Other Opportunities
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Organization
Art Fluent
Website
www.art-fluent.com
More Info
Amy Matteson Neill
hello@art-fluent.com
5084191015
Fee to Apply
$25 first entry/$10 for each additional entry
Deadline to Apply
4/15/2023
Description
THEME
The animal kingdom is full of fascinating and incredible creatures, each with their own unique abilities, behaviors, and characteristics. There are over 1.5 million known species of animals, and new species are still being discovered today.
Animals have been depicted in art for thousands of years, representing a wide range of symbolism, from grace and speed to strength and nobility to transformation and freedom. But we can all agree that they are beautiful and captivating, and we will forever be drawn to their natural beauty and power. Show us ANIMALIA from your perspective.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, April 14, 2023 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, May 12, 2023.
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
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.
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.
RULES
Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums -now including film/video (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, digital art, film/video).
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.
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 ANIMALIA. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com we are happy to walk you through the process.
MEDIA PREPARATION
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. 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.
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. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.
GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.
REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.
REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing 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 our online exhibitions. 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
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11290
Link to Opportunity
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11290
Posted
1/13/2023
Organization
The San Diego Watercolor Society
Website
www.sdws.org
More Info
michele joyce
michelejoyce@me.com
Fee to Apply
Members $35 first entery. $10 each additional. Non-members $45 first entery. $10.00 each additional.
Deadline to Apply
5/7/2023
Description
Enter the San Diego Watercolor Society’s 43rd International Show and Exhibition, featuring more than $20,000 in cash and prizes and a $5,000 first place award. Deadline May 7, 2023.
Now accepting all types of water-based media on stretched canvas, cradled panel board and paper. Framing optional. Online Entry only. Visit www.sdws.org for prospectus or call (619) 876-4550 for more information.
Juror, Stephen Zhang, TWSA, WHS.
Exhibition runs October 1st- October 31st.
How to Apply
Online Entery Onlly
Link to Opportunity
www.sdws.org
Posted
1/13/2023
Organization
Innovate Grant
Website
https://innovateartistgrants.org
More Info
Innovate Grant
Fee to Apply
35
Deadline to Apply
3/25/2023
Description
WINTER 2023 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, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 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 Grants to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grants to a Photographer
+ 6 x Honorable Mentions Interviews
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
Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: March 23, 2023
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 6 x Honorable Mentions Interviews
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
1/20/2023
Organization
Seattle Theatre Group
Website
https://www.stgpresents.org/
More Info
Nancy Vive
nancyv@stgpresents.org
1206307079
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Job Type
Full time
Description
Description
Seattle Theatre Group’s (STG) Grants Manager is responsible for generating grant funding for Education and Community Engagement Programs, fine arts performances, and capital and special projects. The goal for grant funds raised for STG’s 2022/2023 Season is $1,250,000 to support STG’s nonprofit mission to create enriching experiences in the arts, engage diverse communities, and steward historic theatres. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Development. This position earns between $54,164 - $75,830, with a midpoint at $64,997 annually (pay grade 25). Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant applications and contracts for services to foundation, corporate, and government sources.
Research prospects and identify matches between grantors’ interests and STG’s strategic plans.
Write applications, proposals, and concept papers that articulate STG’s vision.
Work with staff to prepare timely budgets and stats/data for inclusion with proposals/contracts and develop reports on active and inactive funded programs, as requested.
Comply with all grant reporting, as required by funders.
Establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with internal and external stakeholders relative to the grant production and implementation processes.
Ensure effective communications with grant funders. Includes thanking, reporting, and responding immediately to requests for information.
Maintain a current knowledge of STG history, programs, and strategic vision for growth.
Document activity and maintain records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
Coordinate cross-departmental activity related to developing proposals and final reports; refine, strengthen, and improve internal reporting systems.
Work with staff as needed to develop written institutional materials, including case statements, impact reports, etc.
Serve as a key team member in planning STG’s annual fundraiser participating in regular strategy and planning meetings and supporting as needed.
Greet and host grant funders at STG performances, special events, and Education & Community Engagement programs to assist with funder cultivation.
Regularly communicate with the Finance department to ensure grants are properly recorded.
Assist with fundraising projects and perform other assignments, as requested.
Collaborate with Director of Corporate Relations to seek funding from the philanthropic arm of corporate sponsors.
Support STG’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access goals.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Prior grant administration experience with demonstrated quality and quantity of work product.
Familiarity with prospect researching techniques.
Ability to analyze and systematically compile data for use in proposals and reports.
Demonstrated ability to write and speak with excellence, clarity, and persuasion.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with donors, funders, and colleagues.
Knowledge of local area and national funders preferred.
Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills with ability to uphold deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects with great attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Self-initiator with ability to work efficiently, intensely, and within an entrepreneurial environment.
MS Office and non-profit CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferred).
Interest in performing arts, historic theatres and/or arts education preferred.
Dependability is necessary.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Vision – corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use the computer screen.
Sitting/Standing/Walking – about 75% of the time is spent seated at a desk.
How to Apply
Submit resume and cover letter to https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SEA1014STTG/JobBoard/7a3506c0-dc84-43e7-8f33-61bbf6854d0c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=bb82e18d-277f-4e2e-8948-f43497f00612
Link to Opportunity
Description Seattle Theatre Group’s (STG) Grants Manager is responsible for generating grant funding for Education and Community Engagement Programs, fine arts performances, and capital and special projects. The goal for grant funds raised for STG’s 2022/2023 Season is $1,250,000 to support STG’s nonprofit mission to create enriching experiences in the arts, engage diverse communities, and steward historic theatres. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Development. This position earns between $54,164 - $75,830, with a midpoint at $64,997 annually (pay grade 25). Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant applications and contracts for services to foundation, corporate, and government sources. Research prospects and identify matches between grantors’ interests and STG’s strategic plans. Write applications, proposals, and concept papers that articulate STG’s vision. Work with staff to prepare timely budgets and stats/data for inclusion with proposals/contracts and develop reports on active and inactive funded programs, as requested. Comply with all grant reporting, as required by funders. Establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with internal and external stakeholders relative to the grant production and implementation processes. Ensure effective communications with grant funders. Includes thanking, reporting, and responding immediately to requests for information. Maintain a current knowledge of STG history, programs, and strategic vision for growth. Document activity and maintain records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting. Coordinate cross-departmental activity related to developing proposals and final reports; refine, strengthen, and improve internal reporting systems. Work with staff as needed to develop written institutional materials, including case statements, impact reports, etc. Serve as a key team member in planning STG’s annual fundraiser participating in regular strategy and planning meetings and supporting as needed. Greet and host grant funders at STG performances, special events, and Education & Community Engagement programs to assist with funder cultivation. Regularly communicate with the Finance department to ensure grants are properly recorded. Assist with fundraising projects and perform other assignments, as requested. Collaborate with Director of Corporate Relations to seek funding from the philanthropic arm of corporate sponsors. Support STG’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access goals. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS Prior grant administration experience with demonstrated quality and quantity of work product. Familiarity with prospect researching techniques. Ability to analyze and systematically compile data for use in proposals and reports. Demonstrated ability to write and speak with excellence, clarity, and persuasion. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with donors, funders, and colleagues. Knowledge of local area and national funders preferred. Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills with ability to uphold deadlines. Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects with great attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Self-initiator with ability to work efficiently, intensely, and within an entrepreneurial environment. MS Office and non-profit CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferred). Interest in performing arts, historic theatres and/or arts education preferred. Dependability is necessary. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Vision – corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use the computer screen. Sitting/Standing/Walking – about 75% of the time is spent seated at a desk.
Posted
2/17/2023
Organization
Seattle Theatre Group
Website
www.stgpresents.org
More Info
Nancy Vive
nancyv@stgpresents.org
1206307079
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Job Type
Full time
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Have a general knowledge of the various functions and procedures of STG to ensure information is accurately discussed with agents, promoters and venues.
Perform necessary show file maintenance/administration:
*Process engagement contracts, including (but not limited to) artist and venue agreements
*Ensure (artist, venue, and rental) deposits and necessary insurance certificates are issued and received on time
*Organize and keep track of show files, both physical and digital. Ensure all show files (rentals, season shows, internal bookings, etc.) are “settlement ready”.
*Send settlements to agents as needed, as requested
Develop and maintain agent, artist, management, and STG staff relationships
In order to ensure effective working relationships within the organization, it is the responsibility of each employee to provide prompt, courteous, accurate and professional service to all STG departments, clients, and promoters. Further maintain effective communications with all STG personnel to ensure cooperation and exchange of information to accomplish the goals set by the company.
Provide avails and place holds accurately to agents and rental clients on an as needed basis. Assist in updating various STG event calendars in PromoterOps software.
Assist Chief Programming Officer in structuring offers, sending booking memos and other administrative tasks as needed.
DEIA research and quarterly reports: compile artist demographics on performers who take the stage at STG events
Manage the marquee postings for all three venues
Field and vet general rentals and booking request emails
Stock and replenish office snacks and supplies
Provide general support to the programming team on an as needed basis, including but not limited to: research projects, keeping updated reports, updating templates and misc. administrative support, procuring agent or artist gifts as needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to plan, organize, and implement projects in a self-directed and timely manner.
Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretionary judgment.
A high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with STG Staff, Agents, Venues, Artists, and Managers.
Excellent conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, and as a team member, while using discretion in decision making and sound judgment in problem solving.
Proficient MAC skills- including SharePoint, OneDrive, Word and Excel and the ability to learn new software.
Proficient math skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment
College degree in related field
Minimum 2 years music industry experience
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Vision – corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use the computer screen.
Sitting/Standing/Walking – about 75% of the time is spent seated at a desk doing computer work.
40 hours per week required. Preferred hours for the Booking Department are 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Some flexibility in the schedule is possible as long as it fulfills STG’s objectives, goals, and projects.
STG is a dog friendly environment
How to Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume to https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SEA1014STTG/JobBoard/7a3506c0-dc84-43e7-8f33-61bbf6854d0c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=61dc2483-4908-4b95-afd5-a917ba24aa74
Link to Opportunity
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SEA1014STTG/JobBoard/7a3506c0-dc84-43e7-8f33-61bbf6854d0c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=61dc2483-4908-4b95-afd5-a917ba24aa74
Posted
2/17/2023
Organization
Northwest Film Forum
Website
https://nwfilmforum.org/
More Info
Mikayla Nicholson
mikayla@nwfilmforum.org
Fee to Apply
n/a
Deadline to Apply
5/3/2023
Description
An initiative of Seattle’s Northwest Film Forum (NWFF), Collective Power Fund is a part of the Regional Regranting Program by the Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, which consists of 30 satellite venues and partners across the country presenting hyper-local artist funding.
Collective Power Fund focuses primarily on supporting work that incites public dialogue, pushes boundaries, explores genre fluidity, speaks its truth through an authentic perspective, and is often non-traditional, anti-institutional, socially responsible, or disruptive of existing structures and conventions. It encourages a community-forward environment of resource-sharing, mutual support, and fellowship in the Pacific Northwest arts ecosystem.
Our Spring 2023 grants will distribute $60,000 in increments of $2,000 – $5,000 – $10,000. Individual artists, who live in King County, were eligible to self-select into either the $2,000 or $5,000 tiers and the $10,000 tier was exclusive to artist teams or artist-run collectives within the county. The 2023 grant cycle is open for artists of all levels.
How to Apply
Applications open March 8, 2023 and interested applicants can apply via our website: https://nwfilmforum.submittable.com/submit
Link to Opportunity
collectivepowernw.org
Posted
2/17/2023
Organization
The 5th Avenue Theatre
Website
https://www.5thavenue.org/
More Info
Tom O'Connor
jobs@tomocgroup.com
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Job Type
Full time
Description
Managing Director
Position Profile
About the Opportunity
The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington seeks its next Managing Director to partner with Producing Artistic Director Bill Berry in leading a company recognized nationally for its excellence in musical theatre, producing both fresh revivals of beloved classics and exciting new works from the most gifted creative teams working today.
The 5th Avenue Theatre ranks among the nation’s largest and most respected non-profit musical theatre producers. In its fourth decade of operations in a landmark facility, the organization served over 300,000 patrons and managed an operating budget of $25 million in 2019, the last full year of operations prior to the pandemic. Like many of its peers throughout the country, The 5th Avenue managed its way thoughtfully through the pandemic, from the full closure of live performances to a reopening that has been thrilling to experience for both staff and audiences, while also continuing to present challenges from the uncertainties of this re-emerging period. With a talented professional team in place and a committed Board of Directors, the theatre is well-positioned to navigate the unpredictable time to come, under the leadership and vision of Bill Berry and the next Managing Director.
The ideal candidate for Managing Director will bring expertise in the non-profit theatre field (including its relationship to creative partnerships in the commercial theatre), with a love for the work on stage and a commitment to generating the resources, empowering the staff, and engaging the audiences at levels necessary to ensure that the art can thrive. The Managing Director will need to have the skills to navigate the complexities of co-leading a large professional regional theatre in a time of significant change while prioritizing the needs and goals of the people central to making The 5th Avenue Theatre such a vital organization – the staff, the artists, the volunteers, and the audience.
Desired key skills/experience summary:
Experienced professional theatre leader ⧫ A passion for the musical theatre – classics and new work ⧫ Fluent in non-profit financial management best practices ⧫ Successful record of leading revenue generation at significant scale ⧫ Demonstrated commitment to actions leading to greater equity/inclusion/access/anti-racism in the theatre ⧫ A strategic approach to deepening board and civic engagement ⧫ Employ a people-centered compass in decision-making.
About The 5th Avenue Theatre
The 5th Avenue Theatre and the communities we serve are on the land and waterways of the Coast Salish people who have continuously inhabited our region since time immemorial. They are the original storytellers and theatre-makers of this place we call home. We also acknowledge and honor the Tribal nations across Washington State and the many Indigenous peoples from across the country who live and work in the Seattle area. We at The 5th Avenue Theatre are committed to honoring their legacies and bringing greater attention to their continuing fight for equity and recognition.
The 5th Avenue Theatre is known for its world class, critically-acclaimed productions of musicals chosen from the contemporary canon and the Golden Age of Broadway, as well as its development and premiere of new works, many of which have subsequently opened on Broadway. Unique in its historic design, the facility opened in 1926 as a venue for vaudeville and film. The theatre later transformed itself into a popular movie palace. In the late 1970s, The 5th Avenue Theatre fell on hard times. A visionary group of businesses and community leaders joined forces to save the historical building. In 1979, this group formed the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre Association, and raised $2.6 million for renovations. The theatre re-opened in 1980 as the non-profit 5th Avenue Theatre and has become Seattle’s premier home for producing top-quality live musical theatre. In addition to its main stage productions, The 5th Avenue Theatre is also committed to encouraging the next generation of theatregoers through its extensive educational outreach program that serves thousands annually throughout the state.
MISSION
To nurture, advance and celebrate all aspects of the great original art form: The Musical. We achieve this by creating extraordinary theatrical experiences that enrich, entertain, and inspire current and future audiences everywhere.
VISION
To be the pre-eminent musical theatre company in the world - achieving the highest levels of artistic achievement, production quality, audience engagement, and community impact.
VALUES
• We are committed to the preservation of the historic and irreplaceable 5th Avenue Theatre as a cultural center for the region.
• We are dedicated to achieving consistently high standards of excellence by
showcasing world-class performers and creative artists, utilizing full live orchestras, and staging exceptional and imaginative productions. We place special emphasis on the employment of our outstanding regional community of performers, technicians, and theatre professionals.
• Each season, we program a vibrant and dynamic mix of productions that attract, delight, and retain a large and diverse audience and reflect the broad scope and cultural significance of the American Musical – past, present, and future.
• We ensure our future by serving as a creative incubator for the production of New Works, by engaging our community through Educational programming of the highest caliber, and by maintaining exceptional standards of fiscal responsibility.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESS/ANTI-RACISM
• In every season, we commit to programming that represents the diversity of our region with a non-homogenous selection representing a multiplicity of viewpoints.
• In every season, we commit to creative teams having lived experiences of the narrative stories being told and created.
• We continuously work to address access needs to remove barriers to participation.
• We work with our creative teams to build a staffing plan that fully supports cultural specifics of any given production.
• Believing that a wide range of perspectives resulting from diversity and inclusion allows all organizations to be more effective, The 5th Avenue Board is committed to building a more diverse governing body. That body will be comprised of a range of races, ethnicities, gender identifications, ages, religions, sexual orientations, differing abilities, incomes, geographic locations, education, viewpoints and cultures.
• We recognize that racism is part of all societal structures and organizations, including the musical theatre community. We acknowledge The 5th Avenue Theatre’s participation in systemic racism and the ways in which both conscious and unconscious bias have created a gap in equitable access to our stage, staff and audience. We exist to hold our organization accountable for our continual progress towards racial equity and inclusion. Using an anti-racism lens, we work to facilitate The 5th’s investigation and diagnosis of our current equity practices, eradicate racist policies, and advocate implementation of new best practices and policies.
Learn more about our EDIA commitments here (https://tinyurl.com/37wv98zw).
ABOUT SEATTLE
Colloquially known as the Emerald City, Seattle is an exciting major city of the Pacific Rim, firmly rooted in the Pacific Northwest and all it has to offer while also being an active participant in international business and conversation. Situated in perhaps the most beautiful natural setting of any American city, Seattle’s horizons are defined by water and mountains; Puget Sound, the Olympic Peninsula, and the Cascade Mountains serve as its frame. Fortune 500 companies, world class restaurants, major universities and nationally renowned arts organizations share space with urban forests and lakes; it’s a truth that fleece and flannel are the local uniform for much of the population, but that comfortably mixes with fashion from leading local designers and international labels, and a significant dollop of personal flare. Seattle is a city of great individuality and a strong collective identity all at once. As with many American cities, Seattle is grappling with some of the most pressing civic issues of the day – from a shortage of affordable housing to the reckoning around racism and structural inequities to climate change impacts. But the city’s vibrant culture and commitment to civic engagement gives confidence that the citizens will continue to work together to take steps to make progress on these challenges, and the 5th Avenue Theatre staff and board sees the theatre as a vital partner for the city, contributing to its health in many ways. Seattle has always been home to innovative thinkers and makers, and it's an exciting time to be part of its future.
Some useful links to learn more:
Life in Seattle: Arts, food, water, mountains. Lots of information on the city’s vibrant arts community, food scene, and outdoor activities, among other things. (https://tinyurl.com/bdces2dn)
The Pros and Cons of Living in Seattle. Seattle has a lot of fantastic reasons to live here, and some challenges, too. (https://tinyurl.com/mph32j8h)
The Official website of Washington State. Learn more about the state of Washington in terms of services, governance, transportation, etc. (https://tinyurl.com/ytpwm532)
City Arts Magazine. Coverage of the city’s expansive arts and culture offerings. (https://tinyurl.com/2p9hfncd)
Forbes: the Seattle housing market forecast for 2023. (https://tinyurl.com/ybbymr6c)
More information about The 5th Avenue Theatre can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/2bzecz73)
Job Description
The Managing Director reports to The 5th Avenue Theatre Board of Directors and works in close partnership with the Producing Artistic Director. Supervising seven direct reports (the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Philanthropy, the Director of Marketing, the Director of Facilities, the Director of HR, the Executive Assistant, and the head of IT), the Managing Director’s primary responsibilities will be in the following areas:
Organizational Leadership & Strategic Vision
• Along with the Producing Artistic Director, co-lead the company in a manner that centers the art and programs of the theatre while valuing the people who make them possible. This is done through intentional people and culture strategy and a commitment to supporting staff at all levels with the tools and resources they need to succeed.
• In conjunction with The 5th Avenue’s Leadership Team, create and lead annual business plans that allow the organization to thrive through a commitment to artistic quality, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• In collaboration with the Board of Directors, the Producing Artistic Director and the theatre’s Leadership Team, align business strategies with the company goals as articulated in the strategic planning process.
• Directly supervise the Philanthropy, Finance, IT, Marketing, Facilities, and Human Resources departments, including collaborative goal-setting, ongoing coaching, and assisting with problem-solving, as well as annual performance reviews.
• Create and instill throughout the company communication practices that ensure that key stakeholders in all areas of the organization – staff, board and others – are well-versed in annual operations plans and long-term goals.
• Work with the CFO on multi-year financial forecasting, development of overall financial strategy, and systems of budget management and accountability.
• Support collaboration among all departments of the theatre by connecting each of them to the central work of the company and through concepts of shared outcomes.
• Be a mentor and advisor to The 5th Avenue Theatre staff, with a focus on recruitment and retention of team members in a challenging era of changing employee expectations and needs.
Culture and Community
• In partnership with the Producing Artistic Director and the Leadership Team, oversee and model The 5th Avenue Theatre’s vision and values in all theatre operations and relationships.
• Co-lead an organizational culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, mutual respect, and creative problem solving—all while centering the artistic quality and financial responsibility needed to support these values.
• Represent The 5th Avenue Theatre as a civic leader, maintaining and building relationships with other leaders from the arts, education, government and business sectors of the city, in line with The 5th Avenue Theatre’s role as a significant cultural asset in Seattle.
• Provide leadership, space, and time for long-term planning and goal setting, as part of developing team capacity for growth and change.
• Provide leadership for scaffolding the necessary conversations, training, and evaluation of progress to ensure that company goals around diversity, equity, access, inclusion and anti-racism are kept in focus in the midst of competing priorities.
Resource Development & Board Engagement
• Provide leadership to the Philanthropy team to generate overall strategy for fundraising and engage in direct personal engagement in major gift cultivation and solicitation for annual funds as well as capital needs.
• Take an active role in fundraising in collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy and manage a portfolio of major donors.
• Provide leadership and support to the Director of Marketing, and be an advocate for the team and its strategic needs, in a company with a significant reliance on earned revenue.
• With board leadership, work to deepen engagement of the board, creating opportunities to grow into an even stronger and more impactful group in support of the work of The 5th Avenue Theatre. Collaborate with board leadership to assess and further develop current board capacities (included but not limited to financial capacity).
• Manage overall administrative operations through the direct reports, including finance, facilities, and HR needs, in order to track the organization’s health on an ongoing basis, in both financial terms and in people terms.
Qualifications
Skills and experience:
• The ability and desire to work in a collaborative partnership with a co-executive leader; the ability to engage in productive problem solving as a team, while also being a decisive leader in areas of direct responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in leading a team with distinct areas of expertise and responsibility, while fostering the collaboration among those teams needed to effectively and efficiently fulfill the theatre’s needs.
• Strong non-profit financial literacy, with ability to lead budget creation, understand forecasting models, and ensure accuracy of tracking and reporting.
• Experience with or understanding of the role of the non-profit in connection to the commercial producing world, and how those partnerships benefit The 5th Avenue Theatre in the near and long term.
• Comfort and success with fundraising and a strategic fundraising approach that aligns with belief in the impact of The 5th Avenue Theatre both historically and currently, and both locally and nationally.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, access and anti-racism, and a dedication to staying abreast of best practices around creating equity and access and applying them to the work of running a theatre.
• An appreciation for the legacy of The 5th Avenue Theatre, from the historic value of the building and the commitment to its preservation and the rich experience of the space, to its significance as a national home for the Musical Theatre.
• Experience in or demonstrated understanding of the position of an executive in a non-profit organization, reporting to a Board of Directors, holding the organization in trust for the community.
• Experience managing competing priorities in complex, often fast-paced settings.
• Strong and persuasive communication skills, with the authenticity to effectively inspire excitement for The 5th Avenue Theatre across a range of constituents, from board and staff to audiences and the larger community (business/government/education)
Qualities and Characteristics:
• Has a genuine love for musical theatre and a belief in the joy it brings to audiences and artists, and in the impact it can make on our world.
• Organized and attentive to deadlines and immediate needs of operations, but also maintains long-term focus to support the vision of the strategic plan.
• Holds an understanding that change brings occasional discomfort but can lead through those times with the larger goal in mind.
• Has an open and inquisitive mind, with a keen desire and ability to listen.
• Ability to build trust and loyalty with multiple stakeholder groups: staff, artists, donors, and the larger community in which the theatre lives, in Seattle and with the national field.
• Believes in the strength of collaboration and is adept in and committed to working in and encouraging collaborative processes.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you're returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.
Compensation
Annual salary will be between $235,000 -$250,000 per year.
Benefits include robust medical/dental options, life insurance, retirement plan, and generous time off and holiday allocations.
Application Instructions
The search for the Managing Director is being conducted on behalf of The 5th Avenue Theatre by Tom O'Connor Consulting Group, a New York-based executive search and consulting firm specializing in the arts and culture industries. Cynthia Fuhrman, Vice President/Executive Search, is leading the search process, reporting to a search committee made up of a mix of members of The 5th Avenue’s Board of Directors, Staff, and other community stakeholders.
Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role, and how your background and experience responds to the desired skills and qualities.
The priority application deadline for this search is March 6, 2023. Applications received by this date will be given priority consideration. While we will still accept and consider applications received after this date, we encourage you to apply as early as possible for the best chance at being considered for the position. Please note that meeting the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview.
To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials. (https://tinyurl.com/jfzhjjbc) Your cover letter should include relevant experience, including any direct experience you've had with similar roles and institutions. No phone calls, please.
How to Apply
Application Instructions
The search for the Managing Director is being conducted on behalf of The 5th Avenue Theatre by Tom O'Connor Consulting Group, a New York-based executive search and consulting firm specializing in the arts and culture industries. Cynthia Fuhrman, Vice President/Executive Search, is leading the search process, reporting to a search committee made up of a mix of members of The 5th Avenue’s Board of Directors, Staff, and other community stakeholders.
Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role, and how your background and experience responds to the desired skills and qualities.
The priority application deadline for this search is March 6, 2023. Applications received by this date will be given priority consideration. While we will still accept and consider applications received after this date, we encourage you to apply as early as possible for the best chance at being considered for the position. Please note that meeting the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview.
To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials. (https://tinyurl.com/jfzhjjbc) Your cover letter should include relevant experience, including any direct experience you've had with similar roles and institutions. No phone calls, please.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.tomocgroup.com/jobs-listing/the-fifth-avenue-theatre-managing-director
Posted
2/17/2023
Organization
Town Hall Seattle
Website
townhallseattle.org
More Info
jobs@townhallseattle.org
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Job Type
Full time
Description
Town Hall Seattle is a nonprofit community cultural center, offering a broad program of music, humanities, civic discourse, and world culture events. Formed collaboratively in 1998 as a shared venue, Town Hall Seattle is at once an arts organization and a community resource, with a season collectively programmed by the community itself. Town Hall serves more than 100,000 audience members and artists at nearly 500 events annually, and its century-old landmark home reopened in 2019 after a $35 million top-to-bottom renovation.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Town Hall Seattle seeks a full-time Individual Giving & Special Events Manager to support the foundational work of the Development department. This is an exciting new position for an experienced and ambitious individual who is interested in helping Town Hall take their individual fundraising work to new levels of success. The Individual Giving & Special Events Manager will work in tandem with the Advancement Director to strengthen and grow the major gift and individual fundraising strategies cultivating a culture of philanthropic engagement for the greater Seattle community. Key tasks will include donor stewardship, relationship building, analysis of donor metrics, and the creation of annual plans to retain and increase individual donor support as well as acquire new donors at all giving levels.
As a core member of Town Hall’s five-person Development team, this position will report to the Advancement Director and collaborate closely with the entire development team and Executive Director. This position directly oversees the Town Founder ($1,000 – $10,000 budget lines), as well as the Special Events budget (including production of TH’s annual gala, Talk of the Town, and benefit event) while collaborating with Membership & Annual Fund Manager.
STATUS: Position is full-time, exempt; ability to work flexible hours; evenings and weekends required, as dictated by the event calendar.
COMPENSATION: Salary $70,000 – $75,000
LOCATION: Position is a hybrid in-person/remote operation model out of our office in First Hill, currently requiring Tuesday/Thursday in-office.
BENEFITS: Benefits package includes fully-paid medical and dental insurance, and fully subsidized bus pass. 10 vacation days the first year, 12 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Employer-sponsored 403(b) plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive annual fundraising plan across individual giving to ensure departmental success in raising $2M annually in concert with team.
• Contact and steward donors through in-person meetings and events, phone calls, emails, and letters regularly.
• Conducts research to identify prospects and/or donor interest to create strategies that align with Town Hall priorities.
• Comfort in creating major gift cycles including identifying, qualifying, soliciting and stewarding Town Hall donors.
• Ability to understand priorities in the context of annual strategy with keen attention to detail, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Ability to write compelling and successful fundraising appeals, acknowledgements, and reports.
• Develop special events strategy in coordination with Advancement Director including execution/production of the annual gala in concert with the Development team.
• Knowledge and understanding (or interest) in Planned Giving programs.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Director to create and implement an annual strategy around all event activity including cultivation, fundraising and revenue generating events.
• Conceive and execute income-generating strategies for fundraising events, including working with team members on sponsorship and underwriting solicitation, peer-to-peer solicitations, ticket sale strategies, and ancillary fundraising activities such as gift bag, raffle/auction, and other event-related in-kind donations.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Finance and all Departments as required in the development of the Annual Impact Report, as well as on proposals, updates, and reports for the Board of Directors, donors and prospects.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships; ability to hear and incorporate others’ perspectives and build productive working relationships across groups and teams.
• Cultural competency to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and supervisory experience.
• Use database to track activities and pull reports, and support accurate data input processes.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
• 4 to 7+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising with a focus on individual fundraising strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement project plans and timelines through completion, and monitor and track budget.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, maintain confidentiality.
• Awareness of Community-Centric Fundraising principles.
• Self-starter, proactive attitude, enjoys working on a small and adaptive team.
• Knowledge of prospect research, event planning, corporate funding and sponsorships
• Ability to work closely with members of the Marketing team to implement direct mail, e-blasts, the creation of annual impact reports and other donor-centric communications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Interest and commitment to the Town Hall Seattle mission
• Experience and comfort working with CRM databases (Salesforce preferred), Wealth Screening software, MailChimp, G-Suite, and Microsoft Outlook (or similar)
• Experience with the Seattle nonprofit or arts & culture community is a plus
How to Apply
TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to jobs@townhallseattle.org with the subject line of “Individual Giving & Special Events Manager: Name”
Resumes are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.
Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you.
Town Hall was founded to be an accessible shared resource for the community: a place where everyone is welcomed, represented, and valued regardless of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, size, or class. Please see our full racial equity statement here (https://townhallseattle.org/about/racial-equity-statement).
Link to Opportunity
https://townhallseattle.org/job/individual-giving-special-events-manager/
Posted
2/17/2023
Organization
Moscow Contemporary
Website
www.moscowcontemporary.org
More Info
Megan Mack
artsed@moscowcontemporary.org
Fee to Apply
None
Deadline to Apply
3/31/2023
Description
For this exhibition, we encourage artists to reflect on time/temporality through different artistic forms, media, and perspectives. We are interested in exploring the associations and couplings between time and bodies, places, environments, things, feelings—in short, the many different ‘timescapes’ woven into the fabric of everyday life. Where do these time-entanglements come from and how are they formed? Do they evolve over time? What does your relationship to the world look like from a time-centered perspective? We are interested in how depictions of timescapes (both real or fantasy) might be used to rethink our relationship(s) to time and even the nature of time in general. Additionally, how does your image of the future look when seen through past and present timescapes?
How to Apply
SUBMISSIONS DUE MARCH 15th!
Email submissions to MosCo@moscowcontemporary.org
If your work is selected you will be notified by email at the beginning of May and work for the show will be due by May 26th.
Timescape(s): Group Show will open June 15th and close September 30th.
Artists may choose to sell their work or have the work NFS.
Moscow Contemporary will not take a percentage of the sales for this show.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.moscowcontemporary.org/timescapes-group-show
Posted
2/17/2023
Organization
The Hopper Prize
Website
https://hopperprize.org
More Info
Patricia
info@hopperprize.org
Fee to Apply
$40 to submit 10 artworks
Deadline to Apply
5/16/2023
Description
The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Spring 2023 artist grants. We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists around the world. For this open call, we will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. Grant submissions will be juried by Emily Edwards, Assistant Curator, Dallas Contemporary and Inês Costa, Curator, Focal Point Gallery, Southend-on-Sea. Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of these forward thinking exhibition makers. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 74k.
How to Apply
Apply at https://hopperprize.org
Link to Opportunity
https://hopperprize.org
Posted
2/17/2023
Organization
Mode Music and Performing Arts
Website
modemusicandperformingarts.org
More Info
Jessie Kuehm
education@modemusicandperformingarts.org
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Job Type
Part time
Description
Mode Music and Performing Arts (MMPA) is seeking music, drama, and dance teachers to teach after-school enrichment programs to elementary school children in Seattle Public Schools.
Classes are held on weekday afternoons and run for 60 or 90 minutes; Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri classes generally start around 2:30 pm, and Wednesday classes generally start around 1:15 pm. Teachers have the opportunity to teach anywhere from one to five days per week depending on teacher and school availability. Schools are located throughout the Seattle area.
The starting pay rate is $35/hour (pay range: $35-45/hour) and teachers will be paid for the class time plus 15 minutes of prep time. Employee benefits include accrual of sick time.
School classes typically run in 8-10 week sessions, and follow the Seattle Public Schools calendar when it comes to holidays. MMPA offers a variety of classes with pre-written curricula, and we are also open to any ideas teachers might have for offering a class of their own design!
Teaching experience with K-5 students is preferred, but not required. It is also preferred for teachers to have a reliable mode of transportation, since our classes are held throughout the Seattle area. Visit modemusicandperformingarts.org for more information on our organization.
How to Apply
For more information on employment or to apply, please email Jessie at education@modemusicandperformingarts.org and Daisy Sky at hr@modemusicstudios.com.
Link to Opportunity
N/A
Posted
2/17/2023
Organization
Art Fluent
Website
www.art-fluent.com
More Info
Amy Matteson Neill
hello@art-fluent.com
5084191015
Fee to Apply
$25 first entry/$10 for additional entries
Deadline to Apply
5/19/2023
Description
THEME
Words can connect with people personally and emotionally and, when combined with visual elements, can create a powerful impact. Text can convey a message or express an idea through written words, letters, numbers, or symbols. The use of text in art is a powerful tool that can add depth, meaning, and emotion to a piece. Whether it's used to express a message, provide additional context, or as a visual element, text can allow a more dynamic and engaging viewing experience. Show us ConTEXT from your perspective.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, May 19, 2023 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, June 16, 2023.
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
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.
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.
RULES
Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums -now including film/video (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, digital art, film/video).
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.
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 ConTEXT II. 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.
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. 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.
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. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.
GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.
REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.
REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing 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
https://www.art-fluent.com/context2-prospectus
Link to Opportunity
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11432
Posted
2/17/2023
Organization
Art Fluent
Website
www.art-fluent.com
More Info
Amy Matteson Neill
hello@art-fluent.com
5084191015
Fee to Apply
35
Deadline to Apply
6/3/2023
Description
CALENDAR
Applications due by Friday, June 2, 2023 at midnight MST.
AWARD
$1,000 to one visual artist each grant cycle.
Unrestricted funds applied toward any expense to enhance the artist’s ability to create work.
APPLICATION FEE
$35. The application fee is non-refundable. It helps defray the costs of administering this grant so we can continue to support and fund artist’s creative projects.
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Once an artist is awarded an Evolution Grant, they will not be eligible to apply again.
RULES
Open to ALL fine art mediums -now including film/video (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, digital art, film/video). There is no restriction on style, genre, or subject matter. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible.
SELECTION PROCESS
You will be asked to submit a body of work between 8-20 pieces, along with an artist statement and artist bio.
Applications are reviewed based on a body of work. This jury type allows artists to submit as many media samples as allowed, and all media are submitted into one application.
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, 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 The Evolution Grant. If you have any questions about entering, 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.
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. 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.
NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of their results. If, for any reason, you do not hear from us by Friday, July 7, 2023, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.
REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.
REGULATIONS
By entering through CaFÉ, you agree to be added to Art Fluent's email list for upcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and 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. Upon grant distribution, you allow Art Fluent the right to reproduce your work on our website, 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
https://www.art-fluent.com/evolution-prospectus
Link to Opportunity
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11433
Posted
3/1/2023
Organization
Friends of KEXP
Website
https://www.KEXP.org
More Info
Katie Atkins
jobs@kexp.org
2069799429
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Job Type
Full time
Description
Position Summary: The Music Director is responsible for curating the sound of KEXP and ensures that KEXP’s Programming Principles are upheld and applied at all times. The Music Director works closely with KEXP Programming staff to ensure that the KEXP music collection and rotation represents the broad variety of artists and genres reflected in KEXP’s Programming philosophy. In addition, the Music Director is the primary music reviewer for KEXP and is constantly searching for new music for our DJs and curators to bring to music lovers around the world.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
Acquires new music for airplay consideration.
Exhibits a deep understanding of KEXP’s programming principles and possesses the ability to listen to and review music objectively.
Maintains a passionate interest and curiosity in all genres of new music.
Writes and manages music reviews and ensures high-quality new releases are reviewed and made available for airplay in a timely manner.
Manages new music rotation both physically and in KEXP’s media asset management system, including daily rotation moves based on new additions and category changes.
Compiles and reports weekly playlist for internal distribution and various trade publications.
Maintains internal archive of current and past rotation and album reviews in an accessible location for staff access and use.
Continually refines KEXP’s music library, identifying and acquiring releases from the past as necessary.
Interprets and applies FCC rules and regulations for all music entering KEXP’s digital asset management system and physical library.
As primary new music reviewer for the station, proactively finds a wide variety of new music and applies objectivity when reviewing music for the collection and rotation; and provides clear information regarding artist name pronunciation.
Participates in KEXP’s podcasts and creates content across platforms for KEXP and content partnerships as assigned.
Publishes and maintains a clearly-defined music submission process for artists and record labels.
Collaborates with on-air leadership to assess overall sound and performance of music rotation related to DJ application and audience response.
Acts as liaison with representatives of the music industry as needed.
Provides advice and input as requested on in-studio performance booking, and critical leadership and expert guidance for on-air, online, and in-person programming as requested.
How to Apply
Go to KEXP.org/jobs to upload cover letter, resume, writing samples (if you have them), and to answer several screener questions.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.KEXP.org/jobs
Posted
3/1/2023
Organization
ITSLIQUID Group
Website
https://www.itsliquid.com/
More Info
ITSLIQUID Group
director@itsliquid.com
Deadline to Apply
4/29/2023
Description
CALL FOR ARTISTS: LONDON CONTEMPORARY 2023 – 8TH EDITION
London | May 19 – June 02, 2023
Deadline: April 28, 2023
LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2023, organized by ITSLIQUID Group in collaboration with YMX Arts, will be held in London, at THE LINE Contemporary Art Space from May 19 to June 02, 2023.
LONDON CONTEMPORARY will provide artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their works to an international audience of professionals as curators, gallerists, collectors, editors and publishers who seek to acquire, publish and encourage the best contemporary art talents.
LONDON CONTEMPORARY is an international art fair that presents collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 8th edition will represent a forum for the direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography art, installations, video art and live performance.
The participation includes the following services
– exhibition space dedicated to the artist’s works
– assisting with customs formalities, international shipping and local transport
– assisting in finding accommodation
– the design and the printing of invitation cards, posters
– the global and local press office, publicity, press, banners, totem, etc.
– the realization of the exhibition website and dedicated press releases
– mounting and dismounting of the exhibition
– exhibitions opening event with drinks and food
– a dedicated interview published on ITSLIQUID website and spread on our social networks
– providing services and drinks for small meetings at the exhibition places for invited guests
How to Apply
To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com
Link to Opportunity
https://www.itsliquid.com/call-londoncontemporary-8th.html
Posted
3/1/2023
Organization
Northwest Film Forum
Website
nwfilmforum.org
More Info
River Naylor
river@nwfilmforum.org
Deadline to Apply
7/1/2023
Job Type
Part time
Description
Teaching artists ($35/hr) will lead a week-long camp and teaching assistants ($25/hr) will support week long camps.
How to Apply
Click the link to the jotform below
Link to Opportunity
https://form.jotform.com/nwfilmforum/nwff-summer-camp-instructor-app
Posted
3/1/2023
Organization
Coyote Central
Website
https://coyotecentral.org/
More Info
Jen Smoose
jobs@coyotecentral.org
Deadline to Apply
3/31/2023
Job Type
Full time
Description
Reports to: Executive Director
40 hrs/wk, Exempt
Salary: starting at $75,000- $80,000
Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental fully covered by Coyote’s health insurance plan; 2% company contribution to a SIMPLE IRA account (independent of any employee contribution); 20 days/yr PTO to start (up to 25 days/yr after 4 years) plus up to 40 hr/yr rollover; 10 paid holidays each year (7 standard and 3 floating) plus two weeks of company closure (one week in September and one week in December); 3 days of paid community service leave; Up to 8 weeks Coyote paid Family and Medical Leave
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Our ideal candidate is someone who:
- has a diverse perspective and lived experience
- is an effective leader, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- is excited about building programs and partnerships in both the Central District and Lake City
- is skilled in problem solving, strategic thinking, and creative exploration
- is personally committed to equity and inclusion with a willingness to self-reflect and continue learning
- is an excellent communicator that is capable of guiding and motivating a diverse group of folx
- is passionate about Coyote’s mission
We are looking for someone with experience:
- teaching, specifically in the arts
- managing and mentoring people
- evaluating programs using both qualitative and quantitative strategies
- using restorative justice for conflict resolution
- facilitating teacher training workshops
- pitching, installing, and/or coordinating public installations
- designing new programs
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Direction & Vision (30%)
Spearhead the direction of programs anchored in Coyote’s mission and the needs of the community
Define and promote Coyote’s learning goals & teaching strategies
Lead the design and implementation of programming norms and policies to ensure a strong and connected team across two sites.
Collaborate with the ED to define the organizational strategic plan
Lead EMs and PMs in gathering community voice in the program design and decision making process.
Teacher Hiring, Oversight & Evaluation (25%)
Expands and manages Coyote’s teaching artist network and roster
Leads the hiring, onboarding, and evaluation for Coyote teachers
Provides high-level mentoring to Coyote teachers in course development and design, and classroom management
Collaborates with the PMs to leads quarterly meetings/trainings for Coyote teachers based on Coyote’s learning goals
Collaborates with the PMs and ED to design and deliver bi-annual professional development for teachers Coyote-wide
Collaborates with the PMs to leads classroom observations and reviews
Collaborates with the Finance & Administration Director (FAD) to gather regular feedback from teachers
Collaborates with the FAD to analyze quarterly data and feedback to revise program design, description, and delivery
Core Programming Oversight (15%)
Responsible for programmatic calendar
Supports core programming onsite at least twice each quarter.
Collaborates with the Program Managers (PMs) to ensure consistent programming is offered Coyote-wide
Supports PMs in regular communication with teachers
Supports the FM in planning for new medium set-ups and studio/space use modifications
Supports Engagement Managers (EMs) with high level oversight of conflict resolution, class recruitment, community building, and family / youth engagement and experience.
Programming Staff Management & Culture (15%)
Mentors EMs and supports them in recruiting/enrollment for both sites
Mentors PMs and supports them in building the core programming and partner programming schedules
Spearheads and designs initiatives and norms that center community and keep Coyote’s culture vibrant
Stewards community-based exercises for Coyote staff/teachers
Ensures that Coyote culture is being upheld in all events, projects, activities, etc.
Partnerships & Special Programs (15%)
Develops relationships with relevant partners that expands our reach
Collaborates with Development Director (DD) to identify and design deliverables for relevant funding opportunities to support new and existing programs
Collaborates with the PMs to develop youth leadership programs and other new programs that meet the needs of the community
Develops, stewards, and oversees Coyote’s public art programs
Ensures that all public art represents Coyote, its artists, and students in the best light possible
ABOUT COYOTE CENTRAL
MISSION: Coyote sparks creativity in young people, putting tools in their hands to build skills and forge their futures.
VISION: An equitable world powered by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
VALUES:
YOUTH IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT: The heart of what we do. We count on self-reliance to fuel curiosity and creativity.
FEARLESS EXPLORATION: We trust the process of taking creative risks. There is no one path and no one right answer.
REALIZING POTENTIAL: We rely on challenges and high stakes to encourage surprising outcomes and self-discovery.
EXPERTS AND BEGINNERS SIDE BY SIDE: We thrive in collaborative spaces where everyone is an equal partner in learning.
MAGNETIC CONNECTIONS: Our collective success is built on listening, powerful relationships, and igniting one another’s strengths.
HAVING FUN: Creativity is contagious. Spread the joy.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
Coyote strives to lead with equity in everything we do. We acknowledge that our communities have been adversely affected by longstanding white supremacy and privilege, creating barriers in access to creative opportunities for low-income communities, immigrant and refugee communities, and communities of color. We aim to dismantle these barriers by engaging diverse voices in our decision- making processes and continually pursuing new knowledge about equity. We approach our equity work with respect, humility, and accountability, and with an organization-wide commitment to doing better.
How to Apply
Please complete our online application (includes a spot to upload your resume) by March 31.
Link to Opportunity
https://coyotecentral.org/join-the-team
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
Wing Luke Museum
Website
www.wingluke.org
More Info
Ethelyn Abellanosa
jobs@wingluke.org
2066235124
Deadline to Apply
3/31/2023
Job Type
Part time
Description
Position Announcement – March 2, 2023
Wing Luke Museum (WLM) Mission: We connect everyone to the dynamic history, cultures, and art of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences to advance racial and social equity.
WLM Vision: At the WLM, we believe in Arts + Culture as Apothecary, defined as a culturally rooted art and creative expression contributing to comprehensive wellness, from individual to community. We also trust that an employee’s well-being, intersectionality, interculturality, and enoughness are central to the success of their job.
Position Title: Museum Services Lead
Reports to: Director of Museum Services
Rate of Pay: Grade 20; $21.42 - $29.98 an hour, DOE
Schedule: Part-time (Up to 16 hours/2 days a week); Saturday and Mondays, typically 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (During peak times must be willing work from 7 a.m. to midnight and may be scheduled for other days). Shifts are scheduled in 5hr, 8hr, and 11hr stints. Additional occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.
Start: Training in March and April, with a regular shift starting May 6th.
Benefits: Sick time, per Seattle’s Paid Sick & Safe Time (PSST) Ordinance. Staff enjoy museum membership and discounts at the Marketplace and programs.
Position Summary:
The Museum Services Lead, along with the (MS) team, cultivates museum ambassadors and community as well as creates educational experiences by facilitating visitors’ experiences, promoting museum ambassadorship and stewardship, processing admission and merchandise purchases, informing guests about membership, exhibit, tour and program opportunities, answering questions and connecting calls, and ensuring the museum’s mission is embedded in all facets of their work. This department is comprised of four (4) earned revenue areas including Admissions, Marketplace retail, private event venue program, and museum membership program. The Museum Services Lead directly reports to the Director of Museum Services Manager and indirectly reports to the Visitor Services & Events Assistant Manager and the Marketplace Assistant Manager & Volunteer Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
• Create an open, conversational atmosphere for immersing visitors in the uniquely-American stories, dynamic cultures, diverse histories and art of Asian American and Native-Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities.
• Be knowledgeable about the Wing Luke Museum mission and exhibits, the Seattle Chinatown-International District area history, and overview of APIA U.S. histories.
• Personalize visitor experiences providing knowledge of all current and upcoming exhibits, events, programs & tours.
• Perform responsibilities of customer service: sincere greetings, positive manners and attitude, remain clear, concise, sincere, and informative as well as upkeep the welcome hall and gallery areas.
• Encourage visitors and guests to attend tours to gain an understanding and contextual foundation upon which to engage with the Museum's galleries.
• Promote and acquire museum visitor retention & relationships (via upsell of) membership sales, procuring new, renewed, and upgraded memberships.
• Proficient use of Altru point of sales system: balancing tills; processing transactions, affiliate discounts, payments, and refunds; inputting membership/constituent profiles database contact, interactions, and more; event registration; merchandise inventory tracking; constituent profile management (attending to customer questions about previous purchases, event registrations, membership history, etc.).
• Assist with Facility Use, including equipment set-up/breakdown and event staffing.
• Maintain presentable facility, upkeep of the lobby, exhibits, bathrooms, and more.
• Possess or be willing to be trained on behalf of the Museum in CPR and First Aid certification, Safety & Security and Membership programs.
• Assist with merchandising, restock, and inventory upkeep.
• Data collection: track daily sales goals, neighborhood concierge, visitor surveys.
• Online order fulfillment & shipping: reconcile orders between different software platforms SquareSpace and Altru for accounting & finance needs, identify shipping options to maximize profit margin, pack & monitor online store inventory, ship & secure tracking information.
• Assist Marketplace Social Media marketing: content creation, photograph merchandise, identify community relations, mission-based messaging copy creation.
• Open and close all exhibits, including preserved historic spaces, contemporary artist galleries, and permanent exhibit galleries.
• Delegate phone communications properly and independently with administrative staff.
• Be an enthusiastic WLM ambassador!
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Some cashiering experience in customer service, retail, concierge, hospitality, or equivalent preferred.
• Exceptional skills for helping and assisting others and genuine care in working with the public.
• Attention to detail and competent computer skills.
• Must be dependable, responsible, punctual, and have self-initiative.
• Work well independently, in a professional team setting, and with professional authority, strong verbal communication, and public speaking skills.
• Have a flexible schedule.
• Friendly, enthusiastic team player who enjoys working with a diverse group of staff and visitors.
• Bilingual and multilingual skills valued.
How to Apply
Please e-mail letter of interest and resume to: jobs@wingluke.org
Link to Opportunity
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/613a6714575a4b58a8d2dd93/t/6401046ef7002825577cd833/1677788278506/2023+WLM+Museum+Services+Lead
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
Gallery B612
Website
www.galleryb612.com
More Info
Aleen Caeli
aleen@galleryb612.com
Fee to Apply
25
Deadline to Apply
4/9/2023
Description
Gallery B612 Grand Re-Opening Exhibition
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
We are happy to invite you to submit your best works to our Grand Re-Opening Exhibition at Gallery B612 in SODO, located in one of the art destinations of Seattle. Please see the art call details below and create an account with the link to submit your works. Thank you!
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Call Type: Exhibition
Call Eligibility: National
Entry Dates: Now - April 9th, 2023
Entry Fee: $25 (3 pieces maximum), $5 each additional (maximum 10 pieces total)
Location: Gallery B612 is located in the heart of SODO.
Just two blocks south from the T-Mobile Stadium and Lumen Field, and two blocks north of Starbucks Headquarters.
Submissions Website: https://galleryb612grandreopening.artcall.org/
Gallery Website: www.galleryb612.com
About Gallery : Initially founded in mid 2020 under Prince and Fox, LLC, Gallery B612 aspires to be a gathering place for artists, dancers, fashion designers and creatives from all walks of life. To this date, the gallery has featured a Solo Exhibition from founder and curator, MiYoung Margolis and served as a gathering place and rehearsal space for MMDC and Dare to Dance.
Gallery B612 is a literary reference to Asteroid B612 in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's book The Little Prince. Gallery B612 is our "art planet," our gallery and studio, in the Seattle SODO neighborhood.
We believe it's important to provide space for artists to share their voice in a physical representation where others can view and discuss the pieces as well as mingle with each other. In our modern American world, there are less and less public spaces for people to spend their free time. Here, we will hope to provide safety and connection for the Seattle community.
Exhibitions: During the pandemic, we were able to showcase solo works, but now we would like to branch out to more local and national art and grow our community through the Grand Re-Opening of 2023. Featured artists are invited and encouraged to personally attend receptions.
Timeline:
April 9th, 2023: The application process closes at midnight.
April 10th - April 17th, 2023: Selection process will take place by Gallery B612 curators.
April 17th, 2023: Notification of accepted work
May 2nd, 2023: Deadline for receipt of accepted work. Accepted work(s) needs to be dropped off or delivered to 1915 1st Ave S, Seattle Washington 98134. Artist responsible for shipping and return label costs.
May 18th, 2023: Exhibition Opened - Artists Reception
June 18th, 2023: Exhibition Closes
June 18th, 2023: Local Artists Pick-up Art works.
June 19th, 2023: Artwork will be shipped out to the national artists. Artist is responsible for shipping and return label costs.
Eligibility: Age 18+ Students and professionals alike may participate in the Grand Re-Opening: Artist Reception
Juror: Selected pieces are juried by the curators at Gallery B612.
Media: Original 2D and 3D artworks. Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Glass, Fiber, Functional, Digital, Photography, Installation and Mixed media
Commission: Gallery retains a 50% commission on all exhibition sales in gallery and online.
Gallery Requirements: All work must be original, unsold work, and the artist must own the sole copyright to art. Frames, mats and wiring must be 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.
Shipping and Delivery: Accepted work may be hand delivered or shipped prepaid to arrive no later than April 3rd, 2023. Artists are also responsible for return shipping costs.
Details: For general submission($25), a maximum of three(3) works per artist may be submitted for consideration. Any additional works are $5 per piece with a total limit of ten(10) works. Please indicate a sale price. Consignment will be required for selected pieces to be exhibited in the show.
Important:
Any work left, at Gallery B612 seven (7) days after the close of the exhibition, is subjected to a storage fee of $5 per day. Ten days after this grace period without communication from the artist the artwork would be assumed abandoned and ownership will be forfeited to the Gallery B612. Any work left at Gallery for more than 10 days is subject to sale or disposal without notification or recourse. Please be aware of when the show finishes and make sure we have your return label.
Application Requirements:
1. Title
2. Medium and Dimension (H x W x D)
3. Price
4. Date of Creation
5. Detailed Statement of each art piece
6. Artist Statement
7. Artist Bio
8. Artist’s Website, Social media (if applicable)
Questions? Contact info@galleryb612.com
How to Apply
Follow the link, create an account and submit your best works. Please follow all instructions. Thank you and good luck!
Link to Opportunity
https://galleryb612grandreopening.artcall.org/
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
Strawberry Theatre Workshop
Website
https://www.strawshop.org/
More Info
Annelih Hamilton, Festival Director
sjam@strawshop.org
Deadline to Apply
4/15/2023
Job Type
Freelance/Consultant
Description
Strawberry Jam (SJAM)is a five-week arts festival dedicated to providing local directors with the opportunity to grow their craft through practice. SJAM is produced by Strawberry Theatre Workshop (Strawshop).
The SJAM23 Photographer(s) is responsible for taking photos during the rehearsal process and the festival and focusing on the directing process. During the rehearsal process, they will attend one rehearsal per play to take photos (total of 15 plays). During the festival, photo calls are on Wednesdays and there are a total of 5 photo calls.
The time commitment for this position is early-mid May until early July 2023. Rehearsals will be in May and rehearsal locations will be varied. SJAM23 is from June 8 - July 8, 2023 and takes place at 12th Ave Arts.
Compensation is $600. If a team of 2 photographers are hired, the rate will be split between them.
Rights for both the photographer(s) and Strawshop is as follows: 1) Photographer will receive credit for all images used by Strawshop in media and promotion. 2) Photos will be shared property of photographer and Strawberry Theatre Workshop in perpetuity.
How to Apply
If interested, please email Annelih Hamilton, Festival Director at sjam@strawshop.org with a brief cover letter sharing some of your photography experience and samples of work, portfolio, and/or website.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.strawshop.org/sjam
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
Coyote Central
Website
https://coyotecentral.org
More Info
Jen Smoose
jobs@coyotecentral.org
Deadline to Apply
3/31/2023
Job Type
Full time
Description
Individual Giving & Events Manager
Reports to: Development Director
40 hrs/wk; Exempt
Salary: starting at $62,000- $67,000
Desired Start Date: early May 2023
Location: hybrid schedule with at least 3 days in the office
Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental fully covered by Coyote’s health insurance plan; 2% company contribution to a SIMPLE IRA account (independent of any employee contribution); 20 days/yr PTO to start plus up to 40 hr/yr rollover; 10 paid holidays each year plus two weeks of company closure; 3 days of paid community service leave; Up to 8 weeks paid Coyote Family and Medical Leave
POSITION OVERVIEW
Coyote has a 30+ year reputation of putting professional tools in the hands of young folks, inspiring them to discover just what they are capable of! The Individual Giving and Events Manager is responsible for supporting Coyote’s annual giving efforts and leading fundraising and stewardship events throughout the year.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Our ideal candidate is someone who:
- is a self-starter, with a proactive attitude and enjoys working collaboratively
- has strong event, project management, planning, and coordination skills
- can communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a diverse group of folx
- has demonstrated relationship-building skills to cultivate networks
- can successfully communicate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.
- has an awareness of Community-Centric Fundraising principles.
We are looking for someone with the following experience:
- at least 2 years of experience in event planning
- at least 1 year of experience in fundraising, including using a CRM database and email marketing platforms
- at least 2 years experience in roles that centered communication and relationship building
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Stewardship, Cultivation, & Campaigns (50%)
- Collaborate with the Development Director (DD) and Communications Manager (CM) to design and implement targeted individual giving campaigns
- Manage and grow the individual giving program, including the monthly giving
- Work with DD and CM to produce fundraising communications, including the annual report, online and social media appeals, e-blasts, and direct mail campaigns, and take lead on 4-5 mailings per year
- Collaborate with DD and CM to develop and implement strategies for year-round donor cultivation and stewardship
- Spearhead stewardship of mid-level donors, including through special events, in-person meetings, phone calls, emails, and letters
- Take lead on setting up and maintaining Kindful, including donation forms, events, and peer-to-peer pages
- Use the CRM database to track activities and pull reports, maintain accurate and complete development and donor data, and track progress on individual giving goals
- Manage volunteers to help with distribution and mailing for print campaigns
- Act as the point of contact for donor questions
Fundraising Event Planning (40%)
- Work with DD to develop special events strategy, including execution/production of up to 10 events each year with the help of other Coyote staff, Board members, and volunteers
- Serve as primary contact in engaging members of the Board in the planning, preparation, guest outreach, and hosting of all fundraising events
- Plan and lead income-generating strategies for fundraising events, including sponsorship and underwriting solicitation, peer-to-peer solicitations, ticket sale strategies, and other event-related in-kind donations
- Ensure that all Coyote fundraising events have an element of youth involvement and/or art in its program, in coordination with the Program Managers and Engagement Managers
- Manage all elements of event communication, including invites/tickets and RSVPs, guest questions, event volunteer management, thank you’s
- Work with Finance & Administration Director to coordinate event logistics, such as venues, catering, and rentals
- Track all event communications in donor database
- Work with the Board’s Development Committee to support Board-led events
Gift Processing & Acknowledgements (10%)
- Process all donations using the Bloomerang donor database
- Maintain automated receipts, including mailing receipts when necessary
- Coordinate the gift acknowledgment process, including preparing and sending thank you cards as necessary
- Support Development Director in reporting on existing grants and formatting new applications
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete our online application (includes a spot to upload your resume) by March 31.
ABOUT COYOTE CENTRAL
MISSION: Coyote sparks creativity in young people, putting tools in their hands to build skills and forge their futures.
VISION: An equitable world powered by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
VALUES:
YOUTH IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT: The heart of what we do. We count on self-reliance to fuel curiosity and creativity.
FEARLESS EXPLORATION: We trust the process of taking creative risks. There is no one path and no one right answer.
REALIZING POTENTIAL: We rely on challenges and high stakes to encourage surprising outcomes and self-discovery.
EXPERTS AND BEGINNERS SIDE BY SIDE: We thrive in collaborative spaces where everyone is an equal partner in learning.
MAGNETIC CONNECTIONS: Our collective success is built on listening, powerful relationships, and igniting one another’s strengths.
HAVING FUN: Creativity is contagious. Spread the joy.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
Coyote strives to lead with equity in everything we do. We acknowledge that our communities have been adversely affected by longstanding white supremacy and privilege, creating barriers in access to creative opportunities for low-income communities, immigrant and refugee communities, and communities of color. We aim to dismantle these barriers by engaging diverse voices in our decision- making processes and continually pursuing new knowledge about equity. We approach our equity work with respect, humility, and accountability, and with an organization-wide commitment to doing better.
How to Apply
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Individual-Giving-Manager
Link to Opportunity
https://coyotecentral.org/join-the-team
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
Coyote Central
Website
https://coyotecentral.org
More Info
Jen Smoose
jobs@coyotecentral.org
Deadline to Apply
3/31/2023
Job Type
Full time
Description
Program Manager - Central Campus
Reports to: Program Director
40 hrs/wk; Exempt
Salary: starting at $60,000- $65,000
Desired Start Date: early May 2023
Location: hybrid schedule with at least 3 days at the Central District office
Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental fully covered by Coyote’s health insurance plan; 2% company contribution to a SIMPLE IRA account (independent of any employee contribution); 20 days/yr PTO to start plus up to 40 hr/yr rollover; 10 paid holidays each year plus two weeks of company closure; 3 days of paid community service leave; Up to 8 weeks paid Coyote Family and Medical Leave
POSITION OVERVIEW
Coyote has a 30+ year reputation of putting professional tools in the hands of young folks, enabling them to discover just what they are capable of! The Program Manager is responsible for the daily support of Coyote’s core programming and its school partnerships.
The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for setting the schedule and managing Coyote’s core programs. Alongside the Engagement Manager (EM) and the Program Director (PD), the PM plays a crucial and active role onsite supporting programs in session. The PM is responsible for booking and all major communication with site teachers. In collaboration with the PD, they observe, evaluate, and provide feedback to teachers, ensuring Coyote’s values and teaching strategies are upheld. In addition to core inhouse programs they are responsible for growing and stewarding relationships with relevant school partners and helping create a pipeline for teaching artists.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Our ideal candidate is someone who:
- has a diverse perspective and lived experience
- is excited about supporting and building programs and partnerships in Central District
- is personally committed to equity and inclusion with a willingness to self-reflect and continue learning
- is an excellent communicator that is capable of guiding and motivating a diverse group of folx
- is passionate about Coyote’s mission
- has great attention to detail
We are looking for someone with experience:
- teaching, specifically in the arts
- managing and mentoring people
- using restorative justice for conflict resolution
- scheduling and spreadsheet management
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Program Management & Coordination (30%)
- Manage class bookings for Studio Coyote
- Lead quarter logistics and communication with teachers
- Lead logistics management for staff including but not limited to: on-call schedule, sub charts, and Excel booking sheets
- Work with PD to create student and teacher surveys to evaluate programming
- Alongside the EMs, monitor class enrollments for capacity
- Support immediate needs of teachers during class-time and assist with classroom set up, clean-up, and transitions
- Support teachers in classroom management, conflict resolution, and gear support - communicate follow-up needs and notable moments to the PD, as needed.
- Support building visitors like tours etc.
Partner Program Management & Coordination (20%)
- Spearhead details for School Partner Programs including budget management
- Manage teacher bookings for School Partner Programs
- Lead quarter logistics and communication with teachers
- Lead logistics management for staff including but not limited to: on-call schedule, sub charts, and Excel booking sheets
- Support immediate needs of teachers during class-time and assist with classroom set up, clean-up, and transitions
- Point person for onsite support for School Partner Programs
- Work with PD to create student and teacher surveys to evaluate partner programs
- Collaborate with the Facilities Manager (FM) to build Mobile Kits to diversify the types of classes we can serve offsite.
- Develop new relationships with new schools, service agencies, community groups to increase our Partner Roster.
Teacher Oversight & Support (15%)
- Manage Coyote’s teaching artist network and roster
- Assist PD in onboarding and evaluation of Coyote teachers
- Collaborate with the PD to lead quarterly meetings/trainings for Coyote teachers based on Coyote’s learning goals
- Assist the PD with bi-annual professional development for teachers Coyote-wide
- Assist PD with classroom observations and evaluations
- Collaborate with PD to build and foster a tightly woven community of teaching artists
Volunteer Mentor Hiring & Oversight (15%)
- Recruit, train, and oversee classroom mentors for Coyote Central
- Build and foster a community amongst mentors, striving for retention
- Manage intern as is relevant for the role
Event Support – Central (10%)
- Participate and help facilitate ongoing and existing events, including community and fundraising events
- Support EM in development of new community engagement events, such as family dinners, workshops, art walks, open houses, etc.
- Support Public Openings and/or Showcases
- Collaborate with Individual Giving & Events Manager to solicit and oversee volunteers for fundraisers and other special events
Facility Management Support – Central (10%)
- Ensure that supplies and equipment are on hand and spaces are ready for programming
- Maintain studio spaces and supply systems
- Support Facilities Manager (FM) in troubleshooting issues with equipment and utilities
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete our online application (includes a spot to upload your resume) by March 31.
ABOUT COYOTE CENTRAL
MISSION: Coyote sparks creativity in young people, putting tools in their hands to build skills and forge their futures.
VISION: An equitable world powered by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
VALUES:
YOUTH IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT: The heart of what we do. We count on self-reliance to fuel curiosity and creativity.
FEARLESS EXPLORATION: We trust the process of taking creative risks. There is no one path and no one right answer.
REALIZING POTENTIAL: We rely on challenges and high stakes to encourage surprising outcomes and self-discovery.
EXPERTS AND BEGINNERS SIDE BY SIDE: We thrive in collaborative spaces where everyone is an equal partner in learning.
MAGNETIC CONNECTIONS: Our collective success is built on listening, powerful relationships, and igniting one another’s strengths.
HAVING FUN: Creativity is contagious. Spread the joy.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
Coyote strives to lead with equity in everything we do. We acknowledge that our communities have been adversely affected by longstanding white supremacy and privilege, creating barriers in access to creative opportunities for low-income communities, immigrant and refugee communities, and communities of color. We aim to dismantle these barriers by engaging diverse voices in our decision- making processes and continually pursuing new knowledge about equity. We approach our equity work with respect, humility, and accountability, and with an organization-wide commitment to doing better.
How to Apply
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PM-Central
Link to Opportunity
https://coyotecentral.org/join-the-team
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
Pongo Poetry Project
Website
https://pongopoetryproject.org/
More Info
Nebeu Shimeles
nebeu@pongopoetryproject.org
2068160414
Fee to Apply
N/A
Deadline to Apply
4/1/2023
Description
After nearly three decades of leading healing youth poetry programming in the Seattle area, Pongo is ready to share its tried-and-true techniques with educators, clinicians, and community leaders from across the country. Pongo’s certification pilot program will empower individuals with the tools and support to create new poetry writing projects using its proven, trauma-informed poetry writing methodology.
How to Apply
Visit Pongo's website and apply by March 31st!
Link to Opportunity
https://pongopoetryproject.org/pongo-certification-program/
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
Tatoosh Media and Vital Flame Productions
Website
tatooshmedia.com and nancyericksonsings.com
More Info
Dan Lamont
dan@tatooshmedia.com
Deadline to Apply
Ongoing
Description
Dan Lamont, documentary photographer and filmmaker and Nancy Erickson Lamont, jazz singer and recording artist have two related production entities, Tatoosh Media and Vital Flame Productions. We are looking for assistance in developing and fulfilling an outreach and marketing campaign to raise awareness about our work and promote both the filmmaking/photography side and the performance and recording side. We have both a documentary project and a music album in production with similar and overlapping outreach needs.
How to Apply
email dan@tatooshmedia.com
Link to Opportunity
tatooshmedia.com & NancyEricsonSings.com
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
ITSLIQUID Group
Website
https://www.itsliquid.com/category/events
More Info
Luca Curci
director@itsliquid.com
3387574098
Fee to Apply
No Fee
Deadline to Apply
4/17/2023
Description
CANVAS is an International Art Fair that will present collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2023 edition will represent a forum for the direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, video art and live performance.
How to Apply
To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com
Link to Opportunity
https://www.itsliquid.com/call-visions-2023.html
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
ITSLIQUID group
Website
https://www.itsliquid.com/category/events
More Info
Luca Curci
director@gmail.com
3387574098
Fee to Apply
No fee
Deadline to Apply
5/5/2023
Description
LONDON CONTEMPORARY will provide artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their works to an international audience of professionals as curators, gallerists, collectors, editors and publishers who seek to acquire, publish and encourage the best contemporary art talents.
How to Apply
To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com
Link to Opportunity
https://www.itsliquid.com/call-londoncontemporary-8th.html
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
ITSLIQUID Group
Website
https://www.itsliquid.com/category/events
More Info
Luca Curci
director@gmail.com
3387574098
Fee to Apply
No fee
Deadline to Apply
3/17/2023
Description
ROME INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2023 provides artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their works to an international audience of professionals as curators, gallerists, collectors, editors and publishers who seek to acquire, publish and encourage the best contemporary art talents.
How to Apply
To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com
Link to Opportunity
https://www.itsliquid.com/call-romeartfair-7th.html
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
ITSLIQUID Group
Website
https://www.itsliquid.com/category/events
More Info
Luca Curci
director@gmail.com
3387574098
Fee to Apply
No fee
Deadline to Apply
3/23/2023
Description
SUPERNATURAL will provide artists and exhibitors with the unique opportunity to present their works to an international audience of professionals as curators, gallerists, collectors, editors and publishers who seek to acquire, publish and encourage the best contemporary art talents.
How to Apply
To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/performances and pictures via e-mail to director@itsliquid.com
Link to Opportunity
https://www.itsliquid.com/call-supernatural-2nd.html
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
Seattle Arts & Lectures
Website
https://lectures.org/opportunities/finance-operations-director/
More Info
Elizabeth Keenan
lkeenan@lectures.org
2066212230 Ext 22
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Job Type
Full time
Description
Title: Finance & Operations Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Full-time, Exempt
Organization Overview:
Mission: Seattle Arts & Lectures cultivates transformative experiences through story and language with readers and writers of all generations.
We invite you to join our fun, book-loving, social justice-driven team of 12 to fulfill the mission of SAL as our Finance & Operations Director. SAL fulfills its mission through educational, public, and community programming, in-person and online. Our public literary events bring the most talented and thought- provoking writers of our times to speak about and read their work. Our free Summer Book Bingo program (co-presented with the Seattle Public Library) inspires our community to reconnect with the joy of reading through a series of fun challenges. Our youth programs include Writers in the Schools (WITS) and the Seattle Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) program. WITS places local, professional writers in public school classroom residencies to inspire K-12 students to tell their stories as they develop lifelong writing skills. Our YPL program elevates the powerful voices of local youth poets committed to community engagement, education, and equity in our region.
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: belonging, racial equity, transparency and trust, curiosity, and joy.
We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture in all areas of our work and culture. SAL is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals from all cultures and communities are warmly encouraged 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.
Position Overview: The Finance & Operations Director is a key member of the senior leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. They are charged with effectively managing and communicating all financial matters with the leadership team and Board to enhance strategic decision-making and strengthen the organization’s internal capacity and long-term fiscal stability. They supervise all financial matters with the goal of enhancing controls and bringing transparency and consistency throughout the organization by partnering internally with colleagues and the Board and externally with audit, accounting, and other external partners. The Finance & Operations Director plays an important role in a broad range of activities related to institutional planning, operations, financial management, human resources, and IT. The organizational budget in FY23 is $3.4 million with an estimated 70% of our revenue coming from contributed income, and 30% coming from ticket sales and school fees. This position should identify and lead areas of continuous improvement, growth, and efficiency to support a lean organization with a big mission.
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. Our 2020-24 Strategic Plan and 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 Finance & Operations Director’s job responsibilities and staff activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management (50%)
Provide financial oversight for the organization and be responsible for the entire range of financial management, from daily operations to high-level management.
Oversee the annual finance planning/budgeting processes and prepare the annual operating budget. Work with staff and board to develop/implement program and organizational budgets.
Prepare monthly profit/loss, balance sheet and cash flow financial statements. Monitor, interpret and present financial results of operations and programs each month. Serve as financial liaison with the board finance committee, providing financial reports.
Coordinate the annual audit with an independent CPA and prepare the IRS 990 form. Oversee licensing, Secretary of State reporting, annual property tax exemptions, insurance and reporting requirements.
Oversee payroll, payroll liabilities, and benefits including PTO accrual and retirement plans.
Create and maintain excellent financial controls, policies and procedures.
Ensure efficient functioning and documentation for all financial systems including receipts, disbursements, billing, bookkeeping, budgeting, and accounting. Oversee accounts receivable and payable.
Prepare budgets and financial reports for foundation grant applications and track reporting of foundation project/program budgets and expenditures. Work with the Development team for timely grant proposal and grant report submissions.
Human Resources (25%)
Manage and further develop SAL’s human resources and administration, enhancing professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training and recruiting.
Ensure that recruiting and hiring processes are consistent and streamlined.
Manage and implement all hiring and benefits administration, including working with vendors to identify and evaluate benefit plan options.
Hire and supervise staff and interns as needed.
Technology, Operations, & Organizational Leadership (25%)
Coordinate with managed IT services provider to ensure agency technology is running efficiently and smoothly, plan for future technology needs (software and hardware), budget for projects, and ensure contracted services are meeting the best needs of the organization.
Oversee and collaborate to manage the organization’s physical infrastructure, properties and system maintenance (phone system, security, cleaning, insurance, supplies, etc.).
Manage all vendor and contract relationships; including soliciting new bids for service and recommending new contracts or vendors.
Keep abreast of changing laws and policies regarding finance, insurance, and human resources to ensure agency compliance.
Provide leadership and accountability in areas of responsibility and in agency-wide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, antiracism, anti-oppression, and intercultural work.
Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants.
Develop and maintain emergency planning scenarios.
Oversee administrative functions, as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization scales.
Supervise and support our independent CPA and hire and supervise an Operations Coordinator.
Attend and contribute to departmental and organization-wide meetings as needed.
Participate in ongoing equity work and trainings.
Attend and support cultivation & fundraising events, public programs events, youth programs events, SAL celebrations, and community functions as needed.
Other duties as required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A passion for SAL’s mission, values, and programs including a love of books and reading
A commitment to racial equity and social justice
Minimum five years of experience managing financial and accounting functions for an organization with a budget of at least $2 million annually
Experience with long-term financial planning, budgeting, and resource management to support organizational and programmatic growth
A warm, authentic tone; excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and tasks; excellent attention to detail
Diplomacy, a sense of humor, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure
A flexible and improvisational approach to problem-solving
Interest and ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team in an open-plan office and in a hybrid work environment
Proficiency with Quickbooks and Microsoft Office Suite required
Proficiency with Mac platforms a plus
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Evening/weekend hours required (typically 2 to 4 times per month, September to June).
Openness to a dog-friendly work space.
Note: Seattle Arts & Lectures is a fully vaccinated office and all medically eligible new staff members will be asked to provide proof of COVID vaccination.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
This is a 40 hours/week full-time non-exempt position. Salary range is $95,000 - $105,000 per year (commensurate with experience and qualifications) with a robust benefits package, including:
Generous paid time off, including 20 vacation days/year starting your second year (15 days in year one), as well as wellness time, 3 personal days, and holidays
100% of medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability, and group life insurance covered, including an Employee Assistance Program
403(b) retirement plan pre-tax distribution with a 3% gross salary match funded by SAL
Flex time as appropriate
Hybrid/remote schedule as appropriate with a laptop and support for some home office equipment
Support and budget for professional development and growth
How to Apply
HIRING PROCESS & TIMELINE:
We will begin scheduling phone interviews in late March with in-person interviews to follow. Finalists will be invited to a final round of interviews with SAL’s departmental teams, and we will make an offer shortly thereafter. Ideally, the selected candidate will begin in early May.
TO APPLY:
Send a resume and cover letter that tells us why this position is a good fit. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Submit applications electronically in one PDF document to salhr@lectures.org. The email subject line should be “SAL Finance & Operations Director.”
Open until filled. For best consideration, please submit no later than 9 p.m. on March 26, 2023.
Contact Information for inquiries related to this position (email preferred):
Liz Keenan
Hiring Coordinator
salhr@lectures.org
(206) 621-2230 x22
Link to Opportunity
https://lectures.org/opportunities/finance-operations-director/
Posted
3/10/2023
Organization
City of Redmond
Website
www.redmond.gov
More Info
Nicole McDonald
nmcdonald@redmond.gov
Deadline to Apply
4/20/2023
Description
The City of Redmond is seeking an artist or artist team to collaborate with staff and community stakeholders to design a Rainbow Crosswalk for the Downtown Redmond neighborhood. The artist role is to facilitate robust public outreach and community engagement with the end goal of creating an inspiring welcoming experience for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
This is a creative opportunity to utilize art to link people to their city and to each other. This painted crosswalk will bring visibility to and symbolize Redmond’s support of the LGBTQIA+ community. It also indicates that anyone living, working, or visiting Redmond is welcome here.
How to Apply
Submit Application by April 20, 2023
Link to Opportunity
https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/27504/2023-Artist-Call-for-Rainbow-Crosswalk
Posted
3/17/2023
Organization
City of Redmond
Website
www.redmond.gov/arts
More Info
Nicole McDonald
nmcdonald@redmond.gov
Deadline to Apply
5/4/2023
Description
Artists are invited to submit proposals to paint an 8’x8’ mural as part of the Downtown
Redmond Art Walk in Redmond, Washington. Downtown Redmond Art Walk is a
summer celebration that highlights local artists and businesses and includes temporary
art installations in Downtown Park sponsored by the City of Redmond.
How to Apply
Send application in by May 4, 2023
Link to Opportunity
https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/27505/Call-for-Muralists-at-2023-Downtown-Redmond-Art-Walk
Posted
3/17/2023
Organization
The Mineral School
Website
https://mineral-school.org/residency/apply-and-faq/
More Info
Jane Hodges
janehodges@hotmail.com
N/A
Fee to Apply
25
Deadline to Apply
4/16/2023
Description
The Mineral School is accepting applications from March 2, 2023, through April 15, 2023 (Midnight, PST) for 2023-2024 residencies. Notification will be given at least two months before the residency period for which you've applied. The Mineral School is an artists' residency located in a former elementary school built in 1947 near Mt. Rainier, in Mineral, Washington. During 2023 and the first half of 2024, we'll host 24 creative people. We provide accepted applicants with space and time to create new work without the interruptions of normal life and with the bonus of healthy meals prepared by culinary guest staffers using locally-grown organic produce and eggs where possible. Each resident will live in an 800-square foot former classroom that offers peekaboo views of Mineral Lake and Mt. Rainier, and that will double as their writing studio, with desk and chair, lighting, bookcase, and lots of chalkboards. The school building has shared bathrooms with showers. Residents are served all meals daily (plus 24/7 access to a snack fridge and coffee/tea station), and will have the opportunity to share work with the public. Mineral features a fishing lake, boat rentals (or our kayaks), some in-town hiking trails, a bar, a B&B, a general store, churches, a post office, and many deer. It's a 25-minute drive to the Ashford/Nisqually entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park.
How to Apply
Link to application and fellowships
Link to Opportunity
https://mineralschool.submittable.com/submit
Posted
3/17/2023
Organization
MOHAI
Website
mohai.org
More Info
Amy Zimerman
amy.zimerman@mohai.org
(206) 324-1126 ext 192
Deadline to Apply
4/15/2023
Job Type
Freelance/Consultant
Description
Overview
The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) traces the history of Seattle and the surrounding region from the 19th century to the present day. MOHAI aims to be treasured locally and respected nationally as a vibrant resource where history inspires us to build a better future. To serve our region, we bridge the past, present, and future by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories through compelling, innovative exhibits and community engagement.
The Pacific Northwest has a vital network of Native American communities and Tribal Nations. MOHAI has a long history of collaborating with Native American scholars, artists, innovators, and Tribal Representatives. However, these collaborations have primarily been project-oriented or focused on specific areas of influence; for example, MOHAI Board participation, Collections Committee leadership, exhibit content contributions, and program collaborations. In 2022, MOHAI employees completed an Introduction to Decolonization training that began a process of reflecting on how we approach our work and our norms, processes, and policies. In January 2020, MOHAI completed the development of our racial equity statement and workplan. You can view our Racial Equity Statement here. Our workplan is updated annually and integrates racial equity work into the daily work of all museum teams.
MOHAI seeks guidance on a strategic review of the existing internal policies and processes that guide our care and use of Native American materials as well as our representations of Native American culture in interpretive projects. In addition, we seek to establish best practices for refreshing and deepening our relationships with the Native American communities and Tribal Nations in our region.
Long-term Goals
Overall, we have significant and long-term goals for our museum. We recognize that progress toward these goals will occur in phases and are now seeking support for reviewing our current approach and beginning to identify some specific steps forward. Below are our long-term goals, which we recognize will happen over many years, in multiple phases.
• Development of culturally appropriate plans and practices for refreshing and deepening our relationships with the Native American communities and Tribal Nations in our region
• Strategic review of MOHAI policies and processes for managing Native American content in our collections
• Strategic review of MOHAI policies and processes for integrating Native American content into our interpretive content (exhibits, programs, and education)
Current Scope of Work
The specific scope of work will be defined in collaboration between MOHAI and the consultant(s), appropriate for the time and funds available. We seek help reviewing our current approach and defining next steps. We anticipate that one of those steps will be defining a need for ongoing support. Rather than tell the consultant what the specific scope of work will be, MOHAI staff shares below some of the questions that we are grappling with.
MOHAI is a museum with settler colonial origins, and this work has been led thus far by white staff. We recognize our limitations, are eager to do the work, and are open to being directed. In the short-term, we seek assistance reviewing our current approach and defining some next steps. We are not seeking immediate answers to the challenges listed below, but rather guidance in defining the first steps forward.
• Deepening and expanding outreach to Tribal Nations and Native American communities in our region in ways that sustain long-term relationships
• Navigating the tensions created by federal recognition or lack of federal recognition
• Guidance on collecting materials with Indigenous stories, whether it is appropriate to collect historic items, and best practices in commissioning and purchasing contemporary works
• How to better research and contextualize Native American items in our collection that were made for a tourist market and how to tell difficult stories about examples of cultural appropriation in our collection
• Considering next steps on ethical collections management and access policies that go further than what is required by NAGPRA
• Guidance on determining public access policies for historic photos of Indigenous people, particularly if it is unclear whether the subjects gave consent to be photographed
• Strategic review of the Coast Salish content in our existing K-12 education programs and guidance on scaffolding future projects and evaluations
• Guidance on developing long-term relationships with Native American advisors who can consult on short-term projects, review and advise on content that MOHAI receives in traveling exhibits, or collaborate on long-term MOHAI-produced initiatives
• Guidance on exhibit and public programs development approaches and processes that integrate Native American advisors in respectful, culturally appropriate ways while allowing MOHAI to meet institutional requirements, such as project timelines
Roadblocks and Barriers to Success
• Teams have tackled these topics separately, so this is our first effort to integrate our approach across all teams
• We are a white-led team with a colonial history
• Our Community Engagement Officer is a department of one
• We do not have a tribal liaison position at this time
Consultant Qualifications
We seek a Native American person or team with the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of local Native American history
• Knowledge of current Tribal Nations and communities and culturally appropriate protocols
• Understanding of ethical museum collections practices specific to regional Native American culture
• Broad understanding of museum exhibit development processes
Letter of Interest Guidelines
Rather than ask for a detailed proposal and plan of work, we simply request letters of interest that help us to learn about you. We will follow up with a conversation to explore how we might work together. We will define the specifics of the workplan together as part of the paid contract.
Letters of interest need simply to include:
• Who you are
• What related experiences you have
• And your interest in this project
This may take the form of a letter, email, resume, website link, video, or other format that tells us about you and your work.
In our follow up conversation, we plan to discuss:
• What experiences prepare you for this work?
• What is your connection to and knowledge of Native American tribes and communities in the Seattle area?
• How would you approach this project, based on what you know so far?
• What is your rate of pay?
Please submit your letter of interest to Nicole Robert, Community Engagement Officer.
Letter of Interest Due By: April 14, 2023
Project Due By: Completed in 2023
How to Apply
Please submit a letter of interest to nicole.robert@mohai.org.
Link to Opportunity
https://mohai.org/opportunities/native-american-consultant/
Posted
3/17/2023
Organization
UPWARD Gallery
Website
https://upwardgallery.com/
More Info
Oleg Beshentsev
info@upwardgallery.com
Fee to Apply
Entry fee: $12 for entry, $10 (2-4 entries), $9 (5 or more entries). $6 for entry - for artists under 22 years.
Deadline to Apply
4/20/2023
Description
Portrait in the art is an image of the personality, through which the artist's conscious image of the time comes through. Portraiture is not only the depiction of the face and figure of a person, but it implies and expresses the whole world through the human personality, individuality embodied by art. And not only through the personality of the model, but also through the personality and individuality of the artist.
All artists 18 and older are encouraged to submit their work in any medium, style, and genre.
Acceptable mediums include all traditional art media (e.g., oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, gouache, egg tempera, pen and ink; drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, scratch board, markers, metal point), digital painting, arts and crafts (beadwork, pottery, embroidery, floristry, batik, stained glass, two-dimensional collage and fabric art as well, etc.).
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at upwardgallery.com.
The winners (1st place) are interviewed by the UPWARD Gallery editors for publication in the printed edition UPWARD’s Quarterly and on our site.
Each entrant of the competition receives a personal page (solo exhibition) in the UPWARD gallery. Selected works will be featured in curated galleries on our site. All entrants will receive digital certificates based on the results of the competition.
How to Apply
Visit https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/46/portrait for a full information.
Link to Opportunity
https://upwardgallery.com/ad/competitions/46/portrait
Posted
3/17/2023
Organization
City of Boise
Website
https://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/
More Info
Jolene Merry
jmerry@cityofboise.org
Deadline to Apply
4/26/2023
Description
The Boise City Department of Art & History invites artists or artist teams to submit qualifications and concepts for artwork to be selected and installed in Boise’s West Valley/Ustick Neighborhood at Redwood Park. One artist, or artist team, will be selected and awarded a $100,000 contract to design and fabricate a new public artwork. The selected artist will design and fabricate an iconic and meaningful artwork that embodies the identity of Boise’s West Valley/Ustick Neighborhood.
How to Apply
Apply via the City of Boise's bid platform, Jaggaer
Link to Opportunity
https://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/opportunities/calls-opportunities/artist-call-for-qualifications-ustick-west-valley-neighborhood-public-art-project/
Posted
3/17/2023
Organization
Wing Luke Museum
Website
www.wingluke.org
More Info
E Abellanosa
jobs@wingluke.org
Deadline to Apply
4/16/2023
Job Type
Full time
Description
Wing Luke Museum (WLM) Mission: We connect everyone to the dynamic history, cultures, and art of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences to advance racial and social equity.
WLM Vision: At the WLM, we believe in Arts + Culture as Apothecary, defined as a culturally rooted art and creative expression contributing to comprehensive wellness, from individual to community. We also trust that an employee’s well-being, intersectionality, interculturality, and enoughness are central to the success of their job.
Position Title: Community Programs Manager
Reports to: Director of Community Programs
Rate of Pay: Grade 23; $55,025 - $77,035 annually, DOE
A candidate with five years of experience can anticipate $63,500
Schedule: Full time; Monday - Friday, occasional evenings and weekends
Benefits: WLM offers a comprehensive package, including health (medical, dental, vision) and life insurance, Long Term Disability, AD&D, 403(b) participation, 12 paid holidays, and PTO (paid vacation and sick leave). Staff enjoy museum membership and discounts at the Marketplace and programs.
Application Details: Preference given to applications submitted by Sunday, April 16th, 2023
Position Summary:
The Community Programs Manager (CPM) will develop, administer, and evaluate public programs of the Museum that broaden and deepen our audiences. They will imbue our programs with the WLM vision of Arts + Culture as Apothecary (ACA). This individual also manages programs in partnership with other institutions and community groups. The CPM is a member of the Program Department.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement programming that is a unique hybrid of arts and humanities, sciences, and civics to create systems level change. Work with the Director of Community Programs to implement year-round public programming initiatives.
• Design external and internal ACA programming that is inclusive and optimizes collaboration across staff, Board of Trustees, and other WLM stakeholders.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation (science-based or civics-based) of assigned program activities. Organize and/or supervise volunteers and contractors for these activities.
• Participate in program development, implementation, and evaluation of co-sponsorships with community institutions and organizations, developing programs related to other events in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI), Seattle Chinatown-International District (C-ID), and larger communities. Includes outreach to underserved and target communities to develop programs and deepen community relationships.
• Lead for creative annual placekeeping events (JamFest/Alley Parties and Hai! Japantown, etc.).
• Manage public facing components of ACA programs, including artist residencies. Keep abreast of other events in Seattle and in the AANHPI communities that can affect programming decisions. Maintain internal files about significant figures/institutions/programs in the AANHPI communities.
• Maintain public programs participant directory through Altru ticketing. Provide communications information for print calendars, online, and e-news for public programs and related partnership and co-sponsorship events.
• Design, produce and distribute fliers for individual public programs. Contribute to development and production of monthly re-fresh sheet/e-news. Update website for public programs and related partnership and co-sponsorship events.
• Be an enthusiastic WLM ambassador!
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Three years of experience in networking and building community partnerships and outreach. Non-profit arts and culture experience desired.
• Knowledge of AANHPI communities and C-ID issues, and experience working in diverse communities including multiple generations (seniors, youth, working adults), as well as across ethnic and racial communities are valued.
• Existing relationships with relevant organizations throughout Seattle and the Puget Sound area or demonstrated experience building similar relationships elsewhere a plus.
• Familiarity with evaluation and review processes, with the ability to accept feedback and integrate it.
• Able to work accurately and independently, with a high level of confidentiality when necessary. Cultivate and steward partnerships and manage sensitive matters effectively and with diplomacy.
• Outstanding organizational and analytical skills and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, remain flexible and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and collaboratively in a multifaceted, team environment (staff, volunteers, and the public), and to work independently without supervision.
• Experience with a range of computer software, (including Microsoft Office) and other online, cloud-based project management and collaboration tools, desirable.
How to Apply
Please e-mail letter of interest and resume by Sunday, April 16th, 2023 to: jobs@wingluke.org
Link to Opportunity
https://www.wingluke.org/jobs
Posted
3/20/2023
Organization
Wing Luke Museum
Website
www.wingluke.org
More Info
E Abellanosa
jobs@wingluke.org
Deadline to Apply
4/16/2023
Job Type
Full time
Description
Wing Luke Museum (WLM) Mission: We connect everyone to the dynamic history, cultures, and art of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences to advance racial and social equity.
Position Title: Human Resources & Wellness Manager
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Rate of Pay: Grade 23; $55,025 - $77,035 annually, DOE
A candidate with five years of experience can anticipate $63,500
Schedule: Full time; Monday - Friday, occasional evenings and weekends
Location: On-site, five days a week
Benefits: WLM offers a comprehensive package, including health (medical, dental, vision) and life insurance, Long Term Disability, AD&D, 403(b) participation, 12 paid holidays, and PTO (paid vacation and sick leave). Staff enjoy museum membership and discounts at the Marketplace and programs.
Application Details: Preference given to applications submitted by Sunday, April 16th, 2023.
Position Summary:
At the WLM, we believe in Arts + Culture as Apothecary (ACA), defined as culturally rooted art and creative expression contributing to comprehensive wellness from individual to community. We also trust that an employee’s well-being, intersectionality, interculturality, and enoughness are central to the success of their job. This role is the initial Human Resources (HR) contact for day-to-day employee and manager inquiries and upholds best practices. The HR & Wellness Manager will recruit eligible employees, foster relationships with all employees, manage performance evaluations, organize team-building institutional and department trainings and events, and administer a benefits program that enables employees to maintain a work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Employee Engagement and Performance the HR & Wellness Manager embraces the WLM vision and belief framework that we create wellness (nourished in body, mind, and spirit) by celebrating enoughness (to do enough, have enough, be enough). This position will understand the best practices to mitigate stressful situations and create a foundation for well-being.
o Performance Manage and update as necessary the annual performance evaluation process and assist supervisors as needed.
o Workplace Culture: Actively oversee and ensure a positive workplace culture through the development and organization of staff events such as ‘Ohana Week, Fun Committee activities, holiday party, etc. Create and maintain an employee recognition program to uplift and sustain morale.
o Benefits Manage benefits administration (medical, dental, life, vision, 403b, plans etc.) and liaise with plan brokers. Additionally, this position works with and guides employees through accessing various offerings, such as well-being programs.
o Resolution management This position is the initial point of contact for employees that require assistance. They will also support the COO with employee relations, consultation, and guidance, including performance management, improvement, and conflict management.
o Separation Manage employee separation and termination process, including exit interviews.
• Recruitment This position coordinates the hiring process of all new employees. This includes:
o Creation and updating of position descriptions.
o Posting and actively recruiting, using various networks and community outreach.
o Manage the application process, including screening and coordinating all aspects of the interview process.
o Assist with references and background checks.
o Oversee new employee onboarding and orientation.
• Training and professional development Essential and central to the success of our staff, this role will support employee engagement initiatives and activities. This includes managing and coordinating Wing Luke University (WLU). WLU is an initiative to diversify art museum leadership and is currently focused on providing individuals tools to develop into future leaders. They will provide opportunities so that all employees are given the proper tools to succeed.
• Compliance Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR federal and state requirements and conducting investigations. Work with third-party HR vendors. Develop and implement management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending HR policies and procedures.
• Networking
o Identify and implement strategies to imbue WLM ACA in staff practices.
o Join networks of other organizations taking a similar approach to ACA and HR.
• HR File Management The HR & Wellness Manager will follow best practices for maintaining and organizing HR files, including compliance requirements for personnel files, job descriptions, background checks, and benefits-related material.
• Be an enthusiastic WLM ambassador!
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Three years of Human Resources experience including recruiting, benefits, employee relations, performance management, and training. Non-profit arts and culture experience desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work accurately and independently, with a high level of confidentiality when necessary. Capable of managing sensitive matters effectively and with diplomacy.
• Demonstrated experience providing professional-level HR consultation to employees and managers, including employee relations facilitation, training, and development assessments.
• Prior success in recruiting for a wide variety of positions.
• Experience in upholding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility best practices.
• Strong proficiency with a range of computer software and other online, cloud-based project management and collaboration tools, desirable.
• Demonstrated curiosity with a passion for learning and growing professionally.
How to Apply
Please e-mail letter of interest and resume by Sunday, April 16th, 2023 to: jobs@wingluke.org
Link to Opportunity
https://www.wingluke.org/jobs
Posted
3/20/2023
Organization
City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation
Website
https://www.tukwilawa.gov/parks
More Info
Michael May
TukwilaArts@tukwilawa.gov
Fee to Apply
Free
Deadline to Apply
5/1/2023
Description
The City of Tukwila is kicking off its 2023 Utility Box Art Program. We are seeking artists to create artwork for this year’s program. This program supports the vitality and attractiveness of the city, as well as local artists. Deadline for Applications is April 30, 2023 by 12 a.m. (midnight).
Launched in 2021, Parks and Recreation continues its Utility Box Art Program for 2023.
Utility boxes are common elements of streetscapes and are necessary for controlling electrical equipment. These boxes can be transformed from being anonymous elements of the urban landscape to displays of artwork and neighborhood identity by having them covered in digitally designed vinyl wraps.
How to Apply
Visit this page: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/call-for-artists-utility-box-art-program/
Link to Opportunity
https://www.tukwilawa.gov/call-for-artists-utility-box-art-program/
Posted
3/20/2023