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CALL FOR WORKS Video Slink Uganda

Seeking 3 minute videos or shorter by African-Diaspora artists for

Video Slink Uganda, a 2012-2013 apexart Franchise project

apexart Franchise Exhibition in Uganda: Feb 6th - March 6th, 2013

Artistic Directors: Paul Falzone and Marisa Jahn (REV-)

Project Description

The School of Arts of University College Ghent (KASK – Royal Conservatory) is currently recruiting : Head of Research Department and Research Department Executive

University College Ghent / School of Arts
University College Ghent / School of Arts
J. Kluyskensstraat 2
9000 Ghent
Belgium
wim.detemmerman@hogent.be
http://www.kask.be/index.php?/vacatures/

Applying for these positions is possible up until, and including 26-08-2012.

The School of Arts of University College Ghent (KASK – Royal Conservatory) is currently recruiting:

Full-time Head of Research Department

Job Description:
- Leading, managing and supporting the Research department of the School of Arts; 


The ECF Art Center Programs nurture 135 gifted, adult artists with
varying degrees of disabilities. We are seeking an experienced,
full-time Fine Art Representative. Our artists have had their works
exhibited at the Smithsonian Gallery, the John F. Kennedy Center in
Washington, DC. and locally. You can visit our website at
www.ArtECF.org .

The Fine Art Representative will promote and sell the artwork of ECF
artists, utilizing market analysis techniques to develop leads for
potential sales to art collectors, interior designers, builders,
businesses and individuals in need of artwork. The Fine Art
Representative will earn a salary plus 20% commission sold on products
to outside customers.

Qualified candidates will have:

A to Z GRANTWRITING ARTS AND EDUCATION NEWSLETTER

*** thanks to Linda Vallejo for posting this on LA Culture Net ***

AUGUST 2012

UPCOMING SEMINARS OR WORKSHOPS - LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate Program

October 6, 7, & 13 (Sat-Sun & Sat) - - “The Art of Non-Profit Fundraising†with William Moreno

October 27, November 3 & 4 (Sat + Sat-Sun) - - “Funding Your Passion†with Linda Vallejo

Call LMU for Details, Fees, and Registration at (310) 338-1971

OR click on

http://registration.xenegrade.com/lmuextension/searchresults.cfm?catid=3

FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES IN A VARIETY OF TOPICS

Federal Grants Wire http://www.federalgrantswire.com/

FFF is a traveling film festival that brings multi-award winning films to select cities for exciting opening nights across the country. The monthly series has inspired community events in Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, Dubuque, New Haven, Salt Lake City, and Montgomery so far. Cast and crew meet and greet with fans, making an unforgettable night for filmmakers, neighboring businesses, press/media, and locals who love discovering cinema in their town.

www.filmfestivalflix.com
www.Facebook.com/FilmFestivalFlix

We are looking for the best and brightest candidates who are or can be experts in these areas:

* North Hollywood
* Pasadena
* Claremont (Inland Empire)

Compensation: Contract position with monthly stipend, commission, and perks

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in downtown Long Beach seeks a Part-Time Visitor Services Associate to provide customer service to MOLAA's visitors. This position offers 15-20 hours per week, must be available Thursdays 4:00p to 9:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays.

Essential Functions
• Welcome visitors to the museum in a friendly and hospitable manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service and works with other museum staff to ensure a well coordinated and positive visitor experience.
• Answer phones and processes phone reservations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Answer general museum questions, book group visits, school tours and market museum services and programs to incoming callers and visitors.
• Initiate and complete all sale transactions with visitors.

The Keyholder Residency Program offers emerging artists with FREE year-long studio residencies to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. The application deadline is Saturday, September 1, 2012 for residencies that begin on October 1, 2012. Printmaking facilities are available for intaglio, relief, monoprint, waterbased silkscreen, digital processes, and other techniques that employ the tools at hand.

Keyholders work independently in the Printshop’s shared Artists’ Studio and have access to a vibrant community of peers. Artists from all disciplines are eligible to apply; printmaking skills are not required, but some familiarity with the medium is recommended. Basic instruction in printmaking and some Master Printer assistance is included in the program.

From e-artnow, sponsored by AC Institute

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JOBS (ACADEMICS, ARTISTS, CURATORS):

Various Job opportunities at the Guggenheim Museum: Assistant Managing Editor, Associate Web Developer, Associate Web Editor, Curator of Education and Community Outreach, Curatorial Assistant for the Futurism exhibition, Editor of the Guggenheim UBS Map Global Art Initiative, Education Associate for the Education Department, Interactive Producer, Interactive Project Manager, Media Producer, Controller and Marketing Manager. NYC, USA.
Deadline: asap.
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/about/jobs/full-time

Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center For Visual Arts At Stanford University. Current Openings: Curatorial Assistant, Asian Art, 75% to FTE. USA.
Deadline: asap.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Thursday, August 30, 2012, 5PM

Swing Space is a project-based residency program that places visual and
performing artists and arts groups in space for the development and
presentation of new projects. Since its launch in 2005, Swing Space has
placed over 1,000 artists in more than 20 different locations throughout
Lower Manhattan and on Governors Island all generously provided by the
Downtown real estate community and LMCC's programming partners. Swing Space
is designed to address short-term space needs for a wide range of projects
and to encourage creative, experimental, and collaborative approaches to
artistic practice in unconventional spaces.

STEPS TO APPLY
STEP 1: READ

Applicants should begin by reading all program information on the Swing

CALL FOR WORKS Video Slink Uganda
Seeking 3 minute videos or shorter by African-Diaspora artists for
Video Slink Uganda, a 2012-2013 apexart Franchise project

apexart Franchise Exhibition in Uganda: Feb 6th - March 6th, 2013
Artistic Directors: Paul Falzone and Marisa Jahn (REV-)

Project Description
Ugandan video halls (or "bibanda") are often no more than small huts where
viewers pay a few cents to watch pirated DVDs on television screens.
Located in the majority of villages and towns throughout Uganda, they are
the only form of popular visual entertainment and have a wider audience than
television and newspapers combined. Numbering in the thousands, these
bibanda reach millions of Ugandans each month. So-called 'fine art' never