www.jennifernorbackfineart.com/
Friday, December 23, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Exhibition Opportunity - Botanic/Organic
National Juried Exhibit “Botanic Organic”
Union Street Gallery
National Juried Exhibit “Botanic Organic”, juried by Elizabeth Whiting, curator at the Union League Club, Chicago. $1000 in awards. Deadline to enter January 20, 2011. Open to all artists 18+, all media. Art should depict or address the theme of the title, such as nature, biology, cell structures, the environment, etc. Art made from organic materials is will also be considered & is encouraged. For prospectus visit www.unionstreetgallery.org or send SASE to Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411.
Contact Email:
unionstreetart@gmail.comMonday, December 19, 2011
Competition - West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission
Call for Artists - West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission Community Banner Project
This year's theme is: America - Who We Are
City of West Chicago's Community Banner Project Competition
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2012
The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission invites accomplished and emerging artists, with a connection to the City of West Chicago, (either through residence, work or school), or currently living in the Chicagoland area to submit digital files of original art for consideration for the Community Banner Project Competition. All media are welcome, with no limitation to technique or subject matter, as long as the theme revolves around "America - Who We Are". An independent Juror not affiliated with the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission or City of West Chicago will select up to 20 works of art, including at least but not limited to 10 artists with a West Chicago connection. Each winning design will be reproduced and featured in the 2012 West Chicago Banner Exhibition. Artist selected will receive credit on both banner and in printed material related to the exhibition. A reception honoring the selected artists will take place during the annual BloomingFest in mid-May, 2012. At this time the general public will be invited to vote for an artist/banner to receive the People's Choice Award.
Banner Specifications:
Banners measure: (h)60" x (w)30" with text, image field measures approximately: (h)42" x (w)30", (see example on left). Before submitting, please ensure that your art work is reproducible at the specified dimensions at an adequate resolution. West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission will work with artists to obtain the proper file sizes for reproduction if selected. However, all submissions should reflect the size specifications in order to be considered. West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission is responsible for banner printing cost and banner installation.
Submission Specifications
An entry is comprised of up to 3 JPEG images at 72 ppi measuring (h)7" x (w)5". All files should be numbered and named with the artist's last name and first name (Ex.: 01Lastname_Firstname.jpg) and submitted via an online submission form. Please note that no additional support materials will be accepted at this time. All entries must be original and executed within two years of entry date. Entries must be received by February 1, 2012. Incomplete and/or late entries will not be reviewed.
Information Session:
An information session will be held at the West Chicago City Museum on January 14, 2012 at 2-3pm.
Judging
Judging of submissions will be based on JPEG files only. JPEG files submitted must represent actual work. West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission reserves the right to refuse to exhibit any work it deems unacceptable due to significant departure from JPEG representation or inappropriate content. Submitted and accepted artwork will not be used for any other purpose. An independent Juror not affiliated with the City of West Chicago or the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission, will select the 20 works of art anonymously.
Juror:
Trevor Power, Gallery Manager at Catherine Edelman Gallery in Chicago
Rights:
If selected for inclusion in the West Chicago Community Banner Project Exhibition, the artist gives the City of West Chicago and the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission permission to use the selected image for publicity purposes related to this project.
Exhibition/Reception
The exhibition runs from May – Mid September 2012, a reception honoring the selected artists will take place during the annual Blooming Fest in May 2012 at the West Chicago City Museum.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Volunteer Opportunity - Elmhurst Art Museum
Information and Visitor Services Volunteer
The Elmhurst Art Museum is bringing contemporary art to Chicago’s western suburban community. Gain valuable experience while volunteering to make it happen!
Want to get involved? We are seeking individuals to volunteer in the areas of Visitor Services and Administration!
Benefits:
- Build your resume while gaining non-profit and art administration related experience
- Access to the Museum’s resources: library, knowledgeable staff, and our ever changing exhibitions
- Save in the Museum Store, a retail destination for functional art, engaging children’s activities, and fantastic books related to art, architecture, and design history
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Exhibition Opportunity - The Arts Converge
The Arts Converge
Contemporary Art and Asian Musical Traditions
The arts give us an arena where the past and present can converge, sight and sound can converse, and individual experience can speak for a universal experience.
We wish to celebrate interactions between cultural traditions and the individual modern artist, and between music and the visual arts by presenting a variety of contemporary artists' reactions to traditional music sounds or traditional cultural soundscapes. This exhibition will form a contemporary counterpart to an exhibition scheduled to run concurrently at the NIU Art Museum featuring Burmese traditional music instruments. Both exhibitions will have a rich program of related concerts, lectures, workshops, and performances organized in collaboration with the NIU School of Music and international conferences on Cambodia Studies, Burma Studies, and Thai Studies to be held at NIU.
You are invited to participate in this exhibition by submitting up to five works for consideration. Regional, national, and international artists and designers are all encouraged.
Diverse media are welcome; visual art, installations, and performance art are all capable of offering exciting new perspectives using traditional music. We hope to receive a variety of interpretations, whether traditional, postmodern, philosophical, political, or outlandish in expression. Accepted works will be those that are thoughtful, emotionally impacting, masterfully rendered, and unique.
To Submit:
Submit materials online, by emailing them to the following email address: theartsconverge@gmail.com
The following materials are required no later than MARCH 1, 2012 for each entry:
-statement, including description of art and explanation of creative concept, particularly the convergence or relationship of art to music/sounds in your work (no longer than 1,250 words)
-digital photo (high resolution-300dpi, TIFF recommended, white background); include audio or video clips, or additional photos as needed to represent your work effectively (please use compression software if video clips are unusually long)
-vita, including preferred contact information
Feel free to email us questions
at theartsconverge@gmail.com
The exhibition will be held at the Jack Olson Gallery, School of Art,
at Northern Illinois University, between 4 SEPTEMBER – 12 OCTOBER 2012.
Contemporary Art and Asian Musical Traditions
The arts give us an arena where the past and present can converge, sight and sound can converse, and individual experience can speak for a universal experience.
We wish to celebrate interactions between cultural traditions and the individual modern artist, and between music and the visual arts by presenting a variety of contemporary artists' reactions to traditional music sounds or traditional cultural soundscapes. This exhibition will form a contemporary counterpart to an exhibition scheduled to run concurrently at the NIU Art Museum featuring Burmese traditional music instruments. Both exhibitions will have a rich program of related concerts, lectures, workshops, and performances organized in collaboration with the NIU School of Music and international conferences on Cambodia Studies, Burma Studies, and Thai Studies to be held at NIU.
You are invited to participate in this exhibition by submitting up to five works for consideration. Regional, national, and international artists and designers are all encouraged.
Diverse media are welcome; visual art, installations, and performance art are all capable of offering exciting new perspectives using traditional music. We hope to receive a variety of interpretations, whether traditional, postmodern, philosophical, political, or outlandish in expression. Accepted works will be those that are thoughtful, emotionally impacting, masterfully rendered, and unique.
To Submit:
Submit materials online, by emailing them to the following email address: theartsconverge@gmail.com
The following materials are required no later than MARCH 1, 2012 for each entry:
-statement, including description of art and explanation of creative concept, particularly the convergence or relationship of art to music/sounds in your work (no longer than 1,250 words)
-digital photo (high resolution-300dpi, TIFF recommended, white background); include audio or video clips, or additional photos as needed to represent your work effectively (please use compression software if video clips are unusually long)
-vita, including preferred contact information
Feel free to email us questions
at theartsconverge@gmail.com
The exhibition will be held at the Jack Olson Gallery, School of Art,
at Northern Illinois University, between 4 SEPTEMBER – 12 OCTOBER 2012.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Photography Competition - Google/Saatchi Gallery
Google Photography Prize
In association with the Saatchi Gallery
Do you see the world through a camera lens? Does the work of Wolfgang Tillmans, Thomas
Demand, Ryan McGinley or Jeff Wall spark your imagination?
If so, we would love you to enter the Google Photography Prize, a global competition
launched by Google and the Saatchi Gallery that offers students a chance to showcase their
work internationally and to have it exhibited at one of the most prestigious galleries in the
world.
Who is eligible?
The Google Photography Prize is open to students in higher education around the world
(some exceptions apply, see http://google.com/photographyprize for more details).
What prizes can you win?
All contestants get the opportunity to share their photographs online.
The top 100 contestants will receive a Galaxy Nexus Android smart phone.
The top 10 finalists, chosen by a jury of renowned photographers, will show their work at
the Saatchi Gallery in London for two months in 2012 alongside Out of Focus, a major
photography exhibition, and win a trip to London to attend the private view with a friend.
One winner will go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to an amazing destination with a professional
photography coach.
How do you enter?
It's easy to enter. Go to http://google.com/photographyprize where you can select from 10
categories. You'll then need to upload your photos to Google+ and share them with the world
as a public post, and fill out the submission form by 31 January 2012.
SAATCHI GALLERY
We’ve tried to pre-empt any questions you might have on our FAQs page:
http://www.google.com/landing/photographyprize/faq.html
We can't wait to see your work!
Rebecca Wilson
Director
Saatchi Gallery, London
In association with the Saatchi Gallery
Do you see the world through a camera lens? Does the work of Wolfgang Tillmans, Thomas
Demand, Ryan McGinley or Jeff Wall spark your imagination?
If so, we would love you to enter the Google Photography Prize, a global competition
launched by Google and the Saatchi Gallery that offers students a chance to showcase their
work internationally and to have it exhibited at one of the most prestigious galleries in the
world.
Who is eligible?
The Google Photography Prize is open to students in higher education around the world
(some exceptions apply, see http://google.com/photographyprize for more details).
What prizes can you win?
All contestants get the opportunity to share their photographs online.
The top 100 contestants will receive a Galaxy Nexus Android smart phone.
The top 10 finalists, chosen by a jury of renowned photographers, will show their work at
the Saatchi Gallery in London for two months in 2012 alongside Out of Focus, a major
photography exhibition, and win a trip to London to attend the private view with a friend.
One winner will go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to an amazing destination with a professional
photography coach.
How do you enter?
It's easy to enter. Go to http://google.com/photographyprize where you can select from 10
categories. You'll then need to upload your photos to Google+ and share them with the world
as a public post, and fill out the submission form by 31 January 2012.
SAATCHI GALLERY
We’ve tried to pre-empt any questions you might have on our FAQs page:
http://www.google.com/landing/photographyprize/faq.html
We can't wait to see your work!
Rebecca Wilson
Director
Saatchi Gallery, London
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Graphic Design Internship - Radio Flyer
Graphic Design Summer Internship
Radio Flyer Inc.
Dates & Location
Where: Chicago, ILExpires: in 7 days
Last Updated: Sep. 07, 2011
About This Internship
Paid
Easy Apply
Corporate
Immediate
Working with the Marketing Team, your specific responsibilities include: Create graphic imagery for online initiatives Photograph, edit and prepare images for use in marketing material Assist in packaging development Develop artwork for product graphics Develop layouts for newsletters, presentation material, etc. Required Skills The ideal candidate will be a college junior or senior, majoring in Graphic Design
with a 3.0+ grade point average. Experience working with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign Creative, Hands-on, innovative; results oriented; strong ability to prioritize
objectives and meet aggressive timelines Self motivated, proactive, capable of working independently and as part of a team Capacity to understand creative/graphic trends and recommend visual & design direction Energy and enthusiasm are essential. The right person will be willing and
able to do whatever it takes to get the job done. This position is ideally suited
to an individual who is able to balance creativity with project management
– someone who enjoys problem solving, loves challenges and is committed to
continuous improvement. Warmth, honesty, integrity, and humor are important
characteristics. Radio Flyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Location Chicago, IL, US. Position Type Intern
To apply: visit http://www.internmatch.com/internships/radio-flyer-inc/graphic-design-summer-internship--2
Art Education Opportunity - Elmhurst Art Museum (2)
Arts Camp Director
Elmhurst Art Museum seeks a fun-loving teaching artist with strong curriculum and recreation ideas for the part-time position of Arts Camp Director. This staff member plans, coordinates, implements, and supervises all camp activities. The Arts Camp Director schedules, supervises, and evaluates all counseling staff. The position will be responsible for maintaining and communicating a positive attitude in all internal & external communications regarding Arts Camp. The Arts Camp Director works closely with the Elmhurst Art Museum education staff. Successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in arts and/or education and 1-3 years of experience in working with children in an arts or recreational capacity, including 1 year of supervisory experience. We are seeking a Director for all of our Arts Camp sessions. Arts Camp is scheduled to run January 3-6, 2012 (Winter), March 26-30, 2012 (Spring), and from June 11-August 10, 2012 (Summer).
Art Education Opportunity - Elmhurst Art Museum
Arts Camp Counselor
Elmhurst Art Museum seeks a fun-loving teaching artist with strong curriculum and recreation ideas for the part-time position of Arts Camp Counselor. This staff member supervises and instructs children in various camp activities. Arts Camp Counselors develop and prepare class materials and lesson plans and maintain proper set-up of equipment and maintenance of program space. The position will be responsible for maintaining and communicating a positive attitude in all internal & external communications regarding Arts Camp. The Arts Camp Counselor works closely with the Arts Camp Director and Elmhurst Art Museum education staff.
We are seeking staff for all of our Arts Camp sessions. Arts Camp is scheduled to run January 3-6, 2012 (Winter), March 26-30, 2012 (Spring), and from June 11-August 10, 2012 (Summer). Help Wanted - EF International Language School
EF INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
200 N MICHIGAN AVE. SUITE 301
CHICAGO, IL 60601
$1,000.00
-Build frames
-Stretch canvases onto frames
-Attach brass hanging teeth
-Hang up around school
We have 40 unstretched canvases that we need installed. This will consist of building frames with supplied materials, stretching canvases over frames, installing mounting harware, and safely mounting canvases on wall. We need someone that owns their own hardware such as a stud finder and staple gun. The deadline for completion of this project is December 22nd.
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Interested candidates please contact by email only:
Kimberly Brodziak or Jane Billbe
Email: Kimberly.brodziak@ef.com Email: jane.billbe@ef.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
200 N MICHIGAN AVE. SUITE 301
CHICAGO, IL 60601
$1,000.00
-Build frames
-Stretch canvases onto frames
-Attach brass hanging teeth
-Hang up around school
We have 40 unstretched canvases that we need installed. This will consist of building frames with supplied materials, stretching canvases over frames, installing mounting harware, and safely mounting canvases on wall. We need someone that owns their own hardware such as a stud finder and staple gun. The deadline for completion of this project is December 22nd.
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Interested candidates please contact by email only:
Kimberly Brodziak or Jane Billbe
Email: Kimberly.brodziak@ef.com Email: jane.billbe@ef.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Internship Opportunities - Chicago Children's Museum
Title: Graphic Design Intern
Department: Marketing/Graphics
Supervisors: Jon Resh
Possible Majors: Graphic Design
Requirements:
- Must own a Mac laptop computer with Adobe Creative Suite 5 to work on site
- Working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is required. Some knowledge of Dreamweaver and basic HTML is preferred, but is not mandatory.
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong typography and layout skills
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills
Description of Tasks:
· Assist the museum’s in-house graphics team in designing and producing print materials, signage and web graphics
· Updating current documents to maintain brand consistency
· Participate in Marketing brainstorming sessions and meetings
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Title: Photography / Imaging Intern
Department: Marketing/Graphics
Supervisors: Jon Resh
Possible Majors: Photography; Film and Video
Requirements:
- Must provide equipment: Camera, Laptop computer, Lighting equipment (if needed)
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of graphic and imaging software
- Availability to work some nights and weekends
Description of Tasks:
The photography intern will have the opportunity to photograph a variety of subject matter including exhibits, performances and activities for use in the museum’s marketing materials and website. Chicago Children’s Museum reserves the rights to all photographs generated.
Projects:
Babies belong at CCM
Capture visitor families in the museum’s early learning exhibits and programming spaces.
Play For All
Photograph Play For All events where children and families with disabilities are invited to come and experience CCM’s playful, multisensory exhibits and activities.
Museum Documentation
Document the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibits and public spaces.
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Title: Arts Learning Intern
Department: Education
Supervisor: Manager of Arts Studio and Programs
Possible Majors: Art Education, Studio Arts, Museum Education, Performing Arts
Requirements:
Education experience with elementary-aged children, preschoolers and toddlers, Knowledge of and experience with diverse art forms, Ability to communicate with and lead groups of people, Documentation/photography experience, graphic design experience helpful, organization, creativity, flexibility, self-direction, imagination and patience
Arts Learning at Chicago Children's Museum:
Arts Learning programs offered in the Kraft Artabounds Studio include: family workshops, early childhood workshops, and visiting artist workshops. Arts programs offered museum wide include dance, drama or music workshops and performances. Displays of artworks created by children, caregivers and visiting artists can be found museum wide.
Description of Responsibilities:
The interns’ primary responsibility will be working with Arts Learning staff researching, implementing and documenting Kraft Artabounds Studio family programs, which serve our general visitors. Interns will work closely with Arts Learning staff to develop, prepare and lead art activities for family workshops. Interns assist in keeping the studio organized and preparing supplies for workshops. Interns record attendance and assist Arts Learning staff in record keeping. Intern will assist with archiving and documentation of 30 year studio project. Additional responsibilities will be determined by intern’s experience and may include planning and facilitating arts based special events, off-site programming or increased responsibility in documentation of programs and cataloguing of artwork.
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ALL CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INTERNSHIPS:
Hours: Minimum 200 hours, 15-20 hours per week – 3 month commitment
Site: Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier
To Apply: Visit www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org to complete an online application or see Lindsay Sandbothe in Career ServicesInternships are unpaid
Chicago Children's Museum’s Internship Program provides interns the opportunity to develop important work skills and gain practical experience while working on significant projects to further the Museum’s mission.
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