Bethune Theatredanse, a nonprofit multi-media dance company with an
educational dance and drama outreach program for children and youth
with disabilities, seeks a dedicated and experienced communications
coordinator. Must be an energetic self-starter and a considerate team
player with integrity.
Candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing internal
and external communications strategies including message development,
public relations, media cultivation, and production of Bethune
Theatredanse publications and website. Specific responsibilities
include but are not limited to: strategic communications, content
production, media relations, public awareness, advocacy efforts, and
increasing visibility and brand recognition of Bethune Theatredanse.
As this is a small, non-profit organization, other responsibilities
are varied and include grant assembly, reporting and invoicing, filing
and organizing as well as the day-to-day operations. Our
communications coordinator must have excellent phone and people
skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and be organized
and detail-oriented. Knowledge of Quickbooks and accounting skills a
plus, but not a requirement.
Responsibilities:
• Work with Bethune Theatredanse leadership to implement a dynamic,
effective and aggressive media strategy.
• Draft and disseminate press releases, news advisories, and other
media documents, as well as track media clips.
• Coordinate press for diverse and expanding activities.
• Pitch and respond to inquiries from the media.
• Work with staff, leadership and outside PR vendor on major
performances and fundraising events.
• Develop and maintain consistent image and message through all
communications tools.
• Produce newsletters and reports with other staff members.
• Assist in the development and production of collateral and
advertising materials.
• Manage online communications activities, such as writing/sending
email blasts, updating content on the website, and serving as a
liaison with website vendor.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or other
related field.
• Minimum five years experience performing local and national media
outreach (experience with performing arts, a plus)
• Experience with advocacy organizations, or previous experience in a
nonprofit environment strongly encouraged.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in
a fast paced environment.
• Proven track record of planning and implementing communications
programs.
• Proven media relationships, placements and reactive media skills.
• Computer experience with PC platforms and with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Results-oriented and works well under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills along with a sense of humor,
flexibility and enthusiasm are a plus.
COMPENSATION:
Very competitive salary; DOE. TO APPLY: Email cover letter, resume,
salary history and writing sample to Zina Bethune,
zina@bethunetheatredanse.org. No phone calls, please.
Bethune Theatredanse is an equal opportunity employer.
This position is open immediately.
May 19, 2008
JOB OPENING - CULTURAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR / CITY OF SANTA MONICA
Cultural Affairs Coordinator, City of Santa Monica
Miles Memorial Playhouse, Santa Monica
Salary: $ 3,513 - $ 4,337/mo.
The principal responsibility of this part-time position is to monitor and troubleshoot the
activity of a busy 140-seat theater, covering evening rehearsals, technical set-ups and
weekend performances. 75-80% of the weekly hours will be evenings, weekends and
weekend nights. Broad knowledge of theater tech and operations a major plus. Secondary
duties include assisting in the development and administration of original cultural
programming including a popular high school open mic program (Downbeat 720), a Teen
Film Festival, annual dance and music concerts as well as other community cultural events.
Requires: High school graduation or the equivalent. And two years of recent, paid
progressively responsible work experience in cultural programming, event production or
facilities operations. A degree in the arts, cultural programming, community cultural
facilities management or a closely related field is highly desirable. Graphic design skills
also a plus but not required.
Application deadline: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2008.
Applications and additional information can be found on the City's website.
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/santamonica/default.cfm
Please scroll down to the position of Cultural Affairs Coordinator and you will be able to
access a detailed job description and an application.
Miles Memorial Playhouse, Santa Monica
Salary: $ 3,513 - $ 4,337/mo.
The principal responsibility of this part-time position is to monitor and troubleshoot the
activity of a busy 140-seat theater, covering evening rehearsals, technical set-ups and
weekend performances. 75-80% of the weekly hours will be evenings, weekends and
weekend nights. Broad knowledge of theater tech and operations a major plus. Secondary
duties include assisting in the development and administration of original cultural
programming including a popular high school open mic program (Downbeat 720), a Teen
Film Festival, annual dance and music concerts as well as other community cultural events.
Requires: High school graduation or the equivalent. And two years of recent, paid
progressively responsible work experience in cultural programming, event production or
facilities operations. A degree in the arts, cultural programming, community cultural
facilities management or a closely related field is highly desirable. Graphic design skills
also a plus but not required.
Application deadline: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2008.
Applications and additional information can be found on the City's website.
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/santamonica/default.cfm
Please scroll down to the position of Cultural Affairs Coordinator and you will be able to
access a detailed job description and an application.
Metro Art Docent Council Coordinator
Metro Art Docent Council Coordinator
Metro Art is seeking an experienced, energetic Docent Council
Coordinator with a passion for the arts and desire to help people learn
about Metro's expanding transit system and its art collection.
Metro commissions artists to incorporate art into a wide array of
transportation projects throughout Los Angeles County. From bus stops to
rail stations, streetscapes to bus interiors, construction fences to
poetry, art creates a sense of place and engages transit riders. The
Docent Council leads art tours for over 4,000 people a year, all free of
charge. Docents train with Metro Art staff, visit artists' studios, and
give tours of the transit system, imparting unique insights regarding
the history of the artworks, the artists who created them, and the
processes that made them a reality.
In recent years, the Docent Council has grown to approximately 20
volunteers who have introduced well over 28,000 people to the art in the
Metro Rail system, and the demand continues to rise as word spreads.
Over 80% of tour participants are first time transit users. Multiple
tours are given each month and the response is overwhelmingly positive.
We are pleased to report that 98% of the survey cards submitted by those
who have taken a tour have rated the tours "excellent." This award
winning program is unique in the transportation industry and is the only
transit related docent program in the nation.
General responsibilities
* Book tours, coordinate tour dates with docents, keep master
calendar of tours, arrange back-up and replacement docents.
* Act as a liaison between Metro Art staff and the Docent Council
members.
* Support Docent Council as necessary, attend and participate at
Docent Council meetings, develop and oversee Ad Hoc Committee(s) as
necessary (ex: To review, update and analyze existing policies or
procedures; to develop training programs; to develop field trip
itineraries; etc.)
* Expand the membership of the Docent Council. Handle docent
recruitment, selection, training and evaluation.
* Arrange for all docents to receive badges, bathroom DLX keys,
safety vests, parking stamps, safety training, and Metro required
materials. Inform docents of annual touring obligations. Maintain
information regarding docent contact info and vacation dates.
* Set calendar dates for Executive Committee Meetings and
Trainings. Propose itineraries for field trips, including visits to
artists' studios.
* Oversee the development of tour scripts by the Docent Council
members for approval by Metro Art.
* Work with volunteers to assemble/mail Tour Confirmation Packets.
* Meet regularly with Docent Council members .
* Be available to discuss problems, ideas, and suggestions brought
by individual council members and/or Metro staff.
* Meet with individuals or agencies outside Metro when the request
for such a meeting is appropriate.
* Develop and approve correspondence sent out in the name of the
council (after review with Metro Art department).
* Answer correspondence/requests for information regarding tours.
* Update monthly reports & tour statistics.
* Assemble and distribute tour survey responses, press clippings,
etc.
* Arrange for purchase of any necessary equipment
* Represent the Docent Council at Metro Art staff meetings as
required.
* Coordinate updates to metro.net and other information sources.
Expectations and Qualifications
* Comfortable with public speaking, excellent communication skills
* Experience with volunteer groups
* Have an upbeat and professional demeanor
* Strong interest in the arts
* Demonstrate an excellent work ethic
* Familiarity with office equipment and administrative procedures
Hours
* Up to 20 hours per week
* The Docent Council Coordinator is expected to spend
approximately 12 hours per week at the Metro Art offices in Downtown Los
Angeles.
Compensation
* Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
* Services are provided as an independent contractor and do not
include medical, dental or pension benefits.
To Apply
* Provide letter of interest and current resume to:
Zipporah Lax Yamamoto
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Mail Stop 99-19-4
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952
Email: yamamotoz@metro.net
* The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to a
personal interview at Metro Headquarters.
Deadline
* The position is open until filled.
* Anticipated start date is July 1, 2008.
Questions
For more information visit metro.net/art or contact:
Zipporah Lax Yamamoto
Senior Public Arts Officer
yamamotoz@metro.net
213-922-2721
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Metro Art is seeking an experienced, energetic Docent Council
Coordinator with a passion for the arts and desire to help people learn
about Metro's expanding transit system and its art collection.
Metro commissions artists to incorporate art into a wide array of
transportation projects throughout Los Angeles County. From bus stops to
rail stations, streetscapes to bus interiors, construction fences to
poetry, art creates a sense of place and engages transit riders. The
Docent Council leads art tours for over 4,000 people a year, all free of
charge. Docents train with Metro Art staff, visit artists' studios, and
give tours of the transit system, imparting unique insights regarding
the history of the artworks, the artists who created them, and the
processes that made them a reality.
In recent years, the Docent Council has grown to approximately 20
volunteers who have introduced well over 28,000 people to the art in the
Metro Rail system, and the demand continues to rise as word spreads.
Over 80% of tour participants are first time transit users. Multiple
tours are given each month and the response is overwhelmingly positive.
We are pleased to report that 98% of the survey cards submitted by those
who have taken a tour have rated the tours "excellent." This award
winning program is unique in the transportation industry and is the only
transit related docent program in the nation.
General responsibilities
* Book tours, coordinate tour dates with docents, keep master
calendar of tours, arrange back-up and replacement docents.
* Act as a liaison between Metro Art staff and the Docent Council
members.
* Support Docent Council as necessary, attend and participate at
Docent Council meetings, develop and oversee Ad Hoc Committee(s) as
necessary (ex: To review, update and analyze existing policies or
procedures; to develop training programs; to develop field trip
itineraries; etc.)
* Expand the membership of the Docent Council. Handle docent
recruitment, selection, training and evaluation.
* Arrange for all docents to receive badges, bathroom DLX keys,
safety vests, parking stamps, safety training, and Metro required
materials. Inform docents of annual touring obligations. Maintain
information regarding docent contact info and vacation dates.
* Set calendar dates for Executive Committee Meetings and
Trainings. Propose itineraries for field trips, including visits to
artists' studios.
* Oversee the development of tour scripts by the Docent Council
members for approval by Metro Art.
* Work with volunteers to assemble/mail Tour Confirmation Packets.
* Meet regularly with Docent Council members .
* Be available to discuss problems, ideas, and suggestions brought
by individual council members and/or Metro staff.
* Meet with individuals or agencies outside Metro when the request
for such a meeting is appropriate.
* Develop and approve correspondence sent out in the name of the
council (after review with Metro Art department).
* Answer correspondence/requests for information regarding tours.
* Update monthly reports & tour statistics.
* Assemble and distribute tour survey responses, press clippings,
etc.
* Arrange for purchase of any necessary equipment
* Represent the Docent Council at Metro Art staff meetings as
required.
* Coordinate updates to metro.net and other information sources.
Expectations and Qualifications
* Comfortable with public speaking, excellent communication skills
* Experience with volunteer groups
* Have an upbeat and professional demeanor
* Strong interest in the arts
* Demonstrate an excellent work ethic
* Familiarity with office equipment and administrative procedures
Hours
* Up to 20 hours per week
* The Docent Council Coordinator is expected to spend
approximately 12 hours per week at the Metro Art offices in Downtown Los
Angeles.
Compensation
* Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
* Services are provided as an independent contractor and do not
include medical, dental or pension benefits.
To Apply
* Provide letter of interest and current resume to:
Zipporah Lax Yamamoto
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Mail Stop 99-19-4
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952
Email: yamamotoz@metro.net
* The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to a
personal interview at Metro Headquarters.
Deadline
* The position is open until filled.
* Anticipated start date is July 1, 2008.
Questions
For more information visit metro.net/art or contact:
Zipporah Lax Yamamoto
Senior Public Arts Officer
yamamotoz@metro.net
213-922-2721
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May 12, 2008
Center Theatre Group is seeking qualified candidates
Dear Colleagues,
Center Theatre Group is seeking qualified candidates to participate in a unique and exciting training and professional development opportunity for Teaching Artists. All participants receive a stipend and join a growing community of quality Teaching Artists.
The Institute provides teaching artists with training, mentorship and networking opportunities. Through a creative dramatics curriculum developed in partnership with educators and master teaching artists, participants will become familiar with Understanding by Design lesson planning techniques and the Visual and Performing Arts California State Education Standards. In the interest of promoting a sustained community of learners and arts professionals, the Institute will include two seminars focused on improving the practice of teaching theatre in public schools and the community.
We encourage qualified individuals to apply by filling out and submitting all application materials by JUNE 13, 2008. The application can be found at:
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/uploadedFiles/Dana_App_2008.pdf
More information about all of Center Theatre Group's Education programs can be found on the company website, www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/education.
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Leslie K. Johnson
Director of Education and Outreach
Center Theatre Group
L.A.'s Theatre Company
Mark Taper Forum | Ahmanson Theatre | Kirk Douglas Theatre
601 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
* E-Mail: ljohnson@centertheatregroup.org
( Phone: 213.972.7450
) Fax: 213.972.7244
www.CenterTheatreGroup.org
Center Theatre Group is seeking qualified candidates to participate in a unique and exciting training and professional development opportunity for Teaching Artists. All participants receive a stipend and join a growing community of quality Teaching Artists.
The Institute provides teaching artists with training, mentorship and networking opportunities. Through a creative dramatics curriculum developed in partnership with educators and master teaching artists, participants will become familiar with Understanding by Design lesson planning techniques and the Visual and Performing Arts California State Education Standards. In the interest of promoting a sustained community of learners and arts professionals, the Institute will include two seminars focused on improving the practice of teaching theatre in public schools and the community.
We encourage qualified individuals to apply by filling out and submitting all application materials by JUNE 13, 2008. The application can be found at:
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/uploadedFiles/Dana_App_2008.pdf
More information about all of Center Theatre Group's Education programs can be found on the company website, www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/education.
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Leslie K. Johnson
Director of Education and Outreach
Center Theatre Group
L.A.'s Theatre Company
Mark Taper Forum | Ahmanson Theatre | Kirk Douglas Theatre
601 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
* E-Mail: ljohnson@centertheatregroup.org
( Phone: 213.972.7450
) Fax: 213.972.7244
www.CenterTheatreGroup.org
Skirball Cultural Center job posting: Head of Family Programs
SCC Job Posting: Head of Family Programs
The Skirball Cultural Center (SCC) of Los Angeles, a dynamic cultural institution devoted to exploring connections across cultures and communities, is seeking a Head of Family Programs as a key member of its Education Department. The Skirball’s family programs include outdoor, gallery-based, and performance-based experiences that serve more than 100,000 visitors annually. These offerings have expanded significantly with the opening in 2007 of Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, a new participatory destination for young children and their families.
The Head of Family Programs reports to the Associate Director of Education and works closely with the Head of School and Teacher Programs, the Head of Docent Programs, and the Gallery Manager for Noah’s Ark. S/he leads a team responsible for programmatic planning and implementation for youth and family audiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees the planning and delivery of innovative, experiential educational Skirball offerings for families and young people, aligned with the SCC mission and Education Department vision and visitor outcomes. These include workshops, drop-in programs, festival activities, toddler programs, and performance programs.
In charge of the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of all public programs in the Noah’s Ark galleries and park, in the archaeological family Discovery Center, and at the outdoor dig site and field tent.
Trains, oversees, and evaluates paid and volunteer educators in the delivery of programs.
Hires visual and performing artists and other specialists on contract as needed to facilitate programs (or some language of this sort).
Set priorities for and supervises Associate Educator for Family Programs and Archaeology Educators.
With School Programs staff and in consultation with Program Department, co-curates and produces summer family amphitheater programs.
Performs managerial duties including interviewing applicants for employment within Family Programs; assigns and reviews progress of assignments; manages performance.
In collaboration with External Affairs staff, manages development of Family Programs-related print and web and helps build and diversify Skirball family audiences.
Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of child development and family learning theory and educational practices to ensure the value, effectiveness and success of Skirball’s program for families and children.
Participates in the development of the Education Department budget; oversees Family Programs-related portion of the budget, and ensures expenditures comply with approved budget.
Supervises the evaluation of existing and proposed family programs; interprets data and proposes changes as appropriate.
Participates in grant writing and other fundraising efforts to support Family Programs as needed.
Develops and presents programs at conferences designed to promote the Skirball’s presence and educational programs to others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree or higher in arts education, museum education, or related discipline.
Prior experience in successfully developing and managing gallery- and/or performance-based family programs.
Orientation toward child-directed, flexible, inquiry-based, participatory learning with a focus on collaboration and respect for every learner.
Professional experience in experiential education; solid knowledge of how to teach in a gallery setting and how to support families in using museums and other cultural resources.
Successful experience in creating and delivering programs for children and families.
Knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions a plus.
Managerial and teaching skills sufficient to manage and mentor a staff of 1-2 professionals and to provide effective leadership and coaching to docents and volunteers.
Excellent oral and listening communication skills and the ability to work well with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds.
Knowledge of the various forms of media used in educational programs.
Excellent written communication skills, including strong editing skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships within an organization and within the field.
A keen appreciation and understanding of the Skirball Cultural Center mission and philosophy.
Organizational skills sufficient to plan and organize projects and initiatives.
Personal computer skills; proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Please email resume and cover letter to humanresources@skirball.org or fax to
(310) 440-4595.
Or send copies to:
Human Resources Department
Head of Family Programs
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
The Skirball Cultural Center (SCC) of Los Angeles, a dynamic cultural institution devoted to exploring connections across cultures and communities, is seeking a Head of Family Programs as a key member of its Education Department. The Skirball’s family programs include outdoor, gallery-based, and performance-based experiences that serve more than 100,000 visitors annually. These offerings have expanded significantly with the opening in 2007 of Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, a new participatory destination for young children and their families.
The Head of Family Programs reports to the Associate Director of Education and works closely with the Head of School and Teacher Programs, the Head of Docent Programs, and the Gallery Manager for Noah’s Ark. S/he leads a team responsible for programmatic planning and implementation for youth and family audiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees the planning and delivery of innovative, experiential educational Skirball offerings for families and young people, aligned with the SCC mission and Education Department vision and visitor outcomes. These include workshops, drop-in programs, festival activities, toddler programs, and performance programs.
In charge of the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of all public programs in the Noah’s Ark galleries and park, in the archaeological family Discovery Center, and at the outdoor dig site and field tent.
Trains, oversees, and evaluates paid and volunteer educators in the delivery of programs.
Hires visual and performing artists and other specialists on contract as needed to facilitate programs (or some language of this sort).
Set priorities for and supervises Associate Educator for Family Programs and Archaeology Educators.
With School Programs staff and in consultation with Program Department, co-curates and produces summer family amphitheater programs.
Performs managerial duties including interviewing applicants for employment within Family Programs; assigns and reviews progress of assignments; manages performance.
In collaboration with External Affairs staff, manages development of Family Programs-related print and web and helps build and diversify Skirball family audiences.
Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of child development and family learning theory and educational practices to ensure the value, effectiveness and success of Skirball’s program for families and children.
Participates in the development of the Education Department budget; oversees Family Programs-related portion of the budget, and ensures expenditures comply with approved budget.
Supervises the evaluation of existing and proposed family programs; interprets data and proposes changes as appropriate.
Participates in grant writing and other fundraising efforts to support Family Programs as needed.
Develops and presents programs at conferences designed to promote the Skirball’s presence and educational programs to others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree or higher in arts education, museum education, or related discipline.
Prior experience in successfully developing and managing gallery- and/or performance-based family programs.
Orientation toward child-directed, flexible, inquiry-based, participatory learning with a focus on collaboration and respect for every learner.
Professional experience in experiential education; solid knowledge of how to teach in a gallery setting and how to support families in using museums and other cultural resources.
Successful experience in creating and delivering programs for children and families.
Knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions a plus.
Managerial and teaching skills sufficient to manage and mentor a staff of 1-2 professionals and to provide effective leadership and coaching to docents and volunteers.
Excellent oral and listening communication skills and the ability to work well with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds.
Knowledge of the various forms of media used in educational programs.
Excellent written communication skills, including strong editing skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships within an organization and within the field.
A keen appreciation and understanding of the Skirball Cultural Center mission and philosophy.
Organizational skills sufficient to plan and organize projects and initiatives.
Personal computer skills; proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Please email resume and cover letter to humanresources@skirball.org or fax to
(310) 440-4595.
Or send copies to:
Human Resources Department
Head of Family Programs
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
*CalArts Professional Development Workshop Series*
*CalArts Professional Development Workshop Series*
*Join us this summer to get your art career on track.*
You asked for more professional development resources and we heard you. CalArts Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to present a three-part workshop series with Karen Atkinson (BFA Art ’84), founder of Getting Your Sh*t Together (GYST), “an artist run company for artists.” Karen will bring her experience as artist, curator, grant writer and editor to this fun and informative series of events. We promise--this won’t be your run-of-the-mill boring business seminar. Come with your questions and share your own insights!
These workshops are designed to provide artists who are at any point in their career with practical and strategic tools to thrive in the real world of the arts. However, we know that opportunities to network are key to your professional development, so each session will begin with the workshop and close with a cocktail hour for participants to relax and meet one another.
Space is limited, so register now! These workshops are open to the public.
*Eyes Wide Open*
Saturday, May 31, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
$40 registration*
Do you feel like you missed the first day of school when they covered the basics? This session will review the nuts and bolts of managing yourself. From time management to project planning to budgets, this session will help you to develop your artist statement, resume and even an elevator speech (if you don’t know what that is, you definitely need to be there!).
Mojitos and soft drinks will be served from 4 – 5 pm at Vertical Wine Bistro located within walking distance of the Armory (included in registration fee).
*Follow the Money *
Saturday, June 14, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
$40 registration*
Do you know the difference between an RFP and a PDF? It’s not all about deadlines and grant agreements. There are ways to raise money to fund your art practice without grants. Join us to find out how it’s done.
Margaritas and soft drinks will be served from 4 – 5 pm at Vertical Wine Bistro located within walking distance of the Armory (included in registration fee).
*
The Art of the Deal *
Saturday, July 12, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
$40 registration*
Managing an art career takes more than creative talent alone. Learn how to negotiate like the experts, deal with the demands of venues and understand the legal issues of bringing your art to the public.
Martinis and soft drinks will be served from 4 – 5 pm at Vertical Wine Bistro located within walking distance of the Armory (included in registration fee).
*Register for all three workshops for just $100. *
**Please click on the attachment for more information and the registration form; or to register and pay by credit card, please call Alumni Relations at 661-253-7875.
*Refunds cannot be provided for cancellations within 24 hours of the workshop.
The city parking structure just north of the Armory on Raymond offers ninety minutes free parking, $2 each hour thereafter. Only handicap parking is available in back of the Armory building.
*Join us this summer to get your art career on track.*
You asked for more professional development resources and we heard you. CalArts Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to present a three-part workshop series with Karen Atkinson (BFA Art ’84), founder of Getting Your Sh*t Together (GYST), “an artist run company for artists.” Karen will bring her experience as artist, curator, grant writer and editor to this fun and informative series of events. We promise--this won’t be your run-of-the-mill boring business seminar. Come with your questions and share your own insights!
These workshops are designed to provide artists who are at any point in their career with practical and strategic tools to thrive in the real world of the arts. However, we know that opportunities to network are key to your professional development, so each session will begin with the workshop and close with a cocktail hour for participants to relax and meet one another.
Space is limited, so register now! These workshops are open to the public.
*Eyes Wide Open*
Saturday, May 31, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
$40 registration*
Do you feel like you missed the first day of school when they covered the basics? This session will review the nuts and bolts of managing yourself. From time management to project planning to budgets, this session will help you to develop your artist statement, resume and even an elevator speech (if you don’t know what that is, you definitely need to be there!).
Mojitos and soft drinks will be served from 4 – 5 pm at Vertical Wine Bistro located within walking distance of the Armory (included in registration fee).
*Follow the Money *
Saturday, June 14, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
$40 registration*
Do you know the difference between an RFP and a PDF? It’s not all about deadlines and grant agreements. There are ways to raise money to fund your art practice without grants. Join us to find out how it’s done.
Margaritas and soft drinks will be served from 4 – 5 pm at Vertical Wine Bistro located within walking distance of the Armory (included in registration fee).
*
The Art of the Deal *
Saturday, July 12, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
$40 registration*
Managing an art career takes more than creative talent alone. Learn how to negotiate like the experts, deal with the demands of venues and understand the legal issues of bringing your art to the public.
Martinis and soft drinks will be served from 4 – 5 pm at Vertical Wine Bistro located within walking distance of the Armory (included in registration fee).
*Register for all three workshops for just $100. *
**Please click on the attachment for more information and the registration form; or to register and pay by credit card, please call Alumni Relations at 661-253-7875.
*Refunds cannot be provided for cancellations within 24 hours of the workshop.
The city parking structure just north of the Armory on Raymond offers ninety minutes free parking, $2 each hour thereafter. Only handicap parking is available in back of the Armory building.
May 7, 2008
Call for Choreographers for J.U.i.C.E. Hip Hop Dance Festival
CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS
J.U.i.C.E. Hip Hop Dance Festival @ The Ford Amphitheatre
Deadline for submission is June 1st, 2008
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
The J.U.i.C.E. Hip Hop Dance Festival (JHHDF) is an annual showcase of
cutting-edge street dance choreography and hip hop culture produced by
Antics Performance and J.U.i.C.E. at the outdoor, 1241-seat Ford
Amphitheatre. It will take place on Sat. Oct. 4th, 2008.
JHHDF unites the rhythmic virtuosity and extreme physicality of street
dance to "expand [hip hop's] creative horizons" (Lewis Segal, L.A.
Times). Artistic Directors Amy "Catfox" Campion and Jacob "Kujo"
Lyons bring LA's freshest street dance choreographers to the stage to
celebrate and to reinvent hip hop culture.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
JHHDF is looking for street dance-based choreography that captures the
essence of the hip hop and pushes the boundaries of creativity. We
highly encourage the submission of multi-media performances that
overlap street dance with live music, visual art, poetry, theatre,
and/or film. Proposals should address how the artist plans to
creatively take advantage of the particular features of the unique,
bi-level, outdoor Ford Amphitheatre stage. Submissions for short Hip
Hop films are also welcome. Pieces should be between 3-10 minutes long.
For a map of the Ford Amphitheatre stage go to:
www.FordAmphitheater.com Click on the "Rent" menu, select "outdoor",
then click on Ford 2007 REP PLOT and scroll down to view the stage map.
REQUIREMENTS:
All performers must be available for dress and tech rehearsals during
the week prior to the show (Sept 29th- Oct 3rd schedule tba). Music
for each piece, as well as backdrop projected artwork and/or completed
films must be submitted to Antics Performance one month before the
show. Performers must have the rights to the music and images they
provide. Performers must also provide bios and photos for JHHDF
marketing materials.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Each selected performing group will receive a stipend of no less that
$500 to be determined based on the number of performers, particular
needs of the piece, and festival budget. Performing groups will be
listed in the press release, radio announcements, and J.U.i.C.E. website.
APPLICATION:
To download the submission form go to: www.AnticsPerformance.com or
www.RampartJuice.com
Applications must include a completed submission form, a resume, a
photo of the performers, and a DVD of the finished dance piece,
performance, or film to be considered.
Applications materials must be RECEIVED by Sunday June 1st, 2008.
Applicants will be notified of decisions in July by mail. Please mail
applications to:
Antics Performance
Attn: JHHDF
2404 Wilshire Blvd. #4E
Los Angeles, CA 90057
QUESTIONS?
Contact Antics Performance:
213-739-1498 or AnticsPerformance@gmail.com
J.U.i.C.E. Hip Hop Dance Festival @ The Ford Amphitheatre
Deadline for submission is June 1st, 2008
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
The J.U.i.C.E. Hip Hop Dance Festival (JHHDF) is an annual showcase of
cutting-edge street dance choreography and hip hop culture produced by
Antics Performance and J.U.i.C.E. at the outdoor, 1241-seat Ford
Amphitheatre. It will take place on Sat. Oct. 4th, 2008.
JHHDF unites the rhythmic virtuosity and extreme physicality of street
dance to "expand [hip hop's] creative horizons" (Lewis Segal, L.A.
Times). Artistic Directors Amy "Catfox" Campion and Jacob "Kujo"
Lyons bring LA's freshest street dance choreographers to the stage to
celebrate and to reinvent hip hop culture.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
JHHDF is looking for street dance-based choreography that captures the
essence of the hip hop and pushes the boundaries of creativity. We
highly encourage the submission of multi-media performances that
overlap street dance with live music, visual art, poetry, theatre,
and/or film. Proposals should address how the artist plans to
creatively take advantage of the particular features of the unique,
bi-level, outdoor Ford Amphitheatre stage. Submissions for short Hip
Hop films are also welcome. Pieces should be between 3-10 minutes long.
For a map of the Ford Amphitheatre stage go to:
www.FordAmphitheater.com Click on the "Rent" menu, select "outdoor",
then click on Ford 2007 REP PLOT and scroll down to view the stage map.
REQUIREMENTS:
All performers must be available for dress and tech rehearsals during
the week prior to the show (Sept 29th- Oct 3rd schedule tba). Music
for each piece, as well as backdrop projected artwork and/or completed
films must be submitted to Antics Performance one month before the
show. Performers must have the rights to the music and images they
provide. Performers must also provide bios and photos for JHHDF
marketing materials.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Each selected performing group will receive a stipend of no less that
$500 to be determined based on the number of performers, particular
needs of the piece, and festival budget. Performing groups will be
listed in the press release, radio announcements, and J.U.i.C.E. website.
APPLICATION:
To download the submission form go to: www.AnticsPerformance.com or
www.RampartJuice.com
Applications must include a completed submission form, a resume, a
photo of the performers, and a DVD of the finished dance piece,
performance, or film to be considered.
Applications materials must be RECEIVED by Sunday June 1st, 2008.
Applicants will be notified of decisions in July by mail. Please mail
applications to:
Antics Performance
Attn: JHHDF
2404 Wilshire Blvd. #4E
Los Angeles, CA 90057
QUESTIONS?
Contact Antics Performance:
213-739-1498 or AnticsPerformance@gmail.com
[JOB] J.U.i.C.E. seeks Grant Writer
J.U.i.C.E. is Seeking a Part Time Grant Writer
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
J.U.i.C.E. is a hip-hop focused youth, arts and education
organization. We are a project of Community Partners, a 501(c)(3)
organization. J.U.i.C.E. opened in 2001 and continues to operate every
Thursday during after-school and evening hours. We provide the
facilities, equipment, and training necessary for young people to
develop and expand skills in the artistic elements of the hip hop
culture: breakdancing, mural art, deejaying, and emceeing as well as
in music recording. Youth of all ages are invited to attend and all
programs are free.
The mission of J.U.i.C.E. (Justice by Uniting in Creative Energy) is
to address the root causes of juvenile crime and of youths' need for
belonging by providing a safe center run by and for young people,
focused on skill building in the arts surrounding hip-hop culture:
word, music, art, and dance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a part time consultant who will be responsible for
assisting the Executive Director in writing and developing grant
proposals; preparing all grant application materials and helping
identify new granting opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven track record of successful grant writing and fundraising.
Experience working with non-profit organizations that focus on youth,
arts, education and juvenile justice. A responsible and resourceful
individual who is detail oriented and has superior organizational
skills. Knowledge of hip-hop culture and/or juvenile justice issues a
plus.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 4 year degree or equivalent experience preferred.
COMPENSATION
$30 to $40/hour, based on experience, for 12 hours a month.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please email cover letter and resume to rampartjuice@gmail.com by June
1, 2008. Include "J.U.i.C.E. Grant Writer" in the subject line. Attach
any relevant materials such as list of grants received and amounts and
at least 2 references. No phone calls please.
www.rampartjuice.com | www.myspace.com/rampartjuice
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
J.U.i.C.E. is a hip-hop focused youth, arts and education
organization. We are a project of Community Partners, a 501(c)(3)
organization. J.U.i.C.E. opened in 2001 and continues to operate every
Thursday during after-school and evening hours. We provide the
facilities, equipment, and training necessary for young people to
develop and expand skills in the artistic elements of the hip hop
culture: breakdancing, mural art, deejaying, and emceeing as well as
in music recording. Youth of all ages are invited to attend and all
programs are free.
The mission of J.U.i.C.E. (Justice by Uniting in Creative Energy) is
to address the root causes of juvenile crime and of youths' need for
belonging by providing a safe center run by and for young people,
focused on skill building in the arts surrounding hip-hop culture:
word, music, art, and dance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a part time consultant who will be responsible for
assisting the Executive Director in writing and developing grant
proposals; preparing all grant application materials and helping
identify new granting opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven track record of successful grant writing and fundraising.
Experience working with non-profit organizations that focus on youth,
arts, education and juvenile justice. A responsible and resourceful
individual who is detail oriented and has superior organizational
skills. Knowledge of hip-hop culture and/or juvenile justice issues a
plus.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 4 year degree or equivalent experience preferred.
COMPENSATION
$30 to $40/hour, based on experience, for 12 hours a month.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please email cover letter and resume to rampartjuice@gmail.com by June
1, 2008. Include "J.U.i.C.E. Grant Writer" in the subject line. Attach
any relevant materials such as list of grants received and amounts and
at least 2 references. No phone calls please.
www.rampartjuice.com | www.myspace.com/rampartjuice
Cultural Affairs Conservator RFQ
The Department of Cultural Affairs has issued a Request for
Qualifications for conservators.
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will enable the City of Los
Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) to create a Pre-Qualified
list of conservators/conservator groups who have the interest,
knowledge, range, capability and skills to clean, conserve and advise on
the maintenance of the artworks and architectural enhancements found in
the City’s permanent art collection, murals, monuments, and/or public
artworks.
DCA is seeking RFQ responses in order to evaluate conservators’
interest, knowledge and expertise. The deadline for submittal is June
16, 2008.
The full Request for Qualifications can be downloaded from the
Department's website. Please use the following link:
http://www.culturela.org/publicart/publicpercent.html
Thank you.
Pat Gomez
Arts Manager II, Public Art Division
Cultural Affairs Department
City of Los Angeles
phone 213-202-5555
fax 213-202-5515
Qualifications for conservators.
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will enable the City of Los
Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) to create a Pre-Qualified
list of conservators/conservator groups who have the interest,
knowledge, range, capability and skills to clean, conserve and advise on
the maintenance of the artworks and architectural enhancements found in
the City’s permanent art collection, murals, monuments, and/or public
artworks.
DCA is seeking RFQ responses in order to evaluate conservators’
interest, knowledge and expertise. The deadline for submittal is June
16, 2008.
The full Request for Qualifications can be downloaded from the
Department's website. Please use the following link:
http://www.culturela.org/publicart/publicpercent.html
Thank you.
Pat Gomez
Arts Manager II, Public Art Division
Cultural Affairs Department
City of Los Angeles
phone 213-202-5555
fax 213-202-5515
Job Opportunity: LA Chamber Orchestra
Greetings,
Below is information pertaining to a job opportunity at the Los Angeles
Chamber Orchestra (www.laco.org). Please forward to any interested
parties. Thank you!
position available: administrative associate
JOB SUMMARY:
The Administrative Associate ensures the smooth daily operation of the
orchestra's general office. The Associate is the primary coordinator of
staff and board meetings, and works with various service providers to
meet the office's technology needs. The Associate reports to, and
assists as necessary, the Director of Operations and Education.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff and Board Support
* Provide general administrative staff support, including answering of
phones, sorting of mail, preparation of correspondence, daily filing,
and other tasks as necessary.
* Coordinate the office calendar, and other internal staff
communications.
* Coordinate Board and Committee meetings.
* Provide general support to the Board, including creation of minutes,
correspondence, etc.
Office Management
* Monitor and maintain office equipment: computers, phones, fax, copier,
postage meter, etc.
* Coordinate as necessary the re-stocking of office supplies.
* Maintain communication with building management and security.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The ideal candidate for the position of Administrative Associate will be
a detail oriented problem solver with excellent communication skills.
The Associate must possess the ability to respond both quickly and with
imagination to a variety of simultaneous challenges. Solid computer
skills are a must. The Associate will be required to work some evening
and weekend hours. LACO offers an excellent benefits package including
medical, dental, life and disability insurance coverage. Two weeks paid
vacation. Retirement plan available. Competitve compensation.
TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Devin Thomas, Director of Operations and Education
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
707 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1850
Los Angeles, CA 90017
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:
Since its inaugural concerts in 1969, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
has established itself among the world's great musical ensembles. Under
the baton of prominent pianist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane since 1997,
LACO maintains its status as a preeminent interpreter of historical
masterworks and a champion of contemporary composers. In its 39-year
history, the Orchestra has made 29 recordings, toured Europe, South
America and Japan, and performed across North America, earning adulation
from audiences and critics alike, such as The Record Shelf host Jim
Svejda's declaration that LACO is "America's finest chamber orchestra."
In the 2008-09 season, the Orchestra will present 14 concerts at
Glendale's Alex Theatre and Royce Hall on the UCLA campus; four
all-Baroque programs in Zipper Hall downtown; and three Family Concerts
at the Alex, in addition to several additional special events and
educational programs.
Headquartered in LA's downtown financial district and managed by a staff
of 12 full- and 3 part-time employees, LACO offers a collegial workplace
and welcomes innovative thinking and initiative. The development
associate will work as part of a five-person fundraising team that
encompasses a breadth of development activity. This opportunity will
provide creative and support experience in the areas of grant
development, "annual fund" campaigns, major and planned giving, and
special events.
Below is information pertaining to a job opportunity at the Los Angeles
Chamber Orchestra (www.laco.org). Please forward to any interested
parties. Thank you!
position available: administrative associate
JOB SUMMARY:
The Administrative Associate ensures the smooth daily operation of the
orchestra's general office. The Associate is the primary coordinator of
staff and board meetings, and works with various service providers to
meet the office's technology needs. The Associate reports to, and
assists as necessary, the Director of Operations and Education.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff and Board Support
* Provide general administrative staff support, including answering of
phones, sorting of mail, preparation of correspondence, daily filing,
and other tasks as necessary.
* Coordinate the office calendar, and other internal staff
communications.
* Coordinate Board and Committee meetings.
* Provide general support to the Board, including creation of minutes,
correspondence, etc.
Office Management
* Monitor and maintain office equipment: computers, phones, fax, copier,
postage meter, etc.
* Coordinate as necessary the re-stocking of office supplies.
* Maintain communication with building management and security.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The ideal candidate for the position of Administrative Associate will be
a detail oriented problem solver with excellent communication skills.
The Associate must possess the ability to respond both quickly and with
imagination to a variety of simultaneous challenges. Solid computer
skills are a must. The Associate will be required to work some evening
and weekend hours. LACO offers an excellent benefits package including
medical, dental, life and disability insurance coverage. Two weeks paid
vacation. Retirement plan available. Competitve compensation.
TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Devin Thomas, Director of Operations and Education
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
707 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1850
Los Angeles, CA 90017
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:
Since its inaugural concerts in 1969, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
has established itself among the world's great musical ensembles. Under
the baton of prominent pianist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane since 1997,
LACO maintains its status as a preeminent interpreter of historical
masterworks and a champion of contemporary composers. In its 39-year
history, the Orchestra has made 29 recordings, toured Europe, South
America and Japan, and performed across North America, earning adulation
from audiences and critics alike, such as The Record Shelf host Jim
Svejda's declaration that LACO is "America's finest chamber orchestra."
In the 2008-09 season, the Orchestra will present 14 concerts at
Glendale's Alex Theatre and Royce Hall on the UCLA campus; four
all-Baroque programs in Zipper Hall downtown; and three Family Concerts
at the Alex, in addition to several additional special events and
educational programs.
Headquartered in LA's downtown financial district and managed by a staff
of 12 full- and 3 part-time employees, LACO offers a collegial workplace
and welcomes innovative thinking and initiative. The development
associate will work as part of a five-person fundraising team that
encompasses a breadth of development activity. This opportunity will
provide creative and support experience in the areas of grant
development, "annual fund" campaigns, major and planned giving, and
special events.
Summer playwright gig in Vermont
Summer Job Opening: Playwriting Teacher
The Putney School Summer Programs, Putney, Vermont www.putneyschool.org/summer
Dates of employment: June 18 through August 2, 2008
Faculty positions with The Putney School Summer Programs are seasonal (summer) positions and carry responsibility for workshop instruction. Faculty teach morning and afternoon 3-hour workshops or in one full-day program. In addition, Faculty provide leadership for Independent Studio Time, Open Readings, student and faculty performances, presentations, discussions, class trips and collaborative endeavors with colleagues and guest artists.
Position calls for individuals who enjoy teenagers, who have 3 or more years experience teaching high-school age students and who are actively working in their respective medium. Faculty serve as one-on-one mentors for college-age apprentice teachers and supervise studio assistants.
For all positions, preference is given to applicants who:
•Enjoy working with teenagers and have prior teaching or leadership experience
•Are able to commit to a high level of participation for the duration of the program
•Have a college major or career interest in the visual or performing arts, creative writing, English as a Second Language, or education
•Have outdoor skills and an appreciation of the rural environment
•Are conscientious, willing to work hard, and are committed to the safety, well-being, and growth of others and of themselves
Applications and resumes for all positions are accepted and reviewed until staffing is complete.
The Putney School Summer Programs serve students age 14 through 17 who are seeking enrichment in the visual arts, music, theater, dance, writing, and ESOL. Intensive participation and involvement by faculty, staff and students best characterizes the nature of the commitment that successful participants bring to the programs.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please download the Employment Application as MS Word document or PDF file.
Candidates may be in touch by phone at 802-387-6297 or
Playwriting Workshop
The words and ideas of successful playwrights come to life when brought to the stage. Students are challenged to develop their understanding of this process and of the relationship between their ideas and their goal, which is to have their plays performed. This process entails considerable attention to re-writes as work progresses to the stage. Regular critique and feedback by faculty, peers, and, when possible, guest playwrights, offer students the opportunity to hone their craft and develop their writing. Staged read-through of student work and collaboration with Theater students offers additional support to the young playwright in the exploration, through trial and error, of what best communicates one’s intentions. http://www.putneyschool.org/summer/writing.html#playwriting
"We are just beginning to find out what women have done, what women are capable of being and doing and thinking, and without that knowledge we are missing a crucial link in understanding not only the process of warfare but the human condition, itself."
-Sally Hayton-Keeva
The Putney School Summer Programs, Putney, Vermont www.putneyschool.org/summer
Dates of employment: June 18 through August 2, 2008
Faculty positions with The Putney School Summer Programs are seasonal (summer) positions and carry responsibility for workshop instruction. Faculty teach morning and afternoon 3-hour workshops or in one full-day program. In addition, Faculty provide leadership for Independent Studio Time, Open Readings, student and faculty performances, presentations, discussions, class trips and collaborative endeavors with colleagues and guest artists.
Position calls for individuals who enjoy teenagers, who have 3 or more years experience teaching high-school age students and who are actively working in their respective medium. Faculty serve as one-on-one mentors for college-age apprentice teachers and supervise studio assistants.
For all positions, preference is given to applicants who:
•Enjoy working with teenagers and have prior teaching or leadership experience
•Are able to commit to a high level of participation for the duration of the program
•Have a college major or career interest in the visual or performing arts, creative writing, English as a Second Language, or education
•Have outdoor skills and an appreciation of the rural environment
•Are conscientious, willing to work hard, and are committed to the safety, well-being, and growth of others and of themselves
Applications and resumes for all positions are accepted and reviewed until staffing is complete.
The Putney School Summer Programs serve students age 14 through 17 who are seeking enrichment in the visual arts, music, theater, dance, writing, and ESOL. Intensive participation and involvement by faculty, staff and students best characterizes the nature of the commitment that successful participants bring to the programs.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please download the Employment Application as MS Word document or PDF file.
Candidates may be in touch by phone at 802-387-6297 or
Playwriting Workshop
The words and ideas of successful playwrights come to life when brought to the stage. Students are challenged to develop their understanding of this process and of the relationship between their ideas and their goal, which is to have their plays performed. This process entails considerable attention to re-writes as work progresses to the stage. Regular critique and feedback by faculty, peers, and, when possible, guest playwrights, offer students the opportunity to hone their craft and develop their writing. Staged read-through of student work and collaboration with Theater students offers additional support to the young playwright in the exploration, through trial and error, of what best communicates one’s intentions. http://www.putneyschool.org/summer/writing.html#playwriting
"We are just beginning to find out what women have done, what women are capable of being and doing and thinking, and without that knowledge we are missing a crucial link in understanding not only the process of warfare but the human condition, itself."
-Sally Hayton-Keeva
Apr 8, 2008
Awesome Public Lecture Series at UCSD
Collective Art Practice - Performative and Networked Approaches to
Challenging Power
Public Lecture Series, as part of VIS198 Directed Study Group
flyer: http://sdhacklab.org/vis198-lecture-series-flyer.pdf
A series of talks looking at the how groups are using collective
practice and online public space to confront social issues embodied in
the San Diego/Tijuana border region. All lectures will be held at
Calit2, Atkinson Hall, 2nd Floor, Wednesday nights from 6-7pm. This
lecture series is sponsored by UCIRA. If you have questions or are
interested in registering for this class, email Micha Cárdenas at
mcardenas (at) ucsd.edu.
Week 1 - April 2: A Class Without A Teacher? Critical Pedagogy and Intro
to Collective Practice
Presenters: Members of the Groundwork Books Collective,
http://groundwork.ucsd.edu
Week 2 - April 9: A Rich Legacy of Collective Practice
Presenters: Brett Stalbaum, Ricardo Dominguez speaking on Electronic
Disturbance Theater and particle group, http://pitmm.net
Week 3 - April 16: Social Sculpture, society is the sculpture,
collectively creating change - Presenters: The Boredom Patrol of the
Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army, http://circasd.org
Week 4 - April 23: Transnational corporations, transnational resistance
Presenters: Colectivo Zapatista (tentative) and
Simon Sedillo of El Enemigo Comun, http://elenemigocomun.net
Week 5 - April 30: Gaming Theory, "In Game" Resistance
Presenters: Adriene Jenik, http://adrienejenik.net
Week 8 - May 21: Gender, Sexuality and Erotic Art Practice
Presenters: Sharing Is Sexy, http://sharingissexy.org
Week 9 - May 21: DIY, Self-Publishing, Craftivism
Presenters: Grrrl Zines A Go-Go, http://gzagg.org
Week 11 – Friday, June 6th, 6pm, Presentation of Group Projects from VIS198
More info at http://crca.ucsd.edu
Directions at http://atkinsonhall.calit2.net
Challenging Power
Public Lecture Series, as part of VIS198 Directed Study Group
flyer: http://sdhacklab.org/vis198-lecture-series-flyer.pdf
A series of talks looking at the how groups are using collective
practice and online public space to confront social issues embodied in
the San Diego/Tijuana border region. All lectures will be held at
Calit2, Atkinson Hall, 2nd Floor, Wednesday nights from 6-7pm. This
lecture series is sponsored by UCIRA. If you have questions or are
interested in registering for this class, email Micha Cárdenas at
mcardenas (at) ucsd.edu.
Week 1 - April 2: A Class Without A Teacher? Critical Pedagogy and Intro
to Collective Practice
Presenters: Members of the Groundwork Books Collective,
http://groundwork.ucsd.edu
Week 2 - April 9: A Rich Legacy of Collective Practice
Presenters: Brett Stalbaum, Ricardo Dominguez speaking on Electronic
Disturbance Theater and particle group, http://pitmm.net
Week 3 - April 16: Social Sculpture, society is the sculpture,
collectively creating change - Presenters: The Boredom Patrol of the
Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army, http://circasd.org
Week 4 - April 23: Transnational corporations, transnational resistance
Presenters: Colectivo Zapatista (tentative) and
Simon Sedillo of El Enemigo Comun, http://elenemigocomun.net
Week 5 - April 30: Gaming Theory, "In Game" Resistance
Presenters: Adriene Jenik, http://adrienejenik.net
Week 8 - May 21: Gender, Sexuality and Erotic Art Practice
Presenters: Sharing Is Sexy, http://sharingissexy.org
Week 9 - May 21: DIY, Self-Publishing, Craftivism
Presenters: Grrrl Zines A Go-Go, http://gzagg.org
Week 11 – Friday, June 6th, 6pm, Presentation of Group Projects from VIS198
More info at http://crca.ucsd.edu
Directions at http://atkinsonhall.calit2.net
Apr 3, 2008
Phase for Book Projects NOW Open
New Letter of Inquiry (LOI) Phase for Book Projects NOW Open
Form available at www.artswriters.org
Deadline for Book LOIs: May 5, 2008
General Application Phase Opens August 4, 2008
Deadline for Applications: September 22, 2008
The Creative Capital | Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Program supports writing on contemporary visual art through project-based grants issued directly to individual authors. The Arts Writers Grant Program funds in four categories: books; short-form writing; articles; and blogs/new and alternative media projects.
Beginning with its 2008 cycle, the Arts Writers Grant Program is implementing a new Letter of Inquiry (LOI) phase for all book proposals, which will serve as a gateway to the general grant application phase. The addition of the LOI will enable the Arts Writers Grant Program to process a higher volume of book proposals and to consider book projects at an earlier stage of their development.
A streamlined version of the application form, the LOI consists of a project description, a chapter break-down/summary, and a resume. LOIs will only be accepted from writers who meet the program's general eligibility requirements and who have at least ONE of the following:
Have been writing professionally on the contemporary visual arts on a regular basis for at least three years; OR
Have previously published a book with a reputable publisher; OR
Have completed a PhD dissertation.
All writers seeking support for book projects must submit LOIs. The deadline for LOIs is May 5, 2008. LOI authors invited to submit proposals during the general grant application phase will be notified in Mid-July, 2008.
There is no LOI phase for writers seeking support in other categories (articles, short-form writing, and blogs/new and alternative media). Those writers may apply directly to the program during the general application phase.
The online grant application form opens on Aug 4, 2008. Grant applications are due September 22, 2008.
Form available at www.artswriters.org
Deadline for Book LOIs: May 5, 2008
General Application Phase Opens August 4, 2008
Deadline for Applications: September 22, 2008
The Creative Capital | Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Program supports writing on contemporary visual art through project-based grants issued directly to individual authors. The Arts Writers Grant Program funds in four categories: books; short-form writing; articles; and blogs/new and alternative media projects.
Beginning with its 2008 cycle, the Arts Writers Grant Program is implementing a new Letter of Inquiry (LOI) phase for all book proposals, which will serve as a gateway to the general grant application phase. The addition of the LOI will enable the Arts Writers Grant Program to process a higher volume of book proposals and to consider book projects at an earlier stage of their development.
A streamlined version of the application form, the LOI consists of a project description, a chapter break-down/summary, and a resume. LOIs will only be accepted from writers who meet the program's general eligibility requirements and who have at least ONE of the following:
Have been writing professionally on the contemporary visual arts on a regular basis for at least three years; OR
Have previously published a book with a reputable publisher; OR
Have completed a PhD dissertation.
All writers seeking support for book projects must submit LOIs. The deadline for LOIs is May 5, 2008. LOI authors invited to submit proposals during the general grant application phase will be notified in Mid-July, 2008.
There is no LOI phase for writers seeking support in other categories (articles, short-form writing, and blogs/new and alternative media). Those writers may apply directly to the program during the general application phase.
The online grant application form opens on Aug 4, 2008. Grant applications are due September 22, 2008.
Latino Museum Studies Program (LMSP)
Latino Museum Studies Program (LMSP)
Smithsonian Summer Program 2008
Designed to create a dialogue and enrich the experiences of cultural workers and scholars, the Smithsonian Institute for the Interpretation and Representation of Latino Cultures (SIIRLC) is a combination of lectures, workshops, and two weeks of hands-on learning at the Smithsonian Institution. The program aims to develop creativity and leadership of new talent in the fields of cultural work in community cultural centers, museums, and theater. A group of fifteen applicants will be chosen by a selection committee composed of scholars, artists, museum professionals, and cultural center directors. The application deadline is April 24, 2008 at 5 p.m. Selected applicants will be informed of their selection by May 2008. For more information visit the Smithsonian website or send an e-mail toJoanne Flores or contact her at 202-633-0807. The CSRC is a founding member of the Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR).
Smithsonian Summer Program 2008
Designed to create a dialogue and enrich the experiences of cultural workers and scholars, the Smithsonian Institute for the Interpretation and Representation of Latino Cultures (SIIRLC) is a combination of lectures, workshops, and two weeks of hands-on learning at the Smithsonian Institution. The program aims to develop creativity and leadership of new talent in the fields of cultural work in community cultural centers, museums, and theater. A group of fifteen applicants will be chosen by a selection committee composed of scholars, artists, museum professionals, and cultural center directors. The application deadline is April 24, 2008 at 5 p.m. Selected applicants will be informed of their selection by May 2008. For more information visit the Smithsonian website or send an e-mail toJoanne Flores or contact her at 202-633-0807. The CSRC is a founding member of the Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR).
Apr 1, 2008
Genesis Project
Call for Artists
Genesis Project, Los Angeles
A four-week intensive, practice-based, inter-disciplinary artists residency
Hosted by Sea and Space Explorations, Highland Park
August 2008
www.genesisprojectla.org
Genesis facilitates an environment wherein creativity IS the act of investigation rather than what is produced from it. As a 4-week (non-residential) intensive artist's residency for inter-disciplinary, body-based artists our mission is to support artists in accessing space in which to work and fortify a practice and a community from which to act globally. By asking artists to commit to regular inquiry (2-3 hours a day, 5-6 days a week) without focus on a final product, Genesis aims to heighten productivity of the collective at work in the project and to sharpen the potency of each artist's daily practice. One day each week will be dedicated workshops and dialogue amongst the six participating artists.
Applications due by April 21st. To learn more about the project and the application process please visit www.genesisprojectla.org and/or contact Project Director Hana van der Kolk at hjvanderkolk@gmail.com
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Genesis Project, Los Angeles
A four-week intensive, practice-based, inter-disciplinary artists residency
Hosted by Sea and Space Explorations, Highland Park
August 2008
www.genesisprojectla.org
Genesis facilitates an environment wherein creativity IS the act of investigation rather than what is produced from it. As a 4-week (non-residential) intensive artist's residency for inter-disciplinary, body-based artists our mission is to support artists in accessing space in which to work and fortify a practice and a community from which to act globally. By asking artists to commit to regular inquiry (2-3 hours a day, 5-6 days a week) without focus on a final product, Genesis aims to heighten productivity of the collective at work in the project and to sharpen the potency of each artist's daily practice. One day each week will be dedicated workshops and dialogue amongst the six participating artists.
Applications due by April 21st. To learn more about the project and the application process please visit www.genesisprojectla.org and/or contact Project Director Hana van der Kolk at hjvanderkolk@gmail.com
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call for proposals-
Earth Matters On Stage ~
Ecodrama Playwrights Festival & Symposium
May 21~ 31, 2009 ~ University of Oregon
Call for Symposium Papers and Proposals
"Ecological victory will require a transvaluation so profound as to be
nearly unimaginable at present. And in this the arts and humanities –
including the theater – must play a role."
Una Chaudhuri
Indeed ecology is at the heart of burgeoning creativity and
interdisciplinary scholarship across the arts and humanities. This
Symposium, together with the concurrent Ecodrama Festival, invites
artists, scholars and activists to share their work, ideas, and
passions with one another and with the larger community who attend the
Festival.
We welcome creative and innovative proposals for workshops,
round-tables, panels, working sessions, installations, or
participatory community gatherings that explore, examine, challenge,
articulate, or nourish the possibilities of theatre's response to the
environmental crisis in particular, and our ecological situatedness in
general.
The format is wide-open and we will schedule and shape the Symposium
around the types of proposals received and selected. We encourage
proposals that go beyond a recitation of ideas or positions, and
instead bring presenters and participants together as they engage the
driving question of how theatre has or might function as part of our
multiple reciprocal relationships within ecological communities.
Some possible topics for exploration include: land and body in
performance; representation of/and environmental justice; green
theatre production; old cultural narratives/new stories; indigenous
performance; community-based performance/ecological communities;
sensing place/staging place; devising from ecology; the ecologies of
theatrical form and/or space; animal representation; and application
of ecocriticism to plays and performance.
Please send by email or snail mail, a one-page proposal and/or
abstract by January 1, 2009 to:
Earth Matters ~ Ecodrama Symposium 2009
Theresa May, Director
ecodrama@uoregon.edu
Theater Arts, VIL 216, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403
Please include:
Type of session & title;
Your preferred type of space (classroom, theatre, studio, or outdoors);
Time-length (60 min; 90 min; 2+ hours; half-day);
Ideal or maximum number of participants;
Short bio/s.
We encourage proposals that include more than one presenter; however,
single person proposals are accepted and will be combined with others
as themes and formats allow.
Our website will be up soon! We look forward to your Proposal! Questions
Ecodrama Playwrights Festival & Symposium
May 21~ 31, 2009 ~ University of Oregon
Call for Symposium Papers and Proposals
"Ecological victory will require a transvaluation so profound as to be
nearly unimaginable at present. And in this the arts and humanities –
including the theater – must play a role."
Una Chaudhuri
Indeed ecology is at the heart of burgeoning creativity and
interdisciplinary scholarship across the arts and humanities. This
Symposium, together with the concurrent Ecodrama Festival, invites
artists, scholars and activists to share their work, ideas, and
passions with one another and with the larger community who attend the
Festival.
We welcome creative and innovative proposals for workshops,
round-tables, panels, working sessions, installations, or
participatory community gatherings that explore, examine, challenge,
articulate, or nourish the possibilities of theatre's response to the
environmental crisis in particular, and our ecological situatedness in
general.
The format is wide-open and we will schedule and shape the Symposium
around the types of proposals received and selected. We encourage
proposals that go beyond a recitation of ideas or positions, and
instead bring presenters and participants together as they engage the
driving question of how theatre has or might function as part of our
multiple reciprocal relationships within ecological communities.
Some possible topics for exploration include: land and body in
performance; representation of/and environmental justice; green
theatre production; old cultural narratives/new stories; indigenous
performance; community-based performance/ecological communities;
sensing place/staging place; devising from ecology; the ecologies of
theatrical form and/or space; animal representation; and application
of ecocriticism to plays and performance.
Please send by email or snail mail, a one-page proposal and/or
abstract by January 1, 2009 to:
Earth Matters ~ Ecodrama Symposium 2009
Theresa May, Director
ecodrama@uoregon.edu
Theater Arts, VIL 216, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403
Please include:
Type of session & title;
Your preferred type of space (classroom, theatre, studio, or outdoors);
Time-length (60 min; 90 min; 2+ hours; half-day);
Ideal or maximum number of participants;
Short bio/s.
We encourage proposals that include more than one presenter; however,
single person proposals are accepted and will be combined with others
as themes and formats allow.
Our website will be up soon! We look forward to your Proposal! Questions
Seeking Program Coordinator
Create Now! provides creative arts mentoring in music, writing, visual
arts, performance, video production, etc., plus offers many resources
and opportunities to thousands of troubled youth throughout Southern
California. We serve high-risk youth ages 2-25 who who have been
abused, neglected, abandoned, orphaned, are left homeless, runaways,
foster children, teen parents, victims of domestic violence, substance
abusers, children of prisoners, gang members or incarcerated.
We're seeking a reliable and organized go-getter for 20 hours/week,
$12/hour + perks. The office is located near MacArthur Park, close to
downtown. Programs take place at youth facilities throughout the region.
The schedule is mostly flexible with some evenings and weekends.
Program Coordinator must accurately coordinate multiple projects
simultaneously, including events, cultural excursions and resources,
with some program development and evaluation.
Bilingual important. Candidates must have previous experience with
high-risk youth. Excellent written/verbal skills needed. Includes
networking and outreach. Bachelor's Degree preferred but not
essential. Good computer skills. Familiarity with Macintosh helpful.
This position includes driving throughout the region; Car/license
needed, mileage provided.
Email cover letter and resume to info@createnow.org. No faxes please.
arts, performance, video production, etc., plus offers many resources
and opportunities to thousands of troubled youth throughout Southern
California. We serve high-risk youth ages 2-25 who who have been
abused, neglected, abandoned, orphaned, are left homeless, runaways,
foster children, teen parents, victims of domestic violence, substance
abusers, children of prisoners, gang members or incarcerated.
We're seeking a reliable and organized go-getter for 20 hours/week,
$12/hour + perks. The office is located near MacArthur Park, close to
downtown. Programs take place at youth facilities throughout the region.
The schedule is mostly flexible with some evenings and weekends.
Program Coordinator must accurately coordinate multiple projects
simultaneously, including events, cultural excursions and resources,
with some program development and evaluation.
Bilingual important. Candidates must have previous experience with
high-risk youth. Excellent written/verbal skills needed. Includes
networking and outreach. Bachelor's Degree preferred but not
essential. Good computer skills. Familiarity with Macintosh helpful.
This position includes driving throughout the region; Car/license
needed, mileage provided.
Email cover letter and resume to info@createnow.org. No faxes please.
Stage Manager and Lighting Designer needed....
...for Big Variety Show/Benefit happening during the last week
of June at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood !
Stage Manager must be very experienced and 'headstrong' .
(cast of 20+ performers...)
Also seeking an ASM <---
L.D. must have experience designing with 'moving lights' .
Hang & Focus crew will be provided .
There is pay for both positions !
Send inquiries, referrals and resumes to :
catheat1@hotmail.com
of June at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood !
Stage Manager must be very experienced and 'headstrong' .
(cast of 20+ performers...)
Also seeking an ASM <---
L.D. must have experience designing with 'moving lights' .
Hang & Focus crew will be provided .
There is pay for both positions !
Send inquiries, referrals and resumes to :
catheat1@hotmail.com
seeing Editor
THE magazine, (themagazineonline.com) published in Santa Fe, New
Mexico, is expanding to Los Angeles, and is seeking to hire an
outgoing, experienced person to be the lead editor heading up this
new arts and culture publication.
THE magazine is a visually oriented, free periodical concentrating
on the local, regional, and national art scenes, as well as
featuring articles, reviews and interviews on the performing arts,
books, films, music, and important cultural issues of the day
Editor
The Santa Fe Publishing Group (SFPG) is seeking an experienced
Editor for THE magazine Los Angeles.
THE magazine Los Angeles is a monthly periodical covering the
contemporary arts scene in the Los Angeles market. Working under
the supervision of the SFPG’s Managing Editor in Santa Fe, the Los
Angeles Editor will be responsible for managing all editorial
aspects of SFPG’s Los Angeles publication.
Primary responsibilities will include:
· Work with SFPG’s Santa Fe Managing Editor to develop the Los
Angeles editorial calendar
· Select and assign writers to cover art events in the Los
Angeles market
· Managing a staff of interns, photographers and contract
writers
· Working closely with the ad sales department to develop
relationships with art galleries, museums, art centers and related
business in Los Angeles
Qualifications:
· Minimum of 5 years experience in editorial or related
position.
· Broad familiarity with the contemporary art scene in Los
Angeles
· Excellent knowledge of media relations and marketing.
· Excellent organizational, writing, and presentation skills.
· Ability to meet deadlines and work autonomously.
· Computer proficiency
· Enthusiasm for the mission of the organization.
· Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in the Arts or in Journalism
Minimum of five (5) years experience directly related to the duties
and responsibilities specified.
Hours: Full time position
Salary: Competitive Salary, Health benefits, Vacation time,
Holidays, 401k Plan
Please submit resume and inquiries to:
Clayton Campbell
Artistic Director
18th Street Arts Center
Arts18thst@aol.com
Mexico, is expanding to Los Angeles, and is seeking to hire an
outgoing, experienced person to be the lead editor heading up this
new arts and culture publication.
THE magazine is a visually oriented, free periodical concentrating
on the local, regional, and national art scenes, as well as
featuring articles, reviews and interviews on the performing arts,
books, films, music, and important cultural issues of the day
Editor
The Santa Fe Publishing Group (SFPG) is seeking an experienced
Editor for THE magazine Los Angeles.
THE magazine Los Angeles is a monthly periodical covering the
contemporary arts scene in the Los Angeles market. Working under
the supervision of the SFPG’s Managing Editor in Santa Fe, the Los
Angeles Editor will be responsible for managing all editorial
aspects of SFPG’s Los Angeles publication.
Primary responsibilities will include:
· Work with SFPG’s Santa Fe Managing Editor to develop the Los
Angeles editorial calendar
· Select and assign writers to cover art events in the Los
Angeles market
· Managing a staff of interns, photographers and contract
writers
· Working closely with the ad sales department to develop
relationships with art galleries, museums, art centers and related
business in Los Angeles
Qualifications:
· Minimum of 5 years experience in editorial or related
position.
· Broad familiarity with the contemporary art scene in Los
Angeles
· Excellent knowledge of media relations and marketing.
· Excellent organizational, writing, and presentation skills.
· Ability to meet deadlines and work autonomously.
· Computer proficiency
· Enthusiasm for the mission of the organization.
· Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in the Arts or in Journalism
Minimum of five (5) years experience directly related to the duties
and responsibilities specified.
Hours: Full time position
Salary: Competitive Salary, Health benefits, Vacation time,
Holidays, 401k Plan
Please submit resume and inquiries to:
Clayton Campbell
Artistic Director
18th Street Arts Center
Arts18thst@aol.com
call for entries- art show
Call for Entries SCA PROJECT GALLERY
281 S. Thomas Street, #104, Pomona, CA 91766 909-620-5481
Download full prospectus @www.scagallery.com
Or send SASE to SCA Project Gallery (above address). Attention: My Space Eligibility: All artists working with the concept of space. Be it personal, psychological, physical, emotional, cyber, universal, memory, inner, social, etc.
Looking for: Painting, photography, drawing, mixed-media, sculpture, ceramics, video installation
Received by Entry Deadline: April 30, 2008
Juror: Suvan Geer is an artist, art writer and educator. She has exhibited nationally, and internationally, teaches and writes about art for various art publications including Artweek, ArtScene, Sculpture Magazine, Public Art Review and Art Nexus.
Questions: director@scagallery.com
The mission of SCA Project Gallery is to serve and lead intercultural audiences and communities in educational dialogue by providing an environment for artists to present innovative work with contemporary issues.
SCA Project Gallery is supported in part by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission
281 S. Thomas Street, #104, Pomona, CA 91766 909-620-5481
Download full prospectus @www.scagallery.com
Or send SASE to SCA Project Gallery (above address). Attention: My Space Eligibility: All artists working with the concept of space. Be it personal, psychological, physical, emotional, cyber, universal, memory, inner, social, etc.
Looking for: Painting, photography, drawing, mixed-media, sculpture, ceramics, video installation
Received by Entry Deadline: April 30, 2008
Juror: Suvan Geer is an artist, art writer and educator. She has exhibited nationally, and internationally, teaches and writes about art for various art publications including Artweek, ArtScene, Sculpture Magazine, Public Art Review and Art Nexus.
Questions: director@scagallery.com
The mission of SCA Project Gallery is to serve and lead intercultural audiences and communities in educational dialogue by providing an environment for artists to present innovative work with contemporary issues.
SCA Project Gallery is supported in part by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission
NYC: Stage manager and wardrobe person needed
The Ensemble Studio Theatre seeks stage managers for 15 one-act plays making up the 30th Marathon of One Act Plays. This prestigious event runs over May and June, and stage managers will be assigned to one or two plays throughout the run of the festival. Stage managers will be in charge of rehearsals and serve as running crew for the various evenings. They will report to the Production Stage Manager and be available for all technical performances. Rehearsals begin April 14, and run in three series over the next two months. This is an opportunity to be a part of the longest running one-act festival in the nation.
Please send resumes ASAP to Season Producer, James Carter at carter@ensemblestudiotheatre.org
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Please send resumes ASAP to Season Producer, James Carter at carter@ensemblestudiotheatre.org
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Feb 20, 2008
Seekeing production assistant
Theatricum Botanicum is seeking local production assistants for their
2008 summer repertory season. Theatricum is committed to presenting
thought-provoking classics, socially relevant modern plays and
education programs in a beautiful, natural outdoor sanctuary for the
arts. Season preparation begins in March with the last repertory
production opening in July. Production assistants will work with
professional AEA stage managers throughout preproduction, rehearsal
and performances to efficiently and effectively manage outdoor theatre
performances. Duties may include: help prepare for rehearsals; keep
rehearsals organized and running smoothly; maintain necessary
paperwork; and serve as the deck manager during tech and performances.
There is pay and EMC points are available.
Please submit resume and cover letter by February 23rd to:
Jackie Banks, Producer
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
jackiebanks@theatricum.com
fax: 310-455-3724
www.theatricum.com phone: 310-455-2322 x226
2008 summer repertory season. Theatricum is committed to presenting
thought-provoking classics, socially relevant modern plays and
education programs in a beautiful, natural outdoor sanctuary for the
arts. Season preparation begins in March with the last repertory
production opening in July. Production assistants will work with
professional AEA stage managers throughout preproduction, rehearsal
and performances to efficiently and effectively manage outdoor theatre
performances. Duties may include: help prepare for rehearsals; keep
rehearsals organized and running smoothly; maintain necessary
paperwork; and serve as the deck manager during tech and performances.
There is pay and EMC points are available.
Please submit resume and cover letter by February 23rd to:
Jackie Banks, Producer
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
jackiebanks@theatricum.com
fax: 310-455-3724
www.theatricum.com phone: 310-455-2322 x226
Stage Manager job
Theatricum Botanicum is seeking local AEA Stage Managers for their
2008 summer repertory season: Shakespeare's Macbeth, As You Like It
and A Midsummer Night's Dream; School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley
Sheridan; and Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill. Dates
and cast sizes vary per show. Initial season preparation begins in
March, the last repertory production opens in July and all productions
run through end of September/early October.
LOA Contract.
Please submit resume and cover letter by March 1st to:
Jackie Banks, Producer
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
jackiebanks@theatricum.com
fax: 310-455-3724
www.theatricum.com phone: 310-455-2322 x226
2008 summer repertory season: Shakespeare's Macbeth, As You Like It
and A Midsummer Night's Dream; School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley
Sheridan; and Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill. Dates
and cast sizes vary per show. Initial season preparation begins in
March, the last repertory production opens in July and all productions
run through end of September/early October.
LOA Contract.
Please submit resume and cover letter by March 1st to:
Jackie Banks, Producer
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
jackiebanks@theatricum.com
fax: 310-455-3724
www.theatricum.com phone: 310-455-2322 x226
casting call
Audition Notice: Theatricum Botanicum is seeking male and female local
actors of all ages and ethnicities for Theatricum's 2008 Summer
Repertory Season. Outdoor Theatre with five rotating productions:
Shakespeare's Macbeth, As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream;
School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan; and Long Day's
Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill. Seeking all roles, alternates
and understudies, with the exception of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth,
Rosalind which are cast but looking for strong understudies. The role
of Mary Cavan Tyrone is also cast. EMC points and internships
available. Please prepare a 1-3 minute Shakespearean monologue.
Shakespeare Productions begin rehearsals on 3/31; perform weekday
mornings throughout May, early June and again in early October.
Weekend repertory performances 6/1 thru 9/28. School for Scandal and
Long Day's Journey Into Night rehearses evenings in June and July,
both join the repertory performances through the end of September.
Casting Dates:
Equity Casting, Open Call: Friday, March 7th 10am to 4pm
Non-Equity Casting, Open Call: Saturday, March 8th 9am to 3pm
Internships/Academy, by appointment: Sunday March 9th 9am to 3pm
Rain Dates:
Equity Casting, Open Call: Thursday, March 13th 10am to 4pm
Non-Equity Casting, Open Call: Saturday, March 15th 9am to 3pm
Internships/Academy, by appointment: Friday March 14th 9am to 3pm
Call Backs:
Saturday, March 15th & Sunday March 16th 9am to 3pm.
Please call 310-455-2322 with questions or for an internship appointment.
Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
www.theatricum.com
actors of all ages and ethnicities for Theatricum's 2008 Summer
Repertory Season. Outdoor Theatre with five rotating productions:
Shakespeare's Macbeth, As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream;
School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan; and Long Day's
Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill. Seeking all roles, alternates
and understudies, with the exception of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth,
Rosalind which are cast but looking for strong understudies. The role
of Mary Cavan Tyrone is also cast. EMC points and internships
available. Please prepare a 1-3 minute Shakespearean monologue.
Shakespeare Productions begin rehearsals on 3/31; perform weekday
mornings throughout May, early June and again in early October.
Weekend repertory performances 6/1 thru 9/28. School for Scandal and
Long Day's Journey Into Night rehearses evenings in June and July,
both join the repertory performances through the end of September.
Casting Dates:
Equity Casting, Open Call: Friday, March 7th 10am to 4pm
Non-Equity Casting, Open Call: Saturday, March 8th 9am to 3pm
Internships/Academy, by appointment: Sunday March 9th 9am to 3pm
Rain Dates:
Equity Casting, Open Call: Thursday, March 13th 10am to 4pm
Non-Equity Casting, Open Call: Saturday, March 15th 9am to 3pm
Internships/Academy, by appointment: Friday March 14th 9am to 3pm
Call Backs:
Saturday, March 15th & Sunday March 16th 9am to 3pm.
Please call 310-455-2322 with questions or for an internship appointment.
Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
www.theatricum.com
ARTNIGHT PASADENA DOCENTS NEEDED
ARTNIGHT PASADENA DOCENTS NEEDED
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On Friday, March 14, 2008 from 6 pm to 10 pm the City of Pasadena will
be co-sponsoring with various Pasadena cultural institutions the 19th "ArtNight Pasadena"
offering free events for the evening. FREE shuttles are offered to patrons to experience the evening's events.
DOCENTS ARE NEEDED to ride the shuttles and guide patrons to various
Pasadena cultural venues city wide.
Duties include:
Riding the shuttles serving as navigator for driver,
guiding patrons, speaking about the evening's events,
distributing surveys and answering general questions.
Cordiality is a must. (Bi-lingual skills welcomed but not required.)
All training is provided.
+ Applicant MUST be over 18.
+ Applicant MUST be comfortable speaking in front of groups
+ Applicant MUST have a working cell phone for use the day of event.
+ Applicant MUST be able to attend a 1 1/2 hour training/orientation
on Monday evening, March 3, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
+ Must be able to familiarize themselves with the evening shuttle routes
by driving them PRIOR to event
+ Applicant MUST be able to the work on Friday, March 14, 2008 from 5 pm
to 11 pm
Fee is $10.00 per hour for a full 7.5 hours. (Fee paid 4 weeks after
event)
If interested please send an email note of interest, contact phone, and
a BRIEF paragraph of qualifications (no more than 1/2 page) to:
Ernest A. Figueroa
Program & Grants Coordinator
Pasadena Cultural Affairs
efigueroa@cityofpasadena.net
You will then be contacted if there are positions left to fill.
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On Friday, March 14, 2008 from 6 pm to 10 pm the City of Pasadena will
be co-sponsoring with various Pasadena cultural institutions the 19th "ArtNight Pasadena"
offering free events for the evening. FREE shuttles are offered to patrons to experience the evening's events.
DOCENTS ARE NEEDED to ride the shuttles and guide patrons to various
Pasadena cultural venues city wide.
Duties include:
Riding the shuttles serving as navigator for driver,
guiding patrons, speaking about the evening's events,
distributing surveys and answering general questions.
Cordiality is a must. (Bi-lingual skills welcomed but not required.)
All training is provided.
+ Applicant MUST be over 18.
+ Applicant MUST be comfortable speaking in front of groups
+ Applicant MUST have a working cell phone for use the day of event.
+ Applicant MUST be able to attend a 1 1/2 hour training/orientation
on Monday evening, March 3, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
+ Must be able to familiarize themselves with the evening shuttle routes
by driving them PRIOR to event
+ Applicant MUST be able to the work on Friday, March 14, 2008 from 5 pm
to 11 pm
Fee is $10.00 per hour for a full 7.5 hours. (Fee paid 4 weeks after
event)
If interested please send an email note of interest, contact phone, and
a BRIEF paragraph of qualifications (no more than 1/2 page) to:
Ernest A. Figueroa
Program & Grants Coordinator
Pasadena Cultural Affairs
efigueroa@cityofpasadena.net
You will then be contacted if there are positions left to fill.
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Position available at the MAK Center
Position available at the MAK Center:
Program Coordinator, MAK Urban Future Initiative
The MAK Center at the Schindler House in West Hollywood, California seeks a highly
organized program coordinator to work alongside the MAK Center Director and Program
Manager in all tasks and projects supporting the Urban Future Initiative (UFI), a residency
program developed to create meaningful cross-cultural exchange for international
scholars, including artists, architects and urban planners. The program coordinator will
also contribute to other MAK Center programs and activities.
In collaboration with MAK Center staff, duties include:
*Serve as a resource to scholars for the Los Angeles community for professional and
personal needs.
*Assist scholars with research, correspondence and scheduling.
*Assist in planning, organizing and staffing programs and exchanges related to the
residency, as well as other MAK Center programs as needed.
*Assist in maintaining web site and scholars' blog.
*Assist with all program communications, including press releases, invitations and final
catalogue publication.
*Assist in maintaining financial records and preparing quarterly reports for granting
agency.
*Drive scholar to exchange sites in the Los Angeles metro area and attend events as
necessary. A car will be provided for residency-related duties.
*Perform office administrative duties such as opening and closing house, greeting visitors,
answering the phone, performing mailings, sending out email announcements, drafting
business letters, and making appointments.
Qualifications:
The candidate must be highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent written and
verbal communication skills. The candidate must be able to juggle an array of projects
simultaneously and willing to contribute to a busy non-profit office. The candidate must
be a professional and courteous representative to the scholar and the public. A valid
California driver's license and a clean driving record are required. Experience working for
an arts organization and strong computer skills, including web site maintenance, Excel
and Filemaker Pro, are preferred.
The position is 35 hours a week, with a flexible schedule including evening and weekend
hours, located at the MAK Center locations, as well as other sites in Metro Los Angeles as
determined by the scholar's research. Health insurance is provided.
Application deadline: Monday, February 25, 2008.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume and writing sample to:
Alaine Azcona, UFI Program Manager
aazcona@makcenter.org
About the MAK Urban Future Initiative:
The MAK Urban Future Initiative is a fellowship program funded by a major grant from the
U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Culture and Education in which cultural researchers
from diverse nations come to Los Angeles for two months to pursue a research topic
related to urban phenomena. The fellows will come from nations that are under-
represented in the Los Angeles discourse; the MAK Center will work closely with them to
create a meaningful cross-cultural exchange. The goal is to generate concepts for the
urban future by stimulating dialogue and mining both Los Angeles and international
resources.
About the MAK Center:
Established in 1994 as an alliance between the MAK Vienna (Austrian Museum of Applied
Art) and Friends of the Schindler House (FOSH) in West Hollywood, the MAK Center is
housed in the Modernist landmark R.M. Schindler House (1921-22) in West Hollywood,
which it uses as a primary presentation space. The MAK Center also maintains and
occupies the Schindler-designed Mackey Apartments (1939) located nearby. The Mackey
Apartments is the home for the MAK Center¹s residency program designed for visiting
artists, architects, and students of architecture.
The MAK Center develops local, national, and international projects exploring art,
architecture and their intersections. The Center seeks out and supports projects and ideas
that test disciplinary boundaries. Acting as a "think tank" for current issues, the Center
encourages exploration of experimental, practical and theoretical aspects in art and
architecture through exhibitions, lectures, performances, screenings, and publications.
For more information about the MAK Center at the Schindler House, please visit
http://www.makcenter.org
Program Coordinator, MAK Urban Future Initiative
The MAK Center at the Schindler House in West Hollywood, California seeks a highly
organized program coordinator to work alongside the MAK Center Director and Program
Manager in all tasks and projects supporting the Urban Future Initiative (UFI), a residency
program developed to create meaningful cross-cultural exchange for international
scholars, including artists, architects and urban planners. The program coordinator will
also contribute to other MAK Center programs and activities.
In collaboration with MAK Center staff, duties include:
*Serve as a resource to scholars for the Los Angeles community for professional and
personal needs.
*Assist scholars with research, correspondence and scheduling.
*Assist in planning, organizing and staffing programs and exchanges related to the
residency, as well as other MAK Center programs as needed.
*Assist in maintaining web site and scholars' blog.
*Assist with all program communications, including press releases, invitations and final
catalogue publication.
*Assist in maintaining financial records and preparing quarterly reports for granting
agency.
*Drive scholar to exchange sites in the Los Angeles metro area and attend events as
necessary. A car will be provided for residency-related duties.
*Perform office administrative duties such as opening and closing house, greeting visitors,
answering the phone, performing mailings, sending out email announcements, drafting
business letters, and making appointments.
Qualifications:
The candidate must be highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent written and
verbal communication skills. The candidate must be able to juggle an array of projects
simultaneously and willing to contribute to a busy non-profit office. The candidate must
be a professional and courteous representative to the scholar and the public. A valid
California driver's license and a clean driving record are required. Experience working for
an arts organization and strong computer skills, including web site maintenance, Excel
and Filemaker Pro, are preferred.
The position is 35 hours a week, with a flexible schedule including evening and weekend
hours, located at the MAK Center locations, as well as other sites in Metro Los Angeles as
determined by the scholar's research. Health insurance is provided.
Application deadline: Monday, February 25, 2008.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume and writing sample to:
Alaine Azcona, UFI Program Manager
aazcona@makcenter.org
About the MAK Urban Future Initiative:
The MAK Urban Future Initiative is a fellowship program funded by a major grant from the
U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Culture and Education in which cultural researchers
from diverse nations come to Los Angeles for two months to pursue a research topic
related to urban phenomena. The fellows will come from nations that are under-
represented in the Los Angeles discourse; the MAK Center will work closely with them to
create a meaningful cross-cultural exchange. The goal is to generate concepts for the
urban future by stimulating dialogue and mining both Los Angeles and international
resources.
About the MAK Center:
Established in 1994 as an alliance between the MAK Vienna (Austrian Museum of Applied
Art) and Friends of the Schindler House (FOSH) in West Hollywood, the MAK Center is
housed in the Modernist landmark R.M. Schindler House (1921-22) in West Hollywood,
which it uses as a primary presentation space. The MAK Center also maintains and
occupies the Schindler-designed Mackey Apartments (1939) located nearby. The Mackey
Apartments is the home for the MAK Center¹s residency program designed for visiting
artists, architects, and students of architecture.
The MAK Center develops local, national, and international projects exploring art,
architecture and their intersections. The Center seeks out and supports projects and ideas
that test disciplinary boundaries. Acting as a "think tank" for current issues, the Center
encourages exploration of experimental, practical and theoretical aspects in art and
architecture through exhibitions, lectures, performances, screenings, and publications.
For more information about the MAK Center at the Schindler House, please visit
http://www.makcenter.org
Feb 13, 2008
Webcast- Thu Feb. 14
Thursday, February 14, 2008 | 9:00am to 2:00pm PST
WATCH LIVE WEBCAST
NCG's Arts Loan Fund & The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
present an arts intensive relevant across all sectors.
Web & Where 2.0+
Streaming live on the NCG website - February 14, 2008 from 9:00am
until 2:00pm PST. The in-person event is full, but the online webcast
is universally accessible and free through the "WATCH LIVE WEBCAST"
link.
About the Program
Twenty-first century digital media makers are pushing the boundaries
of collaboration and copyright, once the exclusive domain of
industry. YouTube further opened up the digital revolution by:
exploding user choice, creating a user-to-user vetting system,
allowing online users to share and mix media, and creating a culture
of mass collaboration where audiences and communities can participate
as co-creators and co-curators. YouTube's success reflects a new
force where users are the agents of social change and the creators of
cultural content.
This day long Arts Intensive will reflect on the changes being led by
digital culture. We will examine how foundations and organizations
might want to position themselves to achieve impact within the
digital cultural space. With a myriad of different speakers from
various sectors, we will contemplate many of the emerging questions
evolving from digital media and culture. (more)
Featuring Presentations from:
Eskender Aseged, Nomadic Chef, Radio Africa Kitchen
Kelsang Aukatsang, Director, WiserEarth
Cathy Casserly, Director of Open Educational Resources Initiative,
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Sheila Davis, Executive Director, Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
Zaven Demerjian, Entrepreneur; Student
Barry Katz, Fellow, IDEO
Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick, Wired Magazine
Gordon Knox, Director, Global Initiatives at the Stanford Humanities
Lab
Dave Marvit, V.P., Connected Information Innovation Center, Fujitsu
Richard Muller, Professor of Physics, U.C. Berkeley
Micropixie, Artist
Biographies of the speakers can be found by clicking here.
The day will be moderated by Moy Eng, Program Director, Performing
Arts, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
A link to the full agenda can be found by clicking here.
Full program information can be found at http://www.ncg.org/watch.
WATCH LIVE WEBCAST
NCG's Arts Loan Fund & The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
present an arts intensive relevant across all sectors.
Web & Where 2.0+
Streaming live on the NCG website - February 14, 2008 from 9:00am
until 2:00pm PST. The in-person event is full, but the online webcast
is universally accessible and free through the "WATCH LIVE WEBCAST"
link.
About the Program
Twenty-first century digital media makers are pushing the boundaries
of collaboration and copyright, once the exclusive domain of
industry. YouTube further opened up the digital revolution by:
exploding user choice, creating a user-to-user vetting system,
allowing online users to share and mix media, and creating a culture
of mass collaboration where audiences and communities can participate
as co-creators and co-curators. YouTube's success reflects a new
force where users are the agents of social change and the creators of
cultural content.
This day long Arts Intensive will reflect on the changes being led by
digital culture. We will examine how foundations and organizations
might want to position themselves to achieve impact within the
digital cultural space. With a myriad of different speakers from
various sectors, we will contemplate many of the emerging questions
evolving from digital media and culture. (more)
Featuring Presentations from:
Eskender Aseged, Nomadic Chef, Radio Africa Kitchen
Kelsang Aukatsang, Director, WiserEarth
Cathy Casserly, Director of Open Educational Resources Initiative,
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Sheila Davis, Executive Director, Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
Zaven Demerjian, Entrepreneur; Student
Barry Katz, Fellow, IDEO
Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick, Wired Magazine
Gordon Knox, Director, Global Initiatives at the Stanford Humanities
Lab
Dave Marvit, V.P., Connected Information Innovation Center, Fujitsu
Richard Muller, Professor of Physics, U.C. Berkeley
Micropixie, Artist
Biographies of the speakers can be found by clicking here.
The day will be moderated by Moy Eng, Program Director, Performing
Arts, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
A link to the full agenda can be found by clicking here.
Full program information can be found at http://www.ncg.org/watch.
Casting Call
Company of Angels is casting "Theatricomunidad", a series of 10-minute
plays conceived and written by the Company of Angels Playwrights
Group. In keeping with our mission to re-invigorate Los Angeles
theater by deepening its connections to community, the pieces grew
from a series of workshops during which playwrights researched,
discussed and conceptualized about our great city and its unique
inhabitants. The production will run Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays, April 3-April 19. First rehearsal to start mid to late
February.
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 12 from 7pm-10pm, at
Silverlake Community Church, 2930 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, 90027.
This is an open call, and no appointments will be taken. Actors will
be given sides from the plays upon arrival. Please allow enough time
to read several different scenes for several different directors, if
needed.
We are seeking all types, especially men of any ethnicity, Latino
children, Latinas, Latinos, Asian men and Asian women.
AEA 99-seat contract pending approval.
plays conceived and written by the Company of Angels Playwrights
Group. In keeping with our mission to re-invigorate Los Angeles
theater by deepening its connections to community, the pieces grew
from a series of workshops during which playwrights researched,
discussed and conceptualized about our great city and its unique
inhabitants. The production will run Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays, April 3-April 19. First rehearsal to start mid to late
February.
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 12 from 7pm-10pm, at
Silverlake Community Church, 2930 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, 90027.
This is an open call, and no appointments will be taken. Actors will
be given sides from the plays upon arrival. Please allow enough time
to read several different scenes for several different directors, if
needed.
We are seeking all types, especially men of any ethnicity, Latino
children, Latinas, Latinos, Asian men and Asian women.
AEA 99-seat contract pending approval.
Call for Work
UCLA will be holding a Katrina benefit the week of Feb 25th through
the 29th . There will be a night of Jazz accompanied by local New
Orleans cuisine. Accompanying the benefit night will be a week long
exhibit in UCLA's Kerckhoff Art Gallery. For this exhibit we intend to
show work with a New Orleans/hurricane Katrina theme. Please contact
me if you are interested in showing. kesmaeili@ucla.edu
Look forward to hearing back!!
Kian
the 29th . There will be a night of Jazz accompanied by local New
Orleans cuisine. Accompanying the benefit night will be a week long
exhibit in UCLA's Kerckhoff Art Gallery. For this exhibit we intend to
show work with a New Orleans/hurricane Katrina theme. Please contact
me if you are interested in showing. kesmaeili@ucla.edu
Look forward to hearing back!!
Kian
Feb 11, 2008
Kennedy Center Internships and Fellowships
The Kennedy Center provides an outstanding opportunity for both practicing arts administrators and students to study at the United States' national arts center. The Center's Fellowship and Internship Programs are specifically designed to advance the careers of the next generation of leaders in the world of arts management.
Fellowship Program
9 months (September - May)
Arts professionals with 3-5 years experience
$20,000 annual stipend, plus health insurance
Ideal candidates will possess an eagerness to learn, maturity, confidence, the ability to work independently as well as in diverse groups, and demonstrate an aptitude for management, organizational and communication skills. Fellows are recruited from across theUnited States and around the world. Previous international participants have come from Australia, China, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, France, Great Britain, Lithuania, Mexico, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Internship Program
3-4 months (fall, winter/spring, summer)
College juniors to recent (within two years) graduates
$225 weekly stipend
Internships provide ambitious, disciplined and creative individuals with the instruction and experience needed to be successful in today's complex performing arts environment.
We could use your help in identifying good candidates for these programs and have attached brochure and application links for each program. We hope you will encourage any well-qualified individuals you may know to apply. For additional information please visithttp://www.kennedy-center.org/education/artsmanagement/ or emailartsmanagement@kennedy-center.org
Fellowship Program
9 months (September - May)
Arts professionals with 3-5 years experience
$20,000 annual stipend, plus health insurance
Ideal candidates will possess an eagerness to learn, maturity, confidence, the ability to work independently as well as in diverse groups, and demonstrate an aptitude for management, organizational and communication skills. Fellows are recruited from across theUnited States and around the world. Previous international participants have come from Australia, China, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, France, Great Britain, Lithuania, Mexico, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Internship Program
3-4 months (fall, winter/spring, summer)
College juniors to recent (within two years) graduates
$225 weekly stipend
Internships provide ambitious, disciplined and creative individuals with the instruction and experience needed to be successful in today's complex performing arts environment.
We could use your help in identifying good candidates for these programs and have attached brochure and application links for each program. We hope you will encourage any well-qualified individuals you may know to apply. For additional information please visithttp://www.kennedy-center.org/education/artsmanagement/ or emailartsmanagement@kennedy-center.org
Jan 28, 2008
Job: Youth Organizer/deadline February 8
Position: Youth Organizer
Salary: $12 - $15 / Hour (based on experience)
Education: Bachelor preferred (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Northeast San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, CA
Language(s): English and Spanish required
Area of Focus: Youth Empowerment, Community Development, Education &
Training
Type: Part time, 4-6 hours per week, occasional Saturdays
Last day to apply: February, 8th 2008
Start date: ASAP
Job Description: Youth Speak Collective (YSC), a 501 (c)(3) non-
profit organization founded in 2005, is a youth-driven initiative
empowering low-income communities in the Northeast San Fernando
Valley. YSC provides area youths with the skills necessary to pursue
higher education and create strong communities.
The Youth Council is part of the Youth Speak! afterschool program at
San Fernando High School. This program will provide opportunities for
youth to engage in service-learning, participate in experiential
learning and gain skills to attain a college education.
The Youth Organizer will engage youth in educational and leadership
activities in a safe, supervised space. The Youth Council will be
representative of all social groups on campus and made up of natural
leaders to promote peer education and awareness to resolve
differences and friction between social groups. Youth Council
projects include community and school beautification, volunteer days,
advocating at community meetings, cultural events, and promoting
awareness through school campaigns. Youth will learn to identify
activities where they can create positive community change. Youth
Council activities will be based on conflict resolution, respect,
community revitalization and mediation skills building.
The youth organizer is the lead facilitator of youth-led initiatives
at the Youth Speak Afterschool program at SFHS. The organizer's main
responsibility is the recruitment, selection and program development
for youth in the Youth Council program. The organizer is also
responsible for program work that serves to further the mission of
YSC as a community resource for youth-led activism.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate a weekly meeting afterschool focusing on social
education and skills training workshops • Develop and
coordinate systems of youth recruitment, involvement, leadership
development and consciousness raising within the afterschool program
and community
• Plan special events in collaboration with
youth.
• Support youth organizers to carry out campaign activities such as
door-knockings, survey projects, core group meetings, training for
leaders, actions, rallies, press events, and meetings with ally
groups.
• Create an environment developed around a prevention based learning
approach
• Observe and manage behavior of students according to approved
policies/procedures under the direction of the School
Administrators.
•
Develop and sustain excellent relationships with youth,
administrators and community leaders.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High School diploma required. Bachelor's Degree in Education,
Community Development, Sociology or Related Field preferred.
• Experience working in afterschool programs • An individual with an
entrepreneurial spirit who is innovative, flexible, persistent and
ambitious.
• Experience working with youth and young adults
• Bilingual and/or bicultural
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment
• Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative
• Experience in curriculum development
• Willingness to work some non-traditional hours and Saturdays as
required.
• Valid driver's license
Int
Salary: $12 - $15 / Hour (based on experience)
Education: Bachelor preferred (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Northeast San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, CA
Language(s): English and Spanish required
Area of Focus: Youth Empowerment, Community Development, Education &
Training
Type: Part time, 4-6 hours per week, occasional Saturdays
Last day to apply: February, 8th 2008
Start date: ASAP
Job Description: Youth Speak Collective (YSC), a 501 (c)(3) non-
profit organization founded in 2005, is a youth-driven initiative
empowering low-income communities in the Northeast San Fernando
Valley. YSC provides area youths with the skills necessary to pursue
higher education and create strong communities.
The Youth Council is part of the Youth Speak! afterschool program at
San Fernando High School. This program will provide opportunities for
youth to engage in service-learning, participate in experiential
learning and gain skills to attain a college education.
The Youth Organizer will engage youth in educational and leadership
activities in a safe, supervised space. The Youth Council will be
representative of all social groups on campus and made up of natural
leaders to promote peer education and awareness to resolve
differences and friction between social groups. Youth Council
projects include community and school beautification, volunteer days,
advocating at community meetings, cultural events, and promoting
awareness through school campaigns. Youth will learn to identify
activities where they can create positive community change. Youth
Council activities will be based on conflict resolution, respect,
community revitalization and mediation skills building.
The youth organizer is the lead facilitator of youth-led initiatives
at the Youth Speak Afterschool program at SFHS. The organizer's main
responsibility is the recruitment, selection and program development
for youth in the Youth Council program. The organizer is also
responsible for program work that serves to further the mission of
YSC as a community resource for youth-led activism.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate a weekly meeting afterschool focusing on social
education and skills training workshops • Develop and
coordinate systems of youth recruitment, involvement, leadership
development and consciousness raising within the afterschool program
and community
• Plan special events in collaboration with
youth.
• Support youth organizers to carry out campaign activities such as
door-knockings, survey projects, core group meetings, training for
leaders, actions, rallies, press events, and meetings with ally
groups.
• Create an environment developed around a prevention based learning
approach
• Observe and manage behavior of students according to approved
policies/procedures under the direction of the School
Administrators.
•
Develop and sustain excellent relationships with youth,
administrators and community leaders.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High School diploma required. Bachelor's Degree in Education,
Community Development, Sociology or Related Field preferred.
• Experience working in afterschool programs • An individual with an
entrepreneurial spirit who is innovative, flexible, persistent and
ambitious.
• Experience working with youth and young adults
• Bilingual and/or bicultural
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment
• Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative
• Experience in curriculum development
• Willingness to work some non-traditional hours and Saturdays as
required.
• Valid driver's license
Int