GYST's Fall 2009 Workshop

Announcing Open Enrollment for GYST's Fall 2009 Workshop:
Getting Your Sh*t Together: The Ultimate Career Boot Camp for Artists.

Contact: Tucker Neel, GYST Marketing Manager
tucker@gyst-ink.com

Register now for the Fall Getting Your Sh*t Together Workshop at The
Eagle Rock Center for The Arts. If you are anywhere in 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.

Duration: Mondays (7pm - 9pm) September 21 – November 9
+ Curator Review Sunday (10am-2pm) November 15

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

Tuition: $250 includes a copy of the GYST software (a $150 value).

REGISTER TODAY. This class fills up very fast.
To register visit http://gyst-ink.com/services/workshopsignup.php


Or send a check for the $250 tuition, made out to GYST Ink, to
GYST Ink
4223 Russell Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027-4511

About the Class:
Getting Your Sh*t Together: The Ultimate Career Boot Camp for Artists.

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 500 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 comprehensive class 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,"
including your artist statement, bio, resume, portfolio, and more, with
the full editorial and technical support of GYST's staff.

The class 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, LA
Weekly Critic Doug Harvey, LACE Director Carol Stakenas, Artillery
Editor Tulsa Kinney, and curator and writer Shana Nys Dambrot.

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.
Find out more about the software by visiting
http://gyst-ink.com/products/features.php
.

For more information visit:
http://www.gyst-ink.com/services/workshops.php#enroll or
email Tucker Neel, GYST's Marketing Manager, at tucker@gyst-ink.com

SUCCESS STORIES
"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.

- 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.

TESTIMONIALS
"This was PHENOMENAL! I learned more than I expected AND really
appreciated how the class helped make the idea of being an artist a
concrete, solid pursuit." –Andrae G.

"The class was motivating and inspiring. My expectations were
exceeded – the amount of info on grant writing and web design, the
night we spent talking about exhibition spaces – so much more
information than anticipated." – Megan D.

"I cant believe how affordable the class is! Seriously, the wealth
of information is worth a GAZILLION times more than the cost."
–Sasha H.

"This class was better than I expected. Writing a statement and all
the help with revisions was the biggest thing for me." – Carolyn
H.

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

CALL FOR ARTISTS

APPLY FOR THE 2010 FORD AMPHITHEATRE SUMMER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is currently seeking applicants
for the 2010 Ford Amphitheatre Summer Partnership Program. The
Partnership Program comprises the core of the Ford Amphitheatre summer
season which runs from May through October. Accepted applicants to the
program enter into a co-producing partnership with the Arts Commission.
The Arts Commission provides significant presentation and marketing
support to participating arts organizations which, in turn, provide the
residents of Los Angeles County with a rich cultural sampling of
performing arts of the region. Performances take place at the 1,200-seat
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, a Los Angeles County regional park
facility.

All interested County-based performing arts organizations, producers and
artists representing diverse communities, traditions, and performing
disciplines are encouraged to apply. Proposed performances can consist
of music, dance, film or a combination of disciplines.

To view the complete guidelines for the program, please visit the Ford
Amphitheatre website at http://fordtheatres.org/en/about/apply_fa.asp
. For more information
call 323-856-5793 or email publicevents@arts.lacounty.gov


Deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2009

SPACE AVAILABLE

Inside Out Community Arts is now opening for rental our 18 ft x 12 ft, wood floor dance studio in Venice, complete with 18 ft of mirror on the south wall. A window faces east. Great for small yoga / dance classes, play rehearsals, and informal meetings! Free parking lot and additional side street parking available.

Pricing is $15/hr - Feel free to contact Lui at lsanchez@insideoutca.org / 310.397.8820 x104 for any inquiries!

For pictures, visit:
http://www.insideoutca.org/about-us/movement-studio-rent

JOB OPP

McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga is seeking an art instructor to teach painting and drawing to senior citizens. Classes will take place at local senior centers in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. The position will begin in September and will run for 10-20 weeks with four hours maximum instruction per week.

The qualified candidate will have an MFA, two years minimum teaching experience, a passion for teaching and the arts, and a background and/or interest in working with the elderly.

To apply for this position with McGroarty Arts Center, please submit a complete resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation or a list of references to Leslie Fischer, Program Director at leslie@mcgroartyartscenter.org or fax 818.951.5348.

Call for artists

Melrose Lightspace in West Hollywood is looking for painters, photographers, sculptors and multi-media
artists to participate in an upcoming group show. Interested artists should respond with a brief introduction
and description of your work or small sample (200k or smaller) or link to your website. A one time $75 fee will
be required to cover expenses, including postcards and a wine and cheese reception. Space is limited and artists
will be accepted first come first serve. Please feel free to e-mail with any questions and thanks.

info@melroselightspace.net

Seeking Performers, Artists, Vendors, Participants for Latin American Parade/Festival

Long Beach Latin American Parade & Festival is currently seeking performers, artists, vendors and other participants!


Don't miss the excitement on Saturday, September 12 as the Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA) presents the Inaugural Latin American Parade & Festival!

This one-day event will feature anything and everything Latin American, including authentic Latin American cuisine, dance lessons and demonstrations, art exhibits, vendor booths and live music and performances on stage all evening long! The celebration begins at 3PM with a parade down Pine Avenue beginning at 6th Street and leading to the intersection of Elm and 1st in the East Village Arts District, where the high-energy festival will continue into the night.

The DLBA is currently seeking performers, artists, vendors and other participants for both the parade and festival components of the event. The event is sponsored and produced by the DLBA in conjunction with the Museum of Latin American Art and Council members Robert Garcia, Suja Lowenthal and Tonya Reyes-Uranga.

To access the forms for participation please go to the following links:

Parade Application:http://www.dlba.org/uploads//PDFs/2009%20Long%20Beach%20Latin%20American%20Parade%20Entry%20Application.pdf

Artist/Entertainer Application:http://www.dlba.org/uploads//PDFs/2009%20Long%20Beach%20Latin%20American%20Performer%20Application.pdf

Vendor Application: http://www.dlba.org/uploads//PDFs/Latin%20Festival%20Vendor%20Application.pdf

Unusual Suspects Theatre Co. seeks Program Manager

Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Manager is responsible for the overall management and day-to-day coordination of team based theatre programs, including but not limited to production management, administration of teaching artists, volunteer and intern recruitment, screening, and maintenance of program database. Other responsibilities include: oversight of workshop objectives; working with Program Director to develop annual program budget, new program models and to update curriculum and training policies and procedures; assisting in the coordination of effective volunteer and alumni recognition programs. The Program Manager oversees program staff contracts, program contract compliance, and reports to development department regarding program demographics and data for program overview report and budgetary planning.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelors' degree preferred. 5+ years of educational theater management
experience.

Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience setting and achieving strategic goals within an organization. Knowledge of local community organizations and resources. Knowledge of arts education curriculum development and concepts. Interest and commitment to community and serving high-risk youth. Experience in working with a diverse group of people.
Excellent writing and presentation skills. Experience with Filemaker software preferred and Microsoft applications. People oriented and outgoing personality. Excellent organizational skills with ability to organize information for easy access. Ability to achieve goals under pressure. Flexibility and willingness to cooperate within a team environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, and some evenings and holidays. We are a small, though rapidly growing, organization. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company provides intensive theatre arts and violence prevention workshops to at-risk youth in juvenile detention centers, foster care homes, high-risk public schools and treatment facilities in the greater Los Angeles area. Our programs cultivate pride, racial tolerance and social consciousness.

Equal Opportunity Employer
• A background in Theatre production
• Experience in Arts Education and curriculum design
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Superb management and communication skills
• Ability to work within tight budget constraints
• Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities

If you have a sincere desire to enrich lives through innovative theatre arts programming, please send a cover letter and resume along with your salary history to E-mail: amy@theunusualsuspects.org Fax: 213-488-8498, or mail: The Unusual Suspects 617 S. Olive Street, Suite 812, Los Angeles, CA 90014 or visit our website for a detailed job description www.theunusualsuspects.org. NO PHONE CALLS

"Write?? Know Your Rights: The Nuts and Bolts

California Lawyers for the Arts, in collaboration with V-cube Inc., is
pleased to present:

"Write?? Know Your Rights: The Nuts and Bolts

of the Google Book Settlement"
August 8-September 4, 2009

DESCRIPTION: The pending Google Book Search Copyright Class Action
Settlement has engendered international interest and comment from
authors, lawyers, publishers, librarians, booksellers, and internet
activists. In a special online seminar, California Lawyers for the Arts
volunteers Jerome Garchik, Esq., Peter Brantley, and David Weir will
explain the class action litigation background, the scope and purview of
the settlement, what books are covered by the settlement, the claim form
required for authors, agents, and publishers to claim $60-$300 per book,
and other issues. Under the proposed settlement
(http://www.googlebooksettlement.com
), authors must decide whether to
opt out of or file an objection to the settlement agreement by Friday,
September 4, 2009. This online seminar is a must for authors, publishers
and other copyright holders who want to make an informed decision on or
before September 4th.

SPEAKERS: Jerome Garchik, Esq has represented many authors and
photographers including Kay Boyle, Beverly Axelrod, Michael Walsh, and
publishers such as China Books, The Berkely Barb, and Genesis Magazine.
Jerome has been in private practice in San Francisco since 1972, and has
been a member of C.L.A. for over 25 years. He has been a moot court
coach and judge at Hastings, Bolt, and New College and an instructor on
labor law at S.F. City College. He received his Masters from Yale in
1967 and graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1971.

Peter Brantley is the Director of Access for the Internet Archive. He
previously served as Executive Director for the Digital Library
Federation, a nonprofit international association of large research and
government libraries and allied institutions. He is a regular
contributor to the O'Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing weblog,
and serves on the program committee for the O'Reilly Tools of Change
for Publishing Conference. Peter is also on the Board of Directors for
the International Digital Publishing Forum, the trade and standards
association for the digital publishing industry.

David Weir is a veteran journalist who has worked at Rolling Stone,
California, Mother Jones, Business 2.0, SunDance, the Stanford Social
Innovation Review, MyWire, 7x7, and the Center for Investigative
Reporting, which he cofounded in 1977. He has also been a content
executive at KQED, Wired Digital, Salon.com, and Excite@home
. David has published hundreds of articles and
three books. He also has been teaching journalism for more than 20
years at U.C. Berkely, San Francisco State University, and Stanford.
Currently he is a media analyst for Bnet, where he writes a daily blog
at www.industry.bnet.com/media .

REGISTRATION: To purchase your ticket please visit
http://clagooglesettlementwebinar.eventbrite.com/


Contact Angela Mooney D'Arcy at (310) 998-5590 or email
clasocaled@aol.com for more information;
Once your ticket is purchased, a password and links will be emailed to
you immediately so that you can access the webinar. Each ticket allows
you to view the webinar for a 24 hour period.

ADMISSION: $20 General Admission. $10 for Members of California Lawyers
for the Arts. Visit us on the web at www.calawyersforthearts.org
or contact us at (310) 998-5590
to join C.L.A. and receive the 50% discount admission for the webinar

These workshops were made possible, in part, by a grant from the City of
Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional support provided
by the California Arts Council, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission,
and the California Community Foundation.

Dance Audition for Fall Season

Leaps N’ Bounds Dance & Fitness is currently seeking dancers trained in modern dance and ballet technique for the fall season. Pre-professional dancers may participate in a training program, with an opportunity to also participate in company class and rehearsals. Casting for 2nd Company may be possible at this level. We are dedicated to providing quality dance performances while using thought-provoking movement and staging to express controversial issues.

Dancers must be available to attend company classes and rehearsals – most likely to be held Wednesday evenings, Saturday afternoons and/or Sunday afternoons. Rehearsals will begin immediately. The audition date is August 16, 2009, 12 noon, at Le Studio in Pasadena. The address is: 57 Palmetto, Pasadena, CA 91109. There is a parking lot for the facility and there is also street parking available.

The production date is October 3, 2009 – morning and evening performances – other production dates TBD. All dancers will be credited for their performances and each dancer will receive a final copy of the performances.

Interested dancers should submit a resume, headshot and/or short biography to sara@leapsnboundsfitness.org for consideration and further audition details.

Leaps N' Bounds Dance & Fitness
Sara I. Benavidez
Founder & Artistic Director
(626) 376-8874 - Mobile
(626) 799-3717 - Office
benavidez.sara@yahoo.com

Visit our remodeled website!!!
www.leapsnboundsfitness.org

Tag Gallery Seeks Director

Tag Gallery, an artist run gallery in Santa Monica, has an opening for the position of Gallery Director. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, personable, with strong sales and marketing skills. Previous experience operating a fine arts gallery is required.

Applicants should know the Los Angeles art market, be able to create press releases, be versed in Photoshop and Microsoft Word, and have the ability to organize and run an office. This part-time position of 27 hours per week includes three weeks paid vacation.

A letter of interest, with a detailed resume, can be sent to TAG Gallery, 2903 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 or taggallery@yahoo.com. Please visit us at www.taggallery.net

Musical Director Needed for Hit New Show...

Donlavy Dance Company is celebrating its 16th birthday with a new full evening length Dance Media Hit entitled "SIR!" Samuel Donlavy is looking for a kickass musical director, stage manager, and Break Dancers/instructors for our new epic. Ideal Musical Director should be prepared to play a show live, vocal direction for its cast as well as be able to create, sample and record/re-record new tracks for "SIR's" upcoming World premiere. He/She should be able to "improv" musically(piano or percussion)and accompany the shows choreographer for a talent ride of a live time. Candidate should be able to play by ear, sheet music and from the heart, in rehearsals, workshops and classes. There is no immediate pay for this position but DDC Fall Residency work teaching will . MD, Stage/Production Manager, other Artsits and Break Dancers are needed and encouraged to apply. Become a part of something much bigger than yourself. The shows dynamic multi media/animation DANCE platform is Donlavy's latest work supporting LOVE and Gay Marriage. Dont miss out on this one! Please send resume and short bio stating what you are passionate about to samuel@donlavydancecompany.com. Questions, info and future auditions question, also, please email us. Again, its... Samuel@donlavydancecompany.com

Job Opportunity at the Armory

CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE ARMORY

Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena, California, is a community art
center. We provide innovative approaches to creating, exploring and
presenting the visual arts to youths of all ages and adults. In addition to
providing contemporary art exhibitions and performances, the Armory offers
studio art classes and educational outreach programs to more than fifty
schools and community sites.
Find out more about us at www.armoryarts.org

The Armory is currently seeking a ...

Studio Customer Service Coordinator & Assistant
(30 hr/week position)

Seeking a friendly, outgoing, customer-service oriented person to manage
student registration and customer service for all studio art classes offered
to children, teens and adults. This detail-oriented individual will work in
our front office answering questions for parents and students regarding
Armory art classes. Major duties and responsibilities include maintaining
database records in Raiser’s Edge, registering students in classes,
processing fees, maintaining rosters, and keeping detailed records in
established systems. Other responsibilities include coordinating tuition
assistance program, answering and directing phone calls, greeting visitors,
providing administrative support, and responding to inquiries from the
public.

Experience in customer service is essential along with a patient, efficient
and friendly working manner. The ideal candidate will have the ability to
work well under pressure and be very flexible. It is important for this
person to be a clear communicator face-to-face, on the phone, through
writing and email. A strong ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-paced
environment is essential.

Requirements: Customer Service and Database experience (Raiser’s Edge
preferred), Microsoft Word and Excel, min. 2 years office experience,
Bachelors degree (a plus). Spanish, Mandarin, or Korean language proficiency
a plus.

To apply, please MAIL: cover letter, resume and salary history to

Armory Center for the Arts
Attn: Studio Department
145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103

Please No phone calls or emails. Applications/information only accepted
through hardcopy.

Artists' Studio Space: Open Studio Beginning September

The Downtown Art Center Gallery at
828 S Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles (90014)
will be opening its Studio Membership in September 2009.

For $230 per month, artists interested in joining will enjoy the following benefits at our 5000 square foot art center:
• Open Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6pm – 11pm; Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 10pm
• Storage space for materials
• Access to Art Instructors
• Networking opportunities: meet other artists, visit other galleries - we are located right on Gallery Row
• Enjoy a cleaner, safer environment for a cheaper price than renting a studio

We will be interviewing interested candidates in August. There is limited space – first come, first served. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Jennifer at info@dacgallery.com or 213-627-7374.

http://www.dacgallery.com/index_files/Page668.htm

2009 California Documentary Project: Grants for film, radio and new media

The California Council for the Humanities

Guidelines for the 2009 California Documentary Project (CDP) grant are
now available at www.calhum.org . CDP is a
competitive grants program of the California Council for the Humanities
in partnership with the Skirball Foundation. CDP supports
humanities-based film, radio and new media projects that document the
California experience and explore issues of significance to
Californians. Projects must enhance our understanding of California and
its cultures, peoples and histories, and be suitable for California and
national audiences.

Grants are offered in the following categories:

Production grants
Film and radio up to $50,000
New media up to $20,000

Research & Development grants
Film and radio up to $7,000

Please see the Council’s website (www.calhum.org
) for grant guidelines and a list of previously
supported projects. For more info contact John Lightfoot, CDP Programs
Manager, at cdp@calhum.org .

DEADLINE: October 1, 2009

(RFQ) Los Angeles County - San Pedro Service Center

Call to Artists - LA County Arts Commission - Civic Art Program

CALL TO ARTISTS
San Pedro Service Center

OVERVIEW
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission's Civic Art Program is seeking an artist or artist team to design and execute an exterior mural for the San Pedro Service Center in downtown San Pedro (769 West Third Street). This is a great opportunity to potentially involve youth in the design and/or implementation of the artwork. The deadline for the application is July 31, 2009.

BUDGET
An all-inclusive budget of $13,500 includes artist fees, liability insurance, fabrication and installation.

ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is only open to artists who live or work in San Pedro, and who have a strong affinity with the San Pedro community.

To see the full RFQ, go to
http://www.lacountyarts.org/civicart_opportunities.htm
and look under 'Active Calls'.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Alice Schock, Civic Art Associate, at 213-202-5920 or aschock@arts.lacounty.gov

CWP's Teaching Artist Training and Internship Program

We are excited to release the applications for CWP's Teaching Artist Training and Internship Program for the 2009-2010 school year.

Please forward this information to any interested parties!






Announcing Community~Word Project's Teaching Artist Training and Internship Program (TATIP) for the 2009-20010 School Year

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Would you like to have the opportunity to:

~ gain the skills to be paid to teach your art form to students in public school settings?

~ learn how to transform your creative practice into teaching tools to integrate the arts into the public school curriculum?

~ experience first-hand how the arts can be integrated into public school classrooms through our internship program?

~ join a community of artists that are interested in using their creative skills to reach out to underserved youth in NYC public schools?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We are pleased to announce the 10th year of TATIP, which offers practicing artists and MFA students the opportunity to transform their creative process into teaching tools to integrate the arts into the public school curriculum. Through this program, participants gain skills that enable them to reach out to underserved youth while gaining experience in NYC classrooms.

This training gives participants the opportunity to identify and explore their own creative and thinking processes and then to transform these processes into effective teaching tools. These tools become the foundation from which one can build and implement a meaningful curriculum. Throughout the training, participants will gain real-life classroom experience through our internship program as they assist experienced Community~Word Project teaching artists.

*PLEASE NOTE: There is a $75.00 tuition contribution fee payable upon acceptance to the program. Scholarships will be available; details and procedure for requesting scholarships will be forthcoming with notice of acceptance.

Application Deadline: Monday September 21, 2009 10:00am

The application is due September 21, 2009 and can be downloaded directly from our website.
Early applications are encouraged. Applications must be received in full by the deadline in order to be considered. Late or incomplete materials will not be accepted.

There are three levels of training offered; one for beginning and new teaching artists, one for advanced teaching artists that have at least two years experience working with underserved youth in the public school environment, and also an undergraduate level for individuals currently enrolled in an undergrad program. Applicants will be notified of acceptance before September 25. Please view the "Frequently Asked Questions About TATIP" document on our website for more information, or contact us with any questions about the applications or TATIP.

Program Breakdown

New and Beginning Level
~ The Teaching Artist Training and Internship Program (Beginning and New Level) begins in October 2009 and goes through June 2010. It begins with a mandatory five-day institute (five Saturdays; October 10, October 24, November 7, December 5 and December 12 - ALL DAYS 10am-4pm) that will focus on transforming your creative process into educational tools, developing innovative teaching methods, discovering how to integrate arts learning into public school curricula, exploring classroom management skills and developing arts-based exercises for elementary, middle and high school public school students. The institute is based on Community~Word's creative process exploration methods, teaching methods and philosophies.

~ The institute is followed by five mandatory monthly two-hour evening seminars (January-June, dates TBA) that focus on reflecting on your experiences and development as a teaching artist, and further preparing for the classroom.

~ Throughout the Training and Internship Program you will gain hands-on teaching experience by joining Community~Word teaching artists in classroom residencies. From November to May, trainees commit to observing and assisting in a CWP residency classroom for one weekly session (45 -60 minutes long) for a minimum of eighteen weeks. Most of our residencies take place during school hours (M-F, 8am-2pm) in NYC public schools in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Manhattan. Please know that internship assignments will not be determined until the middle of October 2009 when we are able to coordinate with our partnering schools and programs.

~ The training is open to creative writers, visual artists, media artists, theater artists, dancers and musicians who are enrolled in an MFA program AND/OR are practicing professional artists.

Advanced Level
We also offer an Advanced program for experienced teaching artists. To be considered for the Advanced Training you must have at least two years experience as a Teaching Artist (teaching your art form) with underserved youth.

~ The Advanced Teaching Artist Training and Internship Program takes place between October 2009 and May 2010. It begins with a mandatory three-day institute (three Saturdays; October 10, October 24, November 14 - ALL DAYS 10am-4pm). The institute is a condensed version of the five seminars of the New and Beginning Level program and is based on Community~Word's creative process exploration methods, teaching methods and philosophies.

~ From November to May, trainees commit to observing in a CWP residency classroom for one weekly session (45 -60 minutes long) for a minimum of three weeks. Most of our residencies take place during school hours (M-F, 8am-2pm) in NYC public schools in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens andManhattan. Please know that internship assignments will not be determined until the middle of October 2009 when we are able to coordinate with our partnering schools and programs.

~ The training is open to creative writers, visual artists, media artists, theater artists, dancers and musicians who are enrolled in an MFA program AND/OR are practicing professional artists.

Undergraduate Level
To be considered for this level, you must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program. The $75 tuition contribution fee is waived for all individuals accepted to the undergraduate program.

~ The Teaching Artist Training and Internship Program (Undergraduate Level) begins in October 2009 and goes through June 2010. It begins with a mandatory five-day institute (five Saturdays; October 10, October 24, November 7, December 5 and December 12 - ALL DAYS 10am-4pm) that will focus on transforming your creative process into educational tools, developing innovative teaching methods, discovering how to integrate arts learning into public school curricula, exploring classroom management skills and developing arts-based exercises for elementary, middle and high school public school students. The institute is based on Community~Word's creative process exploration methods, teaching methods and philosophies.

~ The institute is followed by five mandatory monthly two-hour evening seminars (January-June, dates TBA) that focus on reflecting on your experiences and development as a teaching artist, and further preparing for the classroom. Undergraduate trainees must attend a minimum of two out of the five meetings.

~ Throughout the Training and Internship Program you will gain hands-on teaching experience by joining Community~Word teaching artists in classroom residencies. From November to May, trainees commit to observing and assisting in a CWP residency classroom for one weekly session (45 -60 minutes long) for a minimum of twelve weeks. Most of our residencies take place during school hours (M-F, 8am-2pm) in NYC public schools in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Manhattan. Please know that internship assignments will not be determined until the middle of October 2009 when we are able to coordinate with our partnering schools and programs.

~ The training is open to undergraduate students that are actively practicing as creative writers, visual artists, media artists, theater artists, dancers and musicians.

Please visit our website for more information or to download the applications

For more information please contact Keith Kaminski, Program Director at
(212) 962 3820 ext. 2 or by email at kkaminski@communitywordproject.org

Position: Director of Education

rom: "Wilson-Beach, Elisha"
Date: June 1, 2009 10:51:57 AM PDT
To: "'arts_ed_roundtable@yahoogroups.com'"
Subject: [arts_ed_roundtable] Job Opening - Venice Arts - Director of Education






Hello!
Please see the following description for job opening here at Venice
Arts, the full description is attached as a pdf document below.
Thank you!

***
Position: Director of Education
Venice Arts seeks a Director of Education to provide management
oversight for its photography, filmmaking, and multimedia programs
for youth. Working under the Executive Director, this position has
primary responsibilities in the following areas:

1. Youth Education, including oversight of curricular development
2. Web-based Learning, including integrating of Venice Arts' custom
art learning site into curricula
3. Adult Education Programs, including ancillary workshops for low-
income parents of participants, and for-fee programs for general
community
programs both for low-income and for-fee
4. ArtPartners Program, includes all partnerships, community-based
and school-based
5. Teaching one workshop per cycle
6. Supervision of Lead Photographer and Filmmaker

The ideal candidate is an individual with a background in documentary
work, photojournalism, and/or youth media. Must have at least two
years leadership experience in an educational setting, management
position preferred and experience with direct staff supervision
required. Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency with a range
of arts software. Must understand curricular development; familiarity
with Art Proficiency Standards a plus. Fluency with multi-media
content development and delivery, and with web platforms based on Web
2.0, a plus. Must be committed to the education and development of
youth; an understanding of the needs of "at-risk" and low-
income youth is a plus, as is experience in a mentoring program.
***


Rosalyn V. Escobar
Office & Program Coordinator
Venice Arts
610 California Ave.
Venice, CA 90291

http://venice-arts.org/
t (310) 578-1745
f (310) 578-1525

Job Opp: Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator



We have an opening for an Administrative Coordinator to provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support for the executive director and staff and to coordinate office functions. The individual will be one of four full-time staff and will report to the executive director. Ryman Arts has a positive, collegial work environment.



Ryman Arts has been teaching and mentoring talented teens from throughout Southern California since 1990. The sequential curriculum provides college-level foundation courses in drawing and painting in a rigorous and supportive environment for 300+ students per year. In addition to the studio courses, the program includes ongoing college and career guidance. All participants receive a full scholarship which covers the cost of instruction, art materials, guest artists, field trips, and public transportation. Ryman Arts also owns a collection of art by Californiaartist and designer Herbert D. Ryman (1910-1989). For more information, please see www.rymanarts.org.



Our office is located in downtown Los Angeles. Full-time; hourly pay rate is commensurate with experience, and includes excellent benefits, including employer-paid health insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and employer contributions to 403b retirement plan.



Principal Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support for executive director, and assist staff with clerical projects.
Coordinate administrative functions including mail, correspondence, electronic and paper files, schedules, equipment.
Provide logistical support for special events, meetings, and Board activities.
Do word processing for a variety of projects; compose and edit routine correspondence, and compile reports.
Do data entry and maintain donor management and other databases.
Do donor acknowledgements; assist with preparation of fund development materials and reports.
Serve as receptionist, answer telephones and respond to inquiries from students and the public.
Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, AA degree required.
Three to five years administrative support experience required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases such as FileMakerPro and donor management software.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, flexible and ability to track multiple projects.
Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
Bilingual a plus: English and Spanish or Korean.
Able to work occasional evening and weekend events.


To Apply:

Please mail letter of interest and resume to:

Administrative Coordinator Search

Ryman Arts

315 W. Ninth St. #806

Los Angeles, CA 90015-4202



No phone calls, please. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Position is available now.

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

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

JOb post

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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