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Public Art Coordinator

artsforla on February 5, 2025

Request for Qualifications – Pavement Art Corridor City of Napa

Deadline: Monday, March 3 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

The City of Napa opens a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists, or artist teams, to develop unique paving designs for a pavement art corridor in downtown Napa. These creative paving designs are intended to increase safety for all roadway users, especially pedestrians, and create a public art intervention to energize our streets. This RFQ is part of a multi-phase process by which the City of Napa seeks to identify and select six qualified public artists to design one-of-a-kind a streetscape paving patterns for downtown Napa.

For more information about the project, visit here.

Salary: 16 artists from the RFQ phase will be invited to complete a Request For Proposal (RFP) to provide a concept design for this project. The artist stipend for the RFP phase is $1,000.

Finalists from the RFP phase will each receive a stipend of $4,000 to create their final designs.

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: March 3, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE ONLINE AT: https://www.callforentry.org/

– Create a CaFE account (if you do not already have one)
– Log in
– Click on “Apply to Calls”
– Find “City of Napa 2nd Street Pavement Art Corridor – Public Art Project RFQ”
– Artists must indicate which intersection type they would like to be considered for: Type A (Bulb-Outs), Type B (Pedestrian Scramble), or both.

There is no charge to join CaFÉ or to submit for this call for entries.

Los Angeles CALL FOR ARTISTS OPEN – FUNDED Artists-in-Residence Program

artsforla on February 5, 2025

Now Accepting Applications
Submit application to artistfellowship@quinnemanuel.com
All materials are due 11:59 PM PST March 3, 2025
Residency Details

This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across Greater Los Angeles. For four months the artist-in-residence will be given a studio in the Quinn Emanuel Los Angeles office to support their existing practice or a new project as appropriate.

At the end of the residency an exhibition will be held to display the works of the artist and at least one work will be incorporated into the permanent collection. A supporting stipend will be provided, as well as materials allowance. Over the course of a year there will be 2 residency cycles, each with a four month residency and a subsequent exhibition in a location deemed appropriate for the work decided on between the artist and curator.

Residency Period
The residency will begin in April 2025 and last 4 months.

Compensation
The artist-in-residence will receive $5,000 a month over the course of four months for a total of $20,000. In addition, Quinn Emanuel will provide an allowance of up to $1,500 for purchase of art materials.

Selection Criteria
The artist-in-residence will be an artist working with a distinct and new voice, with clear mastery of their media of choice. Preference will be given to artists who are in the early or middle stages of their career. The selection committee is interested in giving opportunity and a platform to underrepresented artists.

Space & Support
The artist-in-residence will have access to an office to use as a studio at the Los Angeles location.

Exhibition
After the residency is completed, along with the direct help of curator Alexis Hyde, an exhibition will be mounted of the work in a place decided on. Sales of the work will be determined in conversation as well.

Salary: The artist-in-residence will receive $5,000 a month over the course of four months for a total of $20,000. In addition, Quinn Emanuel will provide an allowance of up to $1,500 for purchase of art materials.

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: March 3, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: To apply, please email your application to: artistfellowship@quinnemanuel.com

Application Due 11:59 PM PST March 3, 2025
Applications should include the following components:
Proposal (500 words max) in body of email.
Resume or CV, including contact information, PDF form.
Digital portfolio, submitted in a single PDF, highlighting up to 8 original works that represent the applicant’s style, quality, and practice over time. This should be not more than 10 images total in the file as we understand some works may require more than one picture.
Total file size should not exceed 20MB.
Links for applicable videos or media may be included in body of email.
Timeline
Residency begins April 2025 and lasts 4 months
Exhibition after residency is completed

WINTER * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

artsforla on January 17, 2025

WINTER 2025 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant’s commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

Innovate Grant awards:
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
+ 12 x Honorable Mentions

Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2025 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 12 x Honorable Mentions

Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org

Salary: Innovate Grant awards:
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
+ 12 x Honorable Mentions

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: March 27, 2025

Documents required to apply: Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: Apply here. Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit.

UCLA Film & TV Archive’s Artist in Residence Program

artsforla on December 6, 2024

The UCLA Film & Television Archive’s Artist-in-Residence Program will host an emerging artist for two weeks on-site at the Archive’s locations in Santa Clarita at the Packard Humanities Institute and in Westwood on the UCLA campus during the late spring of 2025 to activate the Archive’s collection in their artistic practice. The 2025 artist-in-residence will work exclusively with one or a combination of three specific collections: the Hearst Metrotone News Collection, In the Life LGBTQ+ Collection and KTLA Newsfilm Collection. The program will provide the artist with the time and support necessary to access and work with these unique collections, creating a project that will reach new audiences and make connections with Los Angeles’ cultural community.

Salary: $10,750

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: January 6, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, References, Work Sample/Portfolio, Writing Sample

How to apply: Apply here.

If you have questions, please email air@cinema.ucla.edu.

Performance Series Submission

artsforla on December 4, 2024

OVERVIEW
Under this Call for Artists (“CFA”), the Library, Arts & Culture Department (“Library”) of the City of Glendale (“City”)— on behalf of the City’s Arts and Culture Commission (“ACC”)— are accepting proposals from qualified candidates who would like to participate in its Performance Series Program (“Program”). A successful applicant will be required to adhere to the Program requirements set forth herein below.

ELIGIBILITY
​Performance groups must be made of trios or larger. Performers of all musical genres based within the Southern California region may submit proposals.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Performance Series is comprised of two concert series of musical performances that are supported by the City and the ACC. These series provide Glendale with diverse and engaging free performances.

The Brand Summer Music Series is an outdoor concert series located on the hillside area behind the Brand Library & Art Center. The Brand Summer Music Series began in 2014 and is supported by the City and the ACC, with funding from the Urban Art Program. Performances for the Brand Summer Music Series are scheduled for Fridays in Summer 2025 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Each performance must be one (1) set of 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration. The ACC will fund selected performance groups a stipend of up to $2,000 per performance.

The Jewel City Concert Series is a festive outdoor concert series at the Artsakh Paseo located in the Glendale Downtown Arts & Entertainment District. The Jewel City Concert Series began in 2017 to celebrate the renovation and reopening of Glendale’s Downtown Central Library. The series is supported by the City and the ACC, with funding from the Urban Art Program. Performances for the Jewel City Concert Series are scheduled for Saturdays in Fall 2025 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Each performance must be one (1) set of 60 minutes in duration The ACC will fund selected performance groups a stipend of up to $1,500 per performance.
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HOW TO APPLY​
Interested artists must complete the application online which can be found at the ACC website: https://www.glendaleartsandculture.org/performanceseries. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Salary: $1,500 – $2,000 per performance

Benefits: Stipend of up to $1,500 or $2,000 depending on which performance series.

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025

Documents required to apply: None.

How to apply: Apply here.

Director of Artistic & Educational Programming

artsforla on October 29, 2024

The Director of Artistic & Educational Programming for Musco Center for the Arts will carry out artistic season planning and act as lead booking representative to include scheduling, booking artists, negotiating offers and contracts, including budget and cost viability. The Director will lead programming research, conduct risk analysis, and provide selection recommendations.

Demonstrates experience as a proven negotiator working with artist and touring contracts for a similar performing arts venue, ideally within an educational context. Excellent working knowledge of established and emerging artists and ensembles, new works and industry artistic trends across multiple disciplines with a strong working knowledge of dance, theater, and music genres and artists. Plans and negotiates additional artist services including expanding artistic offerings at Musco Center through innovative visiting artist and student programs.

Oversees the marketing team by leading efforts to exceed revenue goals, expand audience development activities, and align programming, marketing goals and objectives. Oversees the implementation of Musco Center’s educational programs and projects through direct reports to meet the combined and blended artistic and academic vision of Musco Center.

Salary: $74,000 – $85,000 annually

Benefits: The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Apply here.