WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / RESIDENCIES
National Public Art Opportunities
Call for Art: Indigenous Short Film Festival – Z Puppets Rosenschnoz (Deadline Mar 15, 2026)
Call for Art: Storytelling Literary Open Mic – The First Draft MPLS (Deadline Mar 15, 2026)
Call for Art: Art of the Stamp – Luvin Ewe Designs (Deadline Mar 15, 2026)
Call for Art: Belwin Bison Festival – Belwin Conservancy (Deadline Mar 22, 2026)
Call for Art: Knitted, Crocheted and Woven Works – ArtReach St Croix (Deadline Mar 30, 2026)
Call for Art: Kilnforming in the Upper Midwest Exhibition – Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts (Deadline Mar 31, 2026)
Call for Art: Eye to Eye – Fresh Eye Arts (Deadline Mar 31, 2026)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Part-time and full-time, temporary and ongoing)
Organization: The Arts Nest
Title: Technical Director
Pay: $20-35/hr
Overview: This is a rare opportunity to help relaunch an important Minneapolis performing arts venue and shape its technical foundation for years to come. The Technical Director (TD) is a hands-on leader responsible for the overall technical operations of the Cowles Center, including lighting, sound, stage, and related production systems. The role requires both strategic planning and direct technical execution. The TD works collaboratively with venue leadership, visiting artists, and rental clients to advance and execute performances and events at the highest professional standard. They oversee production planning, supervise part-time technical staff scaled to production needs, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain the facility’s technical infrastructure. The TD directly supports productions as needed, including lighting and sound operation, system setup, and on-site troubleshooting.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Interference Arts
Title: Artistic Associate
Pay: $25-40/hr
Overview: Interference Arts is seeking a part time Artistic Associate to assist with upcoming arts project development and technical production work. The Artistic Associate will be helping with ongoing development and production related to the Legacy Dream Space interactive multimedia exhibition, and with upcoming performances and presentations. The Artistic Associate will also be assisting with website maintenance and social media activities. The ideal candidate will be a versatile and creative individual, with a varied background, diverse interests, and a solid foundation in multimedia arts development and production in both performance and exhibition circumstances.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Guthrie Theater
Title: Head Stagehand
Pay: $34.21/hr
Overview: The Head Stagehand is responsible for technical support of shows mounted by or for the Guthrie Theater, coordinating with other departments in the theater and outside vendors and presenters, providing leadership of crews, facilitating the smooth running of shows, and maintaining the backstage and onstage areas, sets and equipment. The position requires participation at load-ins, technical rehearsals, previews and performances. All employees are expected to center, model and champion the Guthrie’s core values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility; and Fiscal Responsibility.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Marcus Theatres
Title: Theatre Associate
Pay: $12.50-14.50/hr
Overview: The Theatre Associate position at Marcus Theatres in Oakdale, MN is a full-time, in-person role focused on creating a positive movie-going experience for guests. Associates earn $12.50–$14.50 per hour and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where responsibilities include greeting and assisting guests, selling tickets and concessions, maintaining clean auditoriums and lobby areas, and ensuring a safe and welcoming facility. The role values strong communication, a positive attitude, and customer service skills.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: City of Eagan
Title: Recreation Program Assistant - Spark! Puppeteers
Pay: $20.92/hr
Overview: The Spark! Mobile puppet team is an important part of community outreach, offering original live performances all summer long. The team performs original scripts based on relevant weekly themes with a variety of fun characters. We visit 15 parks a weeks and reach hundreds of community members! This team also teaches 3 weeks of Spark! Puppet Camp in the summer for youth ages 6 - 11. The Spark! Team works Monday - Friday, June through August during the day and on select weeknights. Some weekend opportunities may also be available. Work up to 30 hours per week!
Interviews for this position being on March 19th and employment offers will be made by April 8th.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Anagram International
Title: Shape Designer
Pay: $25-45/hr
Overview: We are seeking a Shape Designer – Foil Balloon Product Development to help bring imaginative balloon concepts to life by transforming flat artwork into compelling, manufacturable 3D forms. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Surface Designers to ensure surface art and shape design work seamlessly together—adjusting artwork or structural elements when needed to achieve the best visual and physical outcome. As a Shape Designer, you will develop custom foil balloon shapes for licensed properties, seasonal programs, and everyday celebrations. You will work hands‑on with Engineering and Manufacturing partners to ensure each design meets performance and testing requirements and can be produced with consistency and quality. This role requires strong spatial thinking, an understanding of how 2D artwork translates into 3D structures, and an enthusiasm for playful consumer products.
This position is ideal for a designer who loves playful products, understands dimensional form, and enjoys seeing ideas transformed into physical products on store shelves.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: KidzArt
Title: Part Time After School Art Teacher
Pay: $15-22/hr
Overview: This is a part-time on-site role as an After School Art Teacher traveling to different schools in Inver Grove Heights. As an After School Art Teacher, you will inspire and guide students in exploring their creativity and artistic potential through engaging art activities. Your day-to-day tasks will involve conducting art lessons, providing constructive feedback, and creating a supportive learning environment where students can express themselves through art. Training pay rate is $15 per hour. Teaching pay rate is $22/hr.
For more information and to apply, click here.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Organization: Jazwares
Title: Intern - Product Design, SquishPillows
Pay: $18-25/ hr
Overview: As an Intern in our Product Design Team, you will be a key contributor to our SquishPillows product line. You will move through the entire product lifecycle for soft goods—from initial trend research and textile print design to final digital renderings—collaborating closely with senior designers to bring innovative comfort products to the home and lifestyle market.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Baldwin Supply Company
Title: Content Intern
Pay:$18-20/ hr
Overview: The Content Intern / Contract Content Creator will play a key role in elevating Baldwin Supply’s digital presence and internal communications. This position is responsible for helping revamp the company website, producing written and video content for internal and customer-facing newsletters, strengthening Baldwin’s social media strategy, and building a library of professional photos and videos for ongoing use. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who is comfortable with a camera and a keyboard—Baldwin’s team will provide coaching on the industry and the business. This is a great opportunity to create real impact for a well-established company while building a versatile content portfolio.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Trellis Management
Title: Web Design Intern
Pay: $20/hr
Overview: The Web Design Intern will earn hands-on experience in website design, content creation, and brand consistency while assisting with updating and enhancing the company website. This is a paid, 12-week summer internship. In addition to the outlined duties and responsibilities, it is expected that the employee upholds a positive work environment and embodies Trellis' mission to cultivate a culture of collaboration, respect, trust, and open communication by assuming best intentions in all interactions, both internally and in service to the residents.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Three Rivers Park District
Title: Seasonal Art Gallery and Education Intern
Pay: $20.50/hr
Overview: Three Rivers Park District is seeking to fill a Seasonal Art Gallery and Education Intern position at Silverwood Park in St. Anthony, MN. This position is responsible for, under direction, assisting staff in conducting programs that provide a comprehensive nature-inspired art education that will increase the public's awareness to more fully appreciate, enjoy, and utilize the natural environment and facilities of the Park District through the creation and/or appreciation of visual and performing art.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Legrand
Title: Graphic Design Intern
Pay: Not specified
Overview:Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Design Intern to join the LNA Corporate Marketing Team in Minnetonka, MN. The Graphic Design Intern will be responsible for supporting the marketing team in the creation of various marketing materials to follow brand standards and be presented in a variety of visual communication media.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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