Call for entry: Beyond the Brickyard

by | Sep 7, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

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We are pleased to be holding our fifth annual international call for entries, Beyond the Brickyard.
The selected works will be exhibited at the Archie Bray Foundation in
January 2013. This year’s exhibition will be juried by 2012 Voulkos
Fellow Andrea Gill.
 
Specifications and Applying
Specifications and information about applying are listed online at www.archiebray.org/news/BTB_call_for_entries.html. All submissions to Beyond the Brickyard will only be accepted online.
Submissions must be received online by September 15, 2012, midnight  MST.
 
Entry Fee
The cost of entering Beyond the Brickyard is $35 USD for up to 3 works. All major credit cards are accepted.

Awards
From the successful entrants, three awards will be selected:
Juror’s Choice Award: $400
Director’s Choice Award: $400
People’s Choice Award: $100

Sales Commission
Artists will receive 55% commission of their work sold during exhibition, while ABF will retain 45%.
Exhibition Schedule
By applying all applicants agree to the following schedule if selected to exhibit:
 
► Applications due September 15, 2012
► Entrants notified of jury results by email no later than October 31, 2012
► Work to be received by Archie Bray Foundation by December 14, 2012
► Work exhibited in Beyond the Brickyard,   January/February 2013
Questions about your application?
► For technical support please contact [email protected]
► For questions about submission information please contact [email protected]

By clicking on the link below you will be taken to Slideroom.com which will allow you to register and upload your images. 
Apply Now
 
Your completed application must be received on or before September 15, 2012.

Click here to see past 2012 Beyond the Brickyard Exhibition.

archiebrayfoundation | 2915 Country Club Ave, Helena, MT 59602 | 406/443-3502 | www.archiebray.org

Internships at Lillstreet

by | Sep 6, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Lillstreet Gallery enhances the educational mission of Lillstreet Art Center,
the institution in which it is housed, by offering students and
visitors an opportunity to explore and be inspired by the work of
emerging and established artists. It also supports the endeavors of
those artists by providing a retail venue for their distinctive,
hand-made ceramics, jewelry, and textiles. Thematic exhibitions and
special events punctuate our ongoing display of functional art, creative
toys, cards, art books, and DIY projects for sale in the Artisan Gift
Shop.

We are seeking gallery interns year-round. 

Duties: The gallery
intern will assist the Gallery Director in all aspects of daily
operations including: artwork packaging, handling, and installation;
marketing gallery exhibitions; maintaining collector database and
analyzing sales data; managing online gallery; corresponding with
artists; customer service; product merchandising; other duties, as
assigned.
Qualifications: Applicants
should have a demonstrated interest in the visual arts, arts
administration, or arts marketing/sales. They should also be energetic
and comfortable working in a fast-paced and creative environment.
Experience working in a gallery or retail store/boutique is a plus. Some
experience with content management systems (for website maintenance),
basic photo editing, and graphic design skills highly preferred.
Compensation: Students
enrolled in a degree-seeking program will receive college credit as
allowed by their institution. Those not enrolled in a college program
may apply and will receive  Lillstreet Art Center classes in exchange
for hours worked.
Hours and Duration: Interns should expect to commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week for three to six months.
Deadlines: Applications
are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.
However, an new intern is typically selected three times per year for
the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Please indicate which term you are
applying for on your application.

TO APPLY: Right click and download the online application [PDF]. Please fill out completely, save as FirstLast.pdf (example: JohnSmith.pdf) and email with resume to [email protected].

lillstreetgallery.com/opportunities/internships/

movie day: Can You Teach Creativity? – Chris Staley, Penn State Laureate 2012-2013

by | Sep 5, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Can You Teach Creativity?
Chris Staley, Penn State Laureate 2012-2013

A film by Cody Goddard
With additional footage by Ryan Bergman

Created for the College of Arts & Architecture at Penn State
With additional support from the Penn State Laureate Program