AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

From Franklin Furnace

Below is a list of resources that are offering assistance in dealing with the impact of Hurricane Sandy, compiled from e-mailings from Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and New York Foundation for the Arts.

from LMCC www.lmcc.net

Emergency Resources for Artists:

Artists, please note: if any of your work or live/work space has been damaged, take pictures and keep receipts of whatever you spend during this time.

Self-employed people are eligible for 'disaster unemployment insurance' in areas where a federal declaration of disaster has been declared. About.com explains more: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/g/disasterunemployment.htm

LMCC's Emergency Grants List:

Deadline: Friday, January 11, 2013

Indianapolis Museum of Art
4000 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208

http://www.imamuseum.org/islandresidency

The Indianapolis Museum of Art is issuing a call for proposals for a six-week summer 2013 residency on Andrea Zittel's Indy Island within the IMA's 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park. Graduate and undergraduate students and professionals in the fields of art, design, architecture and performing arts are encouraged to apply to customize and reside on Indy Island.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call for entries for the gallery’s 2nd Annual “Seasons” online art competition for the month of November 2012. The gallery would like for all 2D artists (including photography), regardless of where they reside to apply to this competition by submitting their best interpretation of this theme. The Seasons theme will include and represent the four distinct times of the year, along with scenes and activities associated with those seasons for inclusion into the gallery’s December 2012 online art exhibition.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call for entries for the gallery’s 2nd Annual “Seasons” online art competition for the month of November 2012. The gallery would like for all 2D artists (including photography) to submit their best interpretation of this theme by depicting the four distinct times of the year, along with scenes and activities associated with those seasons for inclusion into the gallery’s December’s 2012 online Group Art Exhibition.

The deadline to apply is November 26th and the winners will receive extensive worldwide publicity. For further information and to apply online http://www.lightspacetime.com

From e-artnow, sponsored by AC Institute

JOBS (ACADEMICS, ARTISTS, CURATORS):

Various job opportunities at the Guggenheim Museum: NYC, USA.
Deadline: asap.
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/about/jobs/full-time

Current available positions at The Museum of Modern Art, MOMA NYC: NYC, USA.
Deadline: asap.
http://www.moma.org/about/jobs

Current available positions at The Whitney Museum of American Art, NYC. USA.
Deadline: asap.
http://whitney.org/About/JobPostings

Current available positions at the TATE. UK.
Deadline: asap.
http://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_results.aspx?searchtype=all

Current available positions at Christie's. Worldwide.
Deadline: asap.
http://www.christies.com/about/careers/

In this workshop, students will learn about painting cupcakes and sweets, texture and composition. The instructor is Daryl Gortner. Ages 14 and up are welcome. The 3-day workshop is on three consecutive Tuesday evenings, November 6, 13, and 20th, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.All materials, supplies and canvas are included in the $85 fee. All skill levels are welcome; individual attention will be given to each student. The paints used for this workshop are non-toxic, water-mixable oil paints. Classes are held in the City if Brea Art Gallery in the Brea Civic and Cultural Center. For more information or to register, please call gallery staff at (714) 990-7731.

AND COME CHECK OUT:

College for Creative Studies (CCS) Chair of Fine Arts

The College for Creative Studies (CCS)
(http:\\www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu) invites applications for the
position of Chair of Fine Arts. The Chair reports to the Dean of
Undergraduate Studies and is responsible for the management and future
direction of the Fine Arts department.

The position requires a dynamic, imaginative, and innovative leader with a
strong record of accomplishment in education administration, art practice,
and teaching. Candidates must have an MFA in a fine art practice (i.e.,
painting, sculpture, new media, intermedia, etc.) with a minimum of five
years college administrative and teaching experience. Applicants must be
active, practicing artists with very strong exhibiting records and

The Department of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno, is searching
for an innovative and energetic full-time Gallery Director/contemporary
art Curator for its Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery.
https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/11572
Job Title: Gallery Director
Search Number: 17055
Job Description:
Responsible for the overall management of the Department of Art¹s five
galleries, including the Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, three student
galleries, and the Downtown Gallery. Responsibilities include
coordination, scheduling, and supervision of galleries, acquisition of
gallery exhibitions, publicity and community outreach, grant writing,
fundraising, and budgeting; supervision of gallery staff and student

Trilok Fusion Arts, Inc, a Brooklyn based arts company is seeking an
Administrative Assistant to help manage its growing business. We are seeking
someone who is motivated with a willingness to learn and go the distance.
Interest in the arts or arts background a plus. Trilok Fusion Arts, Inc. has
been in existence for 18 years and offers a rich and diverse arts exposure
to anyone who is looking to start in this field. This position has the
potential to transform into a full time position. You can find out more
about us at www.trilokfusion.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Answering Phones
Showing Rental Spaces
Updating Rental Calendar
Filing and Record Keeping
Facebook Update and some emailing
Other General Admin Help
9 AM to 3 PM (to start with)
$12/hour

CONTACT:
Anand Kamalakar

From Franklin Furnace

A.R.T./New York seeks creative handyperson

Part Time Work at A.R.T./New York in Midtown and Fort Greene A.R.T./New
York is seeking a creative handyperson that can take on small jobs at our
two facilities -- Spaces @ 520 in Manhattan and South Oxford Space in
Brooklyn. Ongoing tasks include patching and painting walls, minor carpentry
work, and even some gardening possibilities. Electrical or plumbing skills
are a plus but not necessary. Work is on an as-needed basis with very
flexible hours. Hourly wage determined by experience. References required.
To apply, contact Stephanie Bok at sbok@art-newyork.org.