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SCULPTOR / FABRICATOR

artsforla on December 12, 2024

The Festival of Arts – we bring art to life! As a local non-profit leader, we support the growth and development of the arts in Laguna Beach and produce two world-renowned events: The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters. The Festival of Arts is committed to providing a welcome and inclusive environment for all patrons, artists, employees and volunteers.

This position is responsible for using a variety of techniques to sculpt and fabricate aesthetically pleasing three-dimensional pieces for the Pageant of the Masters performances by the rehearsal deadline.

Dates: This is a seasonal, full-time, non-exempt position. The position starts in Jan/Feb and ends in mid-July.

Hours: Mon – Fri. Daytime with some Thursday evenings.

Reports to: Pageant Director

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

 Model three-dimensional forms including but not limited to plaster, and polystyrene,

papier-mâché, etc.

 Cut and carve images out of materials to achieve desired piece of art.

 Apply advanced painting techniques for realistic textures and finishes. Paints designer

renderings and color-matches based on the required pieces.

 Touch-ups, repairs, and maintains all completed projects.

 Maintains a clean, organized and safe work place.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Experience in theatrical scenic painting or equivalent experience.

 Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of 3D sculpting techniques.

 Attention to detail.

 Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication

Employment is contingent upon the successful results of a criminal background check (if 18 years or older).

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: $34.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits: N/A.

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: January 21, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Apply here.

Preparator II (On-Call)

artsforla on October 22, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY
On-Call Preparators (I and II) will work an average of 30 to 40 hours per week during install/deinstall periods to build and prepare galleries and casework for exhibitions. Outside of these periods, On-Call Preparators may work variable hours throughout the year, handling and installing artifacts for exhibitions. This role will work under the immediate supervision of the Head of Preparation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Fabricates exhibition spaces and furniture
· Performs art handling and installation tasks
· Adheres to and in some cases will administer training of Autry safety procedures
· Takes lead of small teams of Preparators on individual projects
· Organizes and maintains various inventories
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Both Preparators I and II will:
· Have a working knowledge and interest in art, art history, history or design
· Must have knowledge of utilization of power and hand tools
· Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
· Have the ability to keep projects organized and focused with strong attention to detail
· Have the ability to be self-motivated, reliable, and work with competing priorities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Preparators II:
· Must have at least four (4) years of experience as an art handler, or four (4) years carpentry or cabinet making experience, preferably in a museum or gallery environment; or a solid combination of these skill sets with the appropriate experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
Involves working in wood shop, warehouse spaces, collections storage areas, public spaces, and galleries. Involves working at heights over 8 feet. Involves driving delivery truck, scissor lift,

Salary: $25.00 – $28.00

Benefits: TEMPORARY/ON-CALL BENEFITS PACKAGE

Vacation & Sick Days – accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, per payroll
403(b) and Roth 403(b) retirement plans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Up to 40% off at the Autry Museum Store!
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Insurance

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: December 16, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume

How to apply: Visit the Autry Employment page

$3,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Spring 2024

artsforla on August 15, 2024

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Fall 2024 artist grants.

We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists and photographers around the world.

For this open call, we will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD.

2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.

This is an open call, all media eligible.

Submissions will be juried by
— Caitlin Chaisson, Curatorial Assistant, The Museum of Modern Art, New York
— Ionit Behar, Curator, DePaul Art Museum, Chicago

Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of these forward thinking exhibition makers.

In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 150k.

Benefits: Total Awards: $11,000.00 USD for visual artists
— $3,500.00 – 2 artists will each receive a $3,500 (USD) grant
— $1,000.00 – 4 artists will each receive a $1,000 (USD) grant
— 30 artists will have their work archived at hopperprize.org
— A selection from the submissions will be featured on our Instagram feed @hopperprize
— Additional exposure will be available to winners through our Journal: Insights into Contemporary Art

Education requirements: None.

Deadline to apply: November 12, 2024

Documents required to apply: Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: “We made our grant application simple to reduce the stress of submitting your work and save you time. The application is short and can be completed in under 20 minutes.”
To apply for a grant, you only need to submit this information:
— Name & Email
— Instagram Username (optional)
— Up to 10 Image or Video attachments
— Artwork captions
— Artist Statement & Biography (optional)
Show us your work at https://hopperprize.org