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| | | | The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is a nonprofit membership service organization that supports its members through unified marketing, capacity building, professional development, and advocacy services. This newsletter is sent to all who request it, but we ask that, if you are not a member, you explore membership benefits and consider joining. See member benefits here. Join here.. |
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| SONO ART CARES WORKS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE SILENT AUCTION |
| | The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County has joined with The SoNo Collection, the new Brookfield Properties mall in Norwalk, to create #SoNoArtCares. Ten artists will be painting live in the mall, Fri-Sun., 1-4pm each week, through Sept. 27. Shoppers are welcome to watch, ask questions and learn more about the artists' process and inspirations. Once finished, the paintings will be on display in the People’s United Magnificent Room. The artwork is being donated to The Cultural Alliance and is available NOW in a silent auction, culminating in a live, online auction on Sat. Oct. 3. Participating aritsts are: Yedi Fresh, Sarah Stinson-Hurwitz, Jahmane, Leslie Cober-Gentry, Robert Abriola, Justin Cox, Vernice Holmes, Naomi Clark, Kristin Schnitzler, and Duvian Montoya. Learn more...
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| | Join "Collective Action Against Racism and Inequity"- a double series of workshops and public conversations developed with and for member artists, EDs, all staff and boardmembers. Create your own path in the workshops from personal reflection and goal-setting, to planning groups, to meaningful individual action where you can make some real change. As companions to the individual work in the workshops, Valeria and Andrea Lopez, of OnBeat Consulting (Stamford) will engage you in three very interactive public "Conversations," launching Tuesday September 15, 6-7:30pm with “Race, Power and Privilege in the Arts.” Register separately for the conversations and the workshops. Free to all.
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| | | ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION WEBINAR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 12pm |
| | The CT Office of the Arts is offering Artist Fellowship awards of $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000 to CT artists. Last year 51 awards were made (but only 2 from Fairfield County!) Apply! Apply! Apply! The deadline is Sept. 22. To help you, CAFC is organizing an application webinar on Fri. Sept. 11 at Noon. David Green will go through the application, former Fellowship winners Lori Glavin (Painting, 2019) and David Ryan (Fiction, 2020) will share their application experiences and advice, and COA's Tamara Dimitri will answer any questions you may have. You have nothing to lose: SIGN UP HERE! |
| | | | Artists are needed to swell the #CreatetheVoteCT movement, led by the CT Arts Alliance, to ensure all electoral candidates understand that supporting and protecting the arts and culture sector is critical to rebuild our economy, revitalize our neighborhoods, and reimagine our way of life during and beyond the pandemic. Harnessing the power of the arts must be part of their plans for a resilient Connecticut. By signing up you will receive tools and regular information about how best you can help the campaign. Each candidate has been sent a 5-part questionnaire, and responses will be posted on the CAA site. Please Pledge Now and encourage your friends to do the same. |
| | | | WILLIAM FULTON
William Fulton has always been drawn to the stage. As a teen, he fell in love with Hip Hop music and started a rap group. Entertaining is his passion, so he pursued a lifelong dream of becoming a professional model and actor. This August, he performed the role of Pop Pop in “I Salute You Good Men”. The monologue was written by international actress Alicia Thompson. The performance was held at BPT Creates via Facebook Live. In February 2020, Mr. Fulton played the role of Victor, working alongside the very talented cast of "These Four Walls," written by Janice Burkett and directed by Matt Notice. The performance was held in the Bijou Theatre. The venues are located in Downtown Bridgeport CT. Currently, Will is part of the cast in the upcoming play titled “A real man’s love in a woman’s world” written by Tanya E. Randall. Date and venue to be determined. See William Fulton's Facebook and Instagram pages. |
| | SARAH STINSON-HURWITZ
Sarah Owen Stinson-Hurwitz, or SOSH for short, is a Norwalk-based artist who believes it is the responsibility of the arts to bring people together and has committed her practice to "explorations of intimacy and connection." She is passionate about engaging in the local arts community through participatory projects, festivals and murals. Her subjects range from the human figure to dreamlike landscapes and quiet snapshots of daily life. Sarah writes: "I allow a relationship with each piece to emerge intuitively keeping in mind that painting provides the unique opportunity to pull magic out of the quotidian. I soak my canvases in surreal color palettes and fill them with energetic brush strokes." Sarah graduated from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in 2018 with an interdisciplinary Bachelor's in Art and Gender Studies, with honors. AT CMU, she received several grants for her vulnerable portraiture and interactive Dinner Party series. Since then, her work has been included in multiple solo and group exhibitions in Connecticut, Pittsburgh, New York, Miami and Charleston. Sarah is one of the 10 artists commissioned to paint live as part of The SoNo Collection's #SoNoArtCares project. See her painting Sundown in July in the SoNo Connection's People's United Magnificent Room and in the live auction currently underway. See her website, and Instagram page. |
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| | | | | | Nadia Martinez received an Artists Respond grant from the CT Office of the Arts to create a free and accessible on-line arts-based experience. Together is her curated virtual exhibition that expresses in different ways unity, connection, integration, and togetherness. Participating CAFC Member Artists are: Eric Chiang, Rosa Colón, Eugenie Diserio, Joanie Landau, Susan McHale, Amy Oestreicher, Justin Perlman and Ruth Kalla Ungerer. |
| | The Carriage Barn Art Center's Annual Member Show is on view in the gallery and virtually from Sept. 12 – Oct. 11. This exhibit celebrates work that reflects on, relates to, or was created in the year 2020. CAFC Member Artists include: Anna Badini, Daniel Wade Barrett, Nancy Breakstone, Lucienne Buckner, Bevi Bullwinkel, Miggs Burroughs, Eric Chiang, Yvonne Claveloux, Heidi Lewis Coleman, Joseph Dermody, Eugenie Diserio, Afsaneh Djabbari-Aslani, Heide Follin, Joyce Grasso, Barry Guthertz, Jennifer Moné Hill, Yuko Ike, Emily Kelting, Steven Labkoff, Judith Lambertson, Joanie Landau, Steve Liker, Barbara Loss, Jim Malloy, Susan McHale, Erin Nazzaro, Melissa Orme, Diane Pollack, Kelly Rossetti, Margaret Esme Simon, Kris Toohey, Jarvis Wilcox, and Nancy C. Woodward |
| | | | Tara Blackwell is participating in the MvVO ART's AD ART SHOW 2020, with The Prize Is Inside (2019, Acrylic on Canvas, 40×30×1 ½"; detail at right, click for complete image). This innovative, all-digital, contemporary art show, featuring advertising art (paintings, photography, sculptures, mixed media) is displayed on the gigantic screens inside the Oculus at the Westfield World Trade Center in New York City through Sept. 30. |
| | | | Daniel Wade Barrett is exhibiting "In Her Eyes" (Acrylic, 12 x 16") in the Ridgefield Guild of Artists Annual Art Walk. He will also be participating in the Carriage Barn Arts Center Member Show opening Sept 12. |
| | Congrats to Ellen Gordon Brown, whose piece, "Figuratively Crazy," was accepted to the LightsSpaceTime Gallery exhibit, Patterns. The gallery’s competition for August 2020 was the 4th Annual Patterns Online Art Competition. 2D and 3D, artists, (including photography & digital art) from around the world, were called upon to make online submissions for possible inclusion in the Gallery’s September 2020 online group art exhibition. The gallery received 842 entries from 25 different countries from around the world, as well as from 35 different states and the District of Columbia. |
| | Joseph Dermody received the 1st Place Sculpture Award at the Rowayton Art Center Annual Juried Photography and Sculpture Show for 'Unrestricted' (framed mixed media sculpture, 25x25x6"). In this time of limited physical movements, this urban style sculpture captures the layers and movement of a psychological state of mind. This year, art is the way we can all feel 'unrestricted', whether making or collecting. |
| | Eugenie Diserio's painting "Babel III/One World " (mixed media on canvas, 40x40") was selected for TOGETHER. The virtual exhibition, curated by Nadia Martinez with support of CT Office of The Arts runs Sept 3 - Oct. She also has "Glacier" (acrylic on canvas, 30x40") on view in Carriage Barn Art Center's 2020 Member Show both virtually and in the gallery by appointment, Sept 12 - Oct. 11. "Evanescence and Tropic of Capricorn" (acrylic, glitter on paper, 16x20") can be seen in the windows of Shine Salon on Main Street as part of Ridgefield Guild of Artists' Art Walk through Sept. 13. |
| | Jennifer Mone Hill's piece titled "Disruption," will be exhibited in the Carriage Barn Arts Center Member Show Sept. 12-Oct. 11. "Disruption" (Acrylic on Canvas, 20x40; detail at right) . |
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Vernice Holmes, one of the 10 artists commissioned by The SoNo Collection to live paint in the mall July 22- Sept. 27, as part of #SoNoArtCares, finished her painting last Sunday Aug. 30, and it can be seen alongside the others in the Peoples United Magnificent Room. Kalon (acrylic, plus crystals, jewels, fabrics of faux fur, embroidered sequin lace, and rose gold denim, 24x36; at right; click for complete image) is a title from the Greek that means beauty that is more than skin-deep: an ideal perfect beauty in the physical and moral sense, as perceived by Greek philosophers. Vernice writes: “I am a sparkly, Christian Jewish, Black White Girl from the Bronx with green eyes and white skin. From a child I sketched ‘fashion girls’ of all colors, shapes and sizes on paper, walls and clothing to express my own individuality. When I was teased about my white skin or having “kinky hair”, my art fueled my passion to be original on purpose. My experiences as a biracial girl & woman continue to evolve & inspire my art to embrace a soul’s significance and to respect others’ perspective." |
| | | | | | Amy Oestreicher's is happy to announce the completion of her audiobook "My Beautiful Detour: An Unthinkable Journey from Gutless to Grateful," strategies for resilience, to be released later this fall. She is also releasing a new edition of her memior in paperback and ebook. Amy's workbook, Creativity and Gratitude will be released by Apollo publishers on Nov. 10 and is now available for pre-order. In addition, Amy's author talk, as part of the Connecticut Author's Trail, has been rescheduled for Sept. 23. On Oct. 18, Amy will be giving her fourth Tedx Talk and integrated performance at UConn with the theme of Patchwork. It's not too late to join Amy's Step Into Joy six-week series on claiming your walking practice. |
| | Ruth Kalla Ungerer's engraving, titled "Joie Femme", is included in Nadia Martinez' exhibition TOGETHER, on view online Sept. 3 - Oct. 1. Ruth’s passion is to transform observations of people and places into works that elevate nuances discovered and perceived.
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| | | | METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART REOPENS AFTER FIVE MONTHS
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which sees millions of visitors each year and is the among the world’s most celebrated museums, reopened Aug. 29 to the general public for the first time since March after the coronavirus forced the doors of the storied galleries to shut. According to a statement from the museum, the coronavirus closure was the first time the Met had been closed for longer than three days in more than 100 years. For now, the museum will be open five days a week and only allow up to 25% of the Met’s maximum capacity, while visitors must wear face masks and are encouraged to stay six feet away from others.For the past three years, the Met has ushered in upwards of 7 million visitors per year across its three New York City locations. Full FORBES article...
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| | CT OFFICE OF THE ARTS APPOINTS NEW PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
The Connecticut Office of the Arts is delighted to welcome Kolton Harris to his new position as Program Associate. In his position, Kolton will be responsible for the Poetry Out Loud program, Arts Workforce Initiative and COA’s “READI-branded” programs for young creatives. Kolton is an artist, musician, director, facilitator, and creative visionary from Groton, CT. He has worked as an arts administrative leader in various capacities for the past several years, developing arts integration curriculum focused on social justice and youth development. As a creative director, he has directed new works of theater, interdisciplinary events and community-based programming. Through his eclectic approach as a musician, he has positioned himself as a vessel through which hope and unity are expressed in the midst of the harsh realities of the modern world. As a fierce advocate for the centrality of art to the human experience, he has continued to build bridges between arts and different sectors to demonstrate the universal necessity for creativity in all fields and experiences. Meet Kolton Harris...
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| | MUSEUMS COMMISSION ARTISTS TO CREATE STANDOUT FACE MASKS
One of the main ways museums are starting to look different as they reopen is the ubiquity of face masks. Who would have believed, going into this year, that everyone roaming the galleries and grounds of our cultural institutions would be clad in tight sheets of fabric from ear to ear, that something called “personal protective equipment” would be the predominant fashion trend? But such is the situation we’re in, and we might as well make the most of it. Museums are modeling that attitude, making use of their distinguishing feature—their cultural assets—to beautify this new fact of life and collect some much-needed revenue in the process. Read more...The Aldrich Museum commissioned exhibiting artist Laleh Khorramian to make them for its onsite staff and store, which she did by painting a large-format canvas containing a “hidden message” then cutting pieces of it into the mask pattern. In circulating the message in pieces, she means to “invok[e] a daisy chain joined by a collective intention.” These masks are the first edition in a series titled BEAKSHIELD; the museum says future editions will be released over the summer and fall. On sale now...
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| | | | DOWNTOWN BRIDGEPORT COLOR IT IN MURAL SEPTEMBER 6
The Color It In public art project aspires to activate different sites as a means to service and enhance the experience of residents, daytime workers, and visitors to the Downtown, while welcoming those individuals to explore different areas of the district. This artwork will be located on the north facing wall of 1126 Main Street in Downtown Bridgeport. The work is to be inspired by the history and legacy of Mary and Eliza Freeman. The identified site is adjacent to the Mary & Eliza Freeman Center for History & Community and the future site of Post Office Square, a public open space. The building itself previously housed Paul Leka’s recording studio, which can add to the inspiration of the artwork. Enter here... |
| | PICTURE THAT/UNITY MAGAZINE AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH EDITION SEPTEMBER 14
Picture That, LLC and Thompson Hospitality invite African-American artists to submit artwork for the February 2021 African-American History Month edition of Unity magazine. All submissions will be reviewed, and artists will be notified if their work is selected for a magazine profile. This is a great opportunity to have your artwork viewed by thousands of consumers and possibly sold. For submission guidelines, click here. |
| | ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER AUTUMN JURIED SHOW SEPTEMBER 18
Online submissions are now being accepted in an Open Call to Artists for the Autumn Juried Show at Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) from October 18, 2020 to November 14, 2020. The show is open to all artists interested in exhibiting their artwork at RAC and the online gallery. Categories include: oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolor, mixed media, color photography, black and white photography, sculpture, printmaking, pastels or drawing. Entry Fee: $30 first piece, $10 each additional piece (up to 5) (Members: $20+$10). Submit pieces for consideration here. Deadline is September 18, 2020 and accepted artists will be notified on September 25, 2020. The Co-Chairs for the show are Maria Friscia and Yuko Ike. The judge, Kristin Peterson Edwards, is a twenty-five year veteran of the art world and an avid life-long traveler. She is a private art consultant whose concentration is in primary market contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. For details click here.
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| | 2020: PEOPLE, POLITICS, PLANET POP UP EXHIBIT SEPTEMBER 18
2020 continues to be a year like no other. What have you been thinking? What do you want to say now, when the world is starved for connection, and yet, we are tearing each other and our planet apart? All reactions are acceptable; some wish to make bold statements with their art, others wish to create a zen escape. Still others are motivated to be vulnerable in spite of their anger or frustration. Now is a time for listening, to all kinds of voices. What do you have to say? This Pop Up Exhibit will be a juried show, opening in downtown Westport October 2 and open through November 30. This exhibit is sponsored by The Drew Friedman Community Arts Center, The Artists Collective of Westport and WIN Properties. For details click here.
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| | NEW CANAAN SCULPTURE TRAIL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION & SHOWCASE
SEPTEMBER 30
The Carriage Barn Arts Center's third annual “Capturing New Canaan” Exhibit (October 22 – November 3) will feature a community competition & showcase of photographs of the New Canaan Sculpture Trail, created in partnership with the New Canaan Land Trust. Featuring a selection of images by the Sculpture Trail’s official photographer Elaine Lloyd, the showcase will also include up to fifteen juried photographs submitted online and selected by the exhibition committee. The New Canaan Sculpture Trail, the Land Trust’s and Carriage Barn’s inaugural outdoor art exhibition, showcases eight juried-works of temporary sculpture placed throughout New Canaan. The sites of the sculptures include six Land Trust preserves, New Canaan Town Hall and the front courtyard of the Carriage Barn. Photographers of all ages and experience – from students to aspiring amateurs and professionals — are encouraged to submit photographs of any of the Sculpture Trail works to be included in an online gallery. ● First, second and third places will be awarded for adult and student categories. ● Selected photographers will be responsible for printing, pricing, mounting/framing the work to hang in the gallery. ● Exhibited photographs will be on display and available for purchase during the exhibit; ● There is no fee to submit photographs for consideration. For details and to submit your work, click here. |
| | WEIR FARM VIRTUAL ART IN THE PARK SEPTEMBER 30
Weir Farm National Historic Site's annual Art in the Park contest and exhibit are going virtual in 2020. All artists, from beginner to professional, are encouraged to celebrate the creativity of Weir Farm and take part in this contest by submitting an image of a piece of artwork inspired by or made at the park. Submissions will be accepted online through September 30, 2020. Once entered, artwork will become part of a virtual exhibit launching October 31, 2020 that is focused on showcasing artistic inspiration and creativity at Weir Farm National Historic Site. Submissions Information... |
| | GRAYSON BOOKS ANTHOLOGY OF POEMS ON THE ENVIRONMENT OCTOBER 10
All poets who live in Connecticut are invited to send poems to be considered for inclusion in an anthology funded by an Academy of American Poets Grant to the State Poet Laureate, Margaret Gibson. The anthology will be published by Grayson Books in Hartford and will be released in time for Earth Day, 2021. The anthology will be comprised of poems that take as their focus the living world that surrounds us in this time of climate crisis and will be judged by a group of readers, and the final selection will be made by Margaret Gibson. Submissions deadline is October 10, 2020. |
| | | | THE NEW "NEST" INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR STUDIO SPACE
Jane Davila, artist and managing director of the NEST Arts Factory, announced that applications are being accepted for visual fine art studio space in the new building in the South End of Bridgeport. The new home of the NEST is a renovated corset factory built in 1907. Expected completion of the renovations is fall 2020. The building will contain 41 loft-style art studios and a large gallery/performance space. A variety of amenities and professional development opportunities are included. Available studios range in size from 480 square feet to 750 square feet. To set up an appointment to view the available studios, please fill out an application at nestartsfactory.com. For questions or further information, please direct inquiries to nestartsfactorygallery@gmail.com |
| | COMPLETE GUIDE TO 2020 ARTIST GRANTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Artwork Archive has compiled a list of the top international open calls, residencies, fellowships, and awards that will benefit artists during the upcoming year. The complete list is broken down into four categories: grants, residencies, calls-for-entry, and opportunity sites. Applying for artist grants is a great way for artists to supplement their income to ease the financial burden that often comes as part of being a working artist. These grants listed help artists pay for materials, studio space, or even their rent, allowing artists the time to make work without the day-to-day pressure of paying bills—giving them the freedom to make work in an unrestricted manner and dedicate their time to being fully creative. Download the Guide Here... |
| | TEACHING ARTIST PROJECT ONLINE OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 8
Teaching Artist Project is a collective of diversely experienced arts educators training emerging and working teaching artists who are looking for a supportive community to engage in a self-reflective, justice-oriented learning practice in service of their teaching. The program entails a rigorous, 8-month curriculum, rich in social justice-based pedagogy that also provides supervised on-the-job experience. The program is a division of Community-Word Project (CWP), a New York City based arts-in-education organization that inspires children in underserved communities to read, interpret, and respond to their world and to become active citizens through collaborative arts residencies and teacher training programs. Applications are now being accepted for 2020-2021; Scholarships are available. Online Open House Sept. 8, 5-6pm. Learn more... |
| | CT OFFICE OF THE ARTS ARTE-ACCESIBLE GRANTS SEPTEMBER 15
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) 2020 is now accepting applications for the ARTE-accesible (Ar.Teh-Ock.Seh.See.Bleh) grant program that supports activities providing greater access to the arts by all persons with or without disabilities and to all individuals regardless of language. Grants requests range from $500 to $3,000 and can be used to support:
- Program and service offerings to improve the experience for audiences of all abilities.
- Staff training and internal resource support to carry out accessible programs and services.
- Support employment of Connecticut Artists who identify as individual with a disability.
Eligible Applicants: CT 501(c)(3) Arts Organizations; CT Municipal Arts Departments; Arts Venues of a Connecticut College/University. For information or if you have questions, contact Tamara Dimitri via email at tamara.dimitri@ct.gov |
| | CT OFFICE OF THE ARTS ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS SEPTEMBER 22
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) 2020 is now accepting applications for the Artist Fellowship Program that provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut artists to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers. The program recognizes three (3) grant designations with award recognition determined during the review process: Artistic Excellence grants: $5,000; Artist Fellowship grants: $3,000; Emerging Recognition Grants: $1,000. Fellowship awards are highly competitive and artists are encouraged to apply only when they have created a substantial body of recent work that can be presented professionally. Be sure to review the program guidelines to learn more about the program before you submit your application. For more information, click here or contact Tamara Dimitri via email at tamara.dimitri@ct.gov. Deadline Sept 22. Interested? Sign up for CAFC's Application Webinar Fri Sept. 11, 12pm.
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| | YALE INSTITUTE OF SACRED MUSIC COLLECTIONS-BASED FELLOWSHIP OCTOBER 15
The Yale Institute of Sacred Music invites applications for Short-term Collections-based fellowships at Yale University to research the aural, material, visual, ritual, and textual cultures of religions. These fellowships are designed for, and restricted to, research taking place in Yale’s non-circulating collections, which span virtually every age and region of the world and are among the deepest and widest ranging of any university. The Short-term Collections-based Fellowship application is due on October 15, 2020 for fellowships beginning in Summer 2021. The ISM provides a grant toward round-trip travel from the candidate’s home to New Haven and an honorarium to cover living expenses. For questions, please contact the ISM Fellows Coordinator at ismfellows@yale.edu. Learn more... |
| | NEW ENGLAND STATES TOURING (NEST) GRANT NOVEMBER 16
The New England Foundation for the Arts is now accepting applications for New England States Touring (NEST) grants for nonprofit organizations based in MA, CT, VT, NH, RI and ME. The program goals include: 1. Expanding direct access to high quality artists and aesthetic diversity for all New England communities by artists from New England, the nation, and across the globe. 2. Stimulate opportunities for collaboration and partnerships among New England cultural organizations and between artists and organizations. 3. Encourage projects that provide meaningful interaction between artists and communities, extending beyond the stage. Due to NEFA’s focus on response to the sector during the COVID-19 crisis, the previously announced NEST deadlines in August and December have shifted to one NEST deadline on November 16, 2020, for projects occurring after February 1, 2021. Learn more... |
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| | | | 5 WAYS TO TELL YOUR ARISTS' STORY ONLINE
There are plenty of easy online buying decisions that you can make with the tap of a screen, such as household essentials, clothing, and even dinner. But when it comes to buying art online, consumers are looking for more than just ease of purchase. A recent study has shown that sharing stories about your business outperforms hard-sell tactics (such as flash sales and discounts). This means that when a collector is purchasing an artwork online, they rely on stories to help them learn about artists and form connections with works of art, especially ones they might never see in person. On Artsy, the average distance between a buyer and seller is over 3,000 miles, which means that buyers may not get to see the pieces they buy until they’re hanging on the wall. Here are five ways to tell your artists’ stories online. Read more... |
| | BUILDING FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR CAREER AND ART PRACTICE
Interested in upping your fundraising game this fall? Join New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and Asylum Arts as we offer an online course on developing and building fundraising strategies for your career and art practice. The course, which will provide deep-dives into proposal writing, developing your networks, and individual giving, is designed for artists of all disciplines and will be accessible anywhere you have internet access through Zoom. It will be taught by Rebecca Guber, Founder and Director of Asylum Arts. The upcoming course will focus on two topics: “Proposal Writing: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder, On Getting What You Want” on Sept. 23, 1pm and “Developing Your Networks and Individual Fundraising” on Oct. 21, 1pm. Learn more and register... |
| | TOP TIPS FOR GETTING WORK SEEN BY EDITORS & PUBISHERS
When it comes to getting your work published, writing is only half of the job. Submitting your work to publications is also a big part of being a writer, and it requires some strategizing. Not sure where to begin? NYFA has compiled a series of tips from previous NYFA articles, plus updated best practices, and some very helpful advice from former #ArtistHotline guest chat participants Elisa Gabbert and Lincoln Michel. So take a deep breath, gather your courage, and take note of these tips before starting to submit your work. Full article... |
| | | | SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
The Coordinator of Performing Arts Operations will play an integral role in the day to day operations of the Performing Arts department and the Edgerton Center for Performing Arts. This position will be an essential resource in all financial and operational needs within the department. The position will provide direct oversight to all Edgerton Center operations. Job requirements include Bachelor's degree required in applicable field/Masters preferred; At least 5 years prior experience in equivalent role as a Director/Leader; Excellent interpersonal/communication skills; ability to motivate/inspire/collaborate team of subordinates; Strategic Thinker and Problem Solver; Successfully manage under stressful situations; maintain good judgement; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience in QuickBooks not required but recommended. Full informaton here... |
| | DARIEN ARTS CENTER PIANO TEACHER
The Darien Arts Center is seeking an experienced piano teacher who is willing to take overflow students in the afternoons. Candidates must be willing to teach in person at the DAC and remotely. Preference will be given to candidates who live close to the DAC. The DAC offers a competitive hourly rate. Please send resumes to juanita@darienarts.org and contact Juanita Bosee, Music Director, at 203 829-5451 for questions.
The Darien Arts Center is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Darien Town Hall. |
| | ALDRICH MUSEUM P/T MUSEUM ATTENDANT
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum seeks part-time employees to serve as Museum Attendants, the Museum’s highly trained, knowledgeable, and approachable gallery staff. Currently we are specifically looking to fill weekend shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Please apply with resume and availability. No cover letter required. Museum Attendants are required to be regularly available for and proficient in a range of services and duties, including, but not limited to: Visitor Experience: Engage with the public to ensure a positive experience for visitors of all ages and at all levels of familiarity with contemporary art; Provide visitors with information about the exhibitions on view, public programs and events, and membership. Full informaton here... |
| | ART WITH IMPACT ONLINE COMMUNITY MANAGER
Art With Impact, a nonprofit that promotes mental wellness by creating space for young people to learn and connect through art and media, is hiring an Online Community Manager to be the face and voice of its social media platforms. With a heavy emphasis on both the “social” and the “media,” this person will be part community builder, part content creator and will be charged with dreaming up and implementing meaningful virtual spaces to engage with the people we serve in the digital world and creating compelling content that illustrates our passion to co-create an arts-infused, stigma-free, mentally-well future. This is a new position within the organization. To apply, applicants are asked to record a 60-second or less video talking about something you’re passionate about related to art and / or mental health. See job description here... |
| | BROOKFIELD CRAFT CENTER ARTIST IN RESIDENCE/ EDUCATION DIRECTOR The Brookfield Craft Center has received a grant that will allow it to hire a new position, Artist in Residence / Education Director. The position has been created to provide artists with a professional working space in an artistic community. At the same time, this position offers the selected individual the opportunity to develop, or exercise, their administrative skills in management of Brookfield Craft Center’s educational program. See job description here... |
| | OPEN ART ALLIANCE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Open Arts Alliance is a 501c3 non-profit organization and professional theatre company that is dedicated to bringing arts enrichment to healthcare facilities, hospitals, schools and venues that have traditionally been underserved by the performing arts. The Director of Community Engagement will assist the Artistic Director with strategic planning and season programming to promote overall growth of the organization. Qualifications include University degree and three years experience in theatre education; proven experience in marketing and sales. See job description here... |
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