Job Postings for June 2013

Local

KCAI has an opening for a regional coordinator in the admissions department.
http://www.kcai.edu/employment/regional-coordinator

Local artist STRETCH wants to hire a KCAI recent grad for a part-time position as Merchandise Sales Rep for STRETCH Specialties LLC. with potential to become full-time.
Contact: STRETCHSCULPTURE@GMAIL.COM

The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City seeks a full-time administrative assistant.
http://www.npconnect.org/jobs?cl_cid=12151&cl_v=ra&cl_aid=830890

Screen Printer wanted full-time in South KC.
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/med/3839767076.html

Nelson Atkins has an opening for a camp counselor and part-time visitor services officer.
http://www.nelson-atkins.org/support/JobIntern.cfm

The Kansas City Chiefs are interested in hiring a KCAI alumni for a full-time Graphic Design position.
http://footballjobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=55139

UMKC Toy and Miniature Museum has an opening for an assistant museum educator.
http://www.npconnect.org/jobs?cl_cid=12151&cl_v=ra&cl_aid=830802

Paul Messner Puppets seeks a part-time Development Assistant.
http://www.npconnect.org/jobs?cl_cid=12151&cl_v=ra&cl_aid=830793

Long term, front office person to assist in the needs of a successful Screen printing, Pad printing and Embroidery company.
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/med/3787792615.html

The Nelson Atkins has several openings including Assistant to the Director of Curatorial Affairs, representative for donor relations, data specialist for donor relations, camp counselor and project assistant for a publication on French painting.
http://www.nelson-atkins.org/support/JobIntern.cfm

Accessible Arts seeks an Executive Director with strong management, communication and fundraising skills; a passion for making the arts accessible; and the ability to work in a hands-on, team-oriented, non-profit environment.

http://www.npconnect.org/jobs?cl_cid=12151&cl_v=ra&cl_aid=830566

Johnson County Community College seeks an Administrative Assistant – Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences to provide general administrative support in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Division.
http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175749094&utm_source=SimplyHired&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SimplyHired

Shawnee Mission School District has an opening for an art teacher.
http://k12jobspot.com/kansas-teaching-jobs/541424?ref=simplyhired.com 

Dimensional Innovations has several openings in their fabrication studio, design studio and now they are seeking an entry level project coordinator.
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/med/3804322285.html

Anthropologie is looking for a Department Manager. Apply on the company’s website. Details are on the link below.
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ret/3802257500.html

Kansas City Science Center seeks a creative Assistant Store Director (Full-time Hourly)
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ret/3804306106.html

The Lawrence Arts Center seeks a grant writer and instructors.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.org/employment-opportunities/

The Springfield Art Museum seeks innovative and collaborative Museum Educator to lead its efforts in outreach, developing new audiences, and expanding the Museum’s educational mission is the community
http://www.midwestmuseums.org/jobs.html#museumSpring

Portrait Scene is looking for photographers to photograph children and families outdoors in 2013. Experienced Professionals as well as aspiring photographers are welcome to apply. Company website:http://www.PortraitScene.com/outdoors.
App: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/survey/36399/213023365/b2ad0e581e/?v=a

National

The Clay Studio in Philadelphia has an entry level Studio Technician position opening. The Studio Tech will also have a studio space.
http://theclaystudio.org/about/employment.php

The Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art has an opening for an Assistant Registrar. Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé and salary history to hr@moca.org and indicate position on the subject line.
http://www.artsforla.org/forum/assistant-registrar-museum-contemporary-art?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

ABC News Graphics has an opening for an Art Director in NYC. The Art Director designs and executes both promotional packages and information graphics for ABC News broadcasts and all other related content. He or she is the creative liaison between the artists in the graphics department and the different ABC News dayparts/shows. The Art Director must collaborate with directors, producers, and writers to visualize editorial ideas and translate and improve upon initial concepts. This position is an Evening Shift.
https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=25348&siteid=5039&jobid=98809

New York University has an opening for an Operations Administrator. The Operations Administrator proactively oversee and maintain operations and improvements to all Art Department studios, teaching & exhibition spaces.
www.nyucareers.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=56752

Steve Turner Contemporary art gallery seeking qualified art handler /  installer in Los Angeles.
http://www.artsforla.org/forum/art-installerlead-preparator-steve-turner-contemporary?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Imprint Projects develops innovative brand platforms for marketing and communications. We work as artists, designers and curators in partnership with non-profits, businesses and communities. We are seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager to support the Imprint Projects team in our Los Angeles office.
http://artjobs.artsearch.us/job/assistant-project-manager/

Armory Center for the Arts in West Palm Beach is in need of a Part-Time HR & Office Assistant and an opening for the Chair of the Ceramics Department, reporting directly to the Director of Education. An Artist who can teach, lead and inspire would be the ideal candidate.
http://www.armoryart.org/employment

Are you seeking employment in the Minneapolis area? Check out SpringBoard for the Arts Job listings!
http://www.springboardforthearts.org/jobs/

Student Opportunity Deadline: Kansas City, KS Public Library Exhibitions for KCAI Seniors

A Call to Kansas City Art Institute Seniors

for

Spring 2014 Exhibit at the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, South Branch

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is pleased to offer a spring 2014 exhibit at the South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Avenue in Argentine, to one KCAI senior. The library strives to be a partner in the Kansas City arts community and the mission of the Library galleries is to present exhibits that would not otherwise be available to patrons of the Library. We aim to present a broad spectrum of opinions and viewpoints.

Eligibility and exhibit details:
Works submitted must be original works of art completed by the artist within the last five years. Artists may submit work in any medium for consideration; however, artists may be asked to provide pedestals or any other display materials required for three-dimensional work or work that requires special installation. Dates available for the exhibit are approximately March 12 – May 5, 2014. Exhibits are typically on display for 8 weeks but this time frame can be customized to meet the needs of the student.
The gallery at the South branch comprises approximately 40 running feet of wall space, using a Walker hanging system. All two-dimensional works of art must have proper hanging wire. Artists exhibiting at the library are responsible for delivery and retrieval of their artwork. The artist is also responsible for framing and ensuring that the artwork is exhibition ready. Please note: Kansas City, Kansas Public Library does not provide insurance on artwork exhibited in the library gallery space.
The Library is responsible for coordinating the display and promotion of the exhibit including publicity to local newspapers, online calendars, and the library’s website, blog, and Facebook pages. The Library takes responsibility for helping artists hang their work, provides space for an opening reception and creates exhibit labels and reception invitations.

How to apply :
The KCKPL gallery application is accessible on the library’s display and exhibits guidelines web page. Completed applications should be mailed or emailed no later than October 1, 2013 to:
Anne Lacey
Arts and Humanities Librarian
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library
West Wyandotte Branch
1737 N 82^nd St
Kansas City, KS 66112

Please include with the application the following:

• Five images of work to be displayed
• A brief resume, no more than two pages
• An artist statement, no more than one page

Selection Process:
All work submitted will be reviewed and selected by the Arts and Humanities Librarian. Selections will be made based on aesthetic quality, artistic merit, and appropriateness for the library setting. A selection will be finalized and the artist notified no later than November 1, 2013. Artist should have publicity images, an updated resume and artist statement to the Arts and Humanities Librarian by February 1, 2014.

Sales:
Sales are allowed; however it is not necessary for your work to be for sale to be considered for exhibition. All transactions will be handled by the artist. Library staff will forward the artist’s contact information to interested buyers.

Contact:
For additional information or questions contact Anne Lacey, Arts and Humanities Librarian at 913-596-5800 x 1025 or email alacey@kckpl.org

KCKPL Exhibit Space Specifications

Main Library—625 Minnesota Avenue
The exhibit space at the Main Library is located in the east reference room on the first floor. The space consists of the east brick wall fitted with a picture rail about 10’ from the floor. Rods 6’ long with adjustable plates to accommodate picture wire make up the hanging system. The space will accommodate pieces of greatly varying size. There are also two free-standing exhibit cases. The art space is near the café which attracts many library patrons and nearby business people.

South Library—3104 Strong Avenue
The exhibit space at the South Library is located in the middle of the library. The space consists of an open gallery with a total of 40 running feet. The space is lit by natural and artificial lighting.

Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library—4051 West Drive, Wyandotte County Lake Park
The exhibit space at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library is located across from the conference room on the upper level. The space consists of a long wall and is lit by track lighting. It will accommodate 10-12 pieces not exceeding 18” X 24”.

West Wyandotte Library—1737 N. 82^nd Street
The exhibit space at the West Wyandotte Library is located on the first floor of the facility. The space consists of two main exhibit areas: the Fine Arts Gallery and the Foyer Exhibit Cases. All exhibit cases lock.

The Fine Arts Gallery consists of three wall areas: the east wall is 24’ wide by 7’6” high. The south wall is 24’ wide by 7’6” high and the west wall is 17’ wide by 7’6” high. All of this space is well lit by track lighting.  The remaining gallery wall space consists of the west wall—divided into two sections by alcove seating—each measuring 18’ wide by 7’6” high. This gallery space is lit by excellent natural and artificial lighting. In addition the gallery consists of an exhibit case 10’ wide and 4’10” high. It is divided into three sections: the left and right sections are 4’10” high by 34” wide and 25” deep. The center section is 4’10” high, 46” wide and 25” deep. The exhibit case is well lit and has adjustable glass shelves.

The Foyer Exhibit Case is 13’10” wide and 4’10” high. It is divided into three sections: the left and right sections are 4’10” high, 46” wide and 25” deep. The center section is 4’10” high, 70” wide and 25” deep. The exhibit case is well lit and has adjustable glass shelves.

In addition to the foyer cases, there are two pedestal cases located in the foyer. They measure 28” wide and 28” deep and 18” high. Each case sits on a base 32” high. They are well lit and the covers are made of Plexiglas.

Turner Community Library—831 S. 55^th Street (inside the Arthur C. Waugh Community Center)
 exhibit space at the Turner Library consists of a locking display case in the hallway just outside the library. The case is approximately 12’ long and 4’ high with four adjustable shelves. The Turner Community Library is located inside the Arthur C. Waugh Community Center at 831 S. 55^th Street, Kansas City, KS.

AACS has two Work-Study Openings

Student and Alumni Opportunity: Summer Internship and Full Time Positions at Dimensional Innovations

 

Dimensional Innovations, Inc- an award-winning design build firm, is looking to hire students and alumni for paid summer internships and full-time employment for their design and fabrication studio in Merriam, KS. DI takes pride in hiring locally and plan to attend the Annual Networking reception to meet you! Currently 6 alumni are on staff in the fabrication workshop. If you are a problem solving extraordinaire, this is the opportunity for you!

For more information about internship opportunities with DI download here.

For more information regarding full time employment with DI download here.

The AACS team recently visited DI and were amazed by all the incredible design projects being fabricated right here in KC!

Student Opportunity Deadline: Exhibit at Bitterman’s Eye Candy and Vintage Market

Bitterman’s Eye Candy and Vintage Market

3107 Gillham Road

Kansas City, MO 64109

http://www.bittermancandy.com/

 

Bitterman’s Candy is a locally owned and operated confectionary for 77 years. They are currently seeking students interested in displaying art work or creative products in the Bitterman’s Eye Candy and Vintage Market space. They admire the creative community emerging in their neighborhood and would like to be a bigger participant with the introduction of a gallery space and programs.

What Bitterman’s provides:

Advertising to over 500 subscribers to their mailing list.

Gallery space with a pegboard wall for hanging work.

Opening reception with opportunities for additional events (pop-up shop, artist talks, workshops, etc)

Lighting.

6 ft long tables and table cloths.

Garage Door access.

Management of sales ( (Bitterman’s will take a 30% cut of all sales. Work must be for sale)

The space is open Thursday-Sunday 11-4.

Student provides:

Submission with letter of intent for the exhibition and 5 images of work to be considered.

Pedestals

Installation materials and installation assistance.

Exhibition labels.

Image list of exhibiting works, including pricing

Submit materials to Pat at info@bittermancandy.com. Questions? Call 816 531 3107

 

All potential applicants are encouraged to visit the space in advance.

NYFA Presents Their Resources at KCAI on April 23 at the Warehouse Studios

Life After KCAI: Maegan Stracy (fiber ’12)

Maegan Stracy is currently preparing for Kansas City Fashion Week, February 28-March 2. Maegan will launch her new line of unconventional clothes and accessories on February 28 at the 28 event space in the crossroads. Tickets are still available online. Although this is her first time at KCFW, this recent graduate of KCAI fiber’s program has plenty of experience getting ready for the runway.

Maegan participated in the West 18th Street Fashion Show both her sophomore and junior year at KCAI. Before Maegan considered participating, she was an intern for designer, Peggy Noland. Maegan assisted Peggy with creating costumes for musicians such as Fisherspooner, Peaches and SSION, as well as help with maintaining Peggy’s 18th street retail store on First Fridays. Peggy’s highly encouraging words “you should just do it, it will be fun!” motivated Maegan to give it a go. Both events have an open call for designers.

Maegan says the fashion scene in Kansas City is not concerned with big brands or ready for retail garments like other Fashion Weeks. Kansas City fashionistas are more interested in a spectacle. Avant-guard entertainment is encouraged over commercial pursuits, perfect for a budding artist like Maegan to experiment.

So what is Maegan’s advice for a KCAI student considering a career in fashion? 

PLAN!

Scheduling is key when assembling a fashion show. You have to coordinate with a lot of people: producers, stylists, make-up artists, hair stylists, models and photographers. You also have to account that the garments will fit the models and that everyone can be available on the big night.

Is it more than just a line on your resume?

Maegan was offered an amazing opportunity from the Nelson Atkins Museum towards the end of her senior year. Fiber professor, Alison Heryer, suggested that Maegan would be the perfect fit for a commission to design new bags for the museum’s docents. She created sketches and samples, and was able to set her own hourly rate. Maegan suggests that students be clear about how long it will take to complete the project when they accept a commission. Not everyone outside of a four-year college program understands a student’s schedule or their academic commitments. Students should provide a timeline, and also consider if the commission is worth the time and stress. Students should ask themselves before saying yes, ‘will it be a good experience with contacts that could potentially lead to future opportunities after KCAI?’

Maegan can’t stress networking enough to students.

Maegan participated in the collegiate Artist Inc. 12 following graduation. 12 KCAI and 12 UMKC conservatory students are recruited for a four-week professional development seminar run by several arts organizations in Kansas City. Maegan expressed that the fiber department’s Professional Practice curriculum gave her plenty of preparation, but she enjoyed the refresher, and connecting with the UMKC students and her group leader, Jose Faus.

Shortly after graduation, Maegan accepted a full-time position as technician for KCAI’s fiber department. She says it wasn’t difficult to snag this job opportunity. She had spent several years as the work-study student for the department, so, she already knew everyone and everyone knew her work ethic. Although she is juggling a full-time day job and full-time art life, Maegan is happy to still be around students and especially the facilities.

Explore and connect with your community.

Maegan and fellow fiber alumna, Skye Livingston, are using the new fiber Warehouse studios to create dynamic programing for students. Maegan’s says that the mentality amongst students is that they need to be working in their studio all the time, but forget how important it is to see what is happening in the community. So, Skye and Maegan brought the work of several alumni into the Warehouse gallery with their first curation Line, Pattern, Repeat. They will also host interdepartmental critiques on Tuesday, March 12th and Tuesday, April 16th from 6-9 pm.  These will be held in the Warehouse studios, but is open to all students. This program was implemented to give students the opportunity to talk about their work and get feedback from students in other departments in a more relaxed critique environment without faculty involvement. Sign up is first come first served. Maegan will send out an email with all the information to students very soon.  To find out more about Maegan and her events, contact her at mstracy@kcai.edu or visit maeganstracy.com

Artist Essentials: New Programs and Events from the Office of Academic Advising and Career Services

Student Opportunity Deadline: MCA Paid Summer “Jimmy Jones” Internship

Alumna, Angela Lopez, is the internship and volunteer coordinator for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. She shared this great opportunity with us, and is especially interested in working with a KCAI student!

Stipend-based Internships at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago

Jimmy Jones Internship Summer Term

The Museum of Contemporary Art’s Jimmy Jones Internship was established to honor the memory of Dr. James E. “Jimmy” Jones, a dedicated member of the MCA’s Board of Trustees from 1978-2006. During his extraordinary life, Dr. Jones was a leader in Chicago’s cultural community, a passionate collector of contemporary art, a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, and an OB/GYN who in the late 1960s became the first African-American clinical associate at the University of Chicago Hospital.

Jimmy Jones epitomized the true Renaissance spirit: a humanitarian and man of science who was keenly interested in the work of contemporary artists and how their practice can be a reflection of and catalyst for societal change.

The Jimmy Jones Internship is designed to encourage the exploration of art museum careers by university students with diverse backgrounds who require supplementary income to participate in an unpaid internship. Students interested in a curatorial career will receive special consideration. A stipend of $2,500 is available each summer.

To be eligible, a candidate must:

1. Meet all the requirements of the Internship Program listed on the MCA website;
2. Currently be enrolled in a college or university;
3. Provide documentation from the college or university the candidate is attending showing that the candidate has been approved for or is receiving financial aid;
4. Submit an essay of no less than 600 words explaining the candidate’s interest in an art museum career and why he or she should be considered for the Jimmy Jones Internship (This requirement is separate from the personal statement all internship applicants are asked to write);
5. Provide a resume and a general internship application form.

All application materials must be received by February 4, 2013

Student Opportunity Deadline: Front Space Seeks Exhibition Proposals for the Spring! Madeline Gallucci (Print ’12) Shares Her Senior Exhibition Experience

Call for Submissions 2013

FRONT / SPACE is seeking proposals for Spring and Summer 2013 gallery exhibitions. Our storefront gallery challenges us to look for artwork and exhibitions that can in turn challenge the First Friday audience, Crossroads passersby, and drivers scouting for unpaid parking. See our previous solo and group exhibitions, performance, and installations below.

If you’re interested in filling FRONT / SPACE please send an email to 18th.frontspace@gmail.com by December 15. Include images or links to previous work and ideas for your exhibition and how you would use the space.

Madeline Gallucci (print ’12 and Campus Activities Coordinator) shares tips for preparing a senior show at Front/Space

I was in contact with Front/Space since the summer before my senior year. I was very interested in their programming and their alternative gallery environment. I asked for a show very early, even before they posted an open call! I sent them my images, and proposed an idea for the space. Since my work was changing so rapidly my senior year, they were a great group to work with and were cool about seeing my work evolve.  I had a studio visit mid-way through winter, when my work was finally coming together. This was important because they were familiar with their space and how it would look (especially in the very large window front!). The visit gave me a better plan for when I came into the space to install in the spring. Once I had finished my drawings, I concentrated on making site-specific installations within the space, by adding objects and architectural details.

Since Front/Space is also a living space, there was constant activity, people coming in and out while I was installing. I was able to chat, and talk about space concerns, how the show was coming together at almost any hour!

 

The group at Front/Space really helped me polish my press release– to send it to the KC Star, The Pitch etc. This was a good way of combining how we both viewed the work and provided a cohesive statement for the show.

Some tips:

-Start early! Think about your ideal space and aim high. Even if you don’t get your first choice, sometimes you’ll be surprised who will work with you. Keep a back up plan. Also research the gallery to see if your work fits into their aesthetic. Do they have a history of working with emerging artists? Do they specialize in showing a specific medium? Don’t be scared to send emails, but remember to keep it professional and ALWAYS say thank you.

-ASK ASK ASK and get out there! Sometimes word of mouth is the best way of finding out who has a space or if they have an opening date that needs to be filled. It is also very important to be at openings and network with galleries, so they remember your face when you come to them with your proposal! Sometimes that’s just as important as putting in long hours in your studio.

-Be flexible. It is your senior show, but the gallery will have the final say. Keep an open mind and realize that you might not be able to fit everything you have worked on over the semester- so work with your gallery to curate the best work for the space. Go for quality over quantity.

Thanks Madeline! If you would like to learn more about Madeline’s work you can visit her website: http://madelinegallucci.com/

If you need any guidance preparing for your senior exhibition, or how to professionally approach a gallery,  you can make an appointment with Calder Kamin, Academic and Career Advisor, ckamin@kcai.edu.