Call for Artists: Emulsion 2017

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EMULSION 2017, The Fourth Annual East City Art Regional Juried Show has an open call for artsists. They ow have a bigger location to accommodate the increase in the number of applicants for EMULSION. They have contracted the use of the 5,000 square foot PEPCO Edison Place Gallery. They hope to show a minimum of 40 artists. This increases your chance to participate. They have increased the first prize purse from $1,500 to $2,000. They have also added two additional cashes prizes of $250 in the new honorable mention category.

EMULSION 2017 opens on Fri., March 3 and runs through Thu., March 16. That’s two full weeks of viewing plus weeknight programming. Television Coverage from PBS, who will be filming the drop-off, installation and opening reception.

Awards: $2000 First Place Prize, $1,000 Second Place Prize, $500 Third Place Prize, and Two (2) $250 Honorable Mentions

Entry Fee: $42.50 paid to East City Art via Submittable.

Submission: You may submit up to five (5) works including images, video and audio.

Entry Deadline: January 9, 2017

Juror Review: January 10-23

Artist Notification: January 24

Click here to learn more.

Call for Artists: Your Earth (Goucher College)

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Artist Greg Mort and the Rosenberg Gallery at Goucher College invite you to respond to the question, What does earth stewardship mean to you? 

Submit a visual answer in the form of a 4” x 6” color photo or digital image. Beginning January 3, 2017, the images collected up until that point will be used to create a large-scale, site-specific photo collage installation which will continue to expand for the duration of the exhibition through February 22, 2017. This exhibition is being presented in conjunction with the MAEOE conference and the exhibit Greg Mort – eARTh – The Art of Stewardship. An artist talk and reception will be held Friday, February 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Rosenberg Gallery.

Submission Processes:

Mail your 4” x 6” glossy photograph to:
Laura Amussen
Director of Exhibitions and Curator
Goucher College Art Galleries
1021 Dulaney Valley Road
Baltimore, MD 21204

Please include your name and the title of your image on the back of your photo. Please note, your photo will not be returned to you.

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Email your 300 dpi high resolution image to: Laura.Amussen@goucher.edu.

Please include your name and the title of your image in the file name.

Important Dates:

December 1, 2016 – February 13, 2017: Rolling Submission

January 3 – February 22, 2017: Exhibition on view

Friday, February 3, 2017: Artist’s talk and reception 7-8:30 p.m. in the Rosenberg Gallery

Call for Artists: Moonlit

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Moonlit, will be a Creators Festival showcasing and celebrating the work of women and non-binary creators of color based in Baltimore and the greater DMV area. We are looking for vendors and spoken word artists/poets to celebrate and showcase during our festival.

The art world, much like our society as a whole, is plagued with racism and patriarchal values that harm those who are oppressed at the intersections of race and gender. This event provides a much-needed space for women and non-binary creators of color to shine. Moonlit will feature a wide variety of vendors, workshops, panels and live music.

If you would like to vend or have an idea for a workshop, contact us! Deadline to submit is Dec 21

To apply please follow these guidelines:

1. Send a message to both (info@laligazine.com & Hyrsteriazine@gmail.com) in the flier with the title: Baltimore Creators Fest
2. Introduce yourself and your work.
3. State how you would like to be involved: vendor and/or poetry reading (or if you would like to be involved in some other way)
4. Attach 2-3 samples of your work!

Call for Artists: Big Ink

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BIG INK is partnering with Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center for an event that fosters appreciation for the art of woodcut printmaking. On April 1st & 2nd, 2017 BIG INK will bring a 48” x 96” mobile printmaking press to Pyramid. BIG INK volunteers will help pre selected artists print woodcuts en plein air. The finished prints will be hung in a highly visible area, creating a viewing gallery for all to enjoy.

The participating artists, selected by Lyell Castonguay, director of BIG INK, will bring giant carved wood blocks measuring at least 24″ x 36″ in size. Visitors will witness woodcuts being printed in an open forum. Handouts will explain the process, its history, and context in contemporary art. In addition, the artists who created the work will be in attendance to network and answer questions. The prints created at BIG INK events are exhibited in university galleries, art centers, and museums, such as a recent show in Seoul, Korea.

If you’re interested in creating a large woodcut for this event please visit http://www.bigink.org/apply. The deadline to apply is Jan 23rd, 2017.

BOPA Youth Arts Council

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The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) is inviting teen creatives to join the BOPA Youth Arts Council in order for Baltimore’s youth perspective to be heard in arts programming and policy. We are seeking creative young people between the ages of 14 and 19 who have an interest in the arts, writing, event planning and education policy.

BOPA will select a group of dedicated, art-loving teens from across Baltimore City to serve on our new Youth Arts Council. The council will be designed by and for teens to inspire and empower other local youth through arts programming and advocacy.

The Youth Arts Council will meet after school at BOPA in downtown Baltimore to discuss ideas in a fun and creative environment while collaborating with each other and arts professionals. The council will produce programs and events for Light City and Artscape such as workshops, performances, special events and other activities that tie into existing programs.

The Youth Arts Council will also learn about education policy in order to advocate for equal access to the arts for all Baltimore City youth.

Benefits of being on the BOPA Youth Council:

• Honoraria/Stipend (teens get paid!)
• Build leadership skills
• Experience alternative methods of making and seeing
• Organize exhibitions and events
• Build policy knowledge
• Engage with artists and arts professionals
• and more!

All applications are due on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

More info: http://promotionandarts.org/arts-council/bopa-youth-arts-council

Application: https://promotionandarts.submittable.com/submit/73032/youth-arts-council-application

Job Posting: Baltimore City Schools Fine Arts Coordinator

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Description: Baltimore City Schools Fine Arts Coordinator
Job Title Coordinator – Fine Arts
Location Baltimore, MD, US
Organization Name Teaching & Learning
Department Description
Related positions are contingent on board approval.
Job Summary
Coordinates K-12 fine arts efforts within Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools), including but not limited to assessments, curriculum, and professional development. The fine arts coordinator will assist with the development and revisions of curriculum aligned to relevant state and national standards as well as oversee the development and implementation of a strategic plan for arts education in City Schools.
Essential Functions
  • Provides fine arts curriculum and support services to coaches, administrators, and teachers.
  • Articulates program specific arts curriculum standards, emphases, and guidelines.
  • Plans and delivers content-based professional development activities for teachers and administrators.
  • Coordinates grant and partnership activities related to the arts.
  • Coordinates equipment inventories and repairs for fine arts equipment.
  • Develops, designs, and implements staff development programs.
  • Participates in formal documentation procedures, monitoring, and assessment of instructional initiatives.
  • Monitors and assists in evaluating arts programs system-wide.
  • Participates in the evaluation and selection of instructional materials.
  • Researches and recommends fine arts instructional techniques and best practices and assists in developing new and revising existing fine arts curriculum.
  • Collaborates with educators in multiple disciplines to identify and develop intervention and enrichment strategies.
  • Keeps abreast of current research and exemplary program practices related to fine arts education.
  • Participates in special projects conducted by City Schools for the enhancement of fine arts education.
  • Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and professional standards.
Qualifications
·         Masters degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university.

·         Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement.

·         Three years teaching experience in an arts content area; urban experience preferred.

·         Experience with designing and delivering professional development.

·         Knowledge of standards and current curriculum framework and of current “best practices” instruction and assessment.

·         Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data and develop reports to monitor implantation status and success of fine arts programs.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations.

·         Interpersonal skills that ensure effective teambuilding and understanding for the team process.

·         Skilled in interpreting, understanding, and applying data.

·         Proficient in the use of multiple computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, PD Tracking and reporting software, databases, and Online Professional Learning software.
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

·         Completed online application

·         Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications.  It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.

·         Upload copies of all transcripts –undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications

·         Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number

·         All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application

·         All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits — This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, click the Register and Apply Now Button below.

Baltimore City Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from bi-lingual or multi-lingual candidates.

 

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).
Minimum Salary 79000
Maximum Salary 101895
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