Open Call - Oak Park Art League

Mother Earth Exhibit

Mother Earth Exhibit

Mother Earth Exhibit at the Oak Park Art League
Feb 10 – Mar 2, 2012
The Earth without "art" is just 'eh'!That's why the Oak Park Art League is hosting a special exhibit of work celebrating Mother Earth. 
 
This is an Open Call For Entries! Anyone can exhibit up to 3 works of any medium of artwork with nature, earth, the elements, plants, animals, etc as the subject.

Hanging Fee for up to 3 works:
OPAL members $10./piece, 3rd piece is $5.
Non-members $20./piece, 3rd piece is $10.
Deadline to drop off work, Feb. 8 at 5pm
 
Opening Reception Friday, Feb. 10, 7-9pm
Great art, refreshments and people. Come and vote for your favorite artwork in our People's Choice Award!

Posting Organization

Oak Park Art League

URL: 

http://www.opal-art.com

Organization Main Email: 

opal2004@sbcglobal.net

Contact Information: 

720 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
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Organization Description: 

At OPAL we believe in the freedom of expression and the importance of the creative voice. Since 1921 we have sustained an environment to develop, nurture and exhibit the work of  local artists, past and present. Our mission is to provide access to the disciplines and development processes so that artists of all ages, from amateur to hobbyist, enthusiast to professional may refine their unique creative voice in our studios and galleries.

Contact Information

Contact Name: 

Faith Humphrey-Hill

Contact Email: 

opal2004@sbcglobal.net

Contact Phone Number: 

708.386.9853

Contact Information: 

720 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
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URL: 

http://www.opal-art.com

Exhibition Opportunity - Naperville Art League

8th Annual Public Art Competition - CALL FOR ARTISTS

Deadline February 18, 2012

• Theme: All entries must be the artist’s personal, original artistic interpretation of the theme: “Attachment.”

• Content: Pieces may be representational or abstract. All work must be original in design, concept and
  execution and signed by the artist. Kits or commercially prepared objects that are decorated will not be eligible.

• Media: Any media or mixed-media may be used. Photography and computer art are acceptable.

• Size: Maximum size for 2-D pieces is 36” x 48” for the outside frame in either direction. Pieces must be appropriately framed and ready to hang with a wire hanger, no “sawtooth” hangers. “Top” or any special hanging requirements must be plainly marked on the back to avoid hanging errors.
  Maximum size for 3-D pieces is 48” high by 36” wide and/or deep; no more than 100 lbs. and must be free-standing, ready to display.

• Judging: Professional judges will jury the exhibit. Ribbons will be awarded to the winners of Best of Show,
  First Place and Honorable Mention.
  
  Download the 8th Annual Public Art Competition Entry Form (pdf 142KB)

Exhibition Opportunity - Union Street Gallery

EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITY for Illinois Artists

Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights, IL is putting together a group exhibit titled “Threshhold” which will run April 13-May 5th, 2012. 
 
We are looking to feature work from 8 Illinois artists at the beginning of their careers. Artists must be no more than 5 years out of art school and have a modest exhibition history. Artists who have not had any solo exhibits will be considered first for this exhibit. Artists with more than 4 solo exhibits and/or gallery representation will not  be eligible. 
 
Each exhibiting artist will get approximately 13 feet of wall space to exhibit their work. Work will be curated by Gallery Director Jessica Segal. Artists are required to hand deliver/pick-up work.  Gallery will take care of installation unless otherwise arranged. There will be a $35 exhibition fee for those chosen to exhibit.
To be considered, artists must submit their CV, 3-5 images representing their body of work, and a short statement of intent/proposal for the space (no more than 1 page) to: Jessica Segal, Gallery Director, unionstreetart@gmail.com.

All required materials must be emailed by March 14th.

Posting Organization

Union Street Gallery

Organization Main Email: 

unionstreetart@sbcglobal.net

Contact Information: 

1527 Otto Blvd.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Organization Description: 

Union Street Gallery fosters creative expression and appreciation for the arts through diverse exhibits in a vibrant gallery space; and engaging classes, workshops, and outreach activities, in order to provide a sustainable cultural presence in the community.

Contact Information

Contact Name: 

Union Street Gallery/Jessica Segal

Contact Email: 

unionstreetart@gmail.com

Contact Phone Number: 

708-754-2601

Contact Information: 

1527 Otto Blvd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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URL: 

http://www.unionstreetgallery.org

Exhibition Opportunity - Polish Arts Club of Chicago

76th Annual Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture

The POLISH ARTS CLUB encourages its emerging and established member artists to participate in the annual juried exhibition. Membership is open to all that share the goals of the Polish Arts Club.
Membership is not a pre-requisite for submitting the entry form.

The 76th Annual Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture sponsored by the  POLISH ARTS CLUB will be held at the Polish Museum of America, 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois from Sunday, March 18 to Saturday, March 31, 2012. The Exhibition will open with a Reception on Sunday, March 18th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, with a Juried Award Ceremony at 2:00PM.

PRIZES
Over $2,000 in Cash Awards and Purchase Prizes will be distributed.
Note: Purchase Prizes are traditionally awarded in the amount of $300.

JURORS - Names of the Jurors will be announced at a later date.

CALENDAR

FEB. 18, 2012           DEADLINE FOR MAILING OF ENTRY FORM
FEB. 20, 2012           ACCEPTANCE LETTERS MAILED TO EXHIBITORS
MARCH 15, 2012    DELIVERY OF ART WORK TO THE POLISH MUSEUM OF AMERICA
MARCH 18, 2012    RECEPTION FROM 1:00PM TO 4:00PM
MARCH 31, 2012    EXHIBITION CLOSES

ELIGIBILITY
Original paintings and sculptures in any media are eligible. All paintings must be frames, wired and ready for hanging. Any special fastening implements must be provided. The maximum size should not exceed 4' x 6'. Suitable pedestals must be furnished for sculptures. The committee reserves the right to reject objectionable material.

ENTRY FEES
Members:                  $25.00 for submission of up to three works (paintings, sculptures, etc.)
Non-members:          $35.00 for submission of up to three works (paintings, sculptures, etc.)

Note: Entry Fees are not returnable.

Entry forms may be picked up from Lindsay Sandbothe in the Career Services Office.

Internship Opportunity - Leo Burnett (3)

Leo Burnett

We help grow many of the world's most iconic brands at Leo Burnett. We help grow even more of the world's most talented people. You'll find at Leo Burnett an agency built on ideas and dependent upon the people behind them. A culture that doesn't just respect creativity but cherishes it. And a community where the path you choose is your own, the places you can go limitless.
Today, Leo Burnett is the second-most-awarded creative network in the world. We believe creativity has the power to transform human behavior, and we use ours to help our clients' brands discover their "human purpose" and play meaningful, active roles in people's lives.

2012 Summer - Motion Graphics Internship

Job Number: LEO000224

Description

/Qualifications:

As a Motion Graphics Intern, expect to work on A-list clients and be creatively challenged.  We are looking for a self-motivated intern passionate about motion graphics

-       Proficient in After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator

-       3D animation skills are a plus

-       Must have an interest in design

You must be highly organized and able to work efficiently on multiple projects to meet tight deadlines and be detail oriented.  Sense of humor is a plus and we put a strong emphasis on having a fun atmosphere and good chemistry.

Interested applicants must submit work samples along with your on-line application.

To apply: visit https://publicis.taleo.net/careersection/leo_burnett_external_career_site/joblist.ftl or see Lindsay Sandbothe in the Career Services office.

Internship Opportunity - Leo Burnett (2)

Leo Burnett

We help grow many of the world's most iconic brands at Leo Burnett. We help grow even more of the world's most talented people. You'll find at Leo Burnett an agency built on ideas and dependent upon the people behind them. A culture that doesn't just respect creativity but cherishes it. And a community where the path you choose is your own, the places you can go limitless.
Today, Leo Burnett is the second-most-awarded creative network in the world. We believe creativity has the power to transform human behavior, and we use ours to help our clients' brands discover their "human purpose" and play meaningful, active roles in people's lives.

2012 Summer - Creative Technology, Interactive Motion Designer Internship

Job Number: ARC000075

Description

As a Creative Technologist (CT), Interactive Motion Designer Intern, you will help breathe life into digital concepts, crafting visually stunning interactive experiences.  You will bring a touch of motion design magic and animated polish to a variety of engaging applications and visualisations. From 3 inch mobile screens to 30 foot digital billboards, you will help ensure the production of high quality visual content that will always captivate an audience at every opportunity. You will work alongside CT Interactive Developers to infuse rich motion graphics with interaction and explore new ways of leveraging technology to elevate the creative vision.

Skills and Experience

·       Deeply passionate about creating beautiful and effective work

·       Excels at translating static compositions into motion design and graphical user interfaces, with superior attention to detail and finish

·       Knows how to combine graphics, imagery, typography, video and audio in a seamless manner

·       Possesses the curiosity to explore new forms of technology, tools and methods that enable interactive expression

·       Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite tools, workflow and productivity

·       Understands how to craft Rich Media Animations using Adobe Flash

·       Creates motion graphic video productions using Adobe AfterEffects or similar

·       Has an eye for the aesthetics of Visual Design, Graphical User Interfaces, Heads Up Displays and futuristic Information Systems

·       Capable of Modelling, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering in 3DStudioMax or similar

·       Enthusiastic about Game Design, including Gameplay concepts and theory, level design and in-game sprite design

·       Loves Character Design, Illustration and Animation

·       Understands the challenges and considerations when producing real-time, in-game, low-poly 3D environments

·       Thinkers with programmatic and scripted animation and interactive graphics

·       Exposure to any of the following technologies: Adobe Flash, ActionScript, PixelBender, Unity3D, iOS, Processing, OpenFrameworks, Silverlight, HTML5 + CSS3, JavaScript

Education and Experience

·       College / University Degree in Media, Animation, Visual Design, Interactive Design, Computer Science, Computer Visualization or similar subjects (or equivalent work experience)

To Apply: Please visit https://publicis.taleo.net/careersection/leo_burnett_external_career_site/joblist.ftl  or see Lindsay Sandbothe in the Career Services office.

Internship Opportunity - Leo Burnett

Leo Burnett

We help grow many of the world's most iconic brands at Leo Burnett. We help grow even more of the world's most talented people. You'll find at Leo Burnett an agency built on ideas and dependent upon the people behind them. A culture that doesn't just respect creativity but cherishes it. And a community where the path you choose is your own, the places you can go limitless.
Today, Leo Burnett is the second-most-awarded creative network in the world. We believe creativity has the power to transform human behavior, and we use ours to help our clients' brands discover their "human purpose" and play meaningful, active roles in people's lives.

2012 Summer - Creative Internship

Job Number: LEO000222 

Description  

The Leo Burnett Creative internship is a hands on immersive experience within our creative department. A nimble group of emerging advertising students/graduates will be selected to work on real projects for real brands with real creative directors.This 10-week interview is geared towards identifying and test-driving the best entry level talent in the business. Interested Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers apply here.  Note you must be on track to graduate in 2012 or 2013.  Please submit your portfolio with your online application.  

Only online applicants will be considered.

To apply, please visit https://publicis.taleo.net/careersection/leo_burnett_external_career_site/joblist.ftl or see Lindsay Sandbothe in the Career Services office.

After School Comic Book Instructor

Position Title: Comic Book Instructor for Elev8 Extended Day

Wages: $15-$23 per hour, depending on experience

 

Position Description

Teach an 8-10 week comic book curriculum to students in grades 6th through 8th.   Promote a safe learning environment by using effective classroom management skills; mentoring the artistic and emotional growth of the students, maintaining communication with Program Manager and Program Director and creating a final project to present during the Showcase.

 

Responsibilities

·         Educate students by planning and developing Comic Book curriculum and submitting lesson plans according to Elev8 guidelines and expectations.

·         Tailor Comic Book curriculum by developing modifications for several levels of academic ability and previous achievement.

·         Facilitate lesson plans using a variety of techniques; including lectures, projects, audiovisual and public library resources, computers, and the internet.

·         Set up, maintain and break down classroom space.

·         Maintain order in the classroom by consulting students with behavioral problems and taking the appropriate disciplinary steps; seeking advice from other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug or alcohol abuse, problems of social adjustment, or child abuse.

·         Maintain safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by providing student support through monitoring halls, gym during recreation time, lunchroom, classrooms and sponsoring Elev8 activities by establishing, following, and enforcing Elev8 standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. 

·         Keep Program Manager, Program Director and Data Coordinator informed by maintaining records of first aid, attendance, class performance and behavior; reporting on all elements of student development at end of day debriefs and instructor meetings, both regularly scheduled and as-needed.

·         Updates job knowledge and performance by attending instructor orientation and binder meeting, end of the day debriefs, midterm meeting, Showcase and end of session debrief/clean up day.

·         Responsible for reporting to work on time to maintain effective classroom structure.  You will be expected to work 4 hours a day, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as any meetings and all showcase rehearsals and the showcase event.

Qualifications and Application Requirements

Skills & Qualifications: 

Qualifications • Strong classroom management and conflict resolution skills • Knowledge of ComicLife and Gimp software • Self motivated and able to motivate others • Strong written, verbal, listening and presentation skills • Interest in working as part of an intergenerational team • Willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures • Willingness to strive for excellence in all areas • Exhibit positive behavior and attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor • Satisfactory drug and background check for criminal and child protective findings

To Apply: 

Send resume and references to: Elizabeth Vivas, Elev8 Program Manager Quad Communities Development Corporation/Reavis Elementary School 834 E. 50th Street Chicago, IL 60616 FAX 773. 535.1020 EMAIL evivas@qcdc.org

Packaging Designer - Tru Fragrance

PACKAGING DESIGNER

Tru Fragrance and Beauty (formerly Romane Fragrances) (www.trufragrance.com) Willowbrook, IL

JOB OVERVIEW:

Package/Graphic Designer Snapshot

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of professionalexperience working in package design preferably in the fragrance and beautycategory. Candidate must be able to follow a brief, create on-strategy package designs and develop innovative collateral solutions that extend beyond packaging. Software knowledge should include:  Illustrator, Photoshop,InDesign with 3D rendering a plus. Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively under tight time frames while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail. Candidate must have experience taking a project from concept to completion.

    *Generate packaging graphics from initial concept presentation to producing final files that follow printer specification properly.
    *Work collaboratively with the Senior Designer to solve primary and secondary package design challenges by developing compelling solutions that fit the initial design brief.
    *Extend package designs into GWPs, Gift Sets, Point of Purchase displays, and collateral material.
    *Work with Marketing, Product Development and Sourcing departments to execute on the designed product specifications according to vendor capabilities, budget and client vision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skill Sets:

    *Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
    *Proven experience in meeting project deadlines and using project management software.
    *Background in managing suppliers, printers, deco services and quotes pertaining to graphics
    *Highly proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign and is knowledgeable with the printing process

HOW TO APPLY: If you possess the skill sets described above and are a career oriented person looking for a growth opportunity please send a coverletter, resume and samples or link for your work to:  Resumes@TruFragrance.com

ABOUT US:

Tru Fragrance and Beauty

Based in Willowbrook Illinois, Tru Fragrance and Beauty is a complete fragrance and beauty company specializing inthe design, creation, manufacturing and marketing of hundreds of perfumes,colognes and body care products (www.trufragrance.com). With a network of nationwide retailers and numerous private label and licensing accounts, we are one of thefastest growing companies in the fragrance industry. Every day we deliver innovative profitable fragrance brands to our customers around the country.

Exhibition Opportunity - Art-Defined Online Juried Contest

Juried Art Contest.

Deadline: 

1/15/2012

Eligibility: 

International

 

"Go Figure..."Deadline: 1/15/2012
Painting, Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media

Celebrating the beauty of a human body.  From intimately detailed realistic works, to abstracts or even obscure form of interpretation"Go Figure..." Painting, Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media

 
"B&W":   Deadline: 1/15/2012
 Photography and Graphic Art

This theme includes digital and toned black and white images. Photographs with any subjects are eligible. Use your   imagination

Posting Organization

Art-Defined

URL: 

http://www.art-defined.com

Organization Main Email: 

info@art-defined.com

Contact Information: 

27041 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
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Organization Description: 

We have created Art-Defined international online gallery to introduce  artist as well as promote established artists to showcase their talent and gain exposure globally by participating in our online juried contests.

Through Art-Defined, artists are able not only to showcase their work but also add credits to their Resume, expand their opportunities in the art world and advance professionally.

Participation in Art-Defined contests facilitates artists in connecting with a greater art audience and developing relationship with other art patrons, gallery curators and collectors. Our exhibits are international. We welcome entries from around the world!

Competition - Wells Street Art Festival Poster Design

2012 Wells Street Art Festival Poster Design Contest!

WHAT? The 2012 Wells Street Art Fall Festival has set TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, as the deadline for its poster design competition. The individual with the winning original artwork will receive $1,000 in cash and their art will be used on the festival's 2012 poster as well as on all festival advertising and marketing materials. (Second place prize: $250) This 38th annual event will be held on Sat/Sun, June 9-10. 

 

►For more poster submission specifications as well as general information visit www.chicagoevents.com or call Joanna Bielecki, 773.584.6631.

 

Posting Organization

Special Events Management

 

URL: 

http://www.chicagoevents.com

Organization Main Email: 

karie@chicagoevents.com

Contact Information: 

2221 W. 43rd St.
Chicago, IL 60609
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Contact Information

Contact Name: 

Joanna Bielecki

Contact Email: 

jbielecki@chicagoevents.com

Contact Phone Number: 

773.584.6631

URL: 

http://www.chicagoevents.com