Apr 20, 2009

Job Post: Executive/Sr. Director, Ready to Learn

FROM: Alicia Schoshinski
RE: Vacancy Announcement/Internal Posting Closes: February 13, 2009
Executive/Sr. Director, Ready to Learn
Educational Programming & Services/Ready to Learn
General Description
To provide the leadership and strategic direction for the Ready to Learn (RTL) initiative which is
focused on increasing reading achievement for children aged 2 – 8 who are from economically
disadvanged families through 1) the production of breakthrough literacy content for television
and internet platforms at home and in schools and 2) focused outreach employing those
platforms and content. Ensures that RTL’s operations and functions are aligned with and
support achievement of CPB’s overall education strategy and meet the requirements of the
programming and outreach awards provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Specific Duties
1. Establishes annual RTL operating plans with specific goals and objectives that align with
and support the achievement of the EP&S vision, as well as the objectives of the DOE
awards for RTL related to high quality public broadcasting digital learning content and
curricula, and educational outreach campaigns.
2. Leads the creation and implementation of operating processes and policies that define
standards and guidelines for RTL relative to programming development and outreach, as
well as other operational and financial activities. Ensures that RTL projects and grants
are executed according to these processes and policies, and that all relevant components
are performed appropriately and defined outcomes are relevant and measurable.
3. Oversees the planning, execution, and application of research, including social market
research, as well as other studies that informs RTL decision-making on program content
and outreach activities. Establishes measurable outcomes for RTL investments, monitors
the performance of RTL in achieving these outcomes, and applies this information to
future decisions.
4. Directs tracking and reporting activities to reflect RTL’s progress and outcomes relative
to objectives and projects, information such as financial indicators, adherence to
timelines and budget, stakeholder feedback, and other relevant data. Monitors and
analyzes information/data to ascertain trends, and recommends and implements changes
in direction, new approaches, and/or procedures to improve operational efficiency and
effectiveness, as appropriate, as well as to ensure achievement of established objectives.
5. Ensures that proper tools are in place to communicate and disseminate critical RTL
information to stakeholders and partners (internal and external to CPB), ensuring that
communications are ongoing and focused to ensure the effective development of support
and buy-in for RTL initiatives, as well as the swift resolution of problems and issues that
could hinder achievement of objectives or otherwise obstruct the successful operations of
RTL.
6. Works with other senior management to communicate RTL’s strategic direction
throughout CPB, particularly with the Executive Office and, as necessary, with the CPB
Board or Education Committee of the Board, providing data, materials, and any other
relvant information to educate, secure support, and establish a shared understanding
related to RTL.
7. Creates effective partnerships and builds and fosters alliances with other organizations in
support of RTL objectives. Reinforces integration of activities and identifies
opportunities for economies of scale and alignment of actions to present a united team in
securing progress and positive outcomes through RTL’s efforts.
8. Conducts required/effective staff management responsibilities and ensures that all
activities are performed in compliance with budget, procurement, and other CPB policies,
standards, and procedures.
Other Duties
1. Participates with other EP&S senior management to set the overall strategic direction of
the department to include establishing policy, goals, and objectives necessary to ensure
that the department achieves CPB’s mission related to educational programming &
services.
2. Keeps abreast of activities in the marketplace related to RTL, particularly those activities
that may present opportunities for RTL to enhance its efforts in development and
outreach initiatives.
3. Represents RTL at internal meetings, with stations and other stakeholders, at coalitions,
and at public broadcasting-related events as required.
Required Qualifications
1. Masters Degree or in Education or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2. Ten years of work experience reflecting progressively responsible teaching and/or
administrative roles in education.
3. Knowledge of and experience with grants-making processes and requirements.
4. Understanding of and familiarity with child development and childhood literacy.
5. Prior management experience, with demonstrated experience developing and
implementing strategies and processes for achieving business objectives.
6. Demonstrated experience planning, organizing and managing multiple priorities,
projects, and activities as well as critical deadlines, while being flexible to addressing and
responding to changing needs.
7. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead others, resolve conflicts, and
ensure the achievement of results.
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advanced capabilities relative
to collaboration, negotiation, persuasion, and making effective presentations.
9. A high level of confidence, integrity, can-do attitude and a hands on approach to
problem-solving as well as an executive presence for interacting with and influencing key
leadership and stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills for building and fostering key
relationships internal and external to CPB.
10. Critical thinking, sound judgment and problem analysis/resolution capabilities at both the
strategic and operational levels.
11. Project management expertise, particularly an understanding of project planning,
budgets, and financial/performance tracking.
12. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
Desired Qualifications
1. A doctorate degree
2. Experience with instructional/innovative learning media
3. Familiarity with the public broadcasting system and CPB.
Other Important Information
• This position operates under minimal supervision and minimal instruction – with the
incumbent setting his/her own standards, plans and procedures for accomplishing
individual objectives. Also, handles and/or provides guidance to others for handling
problems and questions.
• The work environment is one with significant volume and multiple demands.
• Direct budget accountability: $51M for RTL programming and $20M for RTL outreach
• Travel requirement: 25-30%
Reports to: VP, Educational Programming & Services
Supervisory Responsibility (by title and total number of each):
Direct (includes hiring and firing authority):
Director, RTL Community Engagement
Director of Research and Evaluation
RTL Project Director
Administrative Assistant
Indirect: Coordinator, Local Impact
Interactions
Internal: Interacts with staff throughout CPB, particularly with the Office of Business
Affairs (OBA), the Executive Office, and CPB’s Communications and Government
Relations staff.
External: Interacts with various external RTL partners and stakeholders, including the
U.S. Department of Education (DOE), PBS, PBS stations, fellow grantees, and teams of
researchers, social marketers and producers to ensure that RTL objectives are achieved.
Hiring Range: $91,500 to $125,800 Level: 9 Exempt: Yes
NOTE: In filling a position vacancy, CPB will make no commitment for a minimum
period of ten working days from the date the position is posted in order to
permit active consideration of CPB employees, female and minority candidates
in particular. This position will be posted from February 2, 2009 to February
13, 2009. If recruitment is ongoing after this date, resumes will continue to be
accepted until a selection is made.
Send resumes to:
jobs@cpb.org
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
401 Ninth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Attn: Human Resources Office

Apr 14, 2009

seeking entry-level artist

The Cimarron Group is currently seeking an entry-level artist to join its industry leading Motion Graphics department. Location is Hollywood, CA. Requirements of an ideal applicant are as follows:

· Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, Animation, or Related Major

· 1-2 years experience in Professional Level Graphic Production

(preferred, not required)

· Excellent Skills in Typography & Design

· Adept in Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator

· Knowledge of 3D Modeling & Animation specifically in Maya is a definite plus!


A Portfolio & Reel are necessary to be considered. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Job Duties of this position include:

· 2D Design & Animation for Main Tiles, Trailers, Commercials and other film/broadcast graphics

· Proficiency in Project Management & the Ability to Effectively Multitask



Please respond via email w/ applicable links to reels to: gfx@cimarrongroup.com

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – ARTIST SEARCH

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – ARTIST SEARCH

POSITION: Visual Arts Instructor
TERM: April 1 – June 30, 2009 (with possible extension)
SCHEDULE: 3hrs., three times a week
PAY: Negotiable within limits of grant (part-time, temporary, no benefits)

PROJECT:
The LACER Afterschool Programs, in collaboration with Children's Hospital L.A., will be providing tutoring and arts programming to youth registered in the GRYD (Gang Reduction and Youth Development) program. The Mayors office's intention is to bring about significant, long-term reductions in gang activity and improve overall community health through collaborative efforts at local, state, and federal levels. Organizations are addressing the full range of individual, family, peer, school, and community factors that contribute to high levels of juvenile delinquency and gang activity.

LOCATION:
Taylor Yard Project/Rio De Los Angeles State Park

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Visual Arts Instructor will work with assigned youth on engaging projects that connect youth to their artistic abilities, the beauty of their community and cultures. Recycling, re-use and "green" projects using mixed-media are preferred. Three days a week, youth (10-14 yrs. old) will meet with the artist and create highly accessible, challenging, engaging projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Create an engaging and challenging curriculum.
•Offer a variety of mixed media projects to youth who may have had little or no previous arts exposure.
•Set up/break down of art workshop each day.
•Maintenance of arts materials at site.
•Communication with site coordinator and artistic director and collaborative agencies to address needs of students.
•Inspire and encourage youth to attend workshop each day that it is offered via a collaborative project, a personal connection to the art form and/or home assignments.
•Include `homework' that creates a connect from the project at the park to the students home.
•Organize workshops within schedule and include final projects, culminating event or a `sharing' that can be attended by the community.
•Administer youth evaluations of arts programming.
•Work in collaboration with site coordinator and Artistic Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Excellent classroom management skills.
•Ability and passion to work with youth "at risk".
•Must have experience working with 10-14 (middle school) youth.
•Ability to teach a variety of artistic projects, curriculums in preferred medium.
•Flexibility with changes in attendance, facilities and youth attitudes.
•Fluent in English and Spanish
•Ability to work independently and multi-task

TO BE HIRED, APPLICANTS WILL NEED:
•to be Fingerprinted (organization will provide this),
•current TB test results,
•Valid driver's license,
•Work Samples, example projects and materials budget.

TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and cover letter to:
LACER Afterschool Programs
William Seymour, Artistic Director
WS@LACERstars.org
(No phone calls, please)

ABOUT THE LACER AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Founded in 1995, the award-winning LACER Afterschool Programs provide free arts and literacy after school programs to middle school and high school youth each day. Specializing in addressing the gap between the "day school" and home – youth are offered myriad choices; homework tutoring, math, writing, join a rock band, theater, musical theater, stage craft, dance, drill team, soccer, basketball, an much more. www.LACERstars.org

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Inside Out Community Arts is looking for just the right PR represent
Posted by: "Jonathan Zeichner" jzeichner@insideoutca.org
Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:44 pm (PDT)

Dear Colleagues, do you have a PR firm or representative you love?
Please refer them to us.

Inside Out Community Arts is a nationally recognized, Los Angeles
based non-profit arts organization that utilizes the Arts to give
youth from all backgrounds the tools, confidence, and inspiration to
make a positive difference in their lives, communities and the world.

In these epoch and challenging times, we are committed to deepening
our work and expanding to address the growing needs of inner-city
youth in Los Angeles and beyond. We are focused on strengthening
existing partnerships and reaching out to engage in new ones with not-
for-profits, corporate entities, funders and constituents.

More than ever, we believe it's important to tell the stories of
people and organizations finding ways and joining forces to face
personal and global adversity and opportunity by relying on creativity
and power of the human spirit.

We have dedicated a modest resource allocation to working with a PR
firm that can help us with thoughtful strategy and effective execution
over the next year and beyond. This will be a partnership in every
sense of the word, and our goal is for all parties to come out ahead.

Needs: Strategic planning, conventional media outreach, social
networking and marketing, website refreshing, and more. We'll talk.

Thanks!

Jonathan

Jonathan Zeichner, Executive Director
Inside Out Community Arts
2210 Lincoln Blvd. ART = LIFE
Venice, CA 90291
310-397-8820 X110

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Spring Screening Series

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Spring Screening Series - SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Mar
Posted by: "hollywoodshorts" hollywoodshorts@yahoo.com hollywoodshorts
Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:41 pm (PDT)

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HOLLYWOOD SHORTS features award-winning short film,
animation and documentary filmmakers and their creative teams.
These exceptional filmmakers and writers are the among the most
vibrant new voices of today's indie filmmaking community.

Submission Deadline:

MARCH 31, 2009
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Request a form via email:
submissions@hollywoodshorts.com

Residency

ummer Night Lights Artists Residencies Available
Posted by: "Brandy Maya Healy" dcagrants@yahoo.com dcagrants
Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:40 pm (PDT)


Dear Colleagues,

Good News!

Summer Night Lights, a highly successful program managed by the Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) will be expanded this summer with positions available for up to 30 teachers.
In 2008, providing cool, creative and positive activities for specific communities of youth and their families on evenings and weekends caused dramatic reductions in violence and crime. Can you play a role in making the Summer of 2009 even more successful?

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has a delivery deadline of Friday May 1, 2009. Independent teachers and non-profit programs are eligible to apply.

For more information, please call Michelle Berne at (213) 202-5554 or to obtain a copy of the RFQ by email, please send your request to either brandymaya.healy@lacity.org or sherlan.abesamis@lacity.org.

(Please do not reply to this email with requests; messages sent to dca grants @ yahoo.com will NOT be answered.)

JOB!

Job Opportunity at the Skirball
Posted by: "annaschwarz06" aschwarz@skirball.org annaschwarz06
Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:38 pm (PDT)

Job Posting: Full-Time Noah's Ark Gallery Educator

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks Gallery Educators to staff Noah's Ark at the Skirball. Gallery Educators facilitate gallery-based school, group, and public programs.

On a daily basis Gallery Educators practice full-body puppetry, movement, ropes/challenge course elements and team building, percussion, storytelling, and facilitation of hands-on art-making activities.

Noah's Ark at the Skirball includes an entire floor of hands-on galleries, an adjacent park space, and an outdoor amphitheater, all dedicated to exploring the themes of community, diversity, and building a better world.

The Gallery Educators report to the Noah's Ark Gallery Manager.

The position of Gallery Educator is year-round and full-time; occurring during weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Gallery Educators are required to work one weekend day each week, either Saturday or Sunday as assigned. Ability to work both Saturday and Sunday a plus.

Responsibilities
• Works cooperatively to ensure successful gallery experiences for schools, groups and the general public including guided and drop-in experiences, table-based activities; participatory movement, music, drumming, and workshops.
• Responsible for the on-going integration and application of feedback from supervisors to achieve program goals and standards.
• Resets and maintain galleries to ensure optimal condition and an aesthetically pleasing environment including daily prop cleaning.
• Assists in collecting and preparing materials for daily programs including inventory upkeep and organization.
• Works as a member of the team to ensure timely and comprehensive implementation of daily opening and closing gallery procedures.
• Proactively problem-solves to address customer service and operational issues including inter-departmental communications and follow through.
• Performs all necessary administrative work related to Noah's Ark Gallery Educator duties as assigned.
• Troubleshoots on the gallery floor and in the park as needed.
• Tracks and evaluates program experiences as needed and assigned.
• Contributes to developing new gallery programs as requested.
• Co-trains and mentors fellow colleagues as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works one weekend day each week as assigned.

Qualifications
• Background and experience in arts education, child development, and/or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead educational experiences for people of all ages.
• Experience working with children and families; interactive gallery teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following specialized areas: full-body puppetry, movement, ropes/challenge course elements and team building, percussion, storytelling, and visual arts.
• Team player with a professional, positive attitude.
• On any given day, may be required to do one or more of the following: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting on the floor to meet visitor and program requirements.
• Ability to work long hours that require physical agility and sustained energy
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced, highly sensory environment.
• Ability to model positive behavior through words, actions, and attitude in challenging situations.
• Ability to assess the needs of the galleries and assist in maintaining a safe and educational environment.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and collaborate with others.
• Ability to receive and respond positively to feedback.
• Fluency in second language a plus.

Full time compensation for this hourly, non-exempt position will be $30,000/year with full benefits.

Please email resume and cover letter to humanresources@skirball.org or fax to (310) 440-4595.
Or send copies to:
Human Resources Department
Noah's Ark Gallery Educator
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Apr 6, 2009

JOb: Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer

POSITION SPECIFICATION


POSITION TITLE: Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer

REPORTING TO: Board of Directors

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California


THE ORGANIZATION: La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
www.lapca.org

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes will be a new and important addition to the Cultural Landscape of Los Angeles, a cultural center dedicated to exploring the rich history of the region. It will serve as the official public institution in Los Angeles devoted to the documentation, promotion and representation of Mexican American history and culture, and demonstrate the far-reaching impact of the Mexican American legacy within and outside Southern California.


THE OPPORTUNITY

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer. This individual will provide leadership and direction for all operations and activities of the Center. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization; work with the Chair to enable the Board to fulfill its governance functions; and will give directions and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategy and objectives.


SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director’s key responsibilities include the following:

• Board Administration and Support: Supports operations and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members, interfacing between Board and staff, and supporting Board’s evaluation of Chief Executive.

• Fundraising: Oversees fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation.

• Program, Product and Service Delivery: Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services

• Financial, Tax, Risk and Facilities Management: Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages organization’s resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations

• Human Resource Management: Effectively manages the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations

• Community and Public Relations: Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders



In summary, the Executive Director will:

• Plan, direct, organize, and control the management of the organization with the help of qualified professional staff.

• Engage the Board of Directors and appropriate staff in the planning, development and implementation of an aggressive and comprehensive Fundraising campaign.

• Provide appropriate guidance and support to planning and building construction efforts.

• Administer all operations and participate in setting and developing policy with the Executive Committee, where appropriate.

• Confer with the Board of Directors as needed.

• Maintain contact with the Chairman, Executive Committee or other committees of the Board where needed.

• Prepare for consideration, with support documentation, matters for decision by the Board of Directors for both long and short-term goals and implement the Board’s decision(s) as required or where appropriate

• Ensure that all programs have prepared annual programs budgets for consideration of the Board or committee thereof and that these budget processes are initiated prior to the start of the fiscal year

• Ensure that financial and human resources for all programs are sufficient to reflect service and programs priorities and expectations

• Ensure that budget planning processes are an integral part of the overall service planning process.

• Work with the staff to schedule and ensure that the day to day operations are well supervised.

• Maintain operations and services standards by effective monitoring.

• Maintain a good working relationship with the County, other cultural organizations and other public agencies and community groups and endeavor to achieve the support of the community as a whole.

• Bring new financial initiatives to the attention of the Board.

• Work with the leadership of LAPCA to ensure an artistic and cultural agenda that is carefully planned, fiscally responsible and publicly appealing.

• Promote use of the Center by other nonprofit and commercial organizations such as professional and semi-professional performing arts, community organizations, and civic and corporate entities.

• Work with the Board of Directors and staff to provide and develop long-term goals and short-term objectives in support of the ultimate purpose of LAPCA.


• Assure financial goals are met through balancing of expenses with revenues.

• Work within budget guidelines to create and stage LAPCA sponsored programs and initiatives.

• Represent LAPCA to the general public, the County of Los Angeles, the state of California, national trade organizations and other appropriate constituencies.

• Devise and support educational outreach initiatives.


QUALIFICATIONS:

The CEO will be a seasoned manager with significant experience overseeing the development of major capital projects, preferably in the cultural arena. This experience will be demonstrated through years of progressively significant positions and relevant professional and educational credentials. Candidates should have an existing knowledge base and appreciation of Los Angeles and the Mexican American influence in the culture of this region.

The CEO will lead a staff of talented professionals, and therefore must have the ability to inspire a highly motivated, energetic and dedicated team. The individual must also possess the confidence, innate intelligence and personal presentation skills to work with and support the activities of a very engaged Board of Directors composed of leading government officials, corporate executives and philanthropists.

The ideal candidate will have a personal interest in the cultural climate of Los Angeles; s/he will be an avid consumer of the arts. S/he will be service-oriented and driven by constantly improving quality, reducing costs, and developing people and systems to enhance customer service. The ideal candidate will be an excellent tactician, but also must possess strong strategic planning and implementation skills.

Specific skills and experiences include:

• Significant and proven leadership skills developed through at least ten (10) years in senior management positions.

• Exceptional planning skills and successful experience in long-term strategic and business planning.

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising techniques.

• Demonstrated experience in capital project financial planning.

• Excellent organizational development, interpersonal, marketing, communication, administration and personnel management skills.


• Understanding of not-for profits.

• The ability to foster a healthy organizational culture to encourage teamwork and collaboration; strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to inspire and motivate; effective at conflict management.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Multi-cultural sensitivity.

• Technologically savvy.

• Ability to build collaborative ventures with diverse constituents.

• Experience reporting to, or working with, a volunteer Board of Directors.

• Excellent communicator with the ability to listen and weigh all aspects of a situation.

• Bilingualism is an asset.

• Proven ability to negotiate and manage relationships with vendors, service providers, renters, constituents, government agencies, producers and presenters.

• Experienced spokesperson, comfortable in the public eye.

• Excellent budgeting and financial management skills.

• High ethical standards and reputation.

Human Resources Leadership:

• Manage LAPCA’s personnel in a sensitive manner consistent with the Center’s personnel policies.

• Maintain a sound organizational structure and establish the appropriate practices and procedures to implement all policies.

• Establish annual goals and objectives for LAPCA’s senior management team.

• Review and modify LAPCA’s staffing structure as needed and replace staff where appropriate.


EDUCATION:

• A Bachelors degree is required; an MBA or advanced degree is desirable.


COMPENSATION:

• La Plaza de Cultura y Artes offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Paid Summer Internship at Southwest Chamber Music!!!

From: "palomaudovic"
Date: March 30, 2009 11:55:19 AM PDT
To: arts_ed_roundtable@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [arts_ed_roundtable] Paid Summer Internship at Southwest Chamber Music!!!

Los Angeles County Arts Commission
Southwest Chamber Music 2009 Summer Internship

All full time undergrad students that have finished one semester of college and are not scheduled to graduate before this December can apply to intern with two-time Grammy Award-winning Southwest Chamber Music starting in mid-March 2009 for our popular Summer Festival at The Huntington. Students must either reside or attend school in Los Angeles County.

The internship is a full-time paid position of approximately 40 hours a week for 10 weeks, including 4 weekend (Saturday and Sunday) evening concerts.
Beginning and ending dates of the internships are June and August 2009.
Several educational components are included in the County Arts Internship Program, including field trips with discussion leaders, off-site meetings, and a bus tour of arts activities and organizations throughout the County. These events are mandatory for the intern and are an integral part of the program.
Interns will be conpensated a total of $3500 for the full internship period.
The 2009 LACAC Summer Intern will support the Southwest Chamber Music staff in all aspects of office administration, concert promortion and marketing, and concert production at The Huntington during our popular Summer Festival Season. The intern will also engage in several projects including expanding Southwest's local community and internet presence via concert promotion, marketing and publicity.

For more information, and to apply for the position, visit the LA County Arts Commissions website: http://www.lacountyarts.org/internship.html.

Job: Development Manager

From: "Jan Kirsch"
Date: March 27, 2009 2:31:05 PM PDT
To:
Subject: [arts_ed_roundtable] Position Available at Inner-City Arts

Position Announcement: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Inner-City Arts is seeking an experienced, energetic Manager for the Professional Development program, to support the delivery of a full training program for classroom teachers and teaching artists. This person has strong attention to detail, a positive outlook and an interest in education and the arts. He or she has the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced work environment that values vitality, integrity and flexibility. This individual has a unique combination of administrative ability, enjoyment of carrying out day-to-day tasks of event production and an interest in contributing to growing an existing successful program.

At Inner-City Arts, we offer child-centered arts programs where students explore and develop their creativity in a safe and supportive studio environment through hands-on experiences in visual and performing arts. Inner-City Arts has been offering arts programs to youth and their families for 20 years. We are dedicated to bringing the best of creative experiences to thousands of children in the downtown area of Los Angeles, and annually serve approximately 8,000 children in school-day and after-school programs. Professional Development programs are offered to approximately 1,000 teachers annually, including those who attend classes with their students, other teachers and administrators from those schools, teachers from across the LAUSD, pre-service University credential candidates, and members of community organizations. Further information is available at www.inner-cityarts.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Professional Development Manager is responsible for all activities associated with the management and implementation of the professional development program and reports to the Director of Professional Development. Specific responsibilities include:

· Managing workshop schedule, including communicating with Inner-City Arts staff, school administrators, teachers, partner organizations and University and school district personnel

· Managing administrative components of the program including supply and material inventories (organization, ordering and purchasing), expense tracking, elements of budget preparation, tracking teachers and schools served, maintaining school and programmatic files, compiling evaluation and reporting data and general office organization

· Assisting with creating promotional materials, advertising workshops and registering participants
· Shopping for, purchasing and preparing workshop materials and hospitality supplies
· Preparing and maintaining workshop space and set-up areas prior to, during and after workshops
· Completing set-up and clean-up of workshops and providing programmatic support during workshops
· Coordinating, scheduling, training and supervising additional program support staff and volunteers

· Updating and maintaining Professional Development Reference Guide
· Providing support to student programs as necessary
· Completing other duties as required by needs of the Professional Development program

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Prior administrative experience, including program management and/or coordination
· Undergraduate degree in education, the arts, or other relevant area
· Strong verbal skills, telephone rapport and written communication skills
· Personable, able to create positive rapport with constituency and strong desire to be in service
· Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook; PowerPoint, Publisher and Illustrator a plus
· Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and to work both independently and with specific direction
· Excellent problem-solving ability, organizational skills and follow-through
· Able to organize workflow around workshop schedule
· Able to lift and carry standard supplies and materials needed to prepare for and clean-up from workshops

WORK SCHEDULE:

· Non-exempt full-time position.
· Schedule determined in advance by workshop schedule.
· Schedule includes some evenings, early mornings and Saturdays.

LOCATION: Inner-City Arts is located in the downtown Los Angeles Warehouse District, adjacent to the Produce Mart and Skid Row.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience.

TO APPLY: Mail/Fax/ Email resume and cover letter to: Susie Goliti, Director of Administration,

Attn: PD Mgr. Job Search, 720 Kohler Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021; Fax: 213-627-6469; Email Susie@inner-cityarts.org.

Applications accepted until Friday, April 24, 2009.

Mar 12, 2009

Getting Your Sh*t Together: The Ultimate Career Bootcamp for Artists.

Getting Your Sh*t Together
The Ultimate Career Bootcamp for Artists.

Registration for the Spring Semester Getting Your Sh*t Together Workshop
at The Eagle Rock Center for The Arts begins now. If you are anywhere
the LA area and are looking to kick-start your art career, get
organized, and learn just about everything it takes to make it in the
art world, then this class is just what you've been looking for.

Sign up TODAY This class fills up very fast.

To register call the Center For The Arts, Eagle Rock.
323.226.1617. They will process your registration.
For more information visit:
http://www.gyst-ink.com/services/workshops.php#enroll

or email tucker@gyst-ink.com

About the Class:

Getting Your Sh*t Together
The Ultimate Career Boot Camp for Artists.

Duration: Mondays (7pm - 9pm) April 20 – June 8
+ Curator Review Saturday (10am-2pm) June 13

Location:
The Eagle Rock Center for the Arts
2225 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
www.centerartseaglerock.org

Tuition: $250

Created by artist, curator, and legendary CalArts professor Karen
Atkinson, Getting Your Sh*t Together (GYST) is the often-imitated
workshop for emerging artists, and for artists who've been "emerging"
longer than they expected. Over 400 artists have graduated from GYST
since 2002 and their continued success and contributions to the art
world are what gives GYST such a great reputation.

GYST teaches you the business stuff you should have learned in art
school, but didn't. GYST values self-sufficiency and presents you with
information, skills, and strategies to make things happen without
necessarily waiting around for some arbiter of culture to validate your
work. We're not concerned with producing slick, commercialized artists,
nor is this some new age, touchy-feely "find your inner artist" crap.
GYST is a program for artists, by artists that will teach you
bare-knuckled, practical strategies for negotiating the baffling terrain
of the contemporary art world.

Over 8-weeks, you'll create and refine your "presentation package,"
artist statement, bio, resume, portfolio, and more, with the full
editorial and technical support of GYST staff.

GYST culminates with Curator Speed Dating. Get real-world feedback on
your portfolio and proposals from some of the area's hottest curators.
Past curators have been LA Times Art Critic David Pagel, LACE Director
Carol Stakenaus, and Christopher Russell from the Getty Research
Institute.

Students also get a complimentary copy of the new GYST software, which
usually retails for $150. The MAC and PC based program is packed with
all the organizing tools and information resources every artist needs.

SUCCESS STORIES

In just the past 2 years, our workshop alumni have won over $18,000 in
grants, multiple grants from the City of Pasadena.

"Two weeks after finishing GYST, I had a studio visit from Robert
Berman. Because I had recently gotten my sh*t together, I was able to
send him a portfolio before the visit. I think it really helped - he
offered me a solo show. Thanks, GYST! Really, thank you. I mean it."

- Alumni Cameron Gray had his first solo show (ever) in 2007 at the
renowned Robert Berman Gallery and sold several large canvases. He's
currently represented by Berman's Gallery.

-Just last year, GYST Alumni Ari Kletzky was the subject of an extensive
article on the front page of the LA Times Sunday Arts section. His
featured Islands of LA project was developed over the course of our GYST
workshop. Kletzky (who has a BA in business) recently quit his day-job
at a loan agency and currently is enrolled in Cal Art's Fine Arts
MFA program.

GYST Ink is an artist-run company committed to empowering and educating
artists so that they can take control of their practice and develop
successful and sustainable careers on their own terms. For more
information visit www.gyst-ink.com

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"The Fresh Look"!

To all the photographers, enthusiasts, emerging professionals, and artists!

The Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA), a month long photographic celebration in April, has an event called "The Fresh Look".
We invite you to participate in this event for this is a great
opportunity for you, photographers, professionals, emerging artists,
and enthusiasts to get your portfolios reviewed by industry's decisions
makers, from gallerists to editors, publishers, and creative directors.

We are now accepting submissions and the deadline will be on March
27, 2009.

You may visit our website at http://monthofphotography.com/programs/freshlook_freshfair.php

You may also reach The Program Director, Sarah Cho at sc@monthofphotography.com or you may call at 310.659.0122 x 105 if you wish to be provided with more information.

Thank you and we hope to see all your great works!

Very Best,
Month of Photography Los
Angeles

California Art Organizations Funding Opportunity

California Art Organizations Funding Opportunity

The Arts and Accessibility Technical Assistance Program

The California Arts Council in collaboration with the National Arts and
Disability Center at UCLA announces a funding opportunity through June
2009, "The California Arts Council's Art and Technical Assistance
Program".

Mini-grants for Arts Organizations to Engage Artists or Audiences with
Disabilities will support:

* Activities that make use of California artists with
disabilities

* Creating alternative formats for materials such as large print,
Braille, audio description, ASL interpreter, and/or captioning

* Creation of new work, new approaches, and directions

* Opportunities to discuss specific issues, and trends in the
arts as they pertain to engaging people with disabilities in the arts

* Hiring a consultant to assist in improving your facility or
services to people with disabilities

* Towards opportunities for students with disabilities to advance
their skills leading to a career in the arts

* Services and accommodations to employ artists with disabilities

* Services and accommodations to audiences with disabilities

For More Submission Guidelines Visit:
http://nadc.ucla.edu/announc1.cfm?ID=20

Maddy Kudritzki

Program Representative
UCLA Tarjan Center
National Arts and Disability Center
Open the Doors to College
(310) 825-3715

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Marketing Manager position

Job Opportunity: Marketing Specialist/Manager, Los Angeles County Arts Commission

This new position will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing plans for the ExperienceLA.com (XLA) website and related programs, in particular the L.A. County Cultural and Recreational Directory. S/he will
•create marketing initiatives to increase the number of website users;
•secure the participation of Los Angeles County departments who present public events and County Supervisorial offices, as well as additional municipalities and public agencies throughout the County, in the form of resources, content and marketing;
•write, edit, and produce electronic and print ads, flyers, invitations and brochures, and oversee their distribution;
•identify potential major sponsors, initiate contact, prepare proposals and presentations and set up meetings
•coordinate with XLA key public agency sponsors (City of LA, Community Redevelopment Agency, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, LA Inc., others) to develop co-marketing strategies and cross-promotions
•be responsible for social media marketing including content development/placement; represent XLA at programs, openings, special events, etc.; and other related activities.

This is a one-year grant-funded contract position with activities taking place from May 2009 to April 2010. This position reports to the LA County Arts Commission Director of Communications, and works directly with the XLA program management/web operations team. The position will be officed in downtown LA.

Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree with a major in communications, marketing, public relations, retail studies or a related field and 3+ years of progressively higher levels of marketing and promotions management experience. Graduate level coursework in the above-listed majors or related field is desired but not required. The ideal candidate will have deep online/new media marketing experience, as well as experience assisting with the planning and production of marketing and advertising campaigns. S/he will be well organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate with staff at all levels.

Salary: $50,000-$60,000 DOQ

Application Process: By April 10, 2009 candidates must submit a cover letter, detailed resume describing their relevant experience, education and qualifications, and a list of three professional references via email. All submissions should be sent to communications@arts.lacounty.gov , with "ExperienceLA Marketing Manager Application" as the subject line. Please do not submit any application materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the submission.

ExperienceLA.com is the official online cultural calendar and trip planner for the greater Los Angeles area. The site was first launched in 2003 as a collaborative initiative sponsored by a coalition of public agencies. The site has evolved into a true information network hosting events and information provided by more than 2,000 arts and cultural organizations throughout LA; a growing network of ExperienceLA WiFi portals sponsored by the City of LA; a social media network including an ExperienceLA blog, Flikr pool and Google ExperienceLA Calendar Widget along with presences on Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Twitter and other social networking sites; web video and podcasts from various public agencies; an ExperienceLA public television channel hosted by the City of Santa Monica TV; and other innovative online initiatives.

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission provides leadership in cultural services of all disciplines for the largest county in the United States, encompassing 88 municipalities. In additional to its support for XLA, the Arts Commission provides leadership and staffing to support the regional blueprint for arts education, Arts for All; administers a grants program that funds more than 300 nonprofit arts organizations annually; oversees the County's Civic Art Program for capital projects, funds the largest arts internship program in the country in conjunction with the Getty Foundation and programs the John Anson Ford Theatres. The Arts Commission also produces free community programs, including the L.A. Holiday Celebration broadcast nationally, and a year-round music program that funds more than 50 free concerts each year in public sites. For more information: www.lacountyarts.org

Mar 10, 2009

Pitches, Riggers & Modelers Needed ASAP!

From: "Mary Miller"
Date: March 9, 2009 10:16:24 AM PDT
To: "Mary Miller"
Subject: Pitches, Riggers & Modelers Needed ASAP!
Reply-To:

Good morning. I’m currently working at Extra Large Technology Inc. in Hollywood and we are looking for are looking 2.5D & 3D Modelers & Riggers that have Maya and Max experience. We are also looking for new 3D animated projects to Produce. I you or anyone you know is looking for work, please have them forward there resume & demo of their work to me. If any of you have projects that you would like to pitch, contact me immediately. I hope to hear from each you soon if nothing more than to hear how each of you are doing in these economically challenging times.

Best regards,

Mary Jo Miller
VP of Production
mmiller@extralargetech.com
1680 North Vine St., Ste 1005
Hollywood Ca 90028
323-464-7763 Office
323-350-2570 Cell

Job Opp: Marketing Specialist/Manager, Los Angeles County Arts Commission

Marketing Specialist/Manager, Los Angeles County Arts Commission



This new position will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing plans for the ExperienceLA.com (XLA) website and related programs, in particular the L.A. County Cultural and Recreational Directory. S/he will

create marketing initiatives to increase the number of website users;
secure the participation of Los Angeles County departments who present public events and County Supervisorial offices, as well as additional municipalities and public agencies throughout the County, in the form of resources, content and marketing;
write, edit, and produce electronic and print ads, flyers, invitations and brochures, and oversee their distribution;
identify potential major sponsors, initiate contact, prepare proposals and presentations and set up meetings
coordinate with XLA key public agency sponsors (City of LA, Community Redevelopment Agency, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, LA Inc., others) to develop co-marketing strategies and cross-promotions
be responsible for social media marketing including content development/placement; represent XLA at programs, openings, special events, etc.; and other related activities.


This is a one-year grant-funded contract position with activities taking place from May 2009 to April 2010. This position reports to the LA County Arts Commission Director of Communications, and works directly with the XLA program management/web operations team. The position will be officed in downtown LA.



Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree with a major in communications, marketing, public relations, retail studies or a related field and 3+ years of progressively higher levels of marketing and promotions management experience. Graduate level coursework in the above-listed majors or related field is desired but not required. The ideal candidate will have deep online/new media marketing experience, as well as experience assisting with the planning and production of marketing and advertising campaigns. S/he will be well organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate with staff at all levels.



Salary: $50,000-$60,000 DOQ

Application Process: By April 10, 2009 candidates must submit a cover letter, detailed resume describing their relevant experience, education and qualifications, and a list of three professional references via email. All submissions should be sent tocommunications@arts.lacounty.gov , with “ExperienceLA Marketing Manager Application” as the subject line. Please do not submit any application materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the submission.

ExperienceLA.com is the official online cultural calendar and trip planner for the greater Los Angeles area. The site was first launched in 2003 as a collaborative initiative sponsored by a coalition of public agencies. The site has evolved into a true information network hosting events and information provided by more than 2,000 arts and cultural organizations throughout LA; a growing network of ExperienceLA WiFi portals sponsored by the City of LA; a social media network including an ExperienceLA blog, Flikr pool and Google ExperienceLA Calendar Widget along with presences on Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Twitter and other social networking sites; web video and podcasts from various public agencies; an ExperienceLA public television channel hosted by the City of Santa Monica TV; and other innovative online initiatives.

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission provides leadership in cultural services of all disciplines for the largest county in theUnited States, encompassing 88 municipalities. In additional to its support for XLA, the Arts Commission provides leadership and staffing to support the regional blueprint for arts education, Arts for All; administers a grants program that funds more than 300 nonprofit arts organizations annually; oversees the County’s Civic Art Program for capital projects, funds the largest arts internship program in the country in conjunction with the Getty Foundation and programs the John Anson Ford Theatres. The Arts Commission also produces free community programs, including the L.A. Holiday Celebration broadcast nationally, and a year-round music program that funds more than 50 free concerts each year in public sites. For more information: www.lacountyarts.org.

Feb 17, 2009

East Hollywood ArtCycle Artists Call

Call for artists to participate in the First Annual East Hollywood
ArtCycle on February 28th from 2-10pm at Heliotrope and Melrose.

This all day family event is sponsored by the East Hollywood
Neighborhood Council and is designed to show off the innovative
mixture of cultures and the creative spaces that exist in East Hollywood.

In addition to the neighborhood bicycle rides to artist studios,
galleries and historical / cultural points of interest, we will also
be closing down North Heliotrope between 2 and 10pm in order to give
independent artists (especially sculptors, installation artists and
those who enjoy showing and or making work outside) an opportunity to
show their work. Crafters are also welcome. We will set up tables,
tents and chairs for you (hanging apparatus if needed.)

If you have a gallery within the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council
boundaries (map on website http://easthollywoodartcycle.com) and we
have not already contacted you, we would love to have you open your
doors to the public for this all day event.

We have limited space so get your request in ASAP to be considered for
this opportunity to show your work for FREE in the 1st annual East
Hollywood ArtCyclen on Saturday February 28th, from 2-10pm.

Please contact us at info@easthollywoodartcycle.com and attach 4
examples of your art no later than Friday 2/20/08. Go to
http://easthollywoodartcycle.com for more information.

Feb 2, 2009

Call to Teaching Artists

CALL TO TEACHING ARTISTS
HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Overview and Requirements
The Hollywood Entertainment Museum (HEM) is currently seeking afterschool teaching artists for its high school Film Academy program that encompasses media arts education in acting, screenwriting, music production, video production and dance. Film Academy is expanding to two sites starting in March/April and possibly three sites in the fall of 2009. Instructors teach students two to four times a week during the afterschool hours of 2:30 - 5:30 pm either at the Museum's home site in the media district of Hollywood, or at its satellite program in Inglewood. Film Academy provides technical training to at-risk high school students.

Teaching artists are required to create an 8-week unit (with a lesson plan for each day of instruction) that concentrates on a particular media arts subject, leading to a project-based outcome for students at the conclusion of the eight weeks. Eight week units are able to be repeated to new students throughout the year, or teachers can elect to create an advanced class that furthers content and training in a particular media arts subject. Beyond direct instruction, teachers are required to create pre-, post- and midterm tests, maintain progress journals, take attendance and attend all HEM meetings/trainings.

Application Process
1. Submit the following items to the Education Department at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum:

A cover letter that addresses your interest, skills and relevant background A resume that outlines your media arts, teaching background and experience Names, email addresses and phone numbers of three professional references Three samples from your portfolio as a teaching artist or professional artist. These can be scanned images, digital photographs or electronic documents. Provide an annotated description of samples. Theses should be copies, not originals.

2. Materials will be processed and reviewed. Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews with the Director of Education and the Education Program Manager. Early qualified applicants may be contacted prior to the submission deadline for interviewing and hiring.

3. Chosen applicants will be selected based on availability, need, interview and qualifications. Selected applicants will be offered immediate employment, or be placed on a hirable list for upcoming work..

Submission Deadline
Monday, February 23, 2009; 5:00 p.m., PST

Submit to:
Danielle Abfalter, Education Program Manager at
Hollywood Entertainment Museum, 3200 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1680 Los Angeles, CA 90010

For information contact:
Danielle Abfalter, Education Program Manager at 323-465-7900 ext. 805, danielle@hollywoodmuseum.com

Jan 29, 2009

small project for a children’s art illustrator.

Shows That Teach is producing a music CD for kids about the environment
tentatively entitled "Singin' Green". We have a modest budget of $300
to pay an artist to illustrate the cover. If you are interested in
submitting a rough sketch for our consideration please email
mark@showsthatteach.com for more information about the project. We can
not pay for your sketch, but if we like it, we will hire you for this
and possibly future projects.

Cargo Container Art/Performance Venue is up for Grabs!

Cargo Container Art/Performance Venue is up for Grabs!

Long Beach's "Goods Gallery" is a multi-use arts space in search of a
good home.

Since Santa Monica broke ground with Ashes and Snow in 2006, cargo
container structures arrived in L.A.: In Redondo Beach and Venice,
Peter DeMaria built homes out of recycled containers and in Long
Beach, we built a public art/performance venue.

After 3 months and 10 events, the "Goods Gallery" must be moved to
make room for the development of a more permanent art facility.

Owners of the gallery are offering the structure to any non-profit or
school in Los Angeles for free. If no one steps forward, "Goods
Gallery" owner, Ryan Smolar will recycle the containers or consider
offers from the private sector.

"We hope non-profits, schools and City agencies will respond," said
Smolar. "The Goods Gallery can fit in any neighborhood and offers a
sustainable, affordable, reversible alternative - in a down economy –
for art and performance space." The Gallery is posted on E-bay
(starting bid: $2,000) and Craigslist.

The three cargo containers, connected in a U-shape, create an open
courtyard for performances and 150 linear feet of wall space for art
exhibitions. The Goods Gallery will host its last show, a Cal State
Long Beach Student Showcase, on January 31.

The Goods Gallery originated as part of University by the Sea in
October 2008, a day-long festival that transforms downtown restaurants
and streets into a university for a day. With art galleries and spaces
on the decline in the area, Smolar thought University by the Sea could
help bring gallery space to downtown Long Beach.

"I'm proud of this project," Smolar said. "How often can a small
marketing company help transform a blighted city-block into an active
public space? I just hope someone else can get as much good out of it
as we did."

The Goods Gallery partnership included instrumental contributions from
the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency, the Port of Long Beach, MHP
Structural Engineers, the Downtown Long Beach Associates, Donelon
Construction, Smolarcorp, ISM: A Community Project, Inc., OOCL,
Matson, Hyundai and Ports America.

To request ownership of the "Goods Gallery," please contact Ryan
Smolar (213) 268-4924 or ryan@smolarcorp.com. For commercial entities,
please visit our E-bay listing (Item # 170296663543)

For more information including photos, events and size specifications,
visit www.GoodsGalleryLB.com

Looking for Singers ...

Looking for singers to sing about 20 minutes at the Hollywood Studio
Bar & Grill? It would be to introduce a couple of original songs to
a group of singers who meet there regularly.

Need not have song memorized, can work from lead- or lyric-sheet.
Ability to read music very helpful, as there is only brief rehearsal
possible. Depending on song and talent, vocal tracks available on
cd. Will want to hear applicant's vocal work online or by email.

The songwriter is an internationally acclaimed jazz musician, and
will provide accompaniment. The night will be Feb 23rd.

Billie Jay-Kalua
JazCraft.net - For Ideas In Music

Bilingual Art Instructors Needed!

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach, CA seeks
bilingual contract art instructors to teach classes to visitors, ages
6 and up, through our APRENDE School Tour and Workshop Program. This
is a contract position, coordinated through the Department of
Education at the Museum of Latin American Art.

Workshops take place Wednesday-Friday beginning at 10 a.m. in one or
two hour sessions. Instructors must be available on Wednesday,
Thursday or Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Art
Instructors are contracted as needed.

Compensation:
• $55 per one hour session
• $75 per two hour session

Knowledge /Skills/Experience Required:
• Degree in Art or equivalent experience.
• Experience teaching art at any level.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Background or knowledge of Modern/Contemporary Latin American Art
is a plus!

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach, California is
the only museum in the western United States that exclusively
features contemporary Latin American art. The museum is located in
the newly developing East Village Arts District of Long Beach,
California and is easily accessible via public transportation.

MOLAA's mission is to educate the public about contemporary Latin
American fine art (by artists who have lived and worked in Latin
America since WWII) through the presentation of a significant
permanent collection, dynamic exhibitions and related cultural and
educational programs.

Apply today!
Applicants may forward a current CV, cover letter and digital samples
of their art work to Gabriela Martinez in the Department of
Education: gmartinez@molaa.org or call 562-216-4108

California Community Foundation Fellowships for Visual Artists Opportunity

The California Community Foundation will award $260,000 in Fellowships for Visual Artists to 14 Los Angeles individual artists. Ten fellowships at $20,000 each will be awarded to mid-career artists and four fellowships at $15,000 each will be awarded to emerging artists.

For more than 90 years, CCF has recognized, encouraged and supported the Southern California arts community by funding and nurturing a full range of artistic expressions. The Fellowships for Visual Artists is designed to support local artists in advancing to the next level of professional development. The fellowships draw together the J. Paul Getty Trust Fund for the Visual Arts, the Brody Arts Fund, the Joan Palevsky Endowment for the Future of Los Angeles and other CCF funds.

The guidelines and a "how to apply" workshop schedule for the 2009 fellowships are on our Web site, www.calfund.org. The application deadline is Friday, March 6, 2009. This year, applications will only be accepted online. All applicants must submit both images and a completed application via www.callforentry.org.

For more information, please contact Program Assistant Richard Ruiz at rruiz@ccf-la.org or (213) 413-4130.

We encourage you to forward this e-mail to others who may want to apply for the fellowships.

Jan 13, 2009

Los Angeles County Arts Commission Artist Workshop: How to Generate a Strong Application

Learn more about the Los Angeles County Arts Commission's Civic Art Program and our application process at a free workshop on Thursday, January 22, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The workshop includes an overview of the Arts Commission and the Civic Art Program; a presentation on how to use the CAFE on-line application system and tips on how to generate a strong application.

The workshop will be held at the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Space is limited to 45 participants.

Please reserve your space by emailing civicart@arts.lacounty.gov. You will receive a confirmation which will include parking instructions and the workshop agenda. The RSVP deadline is Friday, January 16th.

See below for more information about a Call to Artists.



The Civic Art Program is establishing a high-caliber Resource List of Pre-Qualified Artists which will be used to select artists for the majority of new County projects.

REQUIREMENTS

This call is open to professional emerging and established visual artists and artist teams with no geographic limits. Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply. If artists are applying to the Resource List as a team, the team must be declared at the time of application in the letter of interest.



TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the Call for Entry (CAFÉ) online application system managed by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF). Artists will create a personal account (free of charge) with CAFÉ in order to access the full application. Please visit www.callforentry.org to set up your account. Once you create a personal CAFÉ account, your contact information, resume, references, and images are saved for easy access when applying to future calls through CAFÉ.

To find our full Call, go to www.callforentry.org. Once you have created a personal account, go to "CAFE Listings" and click the "Los Angeles County: Resource List of Pre-Qualified Artists" Call.

Jan 5, 2009

Job Opp- grant manager

Grants Manager


Position Description
Responsible for researching, writing, recording, reporting, and managing individual, corporate, government, and foundation grants in keeping with the goals and objectives of P.S. ARTS.

Mission
P.S. ARTS’ mission is to restore arts education to public schools by providing comprehensive, skill-based, sequential classes in Music, Theater, and Visual Arts to children attending Title I schools.

Duties
Researches grant opportunities from various sources
Matches grant opportunities to P.S. ARTS’ mission
Gathers information from various departments and coordinates/writes grant proposals for government, corporate, foundation, and individual giving
Develops/maintains effective long-term working relationships with grantors to facilitate approvals of grants
Follows up with grantors to determine/monitor grant status
Maintains a grants calendar with funding and reporting deadlines and next steps
Works with the Development Assistant to record and update a quarterly financial report on current and expected grants income
Partners with various departments to write, organize, and submit grant reporting documents
Administrative duties as needed
May assist with annual direct mail campaigns
Skills/Requirements
Excellent language skills and familiarity with grant vocabulary
Knowledge of major funders and experience dealing with same
Knowledge of Raisers’ Edge is mandatory
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Able to work independently and under pressure when necessary
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others as part of a team
Ability to work occasional weekends and/or evenings
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position
Salary is dependent upon experience
We offer medical, dental, and long-term disability insurance
Vision insurance is available
Generous vacation package
We are an equal opportunity employer
GRANTS MANAGER

Responsible for researching, writing, recording, reporting, and managing individual, corporate, government, and foundation grants. Excellent language skills and familiarity with grant vocabulary and major funders are required. Knowledge of Raisers’ Edge is a must. P.S. ARTS’ mission is to restore arts education to public schools by providing comprehensive, skill-based, sequential classes in Music, Theater, and Visual Arts to children attending Title I schools. This is an exempt position. Salary DOEE. FT, medical and dental benefits. Vision available. E-mail cover letter and resume to: Judith.Deutsch@PSARTS.org. or mail to: Judith Deutsch, Director of Institutional and Annual Gifts, P.A. ARTS, 11965 Venice Blvd., Ste. 201, Los Angeles, CA 90066. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please see our website for more information . www.psarts.org

Job Opp

Enrichment Works is looking for a new Arts Education Associate to work in its Valley Glen office, beginning February 2nd. This 20-hour per week position with flexible hours will pay $20/hour to start and there is room for advancement. In addition to administrative duties (mainly scheduling and phone work), the ideal candidate will have an Arts Ed or professional theater background, a college degree and their own car. Please send resume to: atetenbaum@enrichmentworks.org or phone:
--
Abraham Tetenbaum
Executive Director
Enrichment Works
5605 Woodman Ave., Ste. 207
Valley Glen, CA 91401
818-780-1400 (office)
818-780-0300 (fax)
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Dec 2, 2008

JOBS!!

THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION invites resumes from
professional, enthusiastic individuals interested in serving in key
roles as part of a dynamic team in the newly expanded Arts for All: Los
Angeles County Regional Blueprint for Arts Education initiative. Five
immediate openings are now available for a manager, two associate
managers, an associate development manager and a coordinator. All
positions are full-time.

Arts for All is a countywide strategic plan to restore dance, music,
theatre, and the visual arts to 1.7 million students in Los Angeles
County's 81 public school districts. With more than 100 partners and
managed by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the initiative has
become a national model. With a major grant from The Wallace Foundation
to expand the work of the initiative, Arts for All will implement new
initiatives that will deepen school districts' capacity to provide
quality arts instruction for students, increase the quality of arts
instruction through professional development opportunities for arts
coordinators, teachers and arts specialists, and mobilize advocates to
sustain and support district-wide quality arts education. To learn more
about the Arts Commission and Arts for All, please visit
www.lacountyarts.org .

ANNUAL SALARY & BENEFITS:
Successful candidates will be appointed to a salary range depending on
qualifications. A competitive benefits package will be provided.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Candidates applying for any of the positions listed below are invited to
submit a cover letter, detailed resume describing their relevant
experience, education and qualifications, and a list of three
professional references via email at the earliest opportunity. All
submissions should be sent to artsforall@arts.lacounty.gov
, with Arts for All Job
Application as the subject line. Please do not submit any application
materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the
submission. Positions will remain open until the staffing needs are met
and may close without advance notice.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

===========================================
ARTS FOR ALL IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER (1 POSITION)
===========================================

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major
course work in education, arts, or a related field. Master's degree in a
related field is desirable. Five years progressively responsible program
and administrative experience in a school district, school, education or
arts education setting, with at least two years in a supervisory
capacity. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of education and
school district practice, programming and policymaking; knowledge of
national, statewide and local trends in arts education. Strong
analytical and decision-making skills and excellent writing and
communication skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Reporting to the Director of Arts Education, this position will be
responsible for managing a team of professional staff in the analysis,
planning, development and administration of initiatives to deepen school
districts' capacity to provide quality arts instruction for students and
increase the quality of arts instruction through professional
development opportunities for arts coordinators, teachers, arts
specialists, artists, and arts organizations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
* Oversees the design, development and implementation of a
Leadership Fellows Program to deepen school district leaders'
understanding of quality access and equity in arts education;
* Manages the building of a national cadre of coaches and the
creation of a professional development program to strengthen the ability
of Arts Coordinators to implement long-range plans and increase the
quality of teaching and student learning in the arts;
* Directs the expansion of LAArtsEd.org and the creation of a
searchable database for professional development providers, as well as
the continued implementation of the Artists Training Program, the
Residency Program, and the Arts Education Roundtable;
* Directs research and defines models for inclusion of arts
education in existing teacher and district administrator preparation
programs;
* Administers think tanks on quality standards for teaching and
learning arts education.

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ARTS FOR ALL ASSOCIATE IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER (2 POSITIONS)
===========================================

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major
course work in education, arts or a related field and three years
project development experience in arts education. Master's degree in a
related field is desirable. Ability to handle multiple tasks
effectively; demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills;
knowledge of current trends in arts education.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Reporting to the Arts for All Implementation Manager, the Associate
Implementation Managers provide analysis, development and administration
of initiatives to deepen school district capacity to provide quality
arts instruction and increase the quality of arts instruction through
professional development opportunities for arts coordinators, teachers,
arts providers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
* Develops and executes a new comprehensive assessment tool to
survey the systems of influence within school districts and local
schools;
* Utilizes survey data to develop, pilot and evaluate a Leadership
Fellows Program to deepen school district leaders' understanding of
quality access and equity in arts education;
* Develops roster of high caliber coaches, with discipline
specific and grade level expertise, recruited nationally and locally;
* Partners with coaches to co-develop, pilot and evaluate a new
comprehensive professional development program for arts coordinators in
28 Arts for All School Districts; and
* Convenes think tanks and researches and defines models for
inclusion of arts education in existing teacher and district
administrator preparation programs.

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ARTS FOR ALL ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (1 POSITION)
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major
course work in education, arts or a related field and three years
successful development experience in arts education or a related field.
Ability to manage priorities and effectively handle multiple tasks;
excellent writing and communication skills; knowledge of current trends
in arts education.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Reporting to the Arts for All Advocacy Manager, the Associate
Development Manager is responsible for the development efforts of Arts
for All across multifaceted program areas.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
* Develops and submits proposals for new and continuing grant
opportunities;
* Interfaces with team members to gather pertinent program
information to successfully craft grant proposals and reports;
* Drafts all interim and final grant reports;
* Conducts research on grant opportunities and makes
recommendations on national and local funders to approach to support
Arts for All;
* Develops comprehensive systems and protocols to manage and track
grant awards;
* Participates in all program planning and evaluation meetings;
and
* Conducts site visits across program areas.

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ARTS FOR ALL COORDINATOR (1 POSITION)
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited two year college with course work in arts,
education or related field and/or two years experience coordinating
programs in an arts organization. A Bachelor degree from an accredited
college or university in a related field is desirable.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Reporting to the Director of Arts Education, the Arts for All
Coordinator provides staff support for the Director and administrative
coordination for the Arts for All initiative.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
* Develops and disseminates agendas for the monthly Arts for All
Executive Committee meetings;
* Documents meeting proceedings and supports the implementation of
specific initiatives;
* Develops and disseminates agendas and recommendations for the
Arts for All Pooled Fund;
* Documents meeting proceedings and communicates recommendations;

* Assists in the implementation of goals and objectives across
program areas;
* Provides analysis of policy, operational, organizational and
related issues and establishes effective centralized administrative
systems and procedures.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:
Candidates applying for any of the positions listed below are invited to
submit a cover letter, detailed resume describing their relevant
experience, education and qualifications, and a list of three
professional references via email at the earliest opportunity. All
submissions should be sent to artsforall@arts.lacounty.gov
, with Arts for All Job
Application as the subject line. Please do not submit any application
materials through the US mail or phone regarding the status of the
submission. Positions will remain open until the staffing needs are met
and may close without advance notice.

Creating Public Value" Grant Application Open

"Creating Public Value" Grant Application Open -- online application,
Cultural Data Project profile required
California Arts Council program seeks to partner with organizations
making a positive contribution to their communities

The California Arts Council has opened the application process for its
Creating Public Value
grant program. Through this program, the California Arts Council seeks
to partner with small California arts organizations in rural or
under-served communities to implement new or expanded projects that make
a positive contribution in these communities by utilizing tools
identified as "The Three R's:" Relationships (building partnerships),
Relevance (to audiences and community), and Return on Investment
(promoting organizations' public value and economic impact to the
authorizing environment).

Up to $10,000 in grant funding is available, and returning applicants
should read the application guidelines carefully, as some of the
requirements have changed from last year. The Creating Public Value
program is in line with
the California Arts Council's 2006 Strategic Plan
that identified core
elements to achieve its goal of becoming a public-value-driven agency:
Advocating for the Arts, Public Awareness, and Programs.

New This Year! The application for the 2008-09 Creating Public Value
program is completely
online, and applicants are required to fill out a profile through the
California Cultural Data Project
and submit a supplementary
form along with the application. The California Cultural Data Project
(California CDP) is an
online, statewide data collection effort for arts and culture designed
to provide an easier application process for potential grantees through
the development of a standardized form for organizational data that will
accompany grant requests to the partnering funders.

Applicants will only need to complete the Cultural Data Project
form once each year. Once the
California CDP profile is
complete, an arts organization can easily run a financial and/or data
report as requested by each funder, instead of compiling individual
reports for each grant application. Organization administrators can find
the information for the California Cultural Data Project website at
www.caculturaldata.org , as
well as the number and hours of the Cultural Data Project's "Help Desk."

Deadline for Creating Public Value
applications is January
23, 2009, and applications can be found at www.cac.ca.gov . Interested
applicants with questions may contact Lucero Arellano, Creating Public
Value Arts Specialist, at 916-322-6338 or larellano@cac.ca.gov.

Art of the Streets

Art of the Streets
Panel Discussion and Reception featuring DJ Puffs

Thursday, December 4, 2008
7 - 9pm


Autry National Center
Griffith Park
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Once regarded strictly as vandalism, street art has pervaded our culture, appearing on everything from public spaces to album covers, t-shirts to cell phone wall paper, corporate ads to presidential campaigns. So what makes this visual expression, sometimes seen only as a nuisance, an art form? Why is it appearing in museums and selling in galleries? What does it mean that L.A. has some of the most prominent and ubiquitous street artists in the nation? Join graff artists, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers for a discussion of the practice and presence of graffiti and more.


Discussion Panel with Chaz Bojorquez, ManOne, and Roger Gastman

Chaz Bojorquez
Bojorquez's iconic street style has distinguished his art for decades. He is the acknowledged O.G. veterano Godfather of East Los Angeles Cholo style graffiti for more than 37 years. His work spans city streets and includes exhibitions and collections in prestigious museums such as the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Bojorquez's reach is international with commissions and artwork in Mexico, Spain, and Japan among other countries.

Roger Gastman
With deep roots in the worlds of graffiti and street art, Gastman has spent over 15 years at the forefront of street culture and the graff movement. Roger has produced documentaries and films, including Infamy and is at work on another about the history of U.S. graffiti. He founded two of the most respected pop-culture magazines of the last decade that include SWINDLE and serves as contributing editor of Juxtapoz. Gastman has produced more than a dozen art books and is a respect authority on street art.

Man One
Involved with the Graffiti Art Movement since 1987, Man One began his artistic journey on the streets of Los Angeles tagging and leaving his trademark of bold, colorful aerosol strokes as he searched for his artistic purpose.

Moderated by Elizabeth Morín
Morín is a frequent speaker on issues of cultural identity and representation, diversity in museum practice, and youth culture. She has organized a number of programs and exhibitions on urban art. Elizabeth is currently working on her next exhibition "Los Angeles Canvas: Graffiti Art and Culture." Morín informs and shapes policy on youth culture, arts education, and civic engagement as the head of Youth Arts and Education, Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.

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Art of the Streets Panel and Reception are organized and presented by the Autry National Center in conjunction with the Maverick Art exhibition.

Admission of $5 includes panel discussion, light dinner reception featuring spinning by DJ Puffs, and access to the exhibitions Maverick Art and Bold Caballeros y Noble bandidas from 8-9 pm.

AutryNationalCenter.org - 323.667.2000

Speaking Out: 2009 Spoken Word, Rap & Poetry Student Competition

PLEASE follow the links below for Competition details and guidelines

2009 MLK Spoken Word Rap Poetry Competition Guidelines available here:

http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=919815&da=y

2009 IHOBF MLK Packet (Additional Teacher Resource Materials) available
here:

http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=919816&da=y

The Spring 2009 Blues SchoolHouse Application is now available!

http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=919817&da=y

Apologies if you have received this email more than once.

Anne-Marie Gregg, Program Director
International House of Blues Foundation - Los Angeles
323.769.4622 (phone) | 323.769.4785 (fax)
6255 Sunset Boulevard, 18th Floor | Hollywood, CA 90028
annemarie.gregg@hob.com

www.ihobf.org

Promoting Cultural Understanding and Creative Expression Through Music &
Art

International House of Blues Foundation Seeking Performers for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

The International House of Blues Foundation is seeking artists in the
fields of, Gospel, Hip Hop/ Rap MC's, Spoken Word, traditional Story
Teller's, Dance, and Musicians to participate in:

Speaking Out: 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Friday, January 16, 2008 11AM-12:30PM @ the House of Blues Sunset Strip

Our program is in collaboration with LAUSD and private schools
throughout Los Angeles County.

Please provide the following materials by December 19th, 2008

-Promotional/Collateral materials; artistic examples, recordings,
website and contact information.

-Artist BIO - a summary in Word of your experience, notable awards if
applicable, description of your
work and why you do what you do.

-Promotion Statement - a brief paragraph on how your artistic
performance and reflection on Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and accomplishments would engage and
inspire the youth who attend
our celebration.

The IHOBF is a non-profit organization dedicated to programs which
highlight African American cultural contributions, emphasize the
importance of self-expression and encourage interest and active
participation in the arts. I would like to invite you to perform at our
upcoming Speaking Out: 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

Speaking Out: 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be held
Friday, January 16, 2009 11:00AM-12:30PM. The celebration will consist
of inspirational presentations to the audience, performance of spoken
word, rap and poetry pieces written by 5th-12th grade students
celebrating the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Of
particular note, the student competition invites 5th-12th grade students
to research Dr. King's commitment to social justice and equality for all
people and to encourage young people to engage with Dr. King's ideas and
consider them in relation to their own lives.

PLEASE follow the links below for Competition details and guidelines

2009 MLK Spoken Word Rap Poetry Competition Guidelines available here:

http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=919815&da=y

2009 IHOBF MLK Packet (Additional Teacher Resource Materials) available
here:

http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=919816&da=y

Since its inception in 1993, the IHOBF has reached thousands of students
and teachers through programs offered to schools and community
organizations in IHOBF locations nationwide. The IHOBF- Los Angeles was
established in 1996. Since that time, more than 89,000 students,
teachers and other adults have participated in IHOBF Los Angeles Blues
SchoolHouse and other arts and cultural programs. In 2002, IHOBF-Los
Angeles was presented the John Anson Ford Award by the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles Human Relations
Commission for its programming. In 2007 the IHOBF Los Angeles reached
more than 12,000 students and teachers from across Los Angeles County
through the Blues SchoolHouse, Make An Impression Initiative, Visiting
Artist programs, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. programs, and teacher
workshop.

Please mail/email requests or questions to:

Anne-Marie Gregg, Program Director
International House of Blues Foundation - Los Angeles
323.769.4622 (phone) | 323.769.4785 (fax)
6255 Sunset Boulevard, 18th Floor | Hollywood, CA 90028

annemarie.gregg@hob.com
www.ihobf.org

Promoting Cultural Understanding and Creative Expression Through Music &
Art

SEEKING PRODUCTIONS FOR OUR THEATER

SEEKING PRODUCTIONS FOR OUR THEATER

Son of Semele Ensemble is accepting proposals from performing artists
and theater companies for productions at their Silver Lake theater.
There is no rental fee, however all box office revenue will be split
50/50. SOSE will provide a box office representative at each
performance. All other staffing will be provided by the producing
company. Most productions will receive 9-12 performances over three
weeks, though longer runs can be requested.

**** Productions that emphasize departures from conventional form,
content and/or style are encouraged to apply. *****

Theater Specs:
-- 35-40 seats
-- Stage dimensions are 18' wide x 22' deep x 14' tall
-- Floor is sprung wood on foam pads
-- We have 28 dimmers (1.2K) -- all Edison plug -- and an adequate
inventory of instruments

TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

Email info@sonofsemele.org with a word document that covers the
following things.

1) NAME:
2) COMPANY/ORGANIZATION:
3) PROJECT:
4) PHONE:
5) EMAIL:
6) NARRATIVE:
a) Description of the proposed project (300 words or less)
b) Background/History statement for the artist or
organization (300 words or less)
c) Names and brief bios of the Producer, Director,
Designers and Cast. (If not clear, also include the cast size.)
d) Beyond regular lighting/sound, do you have any specific
technical needs?
e) Do you have requests for the performance run? Weekend,
front-of-week, evening, matinee, etc.? If you have restrictions or
preferences, please explain.
f) Is there anything else we should know?
7) ATTACHMENTS:
a) The script if available (pdf format preferred)
b) Photos of past work or of the proposed project

Sep 25, 2008

Innovative Fundraising for Arts Series (FULL Scholarships available)

The Center for Nonprofit Management is pleased to present the
Innovative Fundraising for Arts Organizations Series. LACAC grantees
(excluding OGP III), DCA grantees and nonprofits in Wendy Greuel's
district qualify for a FULL SCHOLARSHIP. Please visit
http://www.cnmsocal.org/artsfunding.html for more information.

This series will focus on best current practices in designing an
integrated development program for arts organizations of every size.
Whether you work for a large institution or are running a one-person
shop, this course will provide you with new tools for effective
fundraising. We will concentrate on fundraising activities that
build on your organization' s unique assets and provide the best
return on investment—the investment of your time and your
organization' s resources.

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Lankershim Art Center

Dates & Topics:

Wednesday, October 22: Integrated development planning and board
involvement in fundraising
Wednesday, October 29: Individual Giving, with emphasis on Major
Gifts
Wednesday, November 5: Institutional giving—corporate foundation and
government grants
Wednesday, November 12: Sponsorship and Special Events

About the Facilitator:

Eileen Gill, Gill Consulting Associates, has worked with
organizations of all sizes, from mid-sized performing arts
organizations such as Northlight Theatre and Chicago Opera Theatre to
major cultural and educational institutions such as the University of
Chicago, the Ravinia Festival, and the J. Paul Getty Trust. At the
Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles she was responsible for all
fundraising and membership aspects of the museum's $12 million annual
operating fund.

http://www.cnmsocal.org

TEACH AFTER SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER: 2:25-3:35pm Wednesdays in Torrance

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTORS: ACTING / MUSICALTHEATER /SINGING

$30 per hour to work with kids after school.

DAY: Wednesday TIME: 2:25-3:25 SCHOOL IN: Torrance

There is a possibility of additional classes in the Torrance & Redondo
Beach areas.

Qualifications:
Seeking individuals experienced in the arts who are creative,
enthusiastic, caring motivated, responsible, and most of all, who love
to work with children. You must have formal training in your art
-formal training may include any college credits currently earned
towards a degree in the arts and/or an advanced level of training in
private studios. You must have prior experience teaching children
(references required) and have a reliable car. You do not need to play
an instrument and a teaching credential is not needed. Ideal for
college students building a resume!

Where:
Our company works with public and private Schools in Manhattan Beach,
Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo and San Pedro.

When:
Hiring NOW for the Fall school term - work begins immediately! The
commitment for the Fall Term runs from mid September to mid December.
An option to stay on for the Winter/Spring term is available and runs
from early January to late May.

Please call us to begin with a phone interview: (310) 827-8827 (no
faxes or emails)

Company:
Performing Arts Workshops has been a leading provider of after school
enrichment and summer camps for both private and public schools in Los
Angeles and Orange Counties for over 20 years.

Call for Entries

PICO RIVERA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 4TH ANNUAL CALL FOR
ENTRIES EXHIBIT

The Pico Rivera Centre for the Arts announces its 4th Annual Call
for Entries exhibit November 22, 2008- January 10, 2009. An artist
reception will be held on Saturday November 22, 2008 from 4:00-
7:00p.m. and will feature refreshments and light food.

Participation is open to any living Southern California artist 18
years and older. All entries must be original works of no more than
two years old (2006- 2008). Submissions limited to two pieces
maximum and may not exceed sixty inches in either direction
(including frame) or exceed fifty pounds. There is a participation
fee of $15 for one piece and $25 for two pieces to help defray the
cost of instillation and publicizing the exhibition. We will accept
cash or check payable to the City of Pico Rivera. Entry forms,
slide submissions, photos, or a color print of artwork is due by
Friday, October 10 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Accepted entries will be
notified by Friday, October 24, 2008.

The works will be juried by California based artist with cash prizes
awarded to the top entries.

Entry forms are available at all park sites and city facilities and
online at pico-rivera.org,For information; call the Centre for the
Arts at (562) 801-4300. The Centre for the Arts hours are Tuesday –
Thursday from 1 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-4 p.m. The gallery is
closed Sunday, Monday, Friday and Holidays.

Sep 22, 2008

Artist Opportunity

Request for Qualifications

Artist opportunity for the creation of temporary, site-specific art in
non-traditional locations:

The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) seeks to implement Temporary
Public Art Projects at or adjacent to private development sites,
throughout the City. Through funding from Arts Development Fees, the
Department will select up to 25 artists, artists teams and art
collectives to form a pre-qualified pool that we can call on to activate
open spaces in specific retail, commercial, and industrial corridors.
The artists, teams or arts collectives selected to the pool will be
eligible to propose site-specific, temporary art installations,
performances, or *art happenings* in non-traditional sites connected
with specific private development addresses as the projects become
available.

For details and the complete Request for Qualifications, see the
attached PDF or visit the website at:

http://www.culturela.org/publicart/publicpercent.html

The deadline is October 15th.


City of Los Angeles
Department of Cultural Affairs
Public Art Division
201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213/202.5555
culturela.org