link to Opportunity
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17147
Posted
3/20/2026
Organization
South End Stories
Website
www.southendstories-arted.com
More Info
Jess Pena Manalo
info@southenedstories-artsed.com
Deadline to Apply
8/31/2026
Description
About South End Stories
South End Stories is an arts education organization based out of Seattle, WA. South End Stories’ (SES) mission is to ignite joy and justice in classrooms and communities using arts-based learning, anti-racist education, and social activism. Our vision is liberation through storytelling and the arts. We support culturally sustaining and anti-racist facilitation for youth through trauma-conscious, arts-based programming that centers student voices, validates their experiences, and creates safe healing spaces for creative expression and identity exploration. We work holistically with youth, teachers, and families to reshape the school climate into an environment that is welcoming and relevant for all. Our various programs for ages K-12 are based in visual arts, film, theatre, and movement.
We are especially interested in artists with experience in Theatre of the Oppressed, devising, improvisation, and socially engaged theater practices who believe in the power of art to build community and imagine new futures.
A Teaching Artist with experience in Theatre of the Oppressed can hold space for difficult conversations without steering them. A skilled practitioner knows how to create an environment where young people feel safe enough to engage honestly, while never sanitizing or softening the real conditions of their lives.
Comfort with non-linear, participant-driven processes: this work rarely goes exactly as planned, and that is by design.
Deep facilitation skills: the ability to guide a room without dominating it, and to respond in the moment when something unexpected or emotionally charged surfaces.
An understanding of how race, class, gender, immigration status, and other systems of power show up in the room and in the work.
The Teen Theatre Intensive explores how theater can connect people, elevate voices, and support young people in expressing their ideas about the world around them. The program focuses on helping students develop practical theater skills while engaging in collaborative creation and storytelling.
Rather than focusing on producing a fully polished show, the program centers process, experimentation, and ensemble-building, culminating in a creative sharing of work developed during the intensive. Students will explore a range of theater techniques—including improvisation, movement, monologue work, and devising—while gaining a deeper understanding of what it means to create theater collectively.
The Theater Teaching Artist will collaborate closely with two other teaching artists (theater and dance), a vocal coach who works with students twice a week, and a program coordinator providing logistical support.
Schedule & Time Commitment
Program dates: July 27 – August 21
There will be staff meetings and gatherings through end of August
Daily program hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Teaching artists should plan to arrive approximately 30–60 minutes before the program day for preparation, and stay 30–60 minutes after some sessions for reflection and team coordination as needed (schedule can be flexible). This time is also paid at the same hourly rate.
Additional planning time for sessions you facilitate are also compensated at the hourly rate. South End Stories allocates one hour of planning time per session facilitated, but this is flexible based on need.
Planning & Meetings:
April-June: Approximately one 60 minute meeting per week
July 1st- July 24th : two to three 60 minute meetings per week
July 27th-August 21st: planning meetings as needed before and after programming
Responsibilities
Facilitate theater workshops centered on ensemble-building, improvisation, and collaborative creation.
Collaborate with other teaching artists to introduce students to core theater concepts and language, including stage presence, monologue work, and character exploration.
Support students in using their bodies, voices, and imagination to tell stories and build theatrical worlds.
Incorporate Theatre of the Oppressed and other participatory theater techniques into unit plans and performance practices.
Help guide a devising process where students collaboratively develop material throughout the intensive.
Collaborate with the dance teaching artist and vocal coach to integrate movement, music, and performance techniques.
Foster a supportive, inclusive, and youth-centered creative environment.
Participate in planning and reflection with the teaching team.
Co-create Theater of the Oppressed professional development activities in collaboration with the Director of Education for other Teaching Artists, post-programming.
Program Support & Logistics:
Support with daily program operations such as setting up and resetting the space
Assist with student check-in and attendance
Help monitor student safety and well-being throughout the day
Support snack and lunch transitions as needed
Work collaboratively with staff to ensure a smooth and welcoming daily flow
Ideal Qualifications
Experience working as a Teaching Artist with high school youth
Background in Theatre of the Oppressed, devised theater, applied theater, improvisation, or socially engaged performance practices
Strong facilitation and ensemble-building skills
Experience guiding collaborative creative processes with high school youth
Interest in helping youth connect art-making with community, storytelling, and self-expression
Ability to collaborate with artists from multiple disciplines (dance, music, theater)
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and youth empowerment
Compensation
Starting at $35/hour, depending on experience
Paid hours include program time, planning time, and coordination with the teaching team
How to Apply
To Apply
Please send a short introduction, resume, and any relevant teaching or performance experience to: info@southendstories-artsed.com
Link to Opportunity
https://www.southendstories-artsed.com/opportunities
Posted
4/17/2026
Organization
City of Auburn
Website
http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts
More Info
Allison Hyde
ahyde@auburnwa.gov
Deadline to Apply
9/2/2026
Description
The City of Auburn is seeking artists and artist teams from the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) who:
Can develop a site-responsive three-dimensional or immersive public art display for either the Art on Main Gallery or Vault Gallery exhibition spaces that will be on display for three-month periods over the 2027 year.
Can successfully and fully activate a window-front space that is visible to the public 24/7 or a small indoor visitor-accessible gallery space
Is an experienced artist seeking a unique location to exhibit artwork.
Can create innovative artwork to engage the community and activate downtown Auburn.
DESCRIPTION
The City of Auburn, Washington, seeks applications from regional artists to install 3-dimensional or multi-media art installations in two site-specific gallery spaces in downtown Auburn: the Art on Main Gallery and the Vault Gallery. Both spaces provide a $1,000 artist stipend to support the creation of new work and site-specific projects, or the installation of existing work.
The deadline for this call is: September 2, 2026 at 10:59 PM (Pacific Time)
ELIGIBILITY
Any individual artist or collaborative artist team in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) may apply.
Past participants of Art on Main or Vault Gallery are welcome to reapply.
TIMELINE
Application deadline: September 2, 2026
Notification of accepted artists: October 2026
Four time slots for the 2027 year:
January – March
April – June
July – September
October – December
SELECTION CRITERIA
The review process is competitive and the review panel will be looking for a diversity of offerings. All applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:
Artistic excellence as submitted in work samples.
Strength, creativity and originality in concept, material implementation, and engagement with the site as described in proposal.
Ability to create innovative and dynamic work that would engage passers-by.
Be comfortable exhibiting work in a space that is locked and secure but is not humidity or temperature controlled and may encounter direct sunlight.
PROCESS
Phase One
Submit application by 10:59 PM Pacific Time on September 2th, 2026
Applications are reviewed annually by a rotating jury consisting of: artists, arts professionals, employees of the City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation department, City of Auburn Arts Commission members, or representatives of neighborhood art groups
Applicants notified of results in October 2025. Selected artists move on to phase two.
Phase Two
City of Auburn art staff works with selected artists to discuss proposal and schedule their installation.
Artists submit a more detailed proposal for the specific project at least one month before installation. The proposal will then be reviewed and approved by City of Auburn art staff.
Phase Three
Artist receives contract, and begins installation on assigned date.
Artist provides ongoing maintenance as needed during the duration of the display.
Artist completes de-installation on assigned date.
SELECTED PARTICIPANTS MUST AGREE TO
Sign agreement/contract with the City of Auburn about installation plans and procedures.
Understand that the artwork displayed must be appropriate for the public realm.
Install and de-install their own work, understanding that they may have limited access to their space, as required for installation and de-installations.
Partner with the City of Auburn to market and promote the exhibition. Exhibitions are publicized through city-generated press releases, gallery brochure, and the City’s web site at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
Leave the space in the same or better condition when they move out.
Understand that initial stipend payment is made within 30 days after installation upon receipt of an invoice, and that payments cannot be made until contracts have been fully processed. A portion of payment is retained until deinstallation is complete.
Artists are encouraged to offer their works for sale, but are not required to do so. All sales are handled privately between the artist and the buyer. The City of Auburn does not take a commission on any works sold through the galleries.
STIPEND AWARD
Selected artists will receive a $1,000 award. The City of Auburn intends that this award will help fund the creation of the project or act as an honorarium for displaying works already created. Artists are responsible for all transportation, installation and de-installation of their work and might also be asked to do a short artist talk during the selected installation dates.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
1) WORK SAMPLES
3-10 digital images that demonstrate the artist’s past work (required)
Images can, but are not required to, include drawings or mock-ups of the proposed installation idea (this can help the selection panel visualize your piece more effectively)
Artists applying as a team who have no examples of joint work in the past should submit 3-5 images of each artist’s work. Individual artists are recommended to submit 10 images.
File Format: Submit only “High” quality JPG files (do not use GIF, TIFF, or other formats.) Do not embed the images into PowerPoint or submit moving image or audio files.
Image Size: Images must meet the CAFE website standards
File Labeling: Files must be titled with the applicant’s last name followed by a number indicating the viewing order. Use a “0” in front of single digit numbers and use only letters, numbers, and underscores. For example: Smith_01.jpg; Smith_02.jpg. If using Mac OS 8 or later, be sure to include a “.jpg” extension at the end of each image title.
File Upload: In the online application, please upload your images in the order to be viewed.
3 online videos that demonstrate the artist’s past work (optional)
Please provide the exact web address(es) where the online videos can be viewed. The panel will view a minimum of 1 minute and a maximum of 3 minutes of each video.
2) WORK SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS
Provide the following information for each image:
Title of each work represented in the image.
Media & dimensions (H x W x D”), if applicable, or description of activity.
Long description if needed. If work is presented as part of a collaboration, explain your role in the larger project (100 words/500 characters or less).
For videos longer than 3 minutes, note which 1-3 minute segment you want the panel to review.
3) ARTIST STATEMENT
Provide us with a brief artist statement to give us a sense of your work. Feel free to describe your work overall, or describe a past project or body of work. Please be as concise as possible.
(500 words/3000 characters or less).
4) PROPOSAL
Please write a brief statement outlining the work you would like to create or display if selected for the site specific gallery exhibition opportunity, either in the Art on Main Gallery or the Vault Gallery. We encourage proposals of sculptural or installation work that is dynamic, innovative and would show well in the space both day and night. The proposal should briefly outline the materials, concept, any necessary technical installation details or needs in terms of electrical, mounts, and plans of how to hang/display your work. (500 words/3000 characters or less).
5) RESUME (3 pages or less)
If submitting as a team/group, a current resume should be submitted for the contact person and all relevant team/group members.
Save as pdf and upload to CAFE in application form.
Name your resume file with your last name like this: “Smith_ Resume.pdf”
6) WHICH MEDIUM
Please identify which medium you could work in for a potential exhibition. Choose from the following list, you may choose more than one.
3-D
Video
Multimedia
Installation
7) WHICH GALLERY SPACE
Please identify which of the two site-specific exhibition spaces you prefer to be considered for, or both. The Art on Main Gallery exhibition space is viewable through glass windows on Main Street in Downtown Auburn and is visible 24 hours a day. The Vault Gallery is within a larger art center building, which allows visitors to enter the space and is visible during building open hours (dimensions are 9'W x 6'D x 7'2"H).
LEGAL WAIVER
Artists are required to sign an “Agreement to Exhibit” liability waver. The artist/artist groups agrees to allow the City of Auburn to reproduce and use submitted images and other submitted materials for the purpose of education, promotion and publicity of the 2027 exhibition programs and the 2027 schedule of events and programs. Submission of your application constitutes agreement to use the artists' materials in this way. Artwork displayed is at the sole discretion of City of Auburn Staff and content deemed not appropriate for public audiences will not be displayed.
QUESTIONS
Contact:
Allison Hyde, City of Auburn Arts Program Supervisor
ahyde@auburnwa.gov - (253) 804-5043
Application Requirements
1) WORK SAMPLES
2) WORK SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS
3) ARTIST STATEMENT
4) PROPOSAL (500 words/3000 characters or less).
5) RESUME (3 pages or less)
6) WHICH MEDIUM
7) WHICH GALLERY
Eligibility Criteria
ELIGIBILITY
Any individual artist or artist team in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) may apply.
Past participants of Art on Main or Vault Gallery are welcome to reapply.
How to Apply
Online application
Link to Opportunity
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17528
Posted
5/8/2026
Organization
City of Auburn
Website
http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts
More Info
Allison Hyde
ahyde@auburnwa.gov
Deadline to Apply
9/2/2026
Description
Call Description
The City of Auburn is seeking artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or small three-dimensional media to exhibit their work at City of Auburn gallery spaces in 2027. Galleries are within City operated buildings including the Auburn Senior Center (Cheryl Sallee Gallery) and the Community & Event Center. Artists and/or artists groups of diverse mediums are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to: printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed media, textiles, mosaic, glass, recycled materials, photography, calligraphy, collage, fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, metal sculptures, etc.
*PLEASE NOTE* There are no location restrictions, but all work must be delivered and picked up in person in Auburn, Washington at the date and time assigned if selected. PLEASE not apply from out of Washington state if you do not agree to do this.
Deadline for application: September 2, 2026 at 10:59 PM (Pacific Time)
About the Galleries
Cheryl Sallee Gallery at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE in the Les Gove Community Campus.
The gallery wall is located just inside the main entrance of the Auburn Senior Activity Center. The Cheryl Sallee Gallery is outfitted with Arakawa hanging system and professional gallery lighting. Exhibitions are 8-week shows of approximately 5-12 artworks. Hours of operation are 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, including various evenings and weekends, based on building rental activity (parties, weddings, banquets, etc.)
Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE in Les Gove Community Campus
The Community Center gallery is a long spacious hallway within the public area of the active Community & Event Center. This gallery and is approximately 26 linear feet. The gallery has professional Arakawa hanging system and gallery lighting. Pedestals and vitrines are available to exhibit small 3-D works. Exhibitions are 8 weeks and can be individual or group shows with the space accommodating approximately 4-20 artworks total. Hours of operation: 8am - 8pm, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4 pm Saturday.
Additional information on the Auburn Arts Programs and Events please visit www.auburnwa.gov/arts
Exhibition Application Information and Requirements
Eligibility
Established and emerging artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or three-dimensional media will be considered. *PLEASE NOTE* There are no location restrictions, but all work must be delivered and picked up in person in Auburn, Washington at the date and time assigned if selected. PLEASE not apply from out of Washington state if you do not agree to do this. Artwork via post is not accepted. All work must be mounted or framed and securely wired (or with D-rings) and ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers accepted).
Promotion
Exhibitions are publicized through city-generated press releases, social media, email e-blasts, and the City’s web site at www.auburnwa.gov/arts. Artists may choose to independently produce supplemental publicity and show cards. A reception can be scheduled for exhibition based on artists interest and availability.
Liability
Artists are required to sign an “Agreement to Exhibit” liability waver. The exhibition spaces are not secured, and there is no insurance for objects submitted for exhibition. Artists may wish to carry their own insurance.
Sales
Artists are not allowed to list artworks for sale. Any sales can be handled privately between the artist and the buyer. The City of Auburn does not take a commission on any works sold through the galleries.
Hours of Operation
Hours vary. Please reference gallery descriptions above. All city buildings are closed on government holidays.
Selection Process
A selection panel will select artists both gallery spaces. The panel includes City of Auburn Arts Commissioners, artists, and community-at-large representatives.
Exhibition Timeline and Installation
Two-month exhibitions will be scheduled immediately following the selection of artists. The first available exhibition date is January 2027. Although every effort will be made to accommodate artists’ preferred exhibition dates, we cannot guarantee availability of preferred exhibition dates. The time between exhibitions is predetermined and an installation date and time will be assigned during the work week. City of Auburn staff will install the artwork and artwork labels.
Application Requirements
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Deadline for application: September 2, 2026 at 10:59 PM (Pacific Time)
Submit through Café Call for Entry:
¨ Digital Images
Up to ten (10) representative images (minimum 3). Preference of work completed in the last two years, and representing the type of work proposed for the exhibition.
¨ Artist Statement describing things such as your artistic process, inspirations, techniques or subject matter.
Preferences:
¨ Timeframe You are encouraged to indicate the months of year that you would prefer to exhibit your work. If there is any month that is not possible for your display, please indicate that as well.
¨ Location: Indicate your preference if you wish to show at Cheryl Sallee Gallery (Senior Center), Community & Events Center or either location.
¨ Solo/Group - If it is your preference and/or requirement to have a solo exhibition (and have sufficient inventory)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility
Established and emerging artists and/or artist groups working in two-dimensional or three-dimensional media will be considered. *PLEASE NOTE* There are no location restrictions, but all work must be delivered and picked up in person in Auburn, Washington at the date and time assigned if selected. PLEASE not apply from out of Washington state if you do not agree to do this. Artwork via post is not accepted. All work must be mounted or framed and securely wired (or with D-rings) and ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers accepted).
How to Apply
Online application
Link to Opportunity
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17527
Posted
5/8/2026
Organization
Gallery B612
Website
https://www.galleryb612.com/
More Info
Kelly Cook
kelly@galleryb612.com
Fee to Apply
35
Deadline to Apply
9/5/2026
Description
Theme/Description: fairy tales, whimsy, wonder, magic, joy.
Call Type: Exhibition
Call Eligibility: ages 18+
Entry Fee: $35 for the first five submissions, then an additional $5 for each subsequent piece.
Early Application Deadline: August 1. Early applications will be notified early, accepted artists will be posted as part of the exhibition on our website early, will be prioritized when uploading to our online gallery, and may be used to promote the show.
Standard Application Deadline: September 5.
Exhibition Dates: November 5 - December 29.
Commission: The Gallery retains a 50% commission on all exhibition sales of artwork in off-site shows and online.
Shipping and Delivery: Accepted work may be hand-delivered or shipped prepaid to arrive no later than October 4th. Artists are responsible for the delivery and return of shipping labels and costs.
Location:
Gallery B612 - Pioneer Square location
520 1st Ave. S,
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Juror: Selected pieces are juried by the curators at Gallery B612.
Media: Original 2D and 3D artworks. Glass, Fiber, Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Installation, Digital and Mixed media. No AI generated or AI assisted work will be considered.
Timeline:
August 1: The early application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of that week.
September 5: Standard application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of the week.
October 28 (11am - 6pm), October 29 (11am - 6pm), October 30 (11am - 2pm): Accepted work(s) need to be dropped off or delivered to Pioneer Square location: 520 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA, 98104
November 4 (First Thursday Art Walk) Opening Night: 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
November 6 Artist Reception & Open House: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
December 29: Exhibition Closes
December 30 (11am - 6pm), December 31 (11am - 6pm), January 4 (11am - 6pm): Local Artists are to pick up their works or schedule an appointment. Other artwork may be shipped out on a case by case basis – the Artist is responsible for shipping and return label costs.
Gallery Artwork Requirements:
All work must be original, unsold work, family-friendly, and the artist must own the sole copyright to the artwork.
Frames, mats, and wiring must be of professional quality and in good condition. No saw-tooth hangers. Wiring must be securely fashioned and support the weight of the artwork. 2D artwork selected for exhibition MUST BE READY TO HANG on our wire hanging system.
No NFS (not for sale) works will be considered for the show.
Consignment will be required for selected pieces in order to be exhibited in the show.
Questions? Contact info@galleryb612.com
How to Apply
Apply via gallery website.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page
Posted
5/8/2026
Organization
Gallery B612
Website
https://www.galleryb612.com/
More Info
Kelly Cook
kelly@galleryb612.com
2068882612
Fee to Apply
35
Deadline to Apply
8/1/2026
Description
Theme/Description: fairy tales, whimsy, wonder, magic, joy.
Call Type: Exhibition
Call Eligibility: ages 18+
Entry Fee: $35 for the first five submissions, then an additional $5 for each subsequent piece.
Early Application Deadline: August 1. Early applications will be notified early, accepted artists will be posted as part of the exhibition on our website early, will be prioritized when uploading to our online gallery, and may be used to promote the show.
Standard Application Deadline: September 5.
Exhibition Dates: November 5 - December 29.
Commission: The Gallery retains a 50% commission on all exhibition sales of artwork in off-site shows and online.
Shipping and Delivery: Accepted work may be hand-delivered or shipped prepaid to arrive no later than October 4th. Artists are responsible for the delivery and return of shipping labels and costs.
Location:
Gallery B612 - Pioneer Square location
520 1st Ave. S,
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Juror: Selected pieces are juried by the curators at Gallery B612.
Media: Original 2D and 3D artworks. Glass, Fiber, Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Installation, Digital and Mixed media. No AI generated or AI assisted work will be considered.
Timeline:
August 1: The early application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of that week.
September 5: Standard application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of the week.
October 28 (11am - 6pm), October 29 (11am - 6pm), October 30 (11am - 2pm): Accepted work(s) need to be dropped off or delivered to Pioneer Square location: 520 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA, 98104
November 4 (First Thursday Art Walk) Opening Night: 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
November 6 Artist Reception & Open House: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
December 29: Exhibition Closes
December 30 (11am - 6pm), December 31 (11am - 6pm), January 4 (11am - 6pm): Local Artists are to pick up their works or schedule an appointment. Other artwork may be shipped out on a case by case basis – the Artist is responsible for shipping and return label costs.
Gallery Artwork Requirements:
All work must be original, unsold work, family-friendly, and the artist must own the sole copyright to the artwork.
Frames, mats, and wiring must be of professional quality and in good condition. No saw-tooth hangers. Wiring must be securely fashioned and support the weight of the artwork. 2D artwork selected for exhibition MUST BE READY TO HANG on our wire hanging system.
No NFS (not for sale) works will be considered for the show.
Consignment will be required for selected pieces in order to be exhibited in the show.
Questions? Contact info@galleryb612.com
How to Apply
Apply via gallery website
Link to Opportunity
https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page
Posted
5/8/2026
Organization
Art Fluent
Website
www.art-fluent.com
More Info
Amy Matteson Neill
hello@art-fluent.com
5084191015
Fee to Apply
ENTRY FEE $25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to hello@art-fluent.com.
Deadline to Apply
8/29/2026
Description
THEME
Abstract art is like breaking the rules of traditional art. It doesn't try to show things as they are in real life; instead, it uses colors, shapes, and lines in wild and creative ways to express feelings or ideas, often leaving interpretation open to the viewer. It's a celebration of artistic freedom and imagination. Show us PURE ABSTRACTION through your perspective.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, August 28, 2026, at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, September 25, 2026.
AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.
RULES
Work copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.
SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director Amy Matteson Neill, along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.
NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email; everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.
SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. The artists receive 100% of the sale for any artwork sold.
GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.
REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ, you agree to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.
How to Apply
ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to PURE ABSTRACTION. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com. We are happy to walk you through the process.
MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists with tips on how to get high-quality images of their work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on its blog, which you can find here: www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. The maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.
Link to Opportunity
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17411
Posted
5/22/2026
Organization
Graphite Arts Center
Website
graphiteartscenter.org
More Info
Tara Shadduck
gallery@graphiteartscenter.org
Fee to Apply
20
Deadline to Apply
7/24/2026
Description
From subtle luminosity to stark contrast, illumination defines and reveals our world. For the exhibit Illuminate, artists may investigate reflection, shadow, and atmosphere, or use illumination to direct attention, and establish a specific visual or physical experience. Illumination can be used artistically to achieve understanding or bring clarity to something previously unseen. Artists may interpret the theme through ideas of revelation, discovery, awareness, knowledge, or insight, exploring what it means to illuminate something intellectually, emotionally, or spiritually.
Illuminate invites artists to consider how light functions within their work, whether as a visual phenomenon, a structural component or a conceptual framework. Works may also incorporate illumination directly through material, process, or installation through projection, reflection, transparency, or light-sensitive methods. In addition to how illumination is traditionally depicted, artists are encouraged to explore unexpected approaches that expand viewers' experience and awareness of illumination.
Illuminate is a juried group exhibition open to all media. Works will be selected based on strength of concept, relationship to the theme, technical command, overall execution, and adherence to submission guidelines. Open to all interested artists.
How to Apply
Entry form online
Link to Opportunity
https://graphiteartscenter.org/call-for-art-illuminate/
Posted
5/22/2026
Organization
Gallery B612: Pioneer Square
Website
https://www.galleryb612.com/
More Info
Kelly Cook
kelly@galleryb612.com
8778882612
Fee to Apply
30
Deadline to Apply
7/5/2026
Description
Call Eligibility: International, ages 18+
Entry Fee: $30 for up to 6 submissions.
Early Application Deadline: July 5. Early applications will be notified early, accepted artists will be posted as part of the exhibition on our website early, will be prioritized when uploading to our online gallery, and may be used to promote the show.
Standard Application Deadline: August 2.
Exhibition Dates: October 1 - January 9
Commission: The Gallery retains a 50% commission on all exhibition sales of artwork in on-site shows and online.
Location:
Gallery B612 - Pioneer Square location
520 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
Artwork Requirements:
All work must be family-friendly, and the artist must own the sole copyright to the art.
8x8 inches (total dimentions framed or unframed) and no more than 5 inches deep.
For this exhibition, artworks will be hung with command strips please prepare your work accordingly.
“Not For Sale” artworks are not considered for exhibitions at this time. Consignment will be required for selected pieces in order to be exhibited in the show.
Timeline:
July 5: The early application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of that week.
August 2: Standard application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of the week.
September 24, September 25 (11am-6pm), September 26 (11am-2pm) Accepted work(s) needs to be dropped off or delivered to Pioneer Square location: 520 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
October 1 (First Thursday Art Walk) Opening Night 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 3 Opening Reception 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
January 9 Closing Reception 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
January 9 (1pm-1:30 following Closing Reception), January 12 (11am - 6pm) Local Artists are to pick up their works or schedule an appointment. National artwork will be shipped out to the national artists; the Artist is responsible for shipping and return label costs.
Questions? Contact info@galleryb612.com
How to Apply
https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page
Link to Opportunity
https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page
Posted
5/22/2026
Organization
City of Auburn
Website
https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529234
More Info
Amanda Jenkinson
ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov
Deadline to Apply
9/30/2026
Description
This program provides funding support for artists, arts or cultural organizations, or community members proposing ideas for free arts and cultural programs serving residents and visitors at the new Postmark Center for the Arts. We are excited about bringing local artist and community members together in a space that aims to provide opportunities for growth, creative participation, inspiration, and understanding through dynamic and multi-faceted programming.
Eligibility: Individuals, groups of people, neighborhood or business organizations seeking funding for an art program or cultural event at the Postmark Center for the Arts.
Project Budget: Grants are typically awarded from $500 to $2,000 per project
How to Apply
Find application sheet at the City of Auburn Calls to Artists and Opportunities webpage.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529234
Posted
5/22/2026
Organization
City of Auburn
Website
https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529234
More Info
Amanda Jenkinson
ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov
Deadline to Apply
9/30/2026
Description
The goal of this program is to provide support to arts-related projects and programs within the City of Auburn to encourage the growth, innovation, excellence, and accessibility of the arts. This is an opportunity for artists to create art projects or programs that have free public benefit for Auburn residents and visitors.
Eligibility: This is a call to artists residing in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon and Idaho).
Project Budget: Funding is typically awarded for $500 to $1,000.
How to Apply
Visit City of Auburn Calls to Artists webpage for application sheet.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.auburnwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11470638&pageId=12529234
Posted
5/22/2026
More Info
Keri Kellerman
keri@scandiuzzikrebs.com
Deadline to Apply
7/1/2026
Description
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra
Executive Director Job Description
Qualifications
We recognize that strong candidates may come through many different paths. We welcome applicants with a combination of lived experience, professional experience, and/or formal education that prepares them to lead this work.
Experience working with youth, families, and/or community-based programs is strongly preferred.
Summary
The Executive Director serves as the organizational lead and community ambassador for the Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra (MVYSO). Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides strategic leadership, relationship-building, and operational stewardship to advance MVYSO’s mission and long-term sustainability. MVYSO is committed to expanding access to music education and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for all youth and families; the Executive Director plays a key role in advancing this commitment by building strong relationships with students, families, and the broader community, and by ensuring that programs are accessible, culturally responsive, and reflective of the community we serve. This role spans multiple areas of the organization, and MVYSO is committed to supporting the Executive Director in prioritizing effectively and building systems over time.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
-Provide overall leadership for MVYSO in partnership with the Board and staff, aligning day-to-day work with Board-approved priorities and long-term goals.
-Serve as a thought partner to the Board, offering insights, recommendations, and regular updates that support strong decision-making.
-Support Board development by helping identify and recruit qualified Board members and collaborating effectively with committee leads.
-Stay connected to trends and best practices in youth development, music education, and nonprofit leadership, bringing forward ideas that strengthen MVYSO’s impact and sustainability.
Community Engagement & Relationships
-Center the experiences and needs of students and families in decision-making, planning, and communication.
-Build authentic relationships with families, school partners, and community organizations to inform programs and priorities.
-Serve as a visible ambassador for MVYSO, representing the organization at concerts, events, and community gatherings.
Fundraising & Sustainability
-Partner with the Board and volunteers to plan and deliver fundraising efforts (e.g., annual gala, sponsorships, campaigns, and special events).
-Build and sustain relationships with donors, families, and community supporters; support a culture of generosity grounded in connection, transparency, and shared investment in youth.
-Identify, write, and manage grant opportunities, including timely reporting and stewardship.
-Ensure donations are acknowledged and accurately tracked, with annual giving statements provided in a timely manner.
-Recruit, support, and coordinate volunteers in ways that are welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of people’s time and capacity.
Program Experience, Access & Safety
-Partner with program leadership and staff to develop, implement, and continuously improve MVYSO programs in ways that are welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse students and families.
-Identify and reduce barriers to participation (financial, cultural, logistical) and support access strategies (e.g., scholarships, outreach, accommodations).
-Hire, support, and supervise program staff (e.g., conductors, coaches, specialists) in alignment with MVYSO’s values and student experience goals.
-Oversee program-related logistics and resources (music library, instruments, equipment, supplies, and travel) within the approved budget.
Communications & Outreach
-Collaborate with the Marketing Director and Board leaders to set annual communications goals and priorities that support enrollment, fundraising, and community presence.
-Ensure timely, clear, and welcoming communication with families and the broader community across channels.
-Oversee updates and maintenance of the MVYSO website and other key platforms, using accessible and inclusive messaging.
Operations & Financial Stewardship
-Partner with the Board Treasurer and external vendors (e.g., accountant, payroll provider) to maintain accurate and timely financial systems and records.
-Oversee day-to-day financial operations (e.g., invoicing, tuition payments, payroll coordination, deposits, grant tracking) and support budget development and monitoring.
-Provide clear, transparent financial reporting to support Board decision-making and organizational sustainability.
-Coordinate annual compliance filings and reporting with the Treasurer and accountant (e.g., Form 990), and support grant compliance and reporting as needed.
-Oversee inventory and key risk-management needs (e.g., insurance coverage) in coordination with the Board.
Team Leadership & Culture
-Hire, support, and supervise staff in alignment with MVYSO’s values, providing clear expectations, coaching, feedback, and tools for success.
-Address performance concerns in a timely, fair, and transparent manner, in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.
-Oversee core administrative systems and records (e.g., personnel files, background checks as required for youth-facing roles, and key operational documentation).
-Coordinate with vendors and volunteers to maintain essential tools and databases used by the organization.
-Maintain the organization’s workspace and operational needs within the approved budget, including oversight of equipment, supplies, and facility/studio use as applicable.
Planning & Prioritization
The Executive Director reports to and works in close partnership with the Board of Directors.
Compensation & Work Expectations
Salary: $38,400. Benefits: Flexible, part-time work schedule, average 20 hours/week. Work expectations: In-person/hybrid, including some in-person evenings and weekends to support rehearsals, concerts, and community events.
Equal Opportunity
MVYSO is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in MVYSO and your approach to building welcoming, inclusive spaces for youth through music.
Send materials to: executive.mvyso@gmail.com
Application deadline: June 30, 2026.
We are especially interested in candidates who are excited about working with young people and families, and who bring a commitment to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces through music.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in MVYSO and your approach to building welcoming, inclusive spaces for youth through music.
Send materials to: executive.mvyso@gmail.com
Link to Opportunity
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_DRgc7_r5ef_XqggD-jvRHYPDsw8D4PD/view?usp=drive_link
Posted
6/12/2026
Organization
Seattle Arts & Lectures
Website
lectures.org
More Info
SAL HR
salhr@lectures.org
Deadline to Apply
7/7/2026
Description
Title: Writers in the Schools (WITS) Writer-in-Residence
Reports to: Arts Education Program Manager
Job Type: Independent Contractor
We invite you to join us in fulfilling the mission of SAL as one of our Writers in the Schools (WITS) Writers-in-Residence. SAL offers thoughtfully curated experiences through programs that are intergenerational in nature, bolstering both emerging and established literary artists, and inviting change and new perspectives in our audience. We believe these activities are essential to continuously and courageously revitalize equity, justice, and belonging. Our work both internally and externally is guided by our core values: joy, equity, curiosity, community, and accessibility.
Download 2026 WITS Writer-In-Residence Job Description
SAL Mission:
Seattle Arts & Lectures (SAL) cultivates transformative experiences through story and language with readers and writers of all generations.
SAL Program Overview:
Since launching our first season in 1988, we have brought leading writers and thinkers to Seattle while investing deeply in the region’s literary community. Through our Literary Programs and Arts Education Programs, we connect readers, writers, youth, families, and educators with the power of storytelling. Each year, over 33,000 audience members and 6,000 students participate in programs designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection. SAL brings people together around the power of words and ideas.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access:
All staff actively participate in SAL’s ongoing efforts to become an anti-racist organization and embody an organizational culture that supports and reinforces our inclusion, diversity, equity & access goals. SAL’s Equity Accountability Reports are available on the SAL website under “About.” This commitment and understanding should be demonstrated throughout the performance of the WITS Writer-in-Residence responsibilities and staff activities.
Position Overview:
Writers in the Schools (WITS), SAL’s flagship literary arts education program, places professional local writers in K-12 public schools for extended creative writing residencies. Since its inception in 1994, WITS has served over 150,000 students throughout the Puget Sound region. Last year we worked with 40 school partners to serve over 6,000 students.
In collaboration with classroom teachers, WITS Writers cultivate spaces where young people can find their own cadence, speak their own truths, and act with creative agency and urgency – all in their own classroom. Through WITS, we support students as they discover and develop their authentic writing and performance voices—and then give them the stage to make their voices Seattle’s own. Through WITS, students become the authors of their own lives.
For the coming 2026-27 school year, we are hiring 1-3 WITS Writers— practicing writers in the community—to join our cohort of literary teaching artists and work within our partner schools’ classrooms. We welcome applications from writers of diverse mediums, including but not limited to cartoonists/graphic novelists, playwrights, poets, prose writers, and memoirists. We especially encourage Black writers, Indigenous writers, writers of color, writers from the LGBTQ+ community, bilingual writers, and writers from interdisciplinary backgrounds to apply. WITS Writers must show a demonstrated commitment to anti-racist pedagogy and practice.
Our Arts Education Program Managers will work with WITS Writers to place them in a compatible elementary, middle, or high school. We do the majority of our hiring and placements during the late summer but anticipate that some residencies will still need to be determined as the year progresses. School placements vary and may be either extended weekly residencies or take place over a shorter window of time, as a multi-day per-week intensive.
WITS is driven by our primary goals to:
Support students in building a practice of self-expression, increasing reading and writing skills, and growing self-confidence.
Energize teachers by offering new, enriching learning experiences.
Provide writers with opportunities to develop pedagogical skills—and teach their craft to the next generation of writers.
Integrate the arts into schools’ academic curriculums.
Bring a race and equity lens to the teaching of creative writing with the goal of cultivating a sense of belonging for all, while centering students most impacted by structural racism.
Bolster a positive learning community that amplifies and celebrates youth voices.
Responsibilities:
Work in the classroom (40%)
Guide students through exciting and innovative creative writing lessons.
Collaborate with classroom teachers, instructional assistants, and paraprofessionals to provide an accessible creative writing experience for all students.
Be observed by SAL staff 1-2x throughout the year and participate in one-on-one debrief sessions.
Maintain confidentiality about all student work.
Select and work to prepare a small number of students to read their work at the annual WITS Year End Reading and to publish their work in the annual WITS anthology.
Curriculum development and associated out-of-classroom work (40%)
Select relevant mentor texts that allow students an entry way into finding their own voices, demonstrate a dedication to anti-racist pedagogy, and celebrate language.
Design cohesive, sequential, age-appropriate, creative writing curricula.
Create scaffolded, accessible lessons that allow students the opportunity to stretch themselves creatively and exercise critical thinking skills.
Provide written feedback to your students at least once per residency.
Coordinate end-of-residency culminating events for your classes.
Meetings and communication (20%)
Attend a pre-residency planning meeting with SAL staff and partner teachers.
Attend a mid-residency check-in meeting with partner teachers partway through each residency.
Prepare and, two weeks prior to residency start date, circulate to teachers and SAL staff a working syllabus that takes into account your classroom teachers’ curriculum and goals (knowing things might change!).
Collect student permissions and excellent student work throughout the year and submit to SAL staff on deadline for online and print publications.
Respond to communication from partner teacher(s) and SAL staff within 48 hours.
Complete an annual self-evaluation and participate in a 1:1 review with SAL staff at the end of each year.
Actively participate in WITS Writer Collective events; have a vested interest in building community among WITS Writers.
Attend the following, paid ($30/hour), mandatory meetings:
New Writer Meeting on September 8 (in-person, from 1-2:30pm).
Fall Writers Orientation on September 15 (in-person, from 9:30am-1pm).
WITS Writer Collective Meetings tentatively scheduled for November 17, January 19, March 16, May 18 (all online, from 4-5:30pm).
Diverse Workforce Statement:
SAL values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture in all areas of our work and culture. SAL is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that opportunities in the arts have historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage individuals with these identities to apply. Strong candidates will bring a diverse set of skills, characteristics, and experiences, both professional and lived. SAL focuses on a holistic view of potential candidates and understanding that no single candidate will offer every desired skill and characteristic. The following offers an aspirational view of the ideal candidate profile, and we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications:
A demonstrated commitment to anti-racist pedagogy, disability justice and access, social-emotional learning, and a vested interested in making classrooms a space for joy and belonging for all students; WITS Writers should have a student-centered approach.
At least 1-2 years of teaching or mentoring experience with elementary, middle, or high school students.
Desire, ability, and flexibility to collaborate with public school teachers.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a willingness to grow, learn, and adapt.
A sense of humor, flexibility, and responsiveness to differing student needs within a public school’s classroom setting.
Positive attitude; friendly and respectful manner when working with students, WITS Writers, staff, teachers, and other school partners.
Outstanding organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a high degree of reliability.
Established record of community engagement (e.g. through record of publications, performances, or other community events). WITS Writers actively work on their own writing and are eager participants in the Seattle literary community.
Availability to complete every session of a scheduled residency—either throughout the academic year or in an intensive, 1-2 weeks multi-day session (October – June). All placements to be determined in coordination with SAL Staff.
Desired Qualifications:
Bilingual (especially Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin)
Experience with Multilingual Learners or Special Education students
Additional Considerations:
Teaching artists in the WITS Collective are contract workers who participate in a number of extended writing residences throughout the school year; the number of residencies that a teaching artist leads depend on the need of the program and the availability of the teaching artist. The average WITS writer works 125 hours/year.
Writing residencies are an on-location at K-12 public schools in the greater Seattle area.
We are, unfortunately, not able to provide relocation assistance for this position.
Benefits and Compensation Overview:
Compensation for in-class teaching time begins at $110 per contracted teaching hour. This rate assumes outside-of-class time spent on preparation and feedback. Compensation for administrative meetings is $30/hour.
WITS Writers are paid in monthly installments. Partial or greater residencies are scaled accordingly.
Free in-person (as available) and online tickets to all SAL events in the 2026-27 Season.
The invitation to join in a 3-night, collective writers’ residency at Rockland Woods (Belfair, WA) from September 15-18, 2026.
The opportunity to apply for a 10-day individual writers’ residency at the Mineral School from February 14-22, 2027.
A $150 professional development stipend that can be put towards observing other WITS writers in the classroom, or other mutually determined opportunities.
We recognize that, as independent contractors, having to schedule a make-up workday might result in missing other paid work opportunities. With this in mind, if you miss a day of WITS work due to illness, we can offer a limited amount of Missed Gig compensation. All WITS Writers, regardless of your pay rate, receive $50/hour for Missed Gig compensation as long as funds last.
Application Instructions:
Send the following documents. Please save all application materials as one PDF and label it Firstname.Lastname_WITS_2026-27
A cover letter including why you are interested in being a WITS Writer, what learning outcomes ground your teaching pedagogy, and how your previous experience has prepared you to be successful in the classroom.
A resume.
An idea for a pairing of a mentor text (a poem, one-page work of prose, or comic by a writer you admire) and a suggested writing prompt inspired by that piece.
Your general availability/schedule for the upcoming school year, and/or any school placement preferences you might have (grade level, geography, etc.).
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references, at least one of whom should be familiar with your teaching.
A 1-page creative writing sample of your own writing.
Submit applications electronically in one PDF document to salhr@lectures.org. The email subject line should be “WITS Writer-in-Residence.”
Open until filled. For best consideration, please submit no later than July 6, 2026.
Please Note: Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Hiring Process and Timeline:
We will hold interviews the weeks of July 13 and July 20. Selected applicants will be asked to lead a 10-minute creative writing lesson.
We will issue invitations to join the WITS Writer Collective by the end of July.
New WITS Writers must be able to attend the New Writer Meeting on September 8, 2026 (in person, 1-2:30pm) and the Fall Writers Orientation on September 15 (in-person, from 9:30am-1pm).
How to Apply
Application Instructions:
Send the following documents. Please save all application materials as one PDF and label it Firstname.Lastname_WITS_2026-27
A cover letter including why you are interested in being a WITS Writer, what learning outcomes ground your teaching pedagogy, and how your previous experience has prepared you to be successful in the classroom.
A resume.
An idea for a pairing of a mentor text (a poem, one-page work of prose, or comic by a writer you admire) and a suggested writing prompt inspired by that piece.
Your general availability/schedule for the upcoming school year, and/or any school placement preferences you might have (grade level, geography, etc.).
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references, at least one of whom should be familiar with your teaching.
A 1-page creative writing sample of your own writing.
Submit applications electronically in one PDF document to salhr@lectures.org. The email subject line should be “WITS Writer-in-Residence.”
Open until filled. For best consideration, please submit no later than July 6, 2026.
Please Note: Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Link to Opportunity
https://lectures.org/opportunities/wits-writer-in-residence/
Posted
6/12/2026
Organization
Pratt Fine Arts Center
Website
https://www.pratt.org/join-our-team?utm_campaign=2026_marketing_director_of_finance_promotion&utm_medium=display&utm_source=webpage
More Info
Natalia Torres
employment@pratt.org
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Pratt Fine Arts Center is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Director of Finance will work alongside the director team and Board of Trustees. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance will provide financial leadership by understanding Pratt’s operations and initiatives thoroughly and generate key financial analysis and data to support and build consensus toward organizational goals. The Director of Finance is a core member of the administrative team and is a key finance and risk liaison to the Board of Trustees. The Director of Finance offers the option of a hybrid, flexible work schedule.
Pratt Fine Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of systemic oppression and the ability to apply an anti-racist lens to all work at Pratt. Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPoC) are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Finance will work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Director of Development, alongside the Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Pratt staff to ensure a high level of understanding of the budget and overall organizational financial health. This position will proactively build trusting relationships and regularly communicate with studio and department managers to understand the drivers of Pratt’s financial performance and identify actions that can foster Pratt’s long-term sustainability.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Budget and Reporting
• Spearhead annual budget process, monitor annual budget, analyze and provide recommendations to stay on budget
• Enter annual budget into QuickBooks
• Produce monthly financial and cash flow reporting for Pratt Board of Trustees
• Meet with all budget officers monthly
• Assist with timely process of 990 and annual audit
• Drive process improvements and reliability of financial reporting and comprehension
• Mine data from various sources and interact with directors and studio managers to understand and estimate costs (for individual classes, studios, etc.) that can inform overhead allocations, portfolio decisions, pricing, and contributed income strategy
• Regularly review the adequacy of internal financial controls to safeguard assets
• Analyze and clearly present monthly financials to the Finance Committee, taking accountability for understanding significant variances and performing appropriate follow-up
• Drive development, implementation, and monitoring of financial controls and practices, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Bookkeeping and Accounting
• Maintain/manage all accounts
• Maintain/manage all payable and receivable controls and accounting procedures- including processing authorized payments
• Reconcile accounts and closes books monthly
• Prepare and codes invoices for BillPay
• Oversee clear reporting and organization for all income-tracking platforms: including ACC, MaxGiving, Benevity, PayPal, Square, Blackbaud, and foundations
• Oversee credit card policy, accountability, and reconciliation
• Maintain chart of accounts and class list
• Prepare and file annual 1099s
• Make appropriate accrual and deferral entries
• Make appropriate journal entries to record payroll from payroll reports
• Manage cashflow to ensure all obligations are met including payroll, AP, etc.
• Maintain the organization's financial policies and procedures
Grant Management
• Assist with grant submissions and grant reports with Grants Manager
• Tracking grant cycles and payments with Grants Manager
Payroll and Operational Administration
• Administer payroll process and benefits with Deputy Director
• Manage select administration activities including state unemployment and tax registrations
• Manage insurance policies including reviewing and renewing liability insurance as well as filing claims, etc.
• Oversee and respond to inquiries from Federal, State, and local agencies or governments regarding taxes, fees, financial regulations, employment, etc.
• Assisting with quotes/invoices and payments for vendors
• Tracking life-cycle of contracts
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in business, arts administration, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience managing and leading finances for a non-profit or corporate organization
• Prior experience in administering an accounting system for a nonprofit or business organization • Experience in working across data, demographic, and financial platforms to produce informed reports and directives for an organization
• Competence serving diverse populations
• 3+ years' experience in budgeting processes
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA or equivalent accounting experience
• Ability to build relationships with diverse community partners
• Passion for discovering new, innovative, and effective forms of showcasing data, improving reporting systems, and developing different methods for data which can serve the organization and its stakeholders
• Positive, can-do attitude and a sense of humor
COMPENSATION
$92,000 to $118,000 annually with employer-paid benefits; long-term. Retirement programs are provided but are optional. Benefits include 403(b), insurance benefits including vision, dental, life, disability.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please send a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications, and your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as a resume and three references to employment@pratt.org. No calls or drop-ins, please.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who apply before June 20th, 2026.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications, and your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as a resume and three references to employment@pratt.org. No calls or drop-ins, please.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.pratt.org/join-our-team?utm_campaign=2026_marketing_director_of_finance_promotion&utm_medium=display&utm_source=webpage
Posted
6/12/2026
Organization
Union Arts Center
Website
www.unionartscenter.org
More Info
Alyssa Montgomery
work@unionartscenter.org
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
Union Arts Center (UAC) seeks a Individual Giving Manager. The Individual Giving Manager is responsible for increasing donations from individual supporters and building strong, lasting relationships with them. Their work supports the organization’s financial stability and contributes to achieving its multi-million-dollar fundraising goals. The position focuses on growing the number of new donors The manager develops and oversees strategies to attract, retain, and steward donors, ensuring consistent and growing revenue through coordination and implementation of multiple campaigns throughout the fiscal year. iAs a front-line fundraiser, they must exercise care, creativity, authenticity, and good judgement. All positions within the organization are expected to support goals related to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging.
The annual salary for this full-time, non-exempt position is $73,000.
How to Apply
Please apply by emailing your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your qualifications to work@unionartscenter.org.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.unionartscenter.org/about/work-with-us/
Posted
6/12/2026
Organization
PRISMA ART PRIZE
Website
https://www.prismaartprize.com/
More Info
prismaartprize@gmail.com
Fee to Apply
Entry Fees: €34 for 1–3 artworks €5 for each additional artwork, up to 8 artworks total Payment options: PayPal, credit card, bank transfer
Deadline to Apply
9/10/2026
Description
PRISMA ART PRIZE — ROME — 20th EDITION
International Open Call for Painters, Illustrators, Printmakers and Traditional 2D Artists
Prisma Art Prize opens its 20th edition, continuing its mission as an international platform dedicated to painting and two-dimensional artistic research.
Based in Rome, the prize welcomes artists from all over the world and supports the many directions that contemporary painting can take today: from figurative to abstract, from intimate visual narratives to experimental approaches, from traditional techniques to hybrid forms of image-making.
The 20th edition will lead to the annual group exhibition at Palazzo Merulana, Rome, opening on 5 November 2026, in one of the city’s most significant cultural venues.
Annual Awards & Opportunities:
Cash prizes: €2,000 per year, distributed across the four quarterly calls
Annual exhibition: group exhibition at Palazzo Merulana, Rome — opening 5 November 2026
Solo shows: Isorrophia Gallery Prize + Pallavicini–Dettori Prize
Artist residencies: Dar Meso Residency Prize, Osservatoriomaree Residency Prize
Editorial opportunities: catalogue publication, artist interviews and online features
Additional partner prizes and opportunities to be announced
Timeline — 20th Edition
Submissions open: 4 June 2026
Submissions close: 10 September 2026
Winners announcement: September 2026
Exhibition selections announcement: September 2026
Annual prizes announcement: September 2026
Annual exhibition opening: 5 November 2026, Palazzo Merulana, Rome
Entry Fees:
€34 for 1–3 artworks
€5 for each additional artwork, up to 8 artworks total
Payment options: PayPal, credit card, bank transfer
Curated by Domenico De Chirico
Artistic Direction: Marco Crispano
Production: Il Varco Creative Hub
Submit your work: https://www.prismaartprize.com/submit/
More info: https://www.prismaartprize.com/about/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prismaartprize/
Email: prismaartprize@gmail.com
How to Apply
https://www.prismaartprize.com/submit/
Link to Opportunity
https://www.prismaartprize.com/about/
Posted
6/12/2026
More Info
Jacqueline
jhmessinetti@devosinstitute.net
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
Northwest Choirs (NWC) seeks a dynamic, mission-centered Executive Director to guide one of the country’s leading youth choral organizations into its next stage of growth, visibility, and sustainability.
Serving approximately 150 young singers from across the Puget Sound region, Northwest Choirs offers rigorous music training, meaningful performance experiences, and a formative community rooted in discipline, belonging, and the pursuit of excellence.
The next Executive Director will work in close partnership with the Board of Directors, Artistic Director Jacob Winkler, staff, faculty, families, and community partners to grow membership, expand performance opportunities, steward contributed and earned revenue, and build on more than five decades of artistic and educational excellence. The ideal candidate will be energized by the opportunity to represent Northwest Choirs throughout the community, serving as a visible ambassador while building meaningful relationships across the region’s arts, cultural, and business sectors.
The organization has an annual operating budget of approximately $1.2 million. The starting salary range is projected at $105,000–$115,000, with benefits and the opportunity for performance-based incentive compensation. The anticipated start date is negotiable through late summer or fall 2026. The search is facilitated by Syrah Gunning of the DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management.
How to Apply
https://tinyurl.com/NWCsea01
Link to Opportunity
https://tinyurl.com/NWCsea01
Posted
6/12/2026
Organization
Magnuson Park Gallery
Website
magnusonparkgallery.org
More Info
Maddy Berkman
maddy@spaceatmagnuson.org
Fee to Apply
Free
Deadline to Apply
8/2/2026
Description
Each year, Magnuson Park Gallery hosts four to six exhibitions, often partnering with local collectives and organizations to bring diverse voices to our space. For the 2027 season, we are dedicated to amplifying emerging, unrepresented, and underrepresented artists, curators, and collectives.
Our priority for this upcoming cycle is group exhibitions highlighting three or more artists. If you are applying as a group, please name one person as the primary contact for the application process.
All submissions will be reviewed by our Gallery Manager, volunteers, and Board of Directors.
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026 at midnight.
Proposal Requirements:
Artist Statement(s) - a brief written description of an artist's work, practice, and motivation. It provides insight into the artist's creative process, themes, and influences, helping audiences and curators understand the context and intent behind the artwork.
Curatorial Statement: A curatorial statement explains why an exhibition exists, and that means the idea behind it rather than the logistics. The questions it has to answer are the ones a viewer carries into the room: what idea holds the works together, what question does the show ask, and what should someone understand before they walk in?
Exhibition Proposal - Tell us about the logistics, the artists, and how you envision the exhibition coming together. If this is a group show proposal, please confirm that you have already communicated with the artists and that the proposed artwork is available for 2027.
Artist CV(s) or resume(s) - a comprehensive document that details an artist's professional background, achievements, and qualifications.
Artwork Images - examples of the work you are referencing in your proposal. Images are assumed to be representative of the artwork.
How to Apply
Submit the required information to our Google Form!
Link to Opportunity
https://www.magnusonparkgallery.org/gallery/prospective-artists/
Posted
6/20/2026
Organization
Women United ART MOVEMENT
Website
https://womenunitedartmovement.com
More Info
Mona Lerch
info@womenunitedartmovement.com
N/A
Fee to Apply
EUR 12
Deadline to Apply
9/15/2026
Description
Celebrate your work through an internationally recognized art prize dedicated exclusively to women artists.
Applications are now open for the sixth edition of Women United ART PRIZE, a prestigious global award created to champion exceptional women artists and amplify their visibility on the international stage.
Open to artists worldwide, the prize invites submissions in three categories:
Painting & Drawing
Collage & Fiber Art
Photography & Printmaking
JURORS
ASHARA SHAPIRO, a multidisciplinary creative, arts educator, and entrepreneur. Ashara is the founder of ArtWRKD, an art consortium in Newtown, PA, a dynamic space featuring a gallery, artists' studios, workshops, and a curated boutique, all designed to foster and celebrate the work of emerging artists.

MONA LERCH, a multidisciplinary visual artist, founder of Women United ART MOVEMENT, editorial designer, artist coach, podcast host, annual art prize organizer, magazine editor-in-chief, and curator, recognized for her passionate leadership and strong advocacy for women artists.
VICTORIA J. FRY, a New York City-based painter, educator, gallery director, and podcast host. She is the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. Through her work with these platforms, Fry has supported thousands of artists globally, offering resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help them advance their art careers.
YVADNEY DAVIS, a South London-based multidisciplinary artist working across painting, printmaking and collage. Yvadney was the First Place Winner in the Painting & Drawing category of the Women United ART PRIZE 2022, and is the recipient of the HSFK Commission Prize 2024/25.
WHY APPLY?
Women United ART PRIZE offers much more than recognition.
It is an opportunity to:
* have your work evaluated by respected artists and arts professionals
* gain international visibility and professional recognition
* strengthen your CV, portfolio, and future applications
* join a global community of inspiring women artists
* celebrate your artistic achievements alongside exceptional creatives from around the world
* become part of a platform dedicated to championing women's voices in contemporary art
ABOUT THE PRIZE
Founded by Women United ART MOVEMENT, Women United ART PRIZE was created to celebrate artistic excellence and provide meaningful opportunities for women artists at every stage of their careers.
Since its launch, the prize has welcomed artists from across the globe and has become a respected platform known for its commitment to visibility, community, and the advancement of women in contemporary art.
Each edition showcases outstanding talent across diverse artistic practices and brings together a vibrant international network of artists connected by creativity, ambition, and mutual support.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We welcome submissions from women artists worldwide working in:
Painting & Drawing
Collage & Fiber Art
Photography & Printmaking
Whether you are an emerging artist taking your first steps or an established practitioner seeking new opportunities, we invite you to share your work with us.
Women United ART PRIZE 2026 TIMELINE
Early Bird Entries: 15–30 June 2026
Regular Entries: 1 July–31 August 2026
Last Minute Entries: 1–15 September 2026
Longlists announced: 31 October 2026
Shortlists announced: 15 November 2026
Final results: 30 November 2026
Apply now and join hundreds of women artists worldwide who continue to shape the future of contemporary art through Women United ART PRIZE.
Your work deserves to be seen.
Your voice deserves to be celebrated.
LINK TO SUBMISSIONS
https://womenunitedartmovement.com/artprize2026
How to Apply
Artists interested in entering Women United ART PRIZE 2026 should submit their work through the link provided.
Link to Opportunity
https://womenunitedartmovement.com/artprize2026
Posted
6/20/2026
Organization
Pratt Fine Arts Center
Website
https://www.pratt.org/
More Info
Rya Wu
scholarships@pratt.org
Fee to Apply
Free
Deadline to Apply
7/13/2026
Description
Applications are now open for Pratt Fine Arts Center’s 2026–2027 Scholarships + Awards cycle and more than $38,100 in support is available across 14 awards.
This juried opportunity is designed primarily for artists in the Pacific Northwest region who are ready to make meaningful use of Pratt’s studios, classes, and creative community over the course of the year.
Before Applying:
Please review scholarship + awards criteria carefully as each varies. Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships through one application however will only receive one award if selected.
Artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA2S+, and/or living with or having disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Dates:
-Application Deadline: July 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PT)
-Award Announcements: Mid-August 2026
-Group Orientation + Scholarships Begin: September 1, 2026
Don't miss the chance to secure the space, support, and community to grow your creative practice. Questions? Contact scholarships@pratt.org.
Apply by July 12, 11:59 PM (PT)!
How to Apply
This single application covers all available scholarships. Please carefully review the Scholarship Award Details + Guidelines to learn more about each award, including eligibility, award purpose, selection criteria, and how funds or benefits may be used.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.pratt.org/scholarships?utm_campaign=2026_marketing_scholarships_apply&utm_medium=listing&utm_source=office-of-arts-and-culture
Posted
6/20/2026
More Info
Tom O'Connor
searchteam@tocartspartners.com
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
Arts FMS seeks a Senior Finance Consultant to join their growing team. This practiced nonprofit professional is a highly motivated and self- directed individual with extensive experience with accounting and financial management, specifically in the arts and culture sector. In addition to having deep expertise in nonprofit accounting and substantial experience running a finance department, this leader will be an adept communicator and comfortable building strong internal and external relationships. They will have at least ten years of experience in nonprofit accounting, demonstrating proficiency in managing an organization’s accounting and finances.
How to Apply
To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials.
Link to Opportunity
https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/arts-fms-various-positions
Posted
6/26/2026
More Info
searchteam@tocartspartners.com
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
Arts FMS is pleased to also be hiring a Finance Consultant to join their growing team. With at least five years of experience in nonprofit accounting, the Finance Consultant is a flexible, industrious, and detail-oriented project manager, who will be invested in relationships with two to five clients. Depending on the size of those client organizations, the Finance Consultant may be charged with complete oversight of the relationship, responsible for payroll, bill pay, bookkeeping, and month close. For mid-size, large or small organizations, the responsibilities will vary. Capable of taking on a broad array of responsibilities, the Finance Consultant needs to be judicious about their time to manage numerous projects and deadlines with care and accuracy.
How to Apply
To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials.
Link to Opportunity
https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/arts-fms-various-positions
Posted
6/26/2026
Organization
4Culture
Website
https://www.4culture.org/
More Info
Fiona Dang
fiona.dang@4culture.org
Fee to Apply
free
Deadline to Apply
7/29/2026
Description
King County Executive Services has embarked on a project to replace the current aging Pet Adoption Center in Kent, WA. King County purchased a building that will be the new animal shelter and headquarters for Regional Animal Services. The facility is located at 5920 S. 194th St. in Kent, and the project will renovate a warehouse into a modern, state of the art animal care center.
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) operates the county’s primary Pet Adoption Center in Kent, WA. Its mission is to provide King County with sustainable, cost-effective services that protect people and animals, while providing humane animal care. RASKC is built on the cornerstone values of compassion and service. They demonstrate this commitment in the countless hours spent by staff and RASKC volunteers to save animals’ lives at the shelter and in the field. By collaborating with community partners, they are able to expand programs and resources to provide even greater value to residents. RASKC provides the following services: animal control, lost and found services, adoptions, licensing, and pet owner assistance program.
4Culture is ​partnering with the Facilities Management Division (FMD) and RASKC to select one artist to create a cohesive, two-dimensional design for the project site. Art locations will include up to two (2) 2-dimensional murals (from a digital file) that will be produced on metal panels and installed in the main entry. The first mural will be on the interior, to the left of the entry, and provide a setting for the first photo of pets with their new, adoptive family and for pet reunifications. The second mural will be determined based on the final interior design and layout of the RASKC facility. Additional 2-dimensional artwork will be designed in digital files and be translated into window film. The window designs will create privacy over the windows at the facility and will include three different areas: three (3) windows to the meeting rooms in the primary entry, three (3) windows of the hallway to veterinary services, and three (3) windows at the entry to the community pet food bank. The primary entry will be the area where the public and staff first meet visitors to RASKC to assess the reason for the visit and triage guests to the appropriate area of the facility. The lobby will also be used as a waiting space for customers waiting for services like adoptions, pet licensing, surrenders, and more. The meeting rooms will be used by visitors and staff for private conversations, which may include adoptions, owner surrender consultations, and difficult end-of-life discussions. The public will use alternate entries to access veterinary services, community space, and the pet food bank.
The selected artist will meet with 4Culture and RASKC staff to gain a better understanding of the range of services provided at RASKC. The selected artist should consider the population that RASKC serves, the unique bond between animals and people, and the impact of community support. The selected artist should also thoughtfully consider how the public and staff use these spaces and the emotional circumstances that may be part of a visit to RASKC for their services.
The artist will deliver up to two unique, mural designs (approximately 10’ tall x 79” wide, exact dimensions to be determined) in the form of high-quality digital files that meet technical specifications outlined by the metal panel fabricator. The artist will also develop at least three digital designs (can be one image divided into three panels) that will cover 3 windows each in three separate locations. An additional $3,000 stipend is available to produce these digital files, which can be completed by the selected artist, their subcontractor, or 4Culture subcontractor.
Up to $3,000 will be available for active community engagement (such as workshops or other in-person public activities) related to the development of the art project. ​These funds will be made available if a higher level of community engagement is part of the selected artist’s process for design development.​ This is not mandatory for the selected artist but if utilized, will be coordinated with 4Culture and the project partners.
4Culture will select the fabricator and manage the fabrication, oversight, and installation of the artwork​,​ making this an ideal project for an emerging artist or an artist new to the field of public art.
How to Apply
Online application
Link to Opportunity
https://www.4culture.org/grants/regional-animal-services-of-king-county-raskc/
Posted
6/26/2026
Organization
RealMoreReal & CC4AP
Website
https://cc4ap.org
More Info
David Halsell
david@realmorereal.org
2068509697
Fee to Apply
Free to apply
Deadline to Apply
7/15/2026
Description
Seeking nine vocalists to perform an original Fluxus-inspired performance at the 2026 Seattle Design Festival. Demonstrated experience in vocal performance is a must and improvisational skills are a plus.
Required availability: planning meeting July 21, 7 - 8 pm; tech rehearsal August 14, 6 - 8 pm; and performance August 15, 4:30 - 5 pm.
$100 compensation if selected to participate. Diversity is strongly encouraged.
Quorum Chorus is produced by RealMoreReal for The Creative Center for Adaptive Praxis, and is supported, in part, by grants from the Seattle Design Festival, 4Culture, and Washington State Arts Commission. The Creative Center for Adaptive Praxis is Powered by Shunpike.
How to Apply
Please send name and links to bio and previous work to hello@cc4ap.org. Application deadline July 15, acceptance notifications by July 18.
Link to Opportunity
https://seadesignfest.org/events/2026/quorum-chorus/
Posted
7/10/2026
Organization
ArtsWest
Website
https://www.artswest.org/
More Info
Corinne Park-Buffelen
corinnep@artswest.org
Fee to Apply
N/A
Deadline to Apply
8/1/2026
Description
ArtsWest seeks artists of ALL AGES to exhibit their artwork in the C-shaped Gallery that is also the lobby of the theater. It is the mission at ArtsWest to produce artistic events that provoke conversation, incite the imagination, and use live theater as a powerful agent of change. We are seeking artwork that enhances our 2026-2027 theater season entitled A VISIBLE EXISTENCE.
APPLICATION: By applying to be in this exhibit, you agree to the terms and conditions stated in this form. Complete online form at https://www.artswest.org/app/uploads/2026/06/AW_Call_for_Art-2026-2027-2.pdf
LENGTH OF EXHIBITS: Exhibits run concurrently with our theater production dates – ensuring that both our visual art and theater performances play to clean spaces and maximum audiences. The length of these exhibits vary between 4-7 weeks in length.
SIZE RESTRICTIONS: We do not restrict the size of the artwork as long as it can be safely displayed.
GALLERY: Located inside ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. SW, Seattle WA, our Gallery consists of 100 linear feet in a Cshaped configuration.
Hours: Thursday – Saturday from 2 - 7PM and Sundays from 11AM to 3PM.
SUBJECT MATTER: We are a professional theatre and gallery in West Seattle. Our goal is to marry what is on stage and what is in the gallery to allow our community to experience the themes, ideas, and cultural identities through 2 mediums: visual art & performance. This is not to say that the visual art should draw direct parallels to the theatrical productions, but inherently compliments it through the programming of the gallery.
ABOUT THE SEASON:
“Art is a way to make your life matter, to make your existence visible.” – Kara Walker
In a moment when so much of our world feels uncertain and disconnected, A Visible Existence asks a simple but urgent question: how can art reveal the hidden worlds we carry inside?
This season features bold stories, unforgettable personalities, and thrilling theatrical experiences – from intimate storytelling to high-energy musical celebration, from sharp comedy to gripping psychological suspense. Across these plays, artists, dreamers, outsiders, and communities struggle to connect, to create, and to understand themselves and one another through art, memory, music, and imagination. Each of these stories explores the messy, funny, vulnerable, and deeply human desire to matter – and to be truly known. To create is to insist on our existence - to reach toward one another, to shape meaning from chaos, and ultimately, to make our existence visible.
We are able to accommodate all wall-mounted visual art & small space for ceramics and sculpture. No video installations.
DELIVERY & PICK-UP: Artwork must be delivered and installed by the Artist in coordination with our Gallery Director. The date and time of installation is flexible. Tear down is also the responsibility of the Artist in coordination with the Gallery Director. ART SALES: Contact information of interested buyers will be provided directly to artists to complete purchase transactions. No sales commission is charged and ArtsWest is not a 3rd party in the sales of art.
LIABILITY: Please be advised that every reasonable precaution will be taken during the receiving, installation, exhibition and return of your artwork but ArtsWest employees, volunteers and patrons do not assume responsibility for loss or damage that might be incurred during this process. All work needs to be of substantial enough nature to withstand these procedures. We encourage each artist to carry their own insurance and to be involved in installation/de-installation.
DEADLINE: August 01, 2026 Artists will be notified as soon as decisions are made. No later than August 24, 2026.
Submit by filling out the form below. LINK TO ONLINE FORM https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XqZ24U5UuK
Trouble with the form? Email Corinne Park-Buffelen at Corinnep@artswest.org
How to Apply
Submit an online form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XqZ24U5UuK
Link to Opportunity
https://www.artswest.org/artist-submissions/
Posted
7/10/2026
Organization
Photographic Center Northwest
Website
www.pcnw.org
More Info
Terry Novak
tnovak@pcnw.org
2067207222
Deadline to Apply
7/29/2026
Description
Photographic Center Northwest is excited to announce we are seeking a full-time Education & Programs Director to join our leadership team. Looking for candidates who are passionate about arts education and the power of photography!
The Education & Programs Director works collaboratively with the Executive Director (ED) and Registrar to oversee PCNW’s education programming, establishing engaging curriculum and future-focused strategies for maintaining PCNW’s relevance and leadership as an educational institution dedicated to photography.
Specific areas of responsibilities are:
Education Programming & Curriculum Development. Develops long-term strategy for classes, workshops, and Certificate Program expansion that reflects contemporary technology, equipment, and trends that serve a growing student body. Also responsible for planning and scheduling quarterly course offerings, and working with our marketing team on promotion.
Organizational Leadership. Collaborates with the ED, key staff, and board members to advance PCNW’s long-term goals, position PCNW as a national school, and grow our reputation as a thought-leader in photographic education. Supports efforts to increase and diversify the students and artists PCNW serves.
Artistic Direction. Plans and oversees public programs that support both education programs and exhibitions. Including masterclasses, artist lectures, panel discussions, and other professional development workshops.
Faculty Management. Manages and evaluates 25+ adjunct faculty on a quarterly basis. Includes oversight of instructor recruitment, orientation, and onboarding, as well as responsible for ongoing communication, evaluation, and professional development of faculty.
Administrative Management. Establishes protocols to effectively administer our programs and mission. Oversees accreditation with NASAD, WA State licensing with WTEB, and partnership with Seattle University. Develops and implements policies and structures that support PCNW’s adherence to accreditation requirements, fostering a rigorous learning environment for our students and faculty.
How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to opportunities@pcnw.org by July 28th.
Link to Opportunity
https://pcnw.org/support/opportunities/
Posted
7/10/2026
Organization
Margolis Arts Foundation
Website
https://www.margolisarts.org/
More Info
Caroline Kim
caroilne@galleryb612.com
2066722612
Fee to Apply
25
Deadline to Apply
8/1/2026
Description
About Art Call:
O-Jak Bridge Art & Dance Festival, Seattle’s one-of-a-kind performing art production, is calling for an art call for this year’s festival poster design that expresses this year’s theme: Once upon a time.
This year’s theme is to share stories you grew up with, embracing your culture and wisdom through performing arts that hold shared value with one another.
Open to all artists ages 18 and older.
O-Jak Bridge Art & Dance Festival, Seattle’s one-of-a-kind performing art production, is calling for an art call for this year’s festival poster design that expresses this year’s theme: Once upon a time.
Details:
Theme/Description: Once upon a time - stories that uphold cultures, wisdom, shared value
Call Type: Poster Design
Call Eligibility: ages 18+
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Commission: Selected work to recieve $250 with social media recognition
Juror: Selected pieces are juried by the curators at Gallery B612.
Media: Original 2D and 3D artworks. Glass, Fiber, Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Installation, Digital and Mixed media. No AI generated or AI assisted work will be considered.
Timeline:
Gallery Artwork Requirements:
All work must be original, unsold work, family-friendly, and the artist must own the sole copyright to the artwork.
Explore O-Jak Bridge Art & Dance Festival HERE>> https://www.ojakfestival.org/about
How to Apply
Submit your artwork via this link: https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page/%27o-jak-bridge%3A-art-and-dance-festival%27-poster-competition
Link to Opportunity
https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page/%27o-jak-bridge%3A-art-and-dance-festival%27-poster-competition
Posted
7/10/2026
Organization
Innovate Grant
Website
https://innovateartistgrants.org
More Info
Deadline to Apply
9/18/2026
Description
SUMMER 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.
Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.
Innovate Grant awards:
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
+ 18 x Honorable Mentions
Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org
How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions
Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org
How to Apply
Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Link to Opportunity
https://innovateartistgrants.org
Posted
7/10/2026
More Info
Pilar O'Connell
pilar@soundtheatrecompany.org
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
Business, Sales and Front of House Manager (“Business and House Manager”) $28 an hour / 35+ hours a week (Full time)
Sound Theatre Company is seeking a Business and House Manager to work directly with the Co-Artistic Directors, the board and a growing staff. This position is full-time, 35-40 hours a week, and will pay $28.00/hour. This position will report to the Co-Artistic Directors, and will be a key staff position in a growing theatre company, helping to move the company forward in business administration, sales, audience engagement and customer service. The new position combines two formerly part-time positions created into one full-time position with benefits. Benefits include one week of paid vacation, one week of non-paid vacation, access to partial health benefits, and medical and family leave per state law. We have provided $500 annually for professional development and hope to expand our benefits program.
Sound Theatre’s mission is to forge community through performances that ignite action for universal access, dignity, and social justice. We strongly encourage applicants from communities that are underrepresented in American theatre and arts administration. To that end, we want to highlight that if you do not have experience in some of the areas listed, please apply anyway! We will train the right person who wants to work within the collaborative ethos of the company. We intend to provide professional development opportunities, and hope that this position will grow along with the person in it.
Sound Theatre has been in operation since 2006, performing at a range of local venues and site specific locations. In 2021, we transitioned to a fully-paid 8-person staff after 15 years as a volunteer-run organization. Since 2024 Sound Theatre has been a TPS Resident Company producing in the Center Theatre at the Seattle Center Armory. Seattle Center is accessible by public transportation. Sound Theatre Company is a small-to-mid-sized theatre company with a $500,000 operating budget and offering year-round public programming.
Sound Theatre is known for excellence, recognized with over 20 Gregory Awards for Outstanding Achievement, including Theatre of the Year for four years. Sound Theatre operates through shared artist leadership: many disabled, LGBTQ+ and Black, Indigenous, people of color who have historically been excluded from traditional theatre, work together to generate new opportunities to create social change through transformative storytelling.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
These are the highest priority tasks that this position will be responsible for:
Business, Finance & Administration Management
Manage banking and process income and outgoing expenses (accounts payable and accounts receivable) with our IC accountant
Maintain appropriate documentation for all revenue and expenses
Maintain Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) ticket sales and fundraising data -collaborate with marketing and development teams. Audience View/Ovationtix
Work with our accountant, Co-ADs and the Board Treasurer to monitor Budgeted vs. Actuals and update cash flow analysis
Process bi-weekly payroll through Gusto, an automated system
Manage the Sound Theatre Google Suite operations
Monitor general e-mail address and phone messaging system
Complete annual reporting and renewals (business licenses, insurance, memberships)
Selected Human Resources management alongside Co-ADs
Set up, attend and possibly lead digital staff meetings every Tuesday 10am
Provide information and documentation for development and marketing as needed, particularly as it relates to other business management tasks and Front of House tasks.
Front of House Management
Facilitate all tickets sales, concession sales and financial reconciliation from all transactions
Be present at the theatre for approximately 50 evening and matinee events a year, for set up 90 minutes before curtain and shut down at end of show. Production schedules are typically Thurs - Sun with occasional Mondays and single weeknight events.
Oversee Concessions Manager, stocking, sales and reporting of concession sales
Manage volunteer staff when needed and available
Greet audiences to check in at performances and maintain relationships and communications with patrons as appropriate
Work with STC and TPS staff to maintain lobby and performance spaces during performances as per rental agreements.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
There are other areas that this position could take on as the employee gains experience and expertise, depending on the employee’s interest and the needs of the company. In some cases, the employee might direct the work of a volunteer or hourly staff member instead of being directly responsible for completing the task. They may liaison with board members and independent contractors (Accountant, grant writer, etc.). Sound Theatre is a proud member of Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) and Theatre Communications Group (TCG) and engages with these and other service organizations.
Physical Requirements
The position will primarily require working at a computer workstation in an office or remote setting. The Business and House Manager may need to navigate non-ADA compliant spaces, including spaces accessible only by stairs and/or ladders. They may need to manage and problem-solve lifting and transporting objects up to 50 lbs (for example: ladders, boxes, furniture). While parking can be expensive and limited, Seattle Center is accessible by public transportation. Traversing the large distances at the Seattle Center campus can be challenging for some people who require mobility devices.
Schedule, Location, and Work Environment
This position is 35-40 hours/week hybrid position, to be scheduled in coordination with the Co-ADs and other staff. Daytime, evening or weekend times may be required but not to exceed 40 hours a week. Depending on the needs of the employee and contingent on demonstrated strong performance, flexible hours and remote work may be an option.
Most of our administrative work is currently remote, but we do rent an office as a flexible workspace for the staff. Our office is an open office space in the University District, shared with another organization, with 3 cubicles (2 belonging to Sound) and a large conference table. It is located on the 2nd floor, and there is an elevator. There is an accessible restroom. There is no kitchen/breakroom, although there is a refrigerator.
Sound strives for a casual, comfortable, and friendly work environment. This position will work most frequently and directly with the Co-ADs, and will also interact with the Production Manager on a regular basis. Other staff, volunteers, or artists may visit the office for meetings. This position will also interact with contractors, such as our accountant and development consultants, and board members, particularly board officers (president, secretary, and treasurer), primarily through e-mail or phone.
Required Qualifications:
Skills:
Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail
Ability to communicate in a professional manner
Ability to multi-task, and prioritize among competing tasks
Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with spreadsheets
Basic knowledge of accounting/math
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to maintain a positive and respectful work atmosphere
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Experience/Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent
Multiple years of administrative and/or sales experience
Commitment to social justice and creating a radically inclusive theatre community
Desired Qualifications:
A college degree is not required, but completed courses (high school, college, or other) in finance/business/accounting would be helpful
Administrative experience (finance, development, box office) with a non-profit organization and/or theatre company
Experience managing sales and customer service
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the person hired for this position is set up for success.
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and brief statement of interest to Co- AD Teresa Thuman at hiring@soundtheatrecompany.org using subject line “Resume – Business and House Manager” by July 15, 2026.
Applicants will be invited to begin the interview process based on application.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If more in-depth background about the Business and House Manager position is desired, applicants are welcome to reach out to Shermona Mitchell Co-AD at Shermona@soundtheatrecompany.org or Teresa Thuman, Co-AD at teresa@soundtheatrecompany.org
Sound Theatre Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
How to Apply
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and brief statement of interest to Co- AD Teresa Thuman at hiring@soundtheatrecompany.org using subject line “Resume – Business and House Manager” by July 15, 2026.
Applicants will be invited to begin the interview process based on application.
Link to Opportunity
https://soundtheatrecompany.org/work-with-us/business-and-house-manager/
Posted
7/10/2026
Organization
Kirkland Arts Center
Website
https://kirklandartscenter.org/
More Info
Jeremy Hurd-McKenney
jhurd@kirklandartscenter.org
4258227161
Fee to Apply
30
Deadline to Apply
8/1/2026
Description
Kirkland Arts Center's 1st Annual Juried Exhibition
Best in Show: Dogs
September 18-October 9
Submission Deadline: July 31
Come take part in a brand new tradition! The Gallery @ Kirkland Arts Center is pleased to announce it's first annual juried exhibition, Best in Show. This year's theme is Dogs, and we are accepting entries from all ages, media, and style. Applications are $30/entry, and a $500 prize will be awarded to the best in show in both 2D and 3D. Submission deadline is July 31--apply using the link below.
How to Apply
https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17670/CAFE
Link to Opportunity
https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17670/CAFE
Posted
7/10/2026
Organization
Seattle Art Museum
Website
https://jobs.lever.co/seattleartmuseum
More Info
Marian Barreto
MarianB@seattleartmuseum.org
2066543188
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Manager of Gallery Learning will manage the docent program, including recruitment, training, protocols, and evaluation. In consultation with the School & Educator team, design school tour study guides, gallery materials, and other resources for students and educators. Serve as a museum-wide resource for best practices in object-based learning and in-gallery facilitation, and support other Education initiatives as needed.
ABOUT SAM
As SAM heads into its second century, we are boldly reimagining what we can and should be. Our goal is to be a model for the future of museums - a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. Embracing new ways of engaging communities and seeking innovative partnerships - all while keeping art and community at the center of what we do. This ambitious effort represents a transformative shift and radically redefining how art museums operate. This is a pivotal moment for SAM, and we are seeking great talent to join us on our journey. Working at SAM is not just a job—it's a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage SAM’s school and adult-touring docents, including recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation, ensuring welcoming and engaging in-gallery facilitation on all tours. Regularly assess docent needs for audience-specific guidance and provide individualized coaching to support pedagogical development
Research, design, maintain, and evaluate equity-centered materials for K-12 school tours, adult public tours, and other in-gallery learning experiences and resources, including study guides, visual aids, teaching objects, and self-guided materials; update these resources in accordance with exhibition changes and audience needs
Manage the administration of the docent program: lead the annual touring assignment process, design year-long docent schedules for training, lead seasonal training sessions with support from department colleagues and external contractors, support the Docent Executive Committee, and work with the Volunteer Programs Manager to align with museum-wide policies and procedures
With the School & Educators team, develop and implement best practices for docent procedures, operations, and communication with key school tour stakeholders, including teaching artists, educators, and frontline staff
Serve as a resource for staff and volunteers across the museum in object-based learning and in-gallery facilitation
Oversee publication of gallery learning resources, institutional calendars, and protocols for docents and other collaborators across email, web, in-person, and other communication channels
Be available to support school tour and art workshop facilitation as needed
Reflect on K-12 programs and adult tours using visitor surveys, interviews, or other evaluation methods
Support department efforts as needed for other audiences including families, teens and general audiences
Ensure institutional protocols and procedures are followed in reserving dates and spaces, requesting tech and A/V support, and other cross-departmental functions
Track docent program expenditures and revenue and process payments with finance as needed. Manage docent budget and advise on annual department budgeting cycle
Create regular reports (both qualitative and quantitative) to support grants and department information sharing
Participate in institutional learning opportunities to grow our collective understanding and integration of antiracism, cultural competency, and equity values into SAM’s work
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum & instruction, art education, art history, related field, or equivalent experience
Four years of experience in the museum or related field
Knowledge of informal learning strategies and museum education and experience with intergenerational learning, K-12 Education, and informal education
Commitment to access, equity, and inclusion in approach to content creation and audience engagement
Knowledge of volunteer management and working with or managing intergenerational volunteers
Ability to build positive working relationships within as well as outside of organization with strong orientation to teamwork, collaboration, and flexibility
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Professional verbal and written communication, with an ability to tailor communications according to audience
Successfully assess priorities and work well within deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, internet based research, experience with Slack and Asana a plus, OR willingness to learn Asana and Slack quickly
Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with docent and volunteer programs
Experience with accessibility and/or multilingual learning opportunities
Experience leading trainings for adult learners
FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Associate Director of Education
Work Location: Seattle Art Museum - Downtown Location
BENEFITS
Benefits include a fully employer paid HMP medical plan or an employee contribution PPO plan, dental, vision, and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Dental Insurance and participation in SAM’s 403b retirement plan.
Following 1 year of service and 1,000 hours worked, SAM makes a discretionary 3% employer contribution regardless of participation and provides an employer match program. Historically, this contribution has been made annually.
Additional benefits include paid time off for vacation, PSST, bereavement leave, and jury duty, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 paid floating holiday, a subsidized unlimited Orca card, onsite fitness facility, and an EAP. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM, a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums and discounts to museum shop and programming.
ACCOMODATION
The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@seattleartmuseum.org. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.
SAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all employees and volunteers. Guided by our mission to connect art to life and engage diverse communities, we strive to create a sense of belonging for all of the communities we serve. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic
Not sure you check every box? Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often only apply if they meet 100% of the criteria. If you believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply!
How to Apply
https://jobs.lever.co/seattleartmuseum/7388147e-cb2c-4709-9551-168698aca6b1/apply
Link to Opportunity
https://jobs.lever.co/seattleartmuseum/7388147e-cb2c-4709-9551-168698aca6b1
Posted
7/10/2026
Organization
Jack Straw Cultural Center
Website
https://www.jackstraw.org/
More Info
Levi Fuller
levi@jackstraw.org
2066340919
Deadline to Apply
8/12/2026
Description
Learn the basics of creating and maintaining a podcast, from concept to planning to production to distribution. We will focus especially on tools for capturing and producing quality audio recordings on a budget. No previous audio production experience necessary, but we will also accommodate those who have begun and want help.
How to Apply
E-mail workshops@jackstraw.org to sign up.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.jackstraw.org/event/intro-to-podcasting-summer-2026/
Posted
7/10/2026
Organization
Jack Straw Cultural Center
Website
https://www.jackstraw.org/
More Info
Levi Fuller
levi@jackstraw.org
Deadline to Apply
8/19/2026
Description
Learn the basic skills of recording and editing sound with audio editing software. We’ll learn two different programs, both free or affordable, and see the advantages and disadvantages of each. Audacity is open-source free-download software used for audio and video production; GarageBand is a very affordable recording and music production program from Apple. Learn to record, edit, and process sounds in each environment, for interview, story, video, and music applications. Followup intensive instruction available also.
How to Apply
E-mail workshops@jackstraw.org to sign up.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.jackstraw.org/event/intro-to-audio-editing-summer-2026/
Posted
7/10/2026
Organization
Jack Straw Cultural Center
Website
https://www.jackstraw.org/
More Info
Levi Fuller
levi@jackstraw.org
Deadline to Apply
8/27/2026
Description
Join us as we pull out a cross section of microphone types from our mic locker, and surround the willing musical talent with them for purposes of discovery, exposition and making a fine recording of two songs for the artist. Topics include microphone types, placement, and applications for both spoken word and music recording.
How to Apply
E-mail workshops@jackstraw.org to sign up.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.jackstraw.org/event/studio-recording-summer-2026/
Posted
7/10/2026
Organization
Jack Straw Cultural Center
Website
https://www.jackstraw.org/
More Info
Levi Fuller
levi@jackstraw.org
Deadline to Apply
8/1/2026
Description
In person workshop: Learn techniques for high quality field recording of music, ambience, sound effects, and voice with portable equipment. Useful for radio and TV producers, as well as sound artists and engineers. Students will practice field recording and listen to their work.
How to Apply
E-mail workshops@jackstraw.org to sign up
Link to Opportunity
https://www.jackstraw.org/event/field-recording-workshop-summer-2026/
Posted
7/10/2026
More Info
Deadline to Apply
Ongoing
Description
How to Apply
Link to Opportunity
Posted
7/10/2026