CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / FELLOWSHIPS / RESIDENCIES
National Public Art Opportunities
Call for Art: Borealis Dance Theatre - Dance Camera North International Dance Film Festival
RFQ: City of Bloomington - ARTBOX Projects
RFQ: City of Bloomington - Mural Design for Bloomington Ice Garden
Fellowship: Minnesota Center for Book Arts - McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists (DEADLINE 2/26)
Fellowship: McKnight Foundation - McKnight Fellowships for Choreographers
Fellowship: Minnesota Center for Book Arts - Artist Collective Studio Fellowship 2025-2026
Fellowship: Creative Capital (New York, NY) - Creative Capital Award & State of the Art Prize
Residency: Second Shift Studio Space - Space Artist Residency Program (DEADLINE 2/28)
Residency: NE SCULPTURE | Gallery Factory - Emerging Artist Fellowship Residency
Residency: Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center - CAFAC 2025 Studio Residency
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Title: Education Internship (Hybrid) Summer 2025
Organization: Minnesota Center For Book Arts
Stipend: $800.00
Overview:
MCBA Education Interns will learn about and gain experience in our virtual book arts programs while supporting our education team with a combination of remote and in-person projects. Primary areas of learning include (but are not limited to):
Learn about MCBA’s virtual programs, the online platforms MCBA uses to offer programs (Zoom & Google Classroom), and how our programs are facilitated.
Participate in virtual workshops on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays by supporting teaching artists and participants with tech and facilitation needs. This includes: opening the virtual classroom, greeting the teaching artists and participants as they come in, introducing the online platforms to participants, and providing tech support as needed.
Support Saturday studio workshops and staff onsite at MCBA. Additional onsite opportunities may be available on select weekdays, Thursday & Friday evenings and Sundays. In person opportunities may include supporting exhibition events, community outreach projects, and tours.
Learn about MCBA’s customer relations management software and support staff in updating records to generate more useful data.
Gain experience corresponding with workshop participants about virtual programs.
Develop skills in and provide support for interrelated program areas, including but not limited to marketing, communications, and artistic programs.
For more information and to register, click here to see the position.
EVENT OPPORTUNITY
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.
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.