AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Art Studio Coordinator

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a part-time art studio coordinator to
develop and facilitate programs for families in the Skirball's
drop-in art studio. All programs presented in the art studio embody the
innovative sensibility and core values of the Skirball's interactive
destination Noah's Ark at the Skirball and the broader Cultural
Center, and serve its diverse and sizable corps of family visitors.

The Art Studio Coordinator reports to the Head of Family Programs.

Time frame:

The weekend art studio is open the last weekend of each month beginning
in January 2012, in addition to extended hours during winter, spring,
and summer breaks.

The part-time art studio coordinator position begins January 28-29 and

Special Editions Residency Program

The Lower East Side Printshop invites emerging artists of all disciplines to apply for the 2012 Special Editions Residency, a competitive residency program that allows emerging artists to create new work through exploration of printmaking. The Printshop offers an opportunity for artists to complete an important new body of work in collaboration with our experienced master printers, fully sponsored by the Printshop.

Residencies will take place for a period of three to six months, including production time, scheduled between February 2012 and February 2013. Projects must be well under way and ready for production by October 1, 2012.

THE JACK STRAW ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAMS offer established and emerging artists in diverse disciplines an opportunity to explore the creative use of sound in a professional atmosphere through residencies in our recording studios and participation in our various presentation programs. Artists may apply to only one program per year.

Deadline: Monday, October 31, 2011
Applications must be postmarked or delivered by 5:00 pm on the due date.

Applications and more information online at http://www.jackstraw.org/programs/asp/2012/2012_apps.shtml.

FAQs online at http://www.jackstraw.org/programs/asp/2012/2012_Programs_FAQs.shtml.

WRITERS PROGRAM

Nationally-known watercolor master Sheila Hansberger presents ideas about how she creates her award-winning paintings. Join us to see her work, lecture and demonstration live! Free parking and restaurants are within walking distance.

Sheila is a Signature member of Watercolor West and National Watercolor Society. Although an article about her still lifes was featured in American Artist, flowers, people and places are competently handled subject matter also. Her work can be described as bright “high key” creations that often feature one of watercolor’s most elusive techniques ... “negative painting.”

Address
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821 · Get directions

Phone
1 714.990.7730

Website
http://www.breagallery.com

The Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, seeks 8-10 puppetry
performances for a one-day Family Puppet Festival on Sunday, April 1,
2012. The Festival will feature a wide range of puppetry, from small
to large scale, utilizing diverse media, and drawing on a variety of
cultural traditions.

About the Skirball:

For the Skirball Cultural Center, founded in 1996, the arts serve
as a vehicle to explore and forge connections among individuals,
cultures, and communities. Rooted in Jewish culture and the values of
community, diversity, and caring for the world around us, the Skirball
strives to be a dynamic gathering place within the Los Angeles
community. The Skirball realizes its mission through museum
exhibitions, performances, lectures, films, the interactive Noah's

October 10, 2011 – June 10, 2012

The 100-voice Angeles Chorale is a volunteer organization of auditioned, professional-level choral singers rehearsing and performing in the Los Angeles area. The Angeles Chorale's mission is to perform world-class music to enrich our diverse community.

The Angeles Chorale is seeking a publicist who:
- has experience working with non-profit classical music groups
- has established a network of contacts in the print media and online

The publicist will be working with the Chorale Board over the course of the next year to promote awareness of our scheduled season concerts and to increase ticket sales through greater marketing and PR coverage.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop communications strategies for marketing, publicity and social media

California Dance Institute Seeks Executive Director
The California Dance Institute (CDI) will hire an Executive Director in
January of 2012, with a trial period of 6 months to be extended to full
time upon satisfactory performance. For information on CDI, please
consult our website: www.CaliforniaDanceInstitute.org

Candidate will be a strong leader, an excellent communicator and an
innovative multi-tasker. Conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills
are a must, as are honesty, and the ability to prioritize and meet
deadlines. Strong skills in the following areas are highly desired:

Fundraising—All levels, including the dynamics involved with current
givers, identification of new potential support and competency in

The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) located in Long Beach, CA seeks an energetic, goal-oriented Membership Manager. Under the supervision of the AVP of Corporate Relations and Major Gifts, the Membership Manager is responsible for managing MOLAA's comprehensive membership program including the solicitation and retention of members at all levels, from Basic ($60) to Director Circle ($1,000). The ideal candidate will function as a highly involved member of MOLAA's fast moving development team and will lead the membership fundraising efforts.

This position will begin as of January 2012.

Essential Functions:
• Manage a comprehensive membership program and develop upgrade strategies to grow all levels of giving

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a Juried Art Competition for the month of November with the theme “Countryside”. A Group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Art Gallery for the month of December 2011. The theme is the Countryside and the gallery wants all 2D artists to send us your best interpretation of the theme “Countryside" by depicting rural living, the outdoors and pastoral scenes.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a Juried Art Competition for the month of November with the theme “Countryside”. A Group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Art Gallery for the month of December 2011. The theme is the Countryside and the gallery wants all 2D artists to send us your best interpretation of the theme “Countryside" by depicting rural living, the outdoors and pastoral scenes.