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If
you have artist opportunities that you would like to include
in milestones, please submit the information in writing
to the Phoenix Arts Commission c/o Rebecca Blume, Phoenix
Arts Commission, 200 W. Washington, 10th Floor, Phoenix AZ
85003, fax (602) 262-6914, or via e-mail at milestones@phoenix.gov.
Listings will be posted every 1st and 15th of the month. The
listings published herein constitute a guarantee only of the
printed accuracy of the information as provided. Please verify
all information with the listing agency.
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PHOENIX,
AZ. Deadline November 1, 2002.
Phoenix Country Day School is seeking applications from
artists/teachers in a variety of mediums to teach one high
school elective class for one semester as a visiting artist
beginning in the spring of the 2002-2003 academic year.
The Art Department will consider artist/teachers in either
two or three dimensional mediums. Applicants must demonstrate
the ability to teach at the secondary level, and both a
willingness to work within our flexible schedule and spend
extra time on campus outside of class to accomodate students
who require extra help. Applicants should send a resume,
two letters of recommendation, and a slide portfolio to:
Phoenix Country Day School, c/o Jim Cook, 3901 E.Stanford
Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ. 85253-7536.
DENVER, CO. Deadline November 1, 2002. The City of
Denver has several public art opportunities ranging in size
and mediums for the current season. Projects include paintings
for interior walls, large scale site specific works, parks,
and more. To learn more about each specific opportunity,
refer to the Public Art Program website at www.denvergov.org/artculturefilm
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SCOTTSDALE,
AZ. Deadline October 18, 2002.
Scottsdale Community College is seeking
a Coordinator of FIne Arts Facilities and Instructional
Technology. The Coordinator will direct the technology and
general operations of the Fine Art Division's performance
and instructional facilities, including support for drama,
music, general campus users and public users. Facilities
include a 300 seat proscenium theater, outdoor amphitheater,
digital recording studio, graphic art studio, film and television
studios, and digital editing labs. Salary range is $37,
634 - $44, 690. Applications must be recieved by October
18, 2002 at 5 pm. Employment opportunities are posted online
at http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/hrweb or call (480) 731-
8444.
RICHMOND, VA. Deadline November 4, 2002.
The new police headquarters is almost
complete. The metaphor or theme that will run throughout
the building is the idea of the Thin Blue Line and the Police
Motto: Excellence, Integrity, and Justice. This theme will
be carried through the building in imagery and verbiage
at key locations, and a thin blue line will run across the
front of the building near the cornice line as well as interior
signage. This call is for original artwork created specifically
for the Police Headquarters. No precreated or designed artwork
will be considered. Artwork should strengthen the identity
of the Police facility and should create a sense of palce
for both residents and visitors; it should also humanize
the environment and make patrons feel welcome. A broad range
of artistic styles and materials will be considered. For
more information, contact Sally Bowring, Public Art Coordinator
at (804) 646 - 7425.
CARY,
NC. Deadline November 15, 2002.
Cary Visual Art announces a national
call for artists to submit qualifications for the Town Hall
Campus Gateway project. The project is envisioned as a gateway
to the Town Hall Campus that will relate to its location
and reflect some of Cary's heritage and history while celebrating
our bright future. Artists interested in this project must
submit a letter of interest, current resume, up to 20 slides,
slide list, and a list of references. A complete call for
artists is available online at www.caryvisualart.org . For
more information, contact caryvisualart@mindspring.com,
(919) 468 - 9500.
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- MESA,
AZ. Deadline October 22, 2002.Mesa
Contemporary Arts, the City of Mesa's gallery of visual art
is asking artists to submit slides for: 25th Annual Contemporary
Crafts, a national juried exhibition celebrating the Silver
Anniversary of this event at MCA. This exhibition explores
the innovations taking place within traditional craft forms
such as ceramics, fibers, basketry, metals, wood, glass, jewelry,
papermaking and book arts. A color brochure will be produced
to accompany this exhibition. Juror: Harold Nelson. Open to
all artisits residing in the United States. All work must
have been completed within the last five years and not exhibited
in a previous MCA exhibit. $2,000 is available for awards.
A non-refundable fee of $25 for up to four artworks, made
payable to the City of Mesa, must accompany slide(s). For
entry form and more information call (480)644-2056 or visit
MCA's website at: www.mesaarts.com
HUNTINGTON, NY. Deadline December 16, 2002.
The town of Huntington's Public Art Advisory Committee requests
submission of proposals for temporary installation of an exististing
sculpture for 1-2 years in a traffic roundabout being constructed
at the corner of Gerard and Clinton Ave. in Huntington Village.
Copies of the RFP can be obtained by contacting Michael Moss,
Director of Purchasing, Town of Huntington, 100 Main St.,
Room 209, Huntington, NY 11743-6991.
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COLUMBIA,
SC. Deadline January 3,2003.The
Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties seeks
submissions for a public art piece to be installed at EdVenture
Children's Museum in Columbia, South Carolina. Sculpture
and kinetic designs encouraged, especially those that incorporate
water. The budget for the piece is $50,000 including all
transportation and installation costs. The placement of
the commissioned sculpture is adjacent to the main entrance
and its goal is to spark the imagination of the young visitors.
For more information, contact Scott Lindenberg, Cultural
Council, 1728 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201, (803)799-3115
or via email at sclinden@bellsouth.net.
MESA,
AZ. Deadline January 28, 2003.Mesa
Contemporary Arts, the City of Mesa's gallery of visual
art is asking artists to submit slides for: Two Person Regional,
a regional exhibition open to artists who reside in Arizona
and work in any medium. This is to recognize outstanding
local talent, and to exhibit two cohesive bodies of work
within the framework of a juried exhibition. No prize money
will be awarded; however, a color catalogue will be printed
featuring the two selected artisits. Juror: Brady M. Roberts.
Submit slides of up to four recent artworks, which do not
have to be available for exhibition, but should be representative
of the work that will be shown. Additional detail or installation
shots of the work submitted, and a brief artist's statement
are strongly encouraged. A non-refundable fee of $25 for
up to four artworks, made payable to the City of Mesa, must
accompany slide(s). For entry form and more information
call (480)644-2056 or visit MCA's website at: www.mesaarts.com
MESA,
AZ. Deadline March 15-16, 2003.Mesa
Contemporary Arts, the City of Mesa's gallery of visual
art is asking artists to enter one piece of original work
for: Arizona Room. This is a first come - first serve salon-style
exhibition. It is open to anyone creating professional quality
contemporary work. A People's Choice Award of $250.00 will
be voted on by the public during the exhibition. A participation
fee of $5.00 is due during installation by cash or check
payable to the City of Mesa. For more information and show
guidelines call (480)644-2056 or visit MCA's website at:
www.mesaarts.com
TALLAHASSEE,
FL. Various Deadlines, 2002. Florida's
Art in State Buildings Program is currently advertising
14 new public art projects with submission deadlines in
June, July, August, September,January, February, and March.
The art budgets range from $6,650 to $68,000 and the various
art selection committees are searching for a wide variety
of art, from existing two dimensional interior artwork to
large scale indoor and/or outdoor commissioned works. For
more information and to receive the descriptive booklet
about the projects, please contact Program Administrator
Lee Modica, Art in State Buildings Program, Division of
Cultural Affairs, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250,
(850)487-2980 ext 116, lmodica@mail.dos.state.fl.us. Visit
the Divisions web site at www.dos.state.fl.us/dca
SKOKIE,
IL. Open deadline. The
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park announces a national call
for large-scale outdoor sculpture. Work must be suitable
for the Midwestern climate. Pieces will be on loan for 2-3
years. Stipend available for transportation and installation.
Send up to 5 pieces, 2 slide views, numbered slide sheet,
resume, artis's statement and SASE to: Skokie Northshore
Sculpture Park Review Committee, PO Box 692, Skokie, IL,
60076-0692. For more information: info@sculpturepark.org
SPRINGFIELD,
IL. Open deadline. The State
of Illinois Art and Architecture Program is looking for
artists. For an application, send a postcard with your name,
address and phone number to: Michael Dunbar, Capital Development
Board, Stratton Bldg, 401 S Spring St, Springfield, IL,
62706
AUSTIN,
TX. Open deadline. Austin Art
in Public Places is seeking artists for public works registry
in Austin. For more information write to: Registry, Doughherty
Arts Center, 11110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX, 78714
CHICAGO,
IL. Open deadline. The Chicago
Center for Arts Policy is seeking candidates for the position
of Associate Director of a major new project, "Learning
and the Arts". "Learning and the Arts," will explore the
arts' contributions to improving education (K - 12) and
developmental opportunities for children and youth. Its
strategic focus will be the development of an active and
effective network of private funders, with educators, artists
and arts organizations, child service organizations, and
policymakers. Its objective is to stimulate a critical mass
of philanthropic support for new practice and persuasive
research on arts-based strategies for improving education
and child and youth services. The project has received funding
from several sources, and will take place over a 3-year
period. The position of Associate Director will be a highly
responsible and challenging opportunity for the right person.
The Chicago Center for Arts Policy is a "think tank" for
arts and cultural issues and is affiliated with Columbia
College Chicago. Through research, communication, and the
cultivation of discourse, the Center considers the multiple
ways the arts contribute to building a robust democracy
and healthy communities, and it advances policies that support
these contributions. Please mail resume and a cover letter
to Chicago Center for Arts Policy, Columbia College Chicago,
600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605.
LUBBOCK, TX. Deadline Open.
Texas Tech University is assembling a pool of applicants
for numerous projects that will include works of art in
glass. Glass artists who would like to be considered for
upcoming public art projects may apply to the university's
slide registry. Registry applications must include: 1) a
completed application; 2)five to twenty slides of work produced
within the last five years; 3)a slide list; 4)a current
resume; 5) and artist statement; and 6) two professional
references. The mission of the Texas Tech University Public
Art Program is to create an art-rich and aesthetically stimulating
learning environment. Works in the collection shall reflect
many points of view in style, taste, media, and subject,
as well as reflect ethnic and gender diversity. If selected,
your work(s) of art will be viewed by thousands of faculty,
staff, students, and visitors each year. To request the
slide registry form, please contact Cecilia Carter at cecilia.carter@ttu.edu.
DENVER, CO. Deadline Open.
The City and County of Denver have announced plans for fifty
upcoming public art projects, ranging in scope and budget.
To be included on their mailing list, contact: Office of
Art Culture and Film, Public Art Program, 1380 Lawrence
Street, Suite 790, Denver, CO 80204, (303)640-6950, mary.valdez@ci.denver.co.us
BLAINE,
WA. Deadline open.
Fifth Annual Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition,
May 1-September 30, 2002. Artists from the United States
and Canada are invited to submit outdoor sculpture to be
featured at the Fifth Annual Peace Arch Park International
Sculpture Exhibition. A panel of international art experts
and international park management will jury the exhibition.
The criteria for selecting the art for exhibition includes
artistic impression, quality, durability, aesthetic appeal,
and park and community appropriateness. All materials must
be completely weatherproof and suitable for public viewing.
Site-specific proposals are acceptable. The top three entries
will receive cash awards. A self-guided art and park history
tour brochure accompanies the exhibit.
Since
1998, the Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition
has featured works of art created by 36 American and Canadian
fine artists. Over 500,000 people visit the historic international
peace park each year. The exhibit is presented by the United
States Canada Peace Anniversary Association, in cooperation
with Washington State Parks. Entry fee is $10 (U.S. funds).
For a prospectus, mail a SASE to: Christina Alexander, U.S./Canada
Peace Anniversary Association, Box 4564, Blaine, WA 98231.
Phone or fax (360) 332-7165. An online prospectus can be
downloaded at www.peacearchpark.org.
For more information, e-mail info@peacearchpark.org
TEMPE,
AZ. Deadline open.
Volunteer at the ASU Art Museum. Join the Arizona State
University Art Museum's docent program. Docents help museum
visitors discover art in a new and exciting way. They participate
in a variety of educational programming such as leading
tours, welcoming visitors, helping customers in the store,
hosting special events, and assisting school-age children
with hands-on art projects. Contact Michelle Nichols Dock
at (480) 965-2787 for more information.
For information regarding employment opportunities, refer
to these resources:
www.artswire.org
www.chronicle.com
www.arizonaarts.org
www.artjob.org
www.commarts.com
www.artcareer.net
www.tcg.org/artsearch
www.artisthelpnetwork.com
www.findcreative.com
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