Highlights include a contract employment opportunity with the Walker Art Center, a part-time employment opportunity with the Minnesota Children's Museum, an internship with Highpoint Center for Printmaking, an RFQ with Capitol Region Watershed District, and multiple calls for art and contests.
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / FELLOWSHIPS / RESIDENCIES
National Public Art Opportunities
RFQ: Capitol Region Watershed District - Watershed Artist in Residence (DEADLINE 10/18)
Call for Art: Kinhouse Art (Fort Wayne, IN) - Monumental: An Open Call for Solo Show Proposals
Call for Art: East Central Regional Arts Council - IMAGE Art Show
Call for Art: Blue Koi Gallery - Women Only Fine Art Exhibition
Contest: Compost Research and Education Foundation - Poster Contest
Contest: SmokeLong - Grand Micro Contest
Competition: World Photography Organization - Sony World Photography Awards
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position Title: Design Store Retailer
Organization: Walker Art Center
Pay: $17.25 per hour
About: The Walker Art Center empowers people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways. In our over 125-year history, we have become one of the most celebrated art museums in the country and we are known for our innovative presentations and acclaimed collections of contemporary art across the spectrum of the visual, performing, and media arts.
The Design Store Retailer ensures best-in-class client services, providing elevated customer experience through an attentive selling style which includes thorough product knowledge, conversational selling, and cultivating a positive, enthusiastic, and welcoming store environment.
For more information and to apply, see the job posting.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position Title: Program Facilitator
Organization: Minnesota Children's Museum
Pay: $17.25 per hour
Schedule: 20-25 hours per week.
About: Minnesota Children’s Museum is looking for outgoing, engaging people who enjoy interacting with children and adults, ages 0-100, to join our team as part time Program Facilitator. In this role you will be responsible for enhancing the visitors’ experience in The Studio gallery and running pop-up programs throughout the museum. This position is responsible for all parts of the program experience, from welcoming visitors to the space, encouraging exploration and learning, to maintaining the space for all visitors to use.
For more information and to apply, see the job posting.
PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Position Title: Studio Assistant Internship
Organization: Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Pay: $16 per hour
About: This internship is an entry level opportunity to work in an arts non-profit and build a diverse skill set. The intern will assist with professional print publication, gain experience with gallery and exhibition logistics, support and maintain a printmaking studio, and be part of a greater printmaking community. The position reports to the Lead Printer(s) but is expected to work with and take direction on occasion from the Executive Director, Assistant Printer, Gallery Director, and the Director of Artist Programs.
For more information and to apply, see the job posting.
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