Education and Volunteer Coordinator

Arthouse

Deadline for application is March 28, 2008.

Arthouse is currently seeking an Education & Volunteer Coordinator. The Education and Volunteer Coordinator independently plans, develops, and implements all school, teen, and family education programs, as well as manages the volunteer program. Arthouse has chosen to focus its formal education programs on teenagers, so teen programming is the primary responsibility for the Education and Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Catherine ( 512.453. 5312 or catherine@arthousetexas.org) for more information on the position and how to apply.

Director of Education

Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

The ICA is seeking a Director of Education to lead their active education department in the development of learning tools and delivery of programs for teens, families, adults and new audiences. Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Director of Education will ensure that department outputs meet developmental goals and learning objectives for the organization. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and salary history to jobs@icaboston.org. When applying include "Director of Education" in subject line of email. For further information about the position's responsibilities and qualifications, please click here.

Executive Director

Houston Arts League

Application deadline: June 30, 2008

Art League Houston is currently seeking applicants for the Executive Director position. Art League Houston cultivates awareness, appreciation and accessibility of contemporary visual art within the community for its cultural enrichment The Executive Director implements the strategic goals of the organization and is responsible for organization, direction, and administration of the agency, including its policies, programs and services. To view position announcement and job description, click here.  

Membership and Administrative Manager

Art Lies

Art Lies seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Membership and Administrative Manager. The successful candidate will support the organization’s mission across the state with an emphasis on coordinating membership and subscription services. Another key component of this position is representing Art Lies in the Houston area and, as directed, at membership events throughout the state. This position reports to the Executive Director. Applicants should work well with minimal on-site supervision, be self-starters, have strong written and verbal communication skills, have experience working with boards, understand the importance of maintaining records, and enjoy the visual arts and interacting with the public. Please mail resume to: Art Lies, P.O. Box 1408 Houston, TX 77251; Or email to: info@artlies.org. For further information, click here.

Director

The Blanton Museum of Art

The Blanton Museum of Art of The University of Texas at Austin is currently seeking a dynamic, highly qualified museum director. As a nationally recognized art museum in a major research university, the Blanton is a center for research, teaching and education of the general public. The director will be responsible for the museum operations, staff management, financial management, fundraising and public community relations. For more information, click here.

Executive Director

Salvage Vanguard Theater

Salvage Vanguard Theater seeks an Executive Director with a passion for bold experimental artistic work and the skills and experience to lead administrative and fundraising activities for a growing, dynamic organization. SVT is a non-profit arts organization located in Austin, Texas, committed to fostering a dynamic exchange between visionary artists and audiences new to their work. An active theater company for over 13 years, the organization has grown rapidly over the last two years and is seeking an energetic, out-going person with a desire to grow into an influential role in one of the most artistically rich cities in the country. For more information and to apply, click here.

Application Workshop for 2008 Texas Filmmakers´ Production Fund Grant.

Aurora Picture Show

Thursday, April 3 at 7:00 pm

The Austin Film Society, Aurora and SWAMP have partnered to present a workshop on applying for the 2008 Texas Filmmakers´ Production Fund Grant.This year, TFPF will give out at least $100,000 to Texas filmmakers, selected by a national panel of filmmakers and film professionals. Application forms are available through http://www.austinfilm.org/. This workshop will also be offered at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 5 at Rice Media Center.

Grants for Projects and Curatorial Research

Etant donnés: The French American Fund for Contemporary Art

Deadline for proposals March 31, 2008

Etant donnés: The French-American Fund for Contemporary Art offers financial support in the form of grants to American nonprofit institutions organizing exhibitions, installations, artist residencies, publications, or other projects by living French artists or to French nonprofit institutions presenting the same types of projects involving American artists. Qualifying projects may be in the fields of visual arts, architecture and design. Since 2005, Etant Donnés has also offered Curatorial Research Grants supporting the professional development of American curators by offering them extended stays of up to three months in France for research projects in the field of contemporary art. The grants are intended to facilitate the discovery of new talents, reinforce interest in established contemporary artists, and encourage the exploration of France’s cultural resources. For the complete guidelines and application forms, please click here.

The Real (Art) World: DiverseWorks Visual Arts Residency

Diverseworks

Application deadline: April 1 at 5:00 pm

For the third consecutive year, DiverseWorks will turn the gallery keys over to four artists picked to share studio space in the 3000 square foot main gallery for a period of 5 weeks. The Real (Art) World summer residency program provides selected artists with a stipend, institutional support and the unique opportunity to create work in a collaborative environment. Please send proposals to DiverseWorks, Attn: Real (Art) World Proposals, 1117 East Freeway, Houston, TX, 77002. For further information, please click here.

Lawndale Art Center Call for Exhibition Proposals

Lawndale Art Center

Deadline: March 15, 2008

The Lawndale Art Center is seeking proposals from artists for exhibitions and performances. Located in Houston’s Museum District, Lawndale’s mission is to present work by both emerging and established Houston artists, as well as regional artists. Lawndale seeks to sponsor educational forums and dialogues that address the relationship between art and society. For more information and to apply, click here and follow the link to Call for Exhibition Proposals.

Diverseworks: Call for Exhibition Proposals

Diverseworks

Diverseworks welcomes proposals for projects in the Main Gallery, a 3,000 square foot space dedicated to showing the work of national and international artists, and The Project Space, DiverseWorks' small gallery dedicated to showing the work of emerging and under-recognized artists. Proposals are accepted year round. For further information and applications details, click here.

Call for Applications in Fine Art, Design and Theory

The Jan van Eyck Academie

Deadline for submissions is April 15, 2008

The Jan van Eyck Academie is an institute for research and production in the fields of fine art, design and theory. Every year, 48 international researchers realize their individual or collective projects in this artistic and critical environment. Artists, designers and theoreticians are invited to submit proposals for individual or collective research projects for a one-year, two-year or variable research period in the departments of Fine Art, Design and Theory. For application details, please click here.

Call for Video Submissions:International Pancake Film Festival

Unit B Gallery

Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, April 1st (postmark date)

Unit B is hosting the International Pancake Film Festival. As the title suggests, the festival is dedicated to films about pancakes. At least 87 percent of the film must be devoted to pancakes and the entire film should be no longer than five minutes in length. For further details and the application form, please click here.

Sculpture Quadrennial Riga 2008: Call for Proposals

Application Deadline:1 April, 2008

The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia through the Centre for Art Management and Information (MMIC) invites artists to submit proposals for Dictatorship of the Majority - Sculpture Quadrennial Riga 2008, an open-air contemporary art exhibition that will take place in Riga, Latvia 29 August - 10 October, 2008. Any professional artist from any part of the world is eligible. Each selected artist will be awarded 4000 EUR for the implementation of the proposed project. The artworks proposed must be constructed to withstand variable weather conditions, outdoor city environment and endure 6 weeks in public space. Up to 20 artworks will be selected and temporarily installed in Riga. For further information and application details, please click here.

Sharjah Biennial 2009: Call for Entries

Deadline for applications: March 10, 2008

In preparation for the 9th Sharjah Biennial, which will open in March 2009, the organizers have announced a call for applications for the production of new artworks. According to the press release, The Sharjah Biennial Productions Program is meant to "break free from the traditional genealogy of biennials" developing long term relationships with artists through joint productions. For application details, click here.