AMP connects artists and behind-the-scenes collaborators of all genres, including musicians, painters, performance artists, writers, dancers, and many more, with resources, opportunities, and personal connections. Many AMPers also provide free temporary lodging for other members. With thousands of members in 86 countries, AMP enthusiastically and energetically builds bridges between artists, audiences, and producers through our website, as well as at AMP-hosted parties and multimedia events worldwide. AMP is free to join. The only 'cost' is your energy and enthusiasm in building a global artistic community and helping fellow artists.
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JOB: Web Project Coordinator at Skirball Cultural Center

*Web Project Coordinator*

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a motivated, experienced, positive, and
creative nonprofit communications professional as Web Project Coordinator.
The candidate will play a key role managing electronic communications,
including the Skirball website, as part of the External Affairs department,
which includes communications, marketing, publications, visitor services,
community relations and outreach, and membership.

The ideal candidate will be an eager web specialist with technical savvy,
including design experience and some aptitude for HTML editing. The
candidate must possess the ability to work both independently and with other
members of the External Affairs and I.T. teams. The position reports to the

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Contribute to UK Sound Map

The British library apparently is putting together a soundmap.

http://sounds.bl.uk/uksoundmap Here's the info on their web-site:

What does Britain sound like?
Join the British Library in creating the first nationwide sound map.

Take part by publishing recordings of your surroundings using the free
AudioBoo app for iPhone or Android smartphones or a web browser.

When uploading soundscape recordings via Audioboo, add the tag 'uksm'
and they'll appear on the SoundMap
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NAISA Inquiries & general information:

Nadene Thériault-Copeland
Managing Director
New Adventures in Sound Art
Address: Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St #252, Toronto, ON
M6G 4C7
Tel 416 652 5115
www.naisa.ca

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new LA ARTS EDU BLOG looking for emerging and established contributors

Currently we are a small group of LA based philosophy students and community arts workers and educators. We have begun operating a site centered on arts/pedagogy/indigenism. Our site operates at:

www.selflearnla.org

We are looking for emerging arts educators and established arts educators interested in regular contributions in the following categories:

-Original arts based lesson planning
-Original youth arts projects based on local museum and gallery exhibits
-Interviews with educators/organizations and artists active in public practice or education.
-Book scanning
-Illustrators/artists interested in sharing their work as coloring resources for educators

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Employment Opportunity: Program Manager (Los Angeles)

Music Center – Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County is one
of the largest and most highly regarded performing arts centers in the
United States. Every year, almost 2 million people visit its four main
venues — Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper
Forum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall — along with its vibrant
collection of outdoor theatres, plazas, and gardens. The Music Center
produces a variety of programming including Glorya Kaufman Presents
Dance at the Music Center, Active Arts at the Music Center, along with
programming for children and families throughout the year. The Center
also provides extensive services and leadership in support of K-12 arts
education. The Music Center is home to four internationally acclaimed

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Perform in Long Beach, CA: LB Playhouse seeking performers for late-night series

Long Beach Playhouse – Call for Performers

Studio Nights, the all new Late-Night show at the Long Beach Playhouse is devoted to
giving emerging local artists a chance to strut their stuff.

Next Studio Nights is November 20th at 11pm

We are currently looking for local performers
If you are a musician/band, dancer, comedian (stand-up or improv groups welcomed), poet, or have another fantastic talent for the stage follow the link below to apply.
It's absolutely FREE and performers are never charged any fees.

Interested? Please fill out the following form:
http://lbplayhouse.org/on-stage/special-programs/studio-nights

Or email: andrew@lbplayhouse.org

from LA Culture Net

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The Museum of Modern Art - Call for Papers: New Perspectives on Abstract Expressionism

New Perspectives on Abstract Expressionism: A Young Scholars' Panel

The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019
USA
Phone: +1.212.708.9603
Fax: +1.212.333.1118
adultprograms@moma.org
moma.org/visit/calendar/events/10561

Abstracts are due November 15, 2010
Send abstracts directly to
adultprograms@moma.org

The Museum of Modern Art - Call for Papers: New Perspectives on Abstract Expressionism

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Grants and Funding, CA / LA

Thanks to Linda Vallejo for posting this on LA Culture Net:

CALIFORNIA and NATIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES IN A VARIETY OF TOPICS

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

Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov/

FirstGov
http://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml#resources

FundsNet http://www.fundsnetservices.com/

ARTS AND CULTURE

National Endowment for the Arts - http://www.nea.gov/

State Arts Agencies -
http://www.nasaa-arts.org/new/nasaa/aoa/aoa_contents.shtml

Artdeadline - http://artdeadline.com/

Art Deadlines List -
http://artdeadlineslist.com

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Dance Audition, Los Angeles

NEW COMPANY MEMBERS NEEDED! LOOKING FOR MALE AND FEMALE CONTEMPORARY/BALLET DANCERS FOR LA DANSERIE (WWW.LADANSERIE.ORG). We are a dynamic, chamber-sized contemporary ballet company whose dancers and original choreography have consistently won critical praise throughout its 12 year history on the Los Angeles scene. We are looking for strong dancers to join our group of dedicated artists, including dancers interested in developing their own choreography for future presentation. Scheduled performances Feb 2011, Plaza del Sol Performance Hall, CSUN; and August 2011, Martha Knoeble Dance Theater, CSLB. Modest performance pay but abundant creativity and camaraderie offered! AUDITION: Saturday, November 13, 4:00 pm, BrockusProjectStudios, 618B Moulton Street, LA 90031.

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Job: Admission Director, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art

The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) is currently looking to hire a highly motivated Part-time Admissions Director. The qualified candidate will work with a talented team of individuals in a creative environment where they will have the opportunity to make their mark in the world of art education.
LAAFA offers a full time, 3-year studio art program with a focus on a disciplined approach to representational painting. Within this framework, we offer a broad range of technical and conceptual approaches to the articulation of the perceived and the experienced. The mission of our school is to provide its students with both the technical and intellectual ability to address issues in the contemporary art world.

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DCA Cultural Exchange International (CEI) Grants (Los Angeles)

Guidelines and applications for the 2011-2012 Cultural Exchange
International (CEI) Grants are now available on the City of LA
Department of Cultural Affairs website
(culturela.org/grants/initiatives.html). DCA is accepting applications
for international residency programs starting in April 2011 and ending
no later than June 30, 2012.
CEI provides fellowship support to creative professionals (artists, arts
administrators, arts/cultural educators and scholars, curators,
presenters, creative entrepreneurs, cultural innovators, and cultural
experts) traveling abroad for intensive residencies (two weeks to three
months); or creative professionals coming to Los Angeles for intensive
residencies (two weeks to three months) who have planned collaborative

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