CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / RESIDENCIES
Calls for Art
National Public Art Opportunities
Call for Art: Display at Two Harbors Public Library(Deadline Nov 6, 2025).
Call for Art: World Forestry Center - Forest Hope Through Innovation (Deadline Nov 10, 2026).
Call for Art: Currents 2026: Art & Technology Festival(Deadline Dec 5, 2025).
Call for Art: Lakeville Area Arts Center Exhibitions(Deadline Jan 1, 2026).
Call for Art: The Art of Healing and Recovery (Deadline Jan 15, 2026).
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Part-time- and full-time, temporary and ongoing)
Organization: Minnesota Children’s Museum
Title: Traveling Exhibits Installation Technician
Pay: $25/per hour
Overview: Traveling Exhibits Installation Technician leads the set up and installation of traveling exhibit components in museums, aquariums, and other family-serving organizations nationally and internationally. This position demonstrates best practices in handling, assembling and disassembling of exhibition components while employing the utmost safety standards and customer service.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Dutton Brown Design LLC
Title: Lighting Assembler
Pay: $22/hr
Overview: We're hiring a skilled Lighting Assembler with experience wiring light fixtures — or someone ready to learn. You'll assemble a variety of colorful lighting and hardware with care and consistency. Our team takes pride in a job well done and works in one of the cleanest, most comfortable manufacturing spaces you'll find.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: City of Eden Prairie
Title: Art Center Instructor - Ceramics and Glass
Pay: $23-25/hr
Overview: The Art Center Instructor leads classes, workshops, and special event projects for a variety of ages based on area of expertise and the needs of the Art Center. Must be able to teach ceramics (wheel throwing and hand-building) and/or fused glass (other glass mediums considered if instructor is willing to cross-train in fused glass) at an introductory to intermediate level for children, youth, and adults. Individuals hired for this position may substitute for art classes in other mediums. Preference given to those instructors with experience teaching ceramics and glass.
For more information and to apply, click here.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Organization: Elire
Title: Multi-Media Graphic Design Internship
Pay: Not specified
Overview: The Elire Digital Marketing team is seeking a motivated, creatively passionate Multi-Media Graphic Design Intern to join the lineup this coming summer 2026. We are a highly collaborative team that partners with internal stakeholders to develop digital, social, and multi-media design deliverables to support all Elire Practices and initiatives. General Design Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain brand standards and tangible branded assets.
- Create and annotate mockups for proposed projects.
- Utilize creative brief and brand assets to create engaging deliverables.
- Proofread and check the quality of work before final delivery.
- Produce creative solutions to design-related problems.
- Make necessary changes in line with the Practice Lead/Partner Lead feedback and the project objectives.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Graco
Title: Creative Design Intern
Pay: $16-27/hr
Overview: Graco is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to support our Creative Studio. This position offers hands-on experience in producing design and production-ready assets that strengthen our global brand presence. The role is ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to apply classroom learning in a professional environment. What You Will Do:
- Assist in the design and production of digital and print materials, including social media graphics, website visuals, presentations, and marketing collateral.
- Update and adapt existing templates, layouts, and assets to meet project needs.
- Prepare and format files for production and distribution.
- Support content creation for campaigns, product launches, and events.
- Maintain brand consistency in all creative outputs.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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