Opportunities
Call for Entries
Universe in Universe
Universe in Universe
Deadline: March 10
The 17th International Contemporary Art Festival SESC_Videobrasil will be held in September and October 2011. As suggested by its new name, a deep, intense model shift marks this edition when compared to previous ones. Aligned with the nature of contemporary artistic practices, the new competitive exhibition expands its ability to soak in diverse manifestations, such as video, installations, performances, book-objects, and other artistic experiments. For more information and how to apply, click here.
Video Jam seeks video work
Video Jam
Deadline: March 7
The Video Jam is seeking video art or short film to be screened during Contemporary Art Month at Unit B Gallery in San Antonio, Texas. All entries must be in .MOV format
Send works along with title, name, TRT, date, and synopsis to:
The Video Jam
611 Mission St.
San Antonio, Tx 78210
Call for Submissions
Gopher Illustrated
Gopher Illustrated
Deadline: March 1
The Gopher Illustrated emerges from the desire to consume hefty, satisfying cultural content that is worth keeping. We welcome visual arts portfolios, articles and chronicles on culture or global topics and works of short fiction. We are also receiving music and video submissions for publication on our website. A themed section for this issue centers on the concept of “Risky Business.” As always, our theme is open to interpretation, so feel free to send Tom Cruise images (why not?), but creativity is also highly appreciated We accept all the above-mentioned formats as entries for the themed section, and these should be sent with subject line “Risk”. For more info click here.
Call for Proposals
Triple Canopy: 2011 Commissions Program
Triple Canopy
Deadline: February 14
Triple Canopy is pleased to announce its second annual call for proposals. We will be commissioning projects spanning the six areas outlined below—original research, new-media journalism, public programming, Internet-specific artwork and literature, and critical dialogues—to be published in the magazine and presented before live audiences between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012. For more information, click here.
New Media Art & Sound Summit 2011
Church of the Friendly Ghost
Deadline: Friday, April 1
NMASS draws attention to thoughtful, impressive emerging creativity in Austin, the state of Texas, and across the US. NMASS will feature the clever, progressive efforts of local musicians and artists, celebrate Austin's creative culture, and offer opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with a few featured guests from outside of Texas. To apply, click here.
Call for Musicians
In conjunction with Graham Hudson's installation at Arthouse
Arthouse
From February 4th through April 10th, British artist Graham Hudson will transform Arthouse into a monumental sculpture inspired by London’s famous music venue The Astoria Theatre. His installation will include a stage with audience seating made from scaffolding. Arthouse and Hudson seek musicians and bands who are open to creative exploration and experimentation to REHEARSE in this collaborative artwork that connects London’s past with Austin’s present through a multi-layered sculptural and musical experience. Click here for more info.
Fellowship Opportunities
Harry Ransom Center Research Fellowships in the Humanities
Harry Ransom Center
Deadline: February 13
The Harry Ransom Center, an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, annually awards over 50 fellowships to support research projects that require on-site use of its collections. The fellowships support research in all areas of the humanities, including literature, photography, film, art, the performing arts, music, and cultural history. Click here for applications and guidelines.
Residency Opportunities
John Michael Kohler Arts/Industry Residency
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Deadline: Friday, April 1
Arts/Industry is undoubtedly the most unusual on-going collaboration between art and industry in the United States. Hundreds of emerging and established visual artists have benefited from the Arts/Industry program at Kohler Co. since its inception in 1974. Participants are exposed to a body of technical knowledge that enables them to explore forms and concepts not possible in their own studios as well as new ways of thinking and working. Artists-in-residence may work in the Kohler Co. Pottery, Iron and Brass Foundries, and Enamel Shop to develop a wide variety of work in clay, enameled cast iron, and brass including but not limited to murals and reliefs, temporary or permanent site-specific installations, and functional and sculptural forms. For more information and to apply, click here.
Internship Opportunities
Fluent~Collaborative
Fluent~Collaborative
OUF
Fluent~Collaborative seeks interns! The Editorial Intern will be primarily assisting with the online publication, …might be good. The Production Intern will assist with the preparation and gallery hours of exhibitions at testsite. If interested, please send a letter of interest stating which internship you are interested in and a current resumé to eng@fluentcollab.org with the subject line: “Fluent Internship”. Please note that both internships are unpaid.
Employment Opportunities
Arthouse Membership Manager
Arthouse
Deadline: February 10
Arthouse at the Jones Center seeks a highly-organized, goal-oriented Membership Manager to build and sustain membership in order to broaden and deepen Arthouse’s annual base of financial support. Membership Manager will prepare and monitor the budget for membership, produce regular reports, process monthly mailings, online membership processing and other outreach campaigns. To apply for the Membership Manager position, please email a cover letter and resume to info@arthousetexas.org.