WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / FELLOWSHIPS / RESIDENCIES
National Public Art Opportunities
Call for Art: East Central Regional Arts Council - IMAGE Art Show (DEADLINE 11/12)
RFQ: Barr Engineering - Artist Collaboration for N. Lotus Lake Park (DEADLINE 11/15)
RFP: Olbrich Botanical Gardens (Madison, WI) - Gleam (DEADLINE 11/17)
RFP: Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs - Public Art for Hiawatha Lake Underpass
RFP: Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs - Vinyl Mural on Glass for Public Service Building
Fellowship: Society of Arts + Crafts (Worcester, MA) - Craft Innovation Jumpstarter
Call for Art: Yale School of Art (New Haven, CT) - Recognizing Enslavement
Call for Art: MacRostie Art Center - Call for Indigenous Artists Giinawind Gallery
Call for Art: East Side Arts Council - Call for Teaching Artists!
PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Position Title: Varied, titles include Environment Art (3D), 3D Character Art, Animation (3D), VFX (3D), etc.
Organization: Blizzard Entertainment
Pay: $20~
Details: 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June, full time, relocation services and living stipend provided to all interns
Summary: Spend your summer in gaming! Receive an unparalleled experience working full-time at Blizzard Entertainment. Our internships are fully paid, and we’ll arm you with everything you need to grow professionally and contribute from day one.
Applications for summer internships are open from September through January.
For more information, see the posting.
PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY (DEADLINE 11/15)
Position Title: Studio Assistant Internship
Organization: Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Pay: $16/hr
Details: 20–24 hours per week, Part-Time Employee
Six month term, (with the opportunity to extend to two consecutive terms/ twelve months)
Summary: 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.
For more information on the event, see the posting.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position Title: Shop Associate
Organization: Textile Center
Pay: $16/hr
Details: Schedule: Flexible availability Monday – Saturday, including evenings - 10 - 20 hours/week
Shop + Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm, until 7 pm on Thursdays
Summary: Textile Center has entered an exciting era of growth, and we are seeking a Shop Associate to join our talented team of people passionate about fiber art. This position is ideal if you are looking to build a career in retail or fiber art and gain experience working with a dynamic team in a long-standing, respected member of the Twin Cities nonprofit arts sector. You will work with our team of seasoned arts leaders and will have the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of Textile Center.
For more information, see the posting.
RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITY
Title: Lakewood Cemetery Artist in Residence Program
Organization: Lakewood Cemetery
Residency Summary:
This year, with support from the Lakewood Heritage Foundation, Lakewood is excited to announce our new Artist in Residence Program! For the launch of this program, we are welcoming 2-4 local artists to create and share new original artwork with our families, visitors and community. The resident artists will explore our beautiful and sacred grounds and create art drawn from their own experiences of the cemetery, using their creative practices to highlight new perspectives on Lakewood and engage our visitors.
Residency Details:
Award amount: $500 – $5,000
Total Awards: 2 – 4 artists selected
Application due: January 31, 2025
Award notifications: March 11, 2025
Residency start: May 1, 2025
Residency end: April 30, 2026
Local, Minnesota-based artists only.
For more information on the event, see the posting.
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