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$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

Project Manager

artsforla on August 8, 2024

Active Cultures, an arts organization centering the confluence of food and art based in Los Angeles, seeks a contract Project Manager to support the implementation of Ami Lien and Enzo Camacho’s Langit Lupa—the artist duo’s first major project in Los Angeles and California—with a focus on their work with Filipinx migrant and activist grassroots groups in our city. Working closely with the Active Cultures team and the lead artists, The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the project with a focus on community engagement, artist support, and facilitating our work with local partners.

The ideal candidate is located in Los Angeles, and is highly communicative and organized, collaborative, and dedicated to building working relationships with empathy and care.

JOB DUTIES
Support the implementation of key programs and events related to Langit Lupa, including administration and some physical installation

Ability and willingness to travel around the Los Angeles area and support transportation needs of the lead artists as needed

Support program partnerships as needed, including the management of logistics between AC, lead artists, contributors, community organizations and partner venues

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Experience organizing artist-centered projects and programs

Strong project management and organizational skills

Exceptional writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Adaptability and excellent creative problem-solving skills

Located in Los Angeles, with a valid California driver’s license and own personal vehicle, and ability to support transportation for the lead artists during the period of their residency (October 20 – November 11) as needed

Amenable to a flexible, hybrid work environment with some in-person time required

Salary: $2,500 stipend

Benefits: Amenable to a flexible, hybrid work environment with some in-person time required

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: September 3, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

 How to apply: Submit resume and cover letter here.

Call for artists: Utility Box Public Art Pilot Program

artsforla on May 13, 2024

The City of Torrance and its Cultural Arts Commission invites artists to participate in the City’s Utility Box Public Art Pilot Program. The City and the Commission are seeking artists to showcase their work to beautify utility boxes located throughout Torrance. The goals of the program are to use public art to contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of the City’s streetscapes and bring art to unexpected places.

This Public Art Pilot Program ‘Call For Artists’ is open to all residents in the South Bay Cities. All artwork submissions must be of an original design and artwork must be suitable for viewing by people of all ages. No advertising, copy-written material or branding will be accepted.

Please click on the following links below for more information.

Salary: You’ll be paid a $500 stipend for each box your work is chosen for.

Benefits: 1. Utility Box public art designs must be applicable
usable, covering all four sides and the top of a box
2. You can submit multiple designs with one
application.
3. You’ll be paid a $500 stipend for each box your work is chosen for.
4. Artworks are printed on vinyl that is finished with a UV protective/ anti-graffiti coating and installed by a 3rd party vendor.

Deadline to apply: September 30, 2024

How to apply: Torrance Utility Box Public Art Pilot Program Application