Highlights include multiple calls for art, an internship opportunity with Carmichael Lynch, multiple residencies, a fellowship with Forge Project, career readiness workshops with MCAD’s Career Development department, an online webinar hosted by the U of M, and more.
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / FELLOWSHIPS / RESIDENCIES
National Public Art Opportunities
Call for Art: Belwin Conservancy - Belwin Bison Festival
Call for Art: Artists’ Circle - Art at St. Kate
Call for Art: Peripheral ARTeries - Biennial Edition 2025
Call for Art: Packard Group (Vermillion, SD) - Thunderdomesticity: Witness Me – Juried Exhibition
Fellowship: Forge Project (Taghkanic, NY) - 2025 Forge Project Fellowship Open Call (DEADLINE 2/15)
Residency: St. Croix Watershed Research Station – Enhancing Scientific Understanding Through Art
Residency: NXTHVN (New Haven, CT) - NXTHVN 10-Month Fellowship’
Residency: Second Shift Studio Space - Second Shift Studio Space Artist Residency Program
Residency: Galveston Artist Residency (Galveston, TX) - Galveston Artist Residency
Residency: Onassis Foundation (Greece) - Onassis AiR
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.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Title: The Internship
Organization: Carmichael Lynch
Overview:
Hello, aspiring intern! Welcome to our application portal — your gateway to the crazy, fast-paced, and ever-changing world of advertising. Every year, we open our door to professionals both young and young-at-heart who dream of advertising. Here, you’ll work with real clients, rub shoulders with industry titans (we’ve got a lot of ‘em at CL), and bolster your portfolio in the process. If that seems like your vibe, then you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
Our internships isn’t about coffee runs or working a mail room — we believe our program is the most hands-on and practical in the industry which is why you’ll be treated like any other employee at Carmichael Lynch — real assignments, expectations, and opportunities.
The best decision of your career is just a click away, so what are you waiting for?
For more information and to register, click here to see the position.
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.