WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / RESIDENCIES / VOLUNTEERMENT
National Public Art Opportunities
Event: Fall 2026 Film Workshops - AFI Conservatory (From Oct 3rd - Nov 5th, 2026)
Volunteerment: Fall creative mentoring at Lucy Laney, Bancroft and Whittier Schools - Art Buddies (From Oct 6th - 8th, 2026)
Call for Art: Display your work at Blick Art Materials (Deadline Sep 30, 2026)
Call for Art: Emotions - Ten Moir Gallery (Deadline Oct 5, 2026)
Call for Art: Display at Two Harbors Public Library (Deadline Oct 6, 2026)
Call for Art: Realism - Ten Moir Gallery (Deadline Oct 31, 2026)
Call for Art: Trailhead Gallery - The Loppet Foundation (Deadline Nov 30, 2026)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Part-time and full-time, temporary and ongoing)
Organization: KidzArt
Title: Part Time After School Art Teacher
Pay: $20-25/hr
Overview: We are seeking teachers to cover classes in the Rockford and Maple Grove school districts. This position requires experience working with kids and availability from 2 pm- 5:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Hennepin Arts
Title: Technical Theatre Associate
Pay: $21.63-24.04/hr
Overview: The Technical Associate is a part-time position that will help with seasonal coverage in our Brave New Workshop (BNW) productions and events. The incumbent is a dynamic and essential role within the technical operations team, focused on supporting the technical aspects of our theatre productions and events. This position requires a technically skilled individual who is adept at managing and operating audiovisual equipment and software. You will collaborate closely with the Technical Director to ensure the highest quality of technical execution for all events and performances.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Weisman Art Museum
Title: Visitor Experience Associate
Pay: $25.78/hr
Overview: The Weisman is looking to add a Visitor Experience Associate to our tight-knit Operations team. The ideal person for this part-time role is someone who takes a 360-approach to helping ensure a warm, inclusive experience at the museum, for both visitors and student staff. That means touching base with our custodial crew to ensure the spaces are orderly and clean, and helping to lead student staff in assisting visitors — with wayfinding, information about the spaces and things to do and experience on any given day — so folks feel comfortable and informed during their museum visit.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Children's Art Classes
Title: Art Teacher
Pay: $24-30/hr
Overview: Children's Art Classes is thrilled to announce its expansion into the Saint Michael area! We are currently inviting applications from passionate individuals to join our team as Art Instructors. We are seeking a certified art teacher with at least 5 years of teaching experience.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Lululemon
Title: Visual Merchandising Specialist
Pay: $21-24.16/hr
Overview: The Visual Merchandising Specialist is responsible for ensuring company directed visual merchandising (VM) strategies and standards are brought to life. This role executes product presentation, styling, and in-store marketing elements to optimize guests’ (i.e., customers) experiences. The Visual Merchandising Specialist implements key product stories, product placement strategies, and sell-through strategies by managing merchandise changes as well as product display and mannequin styling, in accordance with company standards and adapted to the individual store need. They also deliver a world-class guest experience on the floor.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: The Works Museum
Title: Visitor Experience Staff
Pay: $13.50-15/hr
Overview: The Works is seeking motivated, friendly individuals to work at the Museum’s front desk and host birthday parties. Visitor Experience Staff help ensure that museum operations run smoothly, including selling visitor tickets and memberships; providing information to visitors; maintaining museum gallery, restrooms, and public areas; greeting and supervising groups visiting the Museum; and facilitating birthday parties, which includes leading hands-on engineering projects with groups of 8-20 children.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community/Hallberg Center for the Arts
Title: Part-Time Gallery Director
Pay: $18-25/hr
Overview: The Gallery Director works in close partnership with the Executive Director to serve as the welcoming public face of the Art Center. This role focuses on community networking, event hosting, artist engagement, grant assistance, and gallery operations.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Lakeshirts
Title: Production Artist
Pay: $17/hr
Overview: At Lakeshirts, we're in the memory-making business, creating bold designs for apparel and accessories people love to wear. We're looking for a Production Artist to support our screenprint production floor and help ensure artwork is accurate, production-ready, and aligned with Lakeshirts standards. This is an onsite position in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, where you'll work closely with artists, leads, and production teams to problem-solve, update artwork, and keep orders moving efficiently through production. If you're detail-oriented, comfortable in Adobe Illustrator, and excited to support a team producing high-volume, high-quality products, you'll fit right in.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Lakeshirts
Title: Accessories Art Trainer
Pay: $18/hr
Overview: Lakeshirts is looking foran experienced artist who can explain the why behind the work, coach with patience, and provide clear feedback. You'll combine graphic production knowledge, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills, licensing awareness, and practical troubleshooting to support quality, productivity, and 90-day development expectations.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Design House Greetings
Title: Part-Time Operations Assistant
Pay: $22/hr
Overview: We’re looking for an organized, adaptable Operations Assistant to help behind the scenes at Design House Greetings! If you thrive in an upbeat environment where no two days are quite the same—where you can jump from computer tasks to prepping product samples—you’ll fit right in. This is the perfect role for someone who loves staying busy, gets satisfaction from an organized space, and enjoys mixing desk time with tactile, hands-on tasks.
For more information and to apply, click here.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in internships within the publishing sector? Navigate to Career Development's new resource to learn about the timelines and internship opportunities offered by a number of publishers throughout the year.
Organization: KOSE
Title: Digital Media Intern
Pay: Not specified
Overview: We’re looking for digital media interns who are naturally curious, eager to learn, have a knack for analysis, and have a passion for building great relationships.As a Digital Media Intern, you will work closely with the media team to assist in the development and execution of strategic media plans on behalf of our clients and partner agencies. This position will include training on all major online platforms (Facebook/Meta, Instagram, Google Ads, Google Analytics, LinkedIn, etc.), and working with the media sales community.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Portkey SEO Solutions
Title: Graphic Design & Copywriting Intern
Pay:$20-22/hr
Overview: Portkey SEO Solutions is a Digital Marketing Agency. The Website/Graphic Designer & Copywriting intern will go through training to perform several projects for Portkey SEO's customers. We are looking to hire someone between 10 to 30 hours a week for a 3 month period with the hope to turn the position into a full-time salaried position some time in the future, depending on quality of work. If we see serious potential in the individual, we may transition them over to full-time salaried with benefits a little earlier as well.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Post Consumer Brands
Title: Packaging R&D Intern (Summer 2027)
Pay: $25/hr
Overview: Looking to gain hands-on experience in packaging development, commercialization, and manufacturing within a dynamic consumer packaged goods organization? Post Consumer Brands is seeking a Packaging R&D Engineer Intern to join our team for a 13-week internship during Summer 2027. As an intern, you'll work alongside packaging engineers and cross-functional partners to support packaging innovation, quality improvements, cost savings initiatives, and commercialization projects. You'll gain experience in packaging design, testing, manufacturing trials, and supplier collaboration while building the skills needed for a successful career in Packaging Research & Development.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Activision
Title: Summer Internships
Pay: $20-50/hr
Overview: Activision is seeking talent for different intern positions. All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Respawn Entertainment
Title: VFX Intern
Pay: Not specified
Overview: We are looking for an aspiring artist who is eager to learn, technically curious, and passionate about the craft of real-time VFX. At this time, we are considering Undergrad students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the summer of 2027, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2027. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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