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The Creative Services Manager will provide strategic and operational management for creative design, marketing, and production of print and electronic publications produced by the Museum, including coordination of resources, project management, workflow, and review process and approvals management. Lead the marketing and creative team in developing and producing collaterals including but not limited to institutional materials; print and outdoor advertising campaigns; exhibition and program guides; education guides and materials; exhibition labels, banners and other display materials; brochures, rack cards and other marketing pieces; development and membership materials; and graphic design consultation for interactive expressions including the museum’s web site and in-gallery kiosks and displays. The Creative Services Manager will hire and supervise the Creative Services staff and requires strong managerial experience; experience managing a creative team in a fast paced environment; strong design, editing and marketing experience with the ability to work in collaboration with administrators, staff, and trustees. The position reports directly to the Director of Museum Relations.

Collaboratively set creative direction for collateral concepts, marketing campaigns and multifaceted communication materials that respond to Museum brand standards, mission and values. Develop, monitor and manage the department marketing, advertising, website, and production budgets. Oversee the development and maintenance of Museum website and lead a cross functional web content team. Assist in the design and production of marketing collaterals. Oversee copywriting and marketing coordinator functions including campaign strategies and media buys. Oversee and manage the creative review process to be inclusive, effective and timely. Ensure Museum brand standards are maintained on all Museum communications and business materials. Work collaboratively with Museum Relations leadership and department managers to deliver excellent service to the Museum staff, members and guests.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Degree in graphic design, fine arts or related area of study preferred but not required. Must have mastery of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Must have solid understanding of the print production process. Must have budget management experience. Must be effective in fast-paced working environments with absolute deadlines and inflexible production budgets. Must demonstrate strength in layout design, template management and typography specification to support and extend the museum’s graphic identity/branding. Broad spectrum of experience in graphic design, marketing and communications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to understand and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion. Highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of museum practices Belief in the Museum as a cause for social good and a positive, dynamic force for economic development. Minimum five (5) years work experience in creative management and graphic design. Agency experience and/or management preferred. Three (3) or more years experience preferred in at least two of the following areas: marketing, communications, business management, education, arts-related field. Valid driver’s license Skills and Abilities: Exemplary design and creative skills. Exemplary verbal and listening skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Web design experience preferred. Creativity, sense of design and understanding of marketing vehicles/options. Copy editing experience preferred. Requires general understanding of image rights and usage relative to print and online publication. Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of multiple projects simultaneously. Self-directed, able to work independently and effectively. Demonstrated organizational planning, problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Application Procedure: To be considered for candidacy for this position, submit cover letter and resume online or to Human Resources, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, P.O. Box 1169, Bentonville, AR 72712-1169. If submitting by mail, please reference Creative Services Manager position opening. No phone calls please. The successful applicant will be required to pass a routine background and consumer credit check and drug screening. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Exempt, full-time, $37,440-$41,900 DOE

Coordinates and manages College exhibitions, spaces, galleries, and collections. Works with faculty, staff, and students, providing a cohesive and collective vision that reflects the mission of the College and represents the highest level of artistic achievement within the local arts and education communities.

Responsibilities: 1. Develops, implements, and maintains a cohesive exhibition program for the Cornish campuses including: exhibition design, installation, publicity, invitations, bulk-mailings, insurance, contracts, art collections, shipping, and security. 2. Oversees student, faculty, and staff exhibitions both on- and off-campus. 3. Facilitates on-campus site-specific art application processes. 4. Works with print area to maintain Mary Alice Cooley Print Collection, a portion of which is mounted in the Board Room. 5. Develops policies and procedures and a mission for the Cornish Art Collection, and supervises maintenance and presentation of the collection. 6. Prepares, facilitates and monitors the annual program budget. 7. Oversees all gallery and visual arts exhibitions spaces and manages work-study staff. 8. Assists faculty in utilizing the exhibition program as a pedagogical tool. 9. Manages all curatorial aspects of the BFA Exhibition including exhibition layout, catalogue editing, publicity materials, participates with Art and Design faculty in senior guidance, hiring additional student staff, hiring photographers, managing budget and overseeing day-to-day operations of exhibition galleries. 10. Hires and supervises work-study students for exhibitions support. 11. Coordinates exhibit publication and marketing activities with the Director of Communications. 12. Works with Director of Development on community outreach programs such as Art on Loan program. 13. Develops relationships with other institutions and creates opportunities for collaboration. 14. Works with the Gallery Committee to share programming ideas and stay in touch with departmental plans. 15. Participates as a member of the Board of Trustees Gift Acceptance Committee, when convened, to determine the acceptance or disposition of works of art. 16. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an arts-related field and two to three years gallery, museum, or other visual exhibition experience, including publication and educational programs experience, or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Ability to work collectively with a diverse group of people in the arts Committed to cultural pluralism; possess demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of and ongoing interest in contemporary international, national, and regional art; familiarity with Northwest arts community. Interest in overseeing a collective vision while maintaining the highest level of arts-related educational programmatic needs Strong organizational, writing, and budgetary skills. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Experience supervising the work of others. A keen interest in the experimental nature of student artistic development, balanced with an understanding of the need to represent the highest academic and philosophic mission of the College. Must pass criminal background check. Able to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.Washington State Driver's License and safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications: MFA or MA in art-related field.

Application Procedures: For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and completed Cornish Employment Application to: Cornish College of the Arts, Human Resources, 1000 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA 98121 -or- hr@cornish.edu. Anticipated start date: September 1, 2010. Review of applications will begin August 9, 2010 with interviews beginning the week of August 23rd. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Arts Partner Schools: Develop the scope, sequence and learning framework for individual schools with Arts Partners school planning teams. Serve as site coordinator for Arts Partners schools. Design and deliver residencies. Assist with the documentation of the Arts Partner School program. Assist with teacher workshops and courses. Assist with training for divisional teaching artists.

2. WAC Education Professional learning initiative: Assist with implementation and facilitation of PL programs including but not limited to pre-service, pre-kindergarten, accredited teacher courses and workshops, teaching artist courses and workshops, and convenings. Design and deliver professional learning residencies. Stay current with arts education research.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Skills and Abilities:Skill in planning and organization. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to motivate and create enthusiasm among staff. Hard-working, self-starter with positive demeanor. High level of energy and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Highly organized, detail-oriented, creative problem solver. Skill in word processing and database management. Physical Demands/Work Environment: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping and light lifting (at least 10 pounds) is needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Application Instructions: Apply on-line: http://careers.arteducators.org/jobs/3476447/prof-learning-museum-educator-teaching-artist. On-line Application Address: http://www.woodruffcenter.org/employment/current-jobs.aspx#.

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts is seeking an Art Foundation Program Administrative Director who will assist with day-to-day administrative activities of a large Art and Design freshmen program. The Administrative Director will liaise with faculty, students and advisors, as well as other University offices and departments, in regards to admissions, curricular and other general operational concerns. Consequently, a fluency in the Art Foundation curriculum, University policies and procedures and a familiarity with the fast paced and complex operations of a sizable Art and Design program are essential. The Administrative Director will co-ordinate admission processing and decision making, ensuring accurate, effective and efficient processing of the Program’s large number of applications throughout the year. Outstanding writing and editing skills are required in order to assist the Art Foundation Director with the all program communications. It is the charge of the Administrative Director to co-ordinate and participate in Art Foundation events and activities, for example, the Spring Departmental Portfolio Review, Open Houses and visiting artist workshops. In addition to their administrative duties the Administrative Director will teach one of the Art Foundation studio courses a semester: Space Research, Time Studio, Surface Research or Drawing Studio.

Art Foundation is a demanding program requiring faculty who are rigorous, organized and familiar with the issues of first year education. A successful candidate will have strong organizational and managements skills, including the ability to establish priorities and work independently. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal are required. Strong internal and external customer relation skills are required. Applicants should have experience working in a large Art Foundation department and busy office environment. A working knowledge of admissions procedures and reviewing processes, University policies and procedures and FERPA is preferred. As is familiarity with FileMaker database, WEAVE assessment and planning software, and a facility with desktop publishing and Banner.

Applicants must have an MFA or equivalent, teaching experience beyond graduate school and an active professional record. This is a 12-month collateral administrative faculty position, starting mid-September, salary commensurate with experience.

To apply please mail a letter of application, CV, 20 images of work, names and contact information of three references to Melanie Christian, Search Committee Chair, Virginia Commonwealth University, 325 N. Harrison Street, P.O. Box 842519, Richmond, Virginia, 23284 or by email at christianma@vcu.edu. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Oden has a great opportunity for a detail-oriented print production artist who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You will work within a team-based environment to produce packaging, labels, and forms. You will be responsible for creating and revising production art, preparing files for printing, and coordinating activities with our outside production resources.

The successful candidate will have: 3+ years’ professional production experience, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, experience in working with multilingual materials a plus. Recognized for its expertise in brand development, communication, and stewardship, Oden is a leading business-to-business marketing communications firm dedicated to making the complex simple. Based in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, Oden has more than 39 years of experience providing marketing and creative solutions to a wide range of clients from FORTUNE 100 companies to mid-size, privately held businesses.

For more information, visit www.oden.com. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and an exciting, team-oriented, employee-driven culture. To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements to resumes@oden.com.

Responsibilities: The Business Manager will conduct the financial management, non-profit compliance, grant tracking, and overall administrative functions of the organization. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, invoice processing, maintaining internal controls, formatting and presenting quarterly budget reports, processing payroll, coordinating the annual audit, as well as management of contracts. Furthermore, the Business Manager supervises the progress of Project Managers, recording daily project activity, tracking benchmarks, and ensuring adherence to program guidelines. The Business Manager shall also coordinate activities of General Office Interns in the performance of routine administrative tasks. Reports to: Executive Director.

Skills and Requirements: Must be proactive, highly motivated, detail oriented, fastidiously organized, proficient in QuickBooks Non-profit Edition, and familiar with Microsoft Office software, especially Xcel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Basecamp project management platform. Should be functional with PC computer and familiar with Macs. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and be proficient in the operation of common office machinery including scanners, digital cameras, printers, fax, etc.

Education: BS in Accounting, Non-Profit Management, or other related field required; MS or advanced degree preferred.

Experience: 2 years minimum in the non-profit administration, financial management, or related field strongly preferred.

Compensation: TBD based on experience and ability. Applicants should submit a current resume, letter of interest not to exceed 1 page, and 3 professional references to: jweeden@urbanartcommission.org.

Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Lead Project Manager, the Adjunct Project Manager will coordinate all tasks associated with coordinating public art projects from concept to completion, including extensive community engagement, conducting artist selection committee meetings, and acting as liaison between artists, architects, contractors, developers, and municipal administrators. The Adjunct Project Manager’s performance is highly time-sensitive and extensively mobile, involving visits to artist studios, construction sites, community centers, and administrative offices throughout Memphis and Shelby County. Reports to: Lead Project Manager.

Skills and Requirements: Must be proactive, highly motivated, detail oriented, fastidiously organized, familiar with Microsoft Office software, and Basecamp project management platform, possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and be proficient in the operation of common office machinery including scanners, digital cameras, printers, fax, etc. Must have access to reliable transportation, as well as cellular telephone, and wireless laptop computer.

Education: BA/BFA required.

Experience: 2 years minimum managing projects in the public art, design, construction, or architecture fields strongly preferred.

Compensation: TBD based on experience and ability. Applicants should submit a current resume, letter of interest not to exceed 1 page, and 3 professional references to: jweeden@urbanartcommission.org.

UrbanArt Call-to-Artists for Skate Park Artwork

Site and Project Descriptions: UrbanArt and the City of Memphis are commissioning a work of public art for the new Skate Park at Tobey Park.

Artists will be selected based on previous experience with the design and production of exterior public art sculptures. Artists are also expected to have the technical capabilities to design and install such projects, including providing maintenance instructions. The finished project must require little to no regular maintenance. The selection committee is interested in proposals that include shaded seating and are also interested in functional, skate-able work. Final artwork should compliment the characteristics and neighborhood identity of the site. The artist selected shall be expected to conduct community workshops with the general public for education purposes, as well as collaborate closely with site architects and designers. Note that artists are permitted to work with outside contractors to fabricate the actual work.

The selection committee will select 3 finalists based on their qualifications, and interview each individually before selecting 1 artist (or artist team). Finalists will receive $1,500 for a design proposal, which will be discussed in the interview.

Budget: $59,250 total

Deadline: 4:00 PM, Friday, October 8, 2010

Eligibility: Local: Artists living in Memphis or Shelby County for 5 years

Guidelines: Please see http://www.urbanartcommission.org/sampledocuments.html, particularly the UrbanArt Artist Handbook, for more information about applying to UrbanArt projects and how the selection process works.

Please submit the following: Typed, one-page letter of interest that notes which mural you are applying for, and explains your interest in this project and your general approach to the project. A sketch is not required, but may be included. Sketches must be no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches. Please do not send original artwork. Resumé, not to exceed 2 pages. · Recent DIGITAL images of your work that are relevant to this project and are good representations of your style of work. Send up to 10 digital images in JPEG format, 1920 pixels maximum on the longest side, 72 dpi, with compression settings resulting in the best image quality under 2MB file size. Image identification sheet with location, brief description, and budget of each project · List of three professional references, including current phone numbers and email addresses. Self-addressed, stamped envelope with postage sufficient for the return of your materials. Materials will not be returned without one.

Send applications to: UrbanArt Commission Attn: Skate Park 2549 Broad Avenue Memphis, TN 38112.

For more information, contact: Whitney Ranson, Projects Manager (901) 454-0474 / wranson@urbanartcommission.org.

All proposals must be received by 4:00 PM, Friday, October 8, 2010. To ensure fairness to all, there are no extensions or waivers of deadlines. Applicants will be notified by letter as to the status of their application. Commissioning of artists by UrbanArt and the pursuit of all UrbanArt activities are implemented without preference to racial or ethnic origins, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability or age. UrbanArt reserves the right to modify this solicitation and to request additional information or proposals from any or all participating artists. UrbanArt reserves the right to accept or reject, at any time prior to the commissioning of a work, any or all proposals when the acceptance, rejection, waiver or advertisement would be in the best interest of the project. In addition, UrbanArt may solicit proposals from artists not responding to this call and reserves the right to select an artist outside of the pool of artists responding to this call. The staff of UrbanArt shall be responsible for all correspondence and communication by and between applicants and members of selection panels. Discussion regarding these projects by and between any applicant and any member of a selection panel outside of regularly scheduled meetings during the selection process may be grounds for the disqualification of the applicant. Such determination shall be in the sole discretion of UrbanArt.

Artists that have produced two City of Memphis 'Percent for Art' projects in the last 5 years are not eligible for this project as mandated by City ordinance.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Rozelle Artists Guild are seeking Memphis artists who would like to participate in a project called Art of SciencE. Art of Science is the name of a collaborative effort between St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Rozelle Artists Guild to have an exhibition highlighting the innovative and meaningful research conducted at St. Jude on a daily basis for the betterment of the health of the local, national and international community. The exhibition will feature biomedical images placed side by side with local artists’ interpretations of these images.

The biomedical images to be interpreted will feature processes such as electron microscopy, fluorescent imagery, protein modeling, and live cell video imaging. The artists that are selected will be given images similar to these, and will interpret them visually and conceptually into a unique work that will be featured in the exhibition. Each artist will be paired with an individual scientist who will provide the images, and act as a collaborative partner and consultant throughout the execution of the project.

Submission Guidelines

In order to be considered for this exciting exhibition opportunity, the following must be provided:

A brief proposal outlining a project you envision doing based upon the example images. If there is a specific type of image that you are drawn to, please note this and explain your reasoning for this choice. Explain why the use of scientific imagery would suit both your visual and conceptual interests. As an artist, what do you feel you have to offer that can contribute to a dialogue between the fields of art and science? Explain what medium or technique you plan on using, as well your approximate space requirements. There are no limitations a far as what medium you choose. Since artists will be interpreting from a diverse set of medical imaging techniques, a variety of artistic media is encouraged as well.

At least five images that you feel display strength in a medium or technique similar to the one you plan on using. Digital images are preferred, and should be no larger than 2mb in size. All submission materials should be sent to artofsciencememphis@gmail.com.

Deadlines

As we have been so overwhelmed with the extraordinarily high interest in Project Sketchbook 2010, the deadline for Art of Science submissions has been extended to September 17, 2010. Submissions should be e-mailed to artofsciencememphis@gmail.com.

For Examples and Updates

For examples of the types of images that will be given, as well as periodic updates about the project, see our blog at www.artofsciencememphis.com.