Career Development offers on-campus drop-in office hours on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Virtual office hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Highlights include two Residencies, Calls for Art with F-O-K Studios, City of Burnsville and more, plus Artist Career Events, and a Freelance Role!
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / FELLOWSHIPS / RESIDENCIES
National Public Art Opportunities
Residency: True/False Film Fest Residency
Residency: Lanesboro BIPOC Artist Residency Program
Call for Art: Guest Artists for St. Paul Art Crawl at F-O-K Studios
Call for Art: Placemaking RFP - City of Burnsville
Call for Art: Pre-qualified List of Public Artists @ The Heights
Call for Art: International Art Exhibit Celebrating Diversity with Embracing our Differences
EVENTS
Series Title: Career Events for Artists
Organization: Hennepin County Library and Springboard for the Arts
Event Title: Portfolio Kit for Artists
Date and time: Saturday, September 23, 2023, 1:00PM – 3:30PM
About: Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic résumé, and selecting and formatting your work samples. Collaborator: Springboard for the Arts. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
To Attend: Register for the Zoom event here.
Event Title: Marketing for Artists
Date and time: Saturday, September 30, 2023, 1:00PM – 3:30PM
About: Define your product, discover your target audience, make decisions about how you sell your work, and identify a budget and strategy for your artistic business.
To Attend: Register for the Zoom event here.
FREELANCE ROLE
Job Title: Manufacturing Media and Photography
Pay: $20/hour
Organization: ELO Engineering
Scope: One time project, 40 hours, both remote and on-site, student needs to provide own software/equipment
About: ELO Manufacturing Media and Photography. We are migrating our website and would be looking for someone casually familiar with photography and video media for website applications - specifically in a manufacturing setting. We estimate 10-12 hours of research (websites in the industry, marketing-oriented), 10 hours of consultation, 20 hours of execution - on-site, taking videos of marketable processes - laser, welding, other operations. And photos of a project gallery.
To Apply: To apply, email or call Bjorn Thompson at bjorn.thompson1@gmail.com, bjorn.thompson@elo1.com, or 651-491-4104
GIGS AND FREELANCE ROLES
Freelance Opportunities - Shared by MCAD Career Development
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MCAD does not conduct any investigation of employers, opportunities, or positions publicized either on Handshake or via email notifications, and makes no representations or guarantees about positions/opportunities shared by Career Development. MCAD is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of students and alumni to research the integrity of the organizations and opportunities to which they are applying. We advise you to use caution and common sense when applying for any position or opportunity with an organization or private party. Opportunities shared may range from entry-level to advanced. For questions regarding best practices surrounding employment/freelance negotiations, please feel free to contact Career Development at careers@mcad.edu.