8/31: JOBS | Los Angeles Art Resource

• Special Events Manager at Anderson Ranch Art Center, Colorado
• Culver City Architecture Firm seeks Administrative Assistant
• Events Manager, Grand Park
• The Autry: Board Liaison
• Development/Underwriting Director ? startup non-profit FM radio station
• UCLA World Arts and Cultures/Dance seeking Technical Director
• Cal State Fullerton Entertainment Art/Animation Tenure-track Faculty Position
• Cal State Fullerton Entertainment Art/3D Animation Tenure-track Faculty Position
• Cal State Los Angeles A&L/Department of Art/Temporary Renewable lectureship in Design
• Cal State Los Angeles A&L/Theatre of Arts & Dance/Temporary Renewable lectureship in Dance
• Cal State Los Angeles A&L/Department of Art/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Graphic Design/Visual Communication
• Curator Job at UCR California Museum of Photography
• The Banff Centre, Walter Phillips Gallery, Canada ? Seeks Director (deadline Sept. 10)

Special Events Manager at Anderson Ranch Art Center, Colorado

Anderson Ranch Arts Center Anderson Ranch celebrates artists, art-making, critical dialogue and community. We promote personal and professional development of artists of all levels of expertise through year-round workshops in ceramics, sculpture, photography, new media, painting and drawing, printmaking, woodworking, furniture design and more. Our artists residencies for emerging and established artists, summer internships, visiting artists and critics, community outreach, and public events offer a full spectrum of opportunities to creative people of all levels. The facilities feature fully-equipped art studios and galleries. Anderson Ranch programs and activities including art auctions and artist slide lectures, attract thousands of artists, art-lovers, students, faculty and patrons annually to this historic Rocky Mountain ranch dedicated to the fine arts.

Summary

The Special Events Manager is an integral part of the team that is responsible for annual giving, major gift initiatives, and fundraising events at Anderson Ranch. This position coordinates the administrative and logistical aspects of all fundraising events including the Recognition Dinner, the Annual Art Auction, the Print Monothon Dinner and Auction, summer auctionettes, and Holiday Open House Auction as well as special events such as the Holiday and Spring Open Houses.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Fundraising Events Coordinator for the planning and organization of all fundraising events including budgeting:

a) Coordinator for the Recognition Dinner. Duties include supporting the event chair and committee, preparing for the event working with vendors, maintaining event records and photo documentation, and conducting necessary follow-up.

b) Coordinator for the Annual Art Auction. Duties include supporting staff and volunteers working on art acquisitions, maintaining solicitation records, tracking solicitation process, event coordination and staffing, coordinating art handling, providing information for Auction catalog, maintaining event records and photo documentation, logistical oversight, and conducting necessary follow-up. Oversee an intern, who will assist with artwork tracking, framing, development of online auction catalog, and other event logistics. Work closely with the Executive Director to organize and plan Art Auction Committee and Jury meetings.

c) Coordinator for auctionettes during the summer workshop season including assisting artistic staff in soliciting artwork donations, organizing staff and interns to run auctionettes, and maintaining related materials. Oversee all credit card transactions for auctionette events.

d) Coordinator for other fundraising events as listed above and future events.

Gift Processing

a) Receipt of incoming event contributions and ticket sales by check, pledge and credit card, plus in-kind gifts and artwork donations.

b) Run all credit card transactions for events.

c) Entry of gifts into database using consistent entry procedures.

d) Timely generation of acknowledgement letters.

e) Partner with the Controller to investigate and set up improved online donations.

Database Management

a) Maintain donor records as they apply to event attendance and contribution.

b) Maintain and update auction component of database.

c) Work with other administrative staff on database issues.

d) Attend database task force meetings.

Volunteers

a) Coordinate volunteers for fundraising and cultivation events.

b) Track and thank event volunteers. Grow the volunteer base for events.

Annual Giving Fundraising

a) Assist with Annual Giving mailings.

b) Coordinate with Annual Giving Manager to organize annual departmental mailing schedules.

c) Assist with cultivation events including those for the National Council.

d) General assistance as needed.

Communications

a) Provide Communications staff with pertinent facts, contacts and images for fundraising and special events marketing.

b) Responsible for writing text for Annual Report on events fundraising.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION

Non-profit and/or fundraising experience and knowledge of the visual arts including art handling experience are beneficial. Special events experience required. Must be detail-oriented and well-organized with strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills are required including Microsoft Word, Excel and database experience. College degree required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time employment with benefits. Based on 40 hour work week with nights and weekends as necessary. Should be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Anderson Ranch Arts Center

Special Events Manager Search

PO Box 5598

Snowmass Village, CO 81615

or by email to jclauson@andersonranch.org

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Culver City Architecture Firm seeks Administrative Assistant

Fast paced architecture and design firm is looking to hire a full time Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to both of the partners. Duties include: wearing many hats and working well in a creative team oriented environment. Daily workload includes: heavy calendaring, and phones, prepare conference room for client meetings, and conferences, booking international and domestic travel, marketing coordinating, maintaining publications library, and digital/analog archives, update Cvs, catalog press, digitize slide archives, coordinate PR campaigns, mass emails and mailings regarding completed architectural projects, events and gallery exhibit promotion, work with editors, writers, publishers and newspapers to provide accurate background information and images of architectural projects.

Primary duty is administrative support to boost productivity of the partners. Candidate must be flexible, patient and meticulous, a good

multi-tasker, possess excellent follow through, and be willing to adjust to the needs of an ever changing office.

Hiring ASAP.

Email resume and cover letter to:?mailbox@hplusf.com

Hodgetts + Fung | Design and Architecture

5837 West Adams Blvd Culver City, California 90232

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Events Manager, Grand Park

The Music Center of Los Angeles County is seeking a well-networked, detail-oriented, proactive and experienced event manager professional to join the new Grand Park team. Grand Park is a beautiful 12 acre public park that adds spirit and vitality to downtown Los Angeles. The Park stretches from The Music Center on the west to City Hall on the east. The new park celebrates the cultural life of Los Angeles County and is host to community events, cultural experiences, and holiday celebrations amongst other activities that engage and attract visitors.

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Grand Park is looking to hire two Events Managers that would be responsible for all production and operational aspects for Grand Park. Production responsibilities include coordinating aspects of park production including original programming, existing Music Center programming held at the park, partnership events and outside rentals. Operations responsibilities include serving as the liaison to all parties involved in safe, efficient and successful park operations. This individual will play a critical role in helping achieve the vision of Grand Park through quality execution of programming and the development of management practices that are consistent with the overall goals of Grand Park in providing Angelinos of all walks of life a place where they may come together to share memorable experiences.

Responsibilities include:

- Oversees coordination of Grand Park event productions from initial concept to post-event strike

- Manages contracts with program partners and rentals with selected vendors, consultants and artists;?ensures the timely execution of all contracts

- Sources and negotiates with suppliers, clients and talent on an event by event basis

- Procures subcontractors for work (i.e. staging, seating, food?services, etc.), as needed

- Responds to inquiries both over the phone and through email for patrons or organizations interested in holding public or private events in the park (i.e. Farmers Market, Chess Tournament, Yoga, Concerts, BBQs, Weddings); works with Scheduling & Events employee to execute events

- Obtains necessary permits (i.e. food permits, street closures, etc.); works closely with Scheduling Department to ensure that health and safety guidelines and regulations are met

- Creates and executes production schedules, monitors and adjusts schedules as needed

- Oversees crew for set-up and take-down of events; ensures necessary support of all events

- Bookkeeping responsibilities: tracking, coding and payment of invoices

- Conducts ongoing research of best practices in the field in order to make recommendations for the creation and implementation of various park operational procedures; strives to be at the forefront of safe and efficient park operations

- Serves as a continuous link between all involved parties, i.e. Fire Marshal, Music Center Security team, Music Center Operations team, County officials, contractor

- Procures equipment, vehicles, materials, supplies, and services relating to

projects or special events

- Exercises considerable independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities

- Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to multi-task in a fast-moving environment;?resourceful in setting priorities and partnering with a dynamic team

- Keeps the Park Director and Programming Director informed of work progress and potential problems as well as innovative solutions to address problems

- Works closely with the other Events Manger

- Communicates and coordinates with both internal and external partners, including The Music Center and Los Angeles County

- Maintains positive relationships with all levels of Music Center and Grand Park staff, as well as key external stakeholders and partners

- Performs?other duties as required in the scope of the job as designated by the Park Director and team

Qualifications:

Grand Park is seeking an accomplished Events Manager with at least 4-5 years of production and/or operation experience in or around Los Angeles County, ideally within a complex nonprofit arts entertainment organization. The ability to execute outdoor events in a wide range of sizes with varying needs, as well as the competency to work cogently in collaboration with diverse groups of people is crucial.

- Bachelor?s degree required

- Experience in outdoor event production

- Knowledge of local vendors and subcontractors

- Critical thinking, problem solver with strong management and negotiation?skills

- Understanding of contract legalese

- Must have a high level of production experience, including but not limited to familiarity with staging, rigs, building, permitting, coordination, safety regulations, etc.

- Meticulous record keeping and budgeting skills

- Must possess strong listening, and articulate written and?communication skills

- Technologically savvy; proficiency with word processing, electronic editing programs and spreadsheets

- Pro-active and self-directed professional with excellent follow-through and time-management know-how

- Can operate with a flexible schedule, must be able to work events on weeknights and weekends

- Ability to work independently and effectively in an entrepreneurial team environment

Salary range: $45,000-$50, 000 a year, commensurate with experience. Compensation package includes health (employee company paid medical/HMO,?dental and vision coverage) and welfare benefits, vacation and sick days, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, plus more.

How to Apply: To be fully considered please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary history to: Fax (213) 972-0721 or Jobs@musiccenter.org. Please include the position title in the subject line.

Please no phone call inquiries

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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The Autry: Board Liaison

Responsibilities

The Board Liaison manages designated Board related events, ensuring proper notice is provided, agendas are developed, material, including confidential documents, is distributed appropriately, and meeting minutes are reviewed by appropriate Board members or Senior Staff. Event responsibilities comprise planning and coordinating quarterly Board of Trustee meetings including the annual retreat. The incumbent maintains related policy manuals, Board documents, and Trustee website organization.

Additionally, the Board Liaison provides administrative support to the Vice President, Development: expediting the flow of work through the Vice President?s office by prioritizing correspondence, composing business letters, managing appropriate calendar(s), assisting with visiting guests, and facilitating communications between the Vice President and his/her direct reports.

Qualifications

- Bachelor?s Degree in related field (Communications, etc.)

- Four or more years experience planning Board-related events

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office

- Excellent calendar management skills

Application Information Please mail or e-mail your r?sum? and letter of interest to:

Human Resources

Autry National Center

4700 Western Heritage Way

Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462

E-mail: hr@theautry.org

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Development/Underwriting Director ? startup non-profit FM radio station

KX 93.5 is a new, non-commercial, member-supported radio station in Laguna Beach. We?re a 501(c)(3). We will go on-air in early October, and the format will be alternative rock from the 1960s until today. Here is a recent article in the Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot about the station:

http://www.coastlin epilot.com/news/tn-cpt-0824-russell-20120823,0,635005\1.story

We are seeking a motivated, hardworking person with non-profit experience to lead us in gaining donations, securing underwriters and sponsors, and planning fundraising events. This station is being built from the ground-up, so we need someone who is not afraid to knock on doors, introduce themselves, and sell our mission to the community. If you live in Laguna Beach or you know the area very well, that is a huge plus. We are a small station with big plans and goals, and we are in the correct affluent community to support that, as long as we get the right person. The salary will not be huge, but it will increase based on performance and commissions. We do offer health benefits. And, of course, radio is a lot of fun!

If you are interested or would like to learn more, please email your resume, bio, and references to LagunaBeachRadio@gmail.com.

Laguna Beach Radio, Inc. is an EOE.

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UCLA World Arts and Cultures/Dance seeking Technical Director

The UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance is currently accepting applications for a full-time Technical Director to coordinate and plan technical activities for performance, conference and special events associated with the department.

Interested parties are encouraged to apply through the UCLA Career

Opportunities Website at:

hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60448

(requisition number 17821)

Applicants must fill out all requested information online, plus attach a cover letter, resume, and list of references. All applications must be received no later than September 04, 2012.

The Department will be conducting interviews in mid-to-late September, 2012

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Cal State Fullerton Entertainment Art/3D Animation Tenure-track Faculty Position

to apply, visit: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/art/index.htm

Job ID: 23603G-13-022

Position

This new faculty would contribute to a growing animation program offering a strong traditional foundation as well as a significant digital component. This appointment is a teaching assignment consisting of 18 studio contact hours per week (three studio art classes each semester), four hours of office hours, attendance at faculty and area meetings, and participation in other professional activities and service to the department, university and/or community. Assignment may include studio classes in animation, animation pre-preproduction, storyboarding, figurative and animal drawing, and/or digital imaging/animation, etc. For more information about the coursework, please refer to the CSUF Art Department website http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/art/index.htm or contact the search committee chair.

Faculty members are responsible for creative activity and/or scholarly research recognized by peer review, professional activity (currency in the field) and service to the department, university and community. Also, participation in outreach to area colleges and high schools is required.

Qualifications

- MFA in a related discipline is preferred, though a BA, BFA along with significant and exemplary professional experience may be considered.

- Strong draftsmanship skills, studio experience in the production of animation and college-level teaching experience is desirable.

- The candidate?s ability should include: knowledge of the animation filmmaking process, accomplished life-drawing, a strong interest in story-telling and the use of animation as a story-telling tool, and Proficiency; and professional experience in one or more of the following concentrations: animation, storyboarding for animation, animation pre-production.

- Additionally the candidate will have demonstrated an ability to contribute to a positive working environment with a wide and culturally diverse range of colleagues, students, faculty and staff.

Rank and Salary

This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate to experience and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available, which includes health/vision/dental plans, spouse/domestic partner/dependents fee-waiver, access to campus child-care, a new affordable housing program, defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf

The Department

The department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design to offer the BA, BFA, MA and MFA in Art. CSUF is located about 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles in metropolitan Orange County. The department has approximately 1,500 undergraduate art majors and 100 graduate students, 32 full-time faculty and 70 part-time faculty. A full range of fine arts and professional programs is offered, a 45,000 sq. ft. graduate studio/residence/exhibition facility, Grand Central Art Center, is located 15 minutes from campus and a nationally recognized art gallery is located in the visual arts complex.

Job Control Number

23603G-13-022

Appointment Date

August 2013

Application Procedure

A letter of application; teaching philosophy; resume; list of three references; a reel and portfolio containing a minimum of 20 examples of your current work (please include life and animal drawing in addition to examples related to personal and professional animation work), and examples of student work. Document the contents of the reel with a shot list clearly specifying what you were responsible for in the material presented. Please submit your work digitally on a DVD or CD-ROM as Quicktimes and JPEGs within two appropriately labeled folders and a credit list with project descriptions, or as a hard copy portfolio (please submit quality copies of your work-no originals) along with a SASE for return to:

Chair, Entertainment Art/Animation Search Committee

Department of Art

California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 92834-6850

Application Deadline

To be assured of full consideration please submit all materials by Monday January 16, 2013.

Position remains open until filled. Interviews will be held at Fullerton in March 2013.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/ Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

Achieving A Climate Of Success Through Diversity & Equity

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Cal State Fullerton Entertainment Art/3D Animation Tenure-track Faculty Position

to apply, visit: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/art/index.htm

Job ID: 23603G-13-020

Position

This new faculty, ideally, would be described as a Maya Generalist. This appointment is a teaching assignment consisting of 18 studio contact hours per week (three studio art classes each semester), four hours of office hours, attendance at faculty and area meetings, and participation in other professional activities and service to the department, university and/or community. Assignment may include studio classes in animation, 3D modeling, rigging, and 3D imaging. Courses to be taught include Introduction to 3D Digital Imaging and Animation (Art 255), Character Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, and Animation (Art 355), and Special Studies in Animation, Topics in 3D Digital Imaging and Animation (Art 487E). For more information about the coursework, please refer to the CSUF Art Department website http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/art/index.htm or contact the search committee chair.

Faculty members are responsible for creative activity and/or scholarly research recognized by peer review, professional activity (currency in the field) and service to the department, university and community. Also, participation in outreach to area colleges and high schools is required.

Qualifications

- MFA in a related discipline is preferred, though a BA, BFA along with significant and exemplary professional experience may be considered. Consideration may also be extended to a candidate with a BA, BFA contingent upon a defined commitment to future completion of an MFA degree in a related discipline.

- A minimum of three years professional experience in animation or an animation related industry such as games or visual FX, and college-level teaching experience is highly desirable.

- The candidate must have the ability to teach classes using current animation, digital video and graphics software, especially Autodesk Maya.

- Demonstrated proficiency and/or professional experience in the following concentrations: 3D digital animation, modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and cameras.

- Additionally the candidate will have demonstrated an ability to contribute to a positive working environment with a wide and culturally diverse range of colleagues, students, faculty and staff.

Rank and Salary

This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate to experience, and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available, includes health/vision/dental plans, spouse/domestic partner/dependents fee?waiver, access to campus child-care, an affordable housing program, defined?benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf

The Department

The department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design to offer the BA, BFA, MA and MFA in Art. CSUF is located about 30 miles from downtown Los Angeles in metropolitan Orange County. The department has approximately 1,500 undergraduate art majors and 100 graduate students, 32 fulI-time faculty and 70 part-time faculty. A full range of fine arts and professional programs is offered, a 45,000 sq. ft. graduate studio/residence/exhibition facility, Grand Central Art Center, is located 15 minutes from campus and a nationally recognized art gallery is located in the visual arts complex.

Job Control Number?: 23603G-13-020

Appointment Date: ?August 22, 2013

Application Procedure

A letter of application; teaching philosophy; resume; list of three references; a reel and portfolio containing examples of your current work as well as examples of student work (if available). Document the contents of the reel with a shot list clearly specifying what you were responsible for in the material presented. Please submit your work digitally on a DVD or CD-ROM as Quicktimes and JPEGs within two appropriately labeled folders and an image list with project descriptions, or as a hard copy portfolio (please submit quality copies of your work?no originals) and a DVD NTSC reel along with a SASE for return to:

Chair, Entertainment Art/Animation Search Committee

Department of Art

California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 92834-6850

Application Deadline?To be assured of full consideration please submit all materials by Monday January 16, 2013. Position remains open until filled. Interviews will be held at Fullerton in March 2013.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/?Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

Achieving A Climate Of Success Through Diversity & Equity

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Cal State Los Angeles A&L/Department of Art/Renewable lectureship in Design ? Temporary

Brief Job Description

College of Arts & Letters?Department of Art?Position: Temporary. The California State University, Los Angeles, Department of Art is offering a renewable lectureship in Design to being in various quarters as needed. Teaching responsibilities may include instruction in courses that includes print and web design at the undergraduate level. Special consideration will be given to those who can teach courses in interactive design.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have a Master?s degree from an accredited university. One year of teaching or professional experience. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. Must be able to work effectively with a wide culturally diverse range of students and faculty. Must have knowledge of a variety of different multimedia software.??Salary: This is a non tenure-track Faculty position with the possibility of renewal for additional quarters. Salary is competitive and commensurate to experience and qualifications.

The University??California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise. The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full-and part-time students reflecting the rich ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence, hires on the basis of merit, and encourages qualified minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Required Documentation: Please submit curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University?s Application for Academic Employment. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application: The deadline for submissions of applications is on-going. Please send a letter of application that includes your teaching record/approach, a summary of your past and present research activities, a curriculum vita, a course syllabus, and three letters of recommendation to:

Search Committee Chair, Department of Art

California State University, Los Angeles

5151 State University Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90032

Phone: 323.343.4013/FAX: 323.343.4045

Note: In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, age disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions. status.

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Cal State Los Angeles A&L/Theatre of Arts & Dance/Temporary Renewable lectureship in Dance

Position: Temporary. The California State University, Los Angeles, Department of Theatre Arts and Dance is offering a renewable lectureship in Dance to begin various quarters as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have M.F.A. or PhD from an accredited university. M.A. plus 5 years or B.A. plus 10 years professional experience acceptable in lieu of M.F.A. or PhD degree. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. Must be able to work effectively with a wide culturally diverse range of students and faculty. Must have substantial experience in designated area of instruction.

Duties: Teaching responsibilities may include instruction in courses, ballet, modern, tap, hip hop, salsa, folkorico, and dance education at the undergraduate level. Special consideration will be given to those who can teach courses in these designated areas.

Salary: This is a non tenure-track Faculty position with the possibility of renewal for additional quarters. Salary is competitive and commensurate to experience and qualifications.

The University California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full- and part-time students reflecting the rich ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence, hires on the basis of merit, and encourages qualified minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Required Documentation: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University?s Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application: The deadline for submissions of applications is on-going. Please send a letter of application that includes your teaching record/approach, a summary of your past and present research activities, a curriculum vita, a course syllabus, and three letters of recommendation to:

Search Committee Chair

Department of Theatre Arts & Dance

California State University, Los Angeles

5151 State University Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90032,

Phone: 323.343.4110/Fax: 323.343.5567.

Note: In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions.

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Cal State Los Angeles A&L/Department of Art/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Graphic Design/Visual Communication

Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Graphic Design/Visual Communication (Interaction or User Experience Design)

Starting Date: Fall 2012

Cal State L.A. seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art to teach in the Graphic Design/Visual Communication program with a specific focus in Interaction Design or User Experience Design. We are looking for a key graphic design educator to join in evolving this unique and compelling Los Angeles design program and to become a key player in the program?s leadership.

Minimum Qualifications: A terminal degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication Design (usually a professional master?s such as an MFA in Graphic Design or Visual Communication or MDes. with thesis or project required.) Area of specialization: interaction design; user experience design; design for screen or web design.

Candidates should have a record of professional design activity, as well as a demonstrated potential for effective teaching using a variety of methodologies. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability or interest in teaching in a multicultural, multiethnic urban commuter university that is strongly committed to service learning and community engagement.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications: The Department invites collaboration-minded applicants with commitment or demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas: community engagement focused design practice; evolving professional standards-based learning; design theories, histories, and futures; leadership development in diverse urban settings; design entrepreneurship; service design.

Duties: In addition to teaching at all undergraduate and graduate levels of the program, applicants? duties will include ongoing development of curriculum, continued research and design activity, as well as student advisement and committee service to the Department, College, and University.??The Department: The Department of Art offers undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA and MFA) courses in Animation, Art Education, Art History, Fashion and Textiles, Graphic Design/Visual Communication and Studio Arts. The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) have recently reaccredited all of?these programs.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.

Salary Range: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Documentation: Please submit

1) a letter of application;

2) curriculum vita;

3) official transcripts from accredited institution awarding highest degree;

4) three recent letters of recommendation;

5) digital portfolio of professional work (CD, URL, etc) and

6) the University?s Application for Academic Employment form http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf

If available, copies of student work may also be submitted. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 13, 2012, and continue until position is filled. This position may be closed when an adequate number of qualified applications have been received. Address application, required documentation and/or request for information to:

Graphic Design/Visual Communication Search Committee

Department of Art

California State University, Los Angeles

5151 State University Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90032

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.

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Curator Job at UCR California Museum of Photography

The Curator of the UCR/California Museum of Photography, working closely and under the supervision of ARTSblock?s Executive Director will initiate, research, budget, produce and supervise the museum?s exhibition program. Curatorial responsibilities include involvement in the selection, conceptualization, management, interpretation and coordination of UCR/CMP exhibition activities from inception through final installation. This position has the responsibility to ensure the artistic and conceptual integrity for all UCR/CMP exhibitions in order to maintain the institution?s leadership and world-wide presence in the field of photography and related media. In all these activities the Curator will work closely with ARTSblock?s Executive Director, the CMP Faculty Advisory Committee, and other curatorial and administrative staff members.

Essential Functions

Curatorial Responsibilities and Curatorial Adminstration:

-Exhibition Project Development

Working independently but in close coordination with ARTSblock?s Executive Director and with the counsel of the CMP Faculty Advisory Committee and other UCR/CMP staff, the Curator of Exhibitions will initiate and manage the creative, financial, and organizational responsibilities of the museum?s exhibition program including exhibition conceptualization, management, and related communications with lending institutions and exhibiting artists. The Curator of Exhibitions will work with ARTSblock?s key staff that includes staff members from administration, media, collections, and education. In the areas of exhibition conceptualization and organization the Curator of Exhibitions will apply specialized knowledge gained from a background in previous museum or gallery work and from scholarly and academic work in art and art history. Areas of focus will range from changing exhibitions, presentations from the permanent collection, interactive exhibits, and the aesthetics of artistic practice. The Curator will be the primary intellectual proponent of the exhibition program and must be capable of sophisticated writing and public speaking concerning the exhibited work. The Curator of Exhibitions will be capable of forming and nourishing community links to the exhibition program. The Curator of Exhibitions will supervise student interns and community docents in the exhibition program. The Curator of Exhibitions will encourage close curatorial collaboration with and research initiatives by CHASS faculty in related fields including Art and Public History, and with particular attention to the intellectual and academic concerns of the Department of Art History. The Curator of Exhibitions will lead the educational initiatives of the museum. The Curator will carry on correspondence and communication on a high level for both management issues and conceptual exploration. The Curator of Exhibitions will be responsible for the design, management, implementation and production of all aspects of PR and marketing related to the exhibition program. The Curator of Exhibitions will work closely and supportively with exhibiting curators and artists to encourage their projects, manage and coordinate production, travel, and transportation issues, and the creation of textual material needed for the exhibition and grant applications.

Exhibition Installation and Exhibition Marketing

The CMP Curator of Exhibitions will supervise and work with ARTSblock?s preparation staff in CMP exhibition preparation and installation. The Curator of Exhibitions will determine the overall aesthetic for exhibitions and work with the preparation staff in design and implementation. The Curator will carefully schedule and coordinate all preparation and installation with other relevant ARTSblock staff. The Curator will create and produce all wall text and other written materials for exhibition installations as well as for PR, marketing, and publication. The Curator will workclosely with ARTSblock?s Digital Media staff to bring all information to the web in a timely manner.

Academic Internships and Exhibition Tours

In conjunction with ARTSblock?s Executive Director and other appropriate staff, Curator of Exhibitions will assist in recruiting, coordinating, and retaining academic and curatorial interns working with the exhibition program and assist in the development of meaningful curatorial internship projects. In conjunction with other appropriate staff, Curator of Exhibitions will supervise the educational programming of the museum and frequently lead tours and related programs.

- Collections Research Responsibilities

Working with the Keystone-Mast and other CMP Archives Numbering more than 350,000 images spanning the years 1892-1963, the Keystone-Mast collection is the largest archive of its kind in the world. In addition CMP holds a major photographic and photographic apparatus archive. The Curator will help enhance the accessibility, visibility and research potential of these archives by regularly scheduling exhibitions drawn from or based on these resources. In this endeavor the Curator will work closely with CMP?s Curator of Collections, CHASS faculty members, and independent curators.

- Fundraising and Grant Writing

Exhibition Fundraising and Grant Writing

The CMP Curator of Exhibitions will be the primary CMP grant writer supporting the exhibition program and will write and initiate grant applications to support the exhibition program, and work actively in concert with other museum and ARTSblock staff on development and fundraising.

- Public Intellectual and California Community

Public Intellectual

The CMP Curator of Exhibitions will remain current in the field with special attention to contemporary practice through research, studio visits, and attendance of related exhibits, seminars, symposia, and associated activities and will build associations and relationships with others in the field, especially in Southern California. As funds allow, the CMP Curator of Exhibitions will regularly attend regional gallery openings and represent the museum at selected conferences and symposia; present lectures to visiting classes and at other public venues on exhibition issues and museum programs; prepare lectures, panel discussions and other oral or written communication for professional meetings; develop and maintain lines of communications with exhibiting artists or gallery directors and other curators at university and public museums.

Response to the University, Riverside, and Southern California Community CMP Curator of Exhibitions will be committed to the diverse, polyglot community at the university and in Southern California and be thoroughly acquainted with a range of contemporary practice in photography and new media by younger as well as seasoned Southern California, national and international artists. Curator will establish an exhibition program that acknowledges the diverse demographic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the museum?s audience. It is preferred that Curator of Exhibitions will be able to converse and write fluently in one of the Asian languages strongly reflected in the UCR student body; and/or one of the major Middle Eastern languages such as Arabic, Persian, or Turkish; and/or Spanish. Curator of Exhibitions must understand the museum as a center for experimental studies and inquiry that promotes collaborative work cutting across disciplines, engaging the broadest possible audience, and exploring the intersection of art and culture, rather than a traditional repository of objects and artifacts.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirement:

- Education

Bachelor?s Degree in Art History or related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Museum Experience

Six (6) years of experience in curatorial work in a professional museum setting, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of contemporary museology, new museum theory and practice, and the contested politics and ideologies of museum exhibition programs

Past Exhibition Projects that demonstrate involvement and understanding of current cutting-edge practice

Successful experience in securing outside financial support through grants, gifts, and general fundraising

Demonstrated knowledge of promoting exhibitions and producing effective PR and marketing campaigns

- Exhibition Project Development

Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary art, photography and media works

Ability to work well with and manage projects with guest curators and artists

Budget and time management skills

Electronic calendaring skills

- Management Skills

Ability to work with students at levels ranging from high school through University programs

Demonstrated supervisory skills in working with professional museum preparators, student staff, and volunteers

Ability to work well and congenially with outside curators, artists and art institutions

Ability to work well and productively with media outlets

Demonstrated ability to adhere to administrative policies and procedures relating to purchasing, outside contractors, loan agreements, risk management and human resources.

Proven ability to work independently with minimum of supervision

- Research and Public Presentations

Exceptional interpersonal skills in forming liaisons with artists, curators, gallery directors, media personnel

Excellent public speaking ability

- Computer Skills

Knowledge and proficiency in use of Microsoft office software: including Word, Excel, Outlook or Entourage, PowerPoint

Knowledge and proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Design Suite for design and photography including the programs InDesign, Photoshop, and Bridge

Basic knowledge of Web production

Preferred Qualification

- Education

Advanced Degree in Art History or significant experience in related areas

- Computer Skills

Experience with high-end ink jet printers, Knowledge and proficiency with using web or email based calendaring programs

- Language Skills

Ability to converse and write fluently in one of the Asian languages strongly reflected in the UCR student body; and/or one of the major Middle Eastern languages such as Arabic, Persian, or Turkish; and/or Spanish

to apply, visit: http://www.ucr.edu/employment.html

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The Banff Centre, Walter Phillips Gallery, Canada ? Seeks Director (deadline Sept. 10)

www.banffcentre.ca

The Banff Centre is looking for a dynamic Director, Visual Arts and Walter Phillips Gallery

The Opportunity?The Banff Centre is looking for a dynamic Director, Visual Arts and Walter?Phillips Gallery to envision, lead and manage the implementation of all?Visual Arts programming at The Banff Centre, including the studio residency?program, Walter Phillips Gallery, and the Banff International Curatorial?Institute.

Position Objectives

- Leads the Visual Arts department, envisioning a compelling future?for programs that meets the ambitions laid out in the overall strategic plan?of The Banff Centre

-Develops new programming of a high artistic caliber that meets the needs of Canadian and international artists in the 21st century and?increases the reach of our nationally and internationally renowned programs

- Creates an environment where artists can experiment and push?creative boundaries to build on existing artistic knowledge and facilitate?personal growth and development?Responsibilities? ? Oversees a group of onsite staff with expertise in studio?facilitation across artistic disciplines, curatorial research, exhibit?preparation and production, publications, and collections management

- Draws on his/her own network of contacts within the visual arts?community to form a roster of exceptional sessional creative faculty

- Ensures the Walter Phillips Gallery?s reputation is enhanced as an?institution of artistic excellence so that it is positioned at the forefront?of contemporary art

- Responsible for the Banff International Curatorial Institute, which?supports research and professional development opportunities in the?curatorial field?Qualifications

- Has excellent knowledge of current art practice and a comprehensive?understanding of art education and professional development at the?post-secondary level

- Displays familiarity with funding sources to identify and support?the application for grant opportunities

- Possesses at minimum a master?s degree in Art History, Curatorial?Studies, Fine Arts, or a related field

- Has worked at least 5 years in a leadership role in a visual arts?context?- Demonstrates knowledge of and has at least 5 years? experience with?all aspects of collections management?Application Process

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please submit your?application online via The Banff Centre careers website before September 10,?2012.

Source: http://losangelesartresource.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/831-jobs/

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