Jobs, Internships, Teaching Artist Opportunities

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Rochester Art Center

Call For Instructors and Artists! The Rochester Art Center is seeking lead and assistant instructors Total Arts Day Camp sessions and visiting artists with 2-day project proposals.

Position Requirements All applicants should have a strong background in the visual arts. A knowledge of contemporary art and new media is desired. The ability to work with children and young adults is an obvious must. Teaching certification is not required. Lead instructor applicants should have a masters degree in art education or studio art, or currently enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application. Assistant instructors should have an undergraduate degree in art education or studio art, or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at the time of application. Visiting artists should have a demonstrated ability within a specific medium. All instructors/visiting artists are responsible for designing and implementing the class projects.

To Apply Send a letter of interest, resume and a list of three professional references to: Jason Pearson Education Coordinator Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904 Visiting artists interested in conducting a 2-day workshop should also provide 10 work samples (jpeg or tiff) on a Mac compatible disk. Application deadline is March 31, 2010. Further questions contact Jason Pearson, jpearson@rochesterartcenter.org or 507-424-3308  

Minneapolis / Southwest Community Education

SWCE is looking for new staff for their K-8 and adult community program offerings for spring. This is a wild and wooly program that offers you great opportunities to build a teaching resume, network with others and have a great deal of fun. If you are interested call Tom Neiman at Southwest High school at 612-668-3100 for an interview.

White Bear Center for the Arts

The White Bear Art Center offers drawing, painting, sculpting, fiber art, woodcarving, performing arts, and foreign language classes to both children and adults The Center also sponsors the Northern Light Show, a yearly juried art show representing over 150 artists, writing contests, and musical concerts.

White Bear Center for the Arts is looking for youth instructors. The summer quarter for classes will run from June through August 2007, though Drawing and Cartooning courses instructors are need for March, April and May.

Submit a brief resume with contact information with a proposal fo a class. Check the website for for ideas what a proposal could look like. Proposals must include title of the class, date/time, age/level, and materials cost and a brief and enticing description of the class or classes. WBC population includes preschool, 6-9, 10-teen, teen, all ages. Specify age group. Include digital images as examples of work if available and an short bio. WBCA starting pay rate is $20 an hour.

Summer art classes generally run on Tues, Wed and Thurs. for 8 weeks in the summer from 9:30-12:00 and from 12:30-3:00 PM. In addition to summer classes WBCA has the opportunities to schedule classes in the White Bear Lake area elementary schools, community education and also out at Tamarack Nature Center.

CONTACT: Danielle Cézanne with questions. For exhibit or employment information call 651-407-0597.

Minneapolis Public Schools Employment

To see a full job description, and to apply for this job, please visit the Minneapolis
Public Schools Online Application for Employment.
Instructions for accessing the Employment Application:
* Open a web browser, and go to the Minneapolis Public Schools home page: www.mpls.k12.mn.us
* Click on the Employment link on the left hand side of the screen.
* Follow any of the “Current Job Openings” links on this page.

Artworks/COMPAS

ArtsWork is a youth employment program for young persons. ArtsWork offers work and artistic development opportunities to aspiring artists, ages 14 through 21 in Ramsey County who are hired during the summer months as Apprentice Artists and are mentored by professional artists

Teaching Artists

If you are interested in City Lore's approach to arts-in-education and are based in New York City, please mail your resume to: School Programs Manager, City Lore, 72 East First Street, New York, NY 10003. Contracts for in-school programs are dependent on outside funding and school requests. Our teaching artists reflect the ethnic diversity of New York City and we encourage artists from new immigrant groups to apply. We review resumes once a month.

Minnesota State Arts Board, Saint Paul

The Minnesota State Arts Board is seeking qualified interns for volunteer positions in a variety of areas. For more information, or to apply for an Arts Board internship, contact:

Amy Frimpong, Educational Program Director, Minnesota State Arts Board
Park Square Court
400 Sibley Street, Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN 55101-1928
(651) 215-1600 or (800) 8MN-ARTS, TTY: (651) 215-6235
E-mail: msab@arts.state.mn.us
See www.arts.state.mn.us for complete internship descriptions.

Minnesota State Arts Board, Arts in Education, Roster of Artists

The roster is a juried list of artists demonstrating high artist quality and teaching ability. The Roster is a resource guide for schools and other organizations. It lists artists specializing in school and community residency work, offering a balanced range of arts disciplines, teaching styles and residency approaches. The Roster is open to any Minnesota resident, at least 18 years of age, who is a professional artist. Guidelines are available every two years. Artists must submit work samples and go through an interview process. Artists currently listed in the Roster go through an abbreviated process.

DEADLINE: Spring deadline every two years (even years). Last pulished dates- Mar. 1, 2009 (returning artists), Apr. 1, 2007 (new artists). Look for an online application at Minnesota State Arts Board or call Amy Frimpong at the Minnesota State Arts Board at 651-215-1600. Roster is updated every two years.

Minnetonka Center for the Arts  – Independent Contractor / Art Educator K-12

The Minnetonka Center for the Arts offers exhibits, workshops, and classes in the visual arts for youth and adults. People of all ages, skill levels, and interests are welcome to participate in drawing and painting classes, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry making, weaving and quilting classes and more. Call (952) 473-7361 for exhibit and employment information. They are currently looking for partime art educators for their children and youth outreach programming.

CONTACT: Leah Hughes, Children and Youth Program Director
EMAIL: lhughes@minnetonkaARTS.org
PHONE: 952-473-7361, ext. 26

Edina Art Center

The Edina Art Center offers a variety of visual art classes including drawing, painting, sculpting, ceramic for both children and adults. For exhibit and employment opportunities call 612-915-6600.

Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis

Interns and volunteers are an important part of the many programs and projects at MCBA and their work is vital to the Center's success. Both interns and volunteers benefit from receiving a one-year membership status or studio time on an hour for hour basis, after accruing 50 hours of volunteer time. To volunteer for programs or projects at MCBA, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 612-338-3634 or e-mail, to discuss placement. See website for complete information: www.mnbookarts.org