WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / FELLOWSHIPS / RESIDENCIES
National Public Art Opportunities
RFQ: Lake Street Council - Lake Street Lift Mural Initiative (DEADLINE 2/3/2025)
RFP: Legacy Lofts - Muralist (DEADLINE 2/07/2025)
Grant: First Peoples Fund - Yéigo Action Grant
Call for Art: Umbra Arts - Beyond Restraint: Expressions of Freedom
Call for Art: City of Golden Valley - Golden Valley Rotational Art Program (DEADLINE 2/09/2025)
Call for Art: Squirrel Haus Arts - Early Career Artist Show with Squirrel Haus Arts
Call for Art: 119 North Weatherly Art Gallery - Not Aspiring to Be Humble – Juried Exhibition
Call for Art: Grand Marais Arts Colony - Grand Marais Arts Festival
EVENT OPPORTUNITIES
Title: Career Development and the Learning Center: Career Readiness Workshop Sessions
Organization: MCAD Career Development
Overview: Stressed about entering the workforce after graduation? Worried that your post-graduation job search won’t be effective? Concerned about how to navigate the professional sphere and succeed in the workplace?
This Spring semester, Career Development is partnering with the Learning Center to offer additional assistance and guidance on these topics and more to any interested students (from First Year to Senior) in a casual, conversational setting! Sign up for these small-group sessions, bring a lunch or a snack, and increase your understanding of professionalism and career paths with Career Development!
For more information and to register, see the event page.
Title: Present Yourself with Confidence: Tips from (Local) Global Professionals
Organization: University of Minnesota
Overview: Calling all international students in Minnesota! Join us for an inspiring and empowering webinar with three talented global professionals working in Minnesota.
We know that February is an active month of career fairs and internship applications. Networking and talking with employers can cause a lot of feelings of uncertainty and nervousness. We know that you bring a lot of skills and strengths as international students studying at Minnesota colleges and universities!
Get helpful advice as you listen in to this webinar to increase your preparation and confidence for interacting with employers and professionals.
IMPORTANT: This event is designed for international students studying in Minnesota. Any student or staff member at Minnesota institutions of higher education are welcome to attend. Register with your Minnesota college/university email.
For more information and to register, see the Handshake event page.
Title: Internship Workshops - Virtual and In-Person
Organization: broadhead.
Overview: If you’re not familiar with us, broadhead. is one of the largest fully integrated independent agencies in the country. Headquartered in Minneapolis, with additional offices in North Carolina and Wisconsin, we are an employee-owned, full-service agency dedicated to transforming how we eat, move, and live.
Internships: This year, we’re offering internship roles in:
- Account Management
- Creative
- Data Science
- Performance Marketing
- Social Media
- Strategy
All internships are in-person, full-time, paid roles based in our Minneapolis office. Here is the Link to learn more and apply. The application deadline is February 28, 2025.
Workshops: To help students learn more about Broadhead and these opportunities, we’re hosting two informational workshops:
In-Person Workshop:
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 1:30–3:00 PM CST
Location: Our Minneapolis office
Register here.
Virtual Workshop:
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Time: 3:00–4:15 PM CST
Register here.
Why Attend?: Students participating in either workshop will:
- Gain insight into Broadhead and our internship program, with firsthand accounts from past interns.
- Engage in a panel discussion with our senior leadership—no questions are off-limits!
For more information, see their website.
PART-TIME/FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Title:Eagan Art House Teacher - Various Positions
Organization: Eagan Art House
Pay: $23.05 – $31.29/hr
Details: We’ll be opening a new and expanded Eagan Art House with new programs scheduled to being in June, 2025.
Apply today to help us staff our new and improved programs!
To prepare for our new space, we’re looking to hire innovative visual art teachers for a variety of positions for youth, teens, and adults including teachers for:
- Pottery
- Painting
- Fiber arts
- Printing
- Drawing
- Fused glass
- Multi-media
- Other art forms
For more information on the opportunity, see the posting.
Title: Art Studio Assistant
Organization: Markell Studios
Pay: Starting at $15/hr
Details: Markell Studios Inc. is an ecclesial arts studio presently seeking a studio assistant. This is an entry level opportunity at $15 an hour that can evolve to higher pay. Open to part time or full time. A great opportunity for a recent art school graduate or current student to learn and grow in the area of painting and fine art.
Applicants should be knowledgeable and skilled in acrylic and acrylic gouache painting, demonstrating competence in traditional figure drawing and painting.
Responsibilities include studio organization, paint preparation and clean-up, applying base colors, painting decorative symbols and patterns with the opportunity for more advanced techniques in paint on board and canvas.
Applicants should reside close to Stillwater, MN (Minneapolis-St. Paul area), have own transportation and be able to work weekdays.
For more information on the opportunity, see the Handshake posting.
GIGS AND FREELANCE ROLES
Freelance Opportunities - Shared by MCAD Career Development
Want to stay up to date on gigs and freelance opportunities?
Follow the url: https://tinyurl.com/MCAD-Freelance to access a list of Freelance opportunities that have been received by MCAD Career Development.
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.