Friday, November 30, 2012

Design Internship Opportunity - Fippex



JOB OPENING

Internship Opportunity for Technology Firm – Graphic Design/Web Development

Fippex, a Chicago-based technology firm which produces a cloud-based client enablement communications platform, is looking for a graphic design/web development intern with the ability to design and code web pages, email blasts and print materials.  The intern will become a member of the Fippex team and will use their technological skills to enhance the company’s web page and graphic designs.

Here at Fippex we guarantee you’ll learn while having fun.  We pride ourselves on great company culture and employee satisfaction. This internship also offers you a chance to gain hands-on experience at an innovative firm where you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of the industry while simultaneously applying your graphic design knowledge.

Responsibilities include:

- Work closely with other departments to develop new website content

- Design graphics for the company website

- Code web pages, email blasts and print materials

- Stay on top of industry hot topics and news

- Estimated weekly hours are 15 per week (minimum 3 month commitment)

Qualifications:

- Proficient in Photoshop, Dreamweaver & Illustrator (InDesign is a plus)

- Great design eye with attention to detail

- Ability to work in a fast paced environment

- Must provide portfolio examples of previous work

- Passionate about digital media and technology

Since this is an unpaid internship, we’re offering flexible hours, a chance to work remotely, and a guaranteed learning experience. We will also work with your school if you would like to receive credit.

To apply, please email your resume and samples of work/portfolio to Katie More at kmore@fippex.com. 

If you have any questions, contact Lindsay Sandbothe in Career Services at lsandbothe@aaart.edu or (312) 697-3138.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Call for Artists - "Small Works"

"Small Works," the 36th Annual National Art Exhibition, featuring Small Works

Deadline Type: 
fixed
Deadline: 
1/23/2013
Call Type: 
Exhibitions
Eligibility: 
National
 
“Small Works,” the 36th Annual National Art Exhibition, featuring Small Works, at Harper College.  National juried show of artwork no more that 22” in largest dimension (including frame for 2-D work).  All media except jewelry, film/video/new media. Submit digital images only. Juror: Staci Boris, Chief Curator, Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, Illinois. Postmark deadline: January 23, 2013.  Exhibition: March/April, 2013.  Color catalogue published for exhibition. Purchase awards available. Possibility of solo show for accepted artists. Prospectus: www.harpercollege.edu/smallworks. Questions: smallworks@harpercollege.edu.

 

Posting Organization

Harper College

1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
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Organization Description: 

Located in Palatine, Illinois, Harper College enrolls more than 25,000 students of all ages, is committed to diversity and multiculturalism and is dedicated to creating a vibrant learning environment which embodies our institutional core values of integrity, respect, excellence and collaboration.

Contact Information
Contact Information: 

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
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Monday, November 26, 2012

Student Art Contest - Blizzard Entertainment

Students, get ready to show off your talents: the Student Art contest has arrived!
Blizzard Entertainment’s university relations and World of Warcraft development teams are proud to present the second annual Blizzard Student Art Contest! This year, we’re calling on college and university students to submit an original environment piece and/or original character piece that would be a great fit for World of Warcraft. Check out the rules and information below....

Environment Contest

Using your creativity and ability to work within the World of Warcraft art style, create a small environment diorama that would fit well in the game world. Your quest: Concept, model, and texture an environment piece that you could imagine stumbling upon during your travels across Kalimdor, the Eastern Kingdoms, Outland, Northrend, or Pandaria.
Required elements are trees, rocks, grass, and props, plus a small structure (such as a shrine).
Your final piece should have a structure similar to the example provided below. We’re looking for lower poly-count models (e.g.: around 1,500 polys for a mature sized tree), so keep that in mind when creating your environment.
Sample submission - Click to enlarge

Character Contest

Using your creativity and ability to work within the World of Warcraft art style, concept, model, and texture a non-player character (NPC) or creature that you could imagine roaming the plains of Durotar, exploring the depths of Deepholm, or just sitting in the Pig and Whistle Tavern knocking back a mug o’ Thistle Tea.
Required elements are the character or creature, along with some sort of clothing or armor. Feel free to go further by adding weapons or other accessories.
The final piece should have a structure similar to the example provided below. Stay within a budget of 6,000 polys with one 1024x1024 texture for the finished character.
Sample submission - Click to enlarge
In short, show us something we’ve never seen before but that still fits within World of Warcraft. You can see the submissions of previous winners here.
All entries must be received by January 15, 2013, and must meet the image-formatting requirements (high-resolution JPEG no greater than 5MB in size) in the official rules in order to be eligible to win. Please note that only current college and university students are eligible to win. Students may enter pieces in both the environment and character contests (one entry per content).

Prizes

Grand prize winners will be chosen by the World of Warcraft art team, and will receive the following epic prizes:
  • A three-month mentorship by a member of the World of Warcraft art team, in the form of email or phone critique of portfolio work. (Contact frequency will be roughly every two weeks.)
  • A one-year subscription to World of Warcraft
  • A Blizzard Entertainment notebook (featuring an original sketch by a Blizzard artist)
  • A Blizzard T-shirt

Monday, November 19, 2012

Call for Artists: Spudnik Press "Growth"

"Growth" Juried Exhibition at Spudnik Press Cooperative

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Call Type: 
Exhibitions
Deadline Type: 
fixed
Deadline: 
12/20/2012
Eligibility: 
Chicago
Suburbs
Illinois
Hosted by Spudnik Press Cooperative’s Exhibition Committee
 
Spudnik Press Cooperative is growing into an expanded print shop and facility, and is excited to host its first juried exhibition in its new annex space. This open call, “Growth,” will bring new and old audiences together to celebrate exceptional work in the field of printmedia.
 
CALL FOR ENTRIES

Growth is: changing in size, number, significance, maturing, a new stage of development, moving from something simpler to something more complex. "Growth" is a juried show exploring the idea of metamorphosis in all its forms as interpreted by print artists.
 
ELIGIBILITY

Any 2D printmaking-based medium is eligible. Mixed-media works are acceptable if the print-based portion is 50% or more of the artwork. No digital prints. All accepted artworks must be framed. Maximum framed size is 3'x4'.
 
ENTRY FEE

Entry is free to this exhibit. Not all work submitted will be shown. Artists are invited to submit 3 entries.
If accepted to exhibit, artists are responsible for delivering the artwork in person to Spudnik Press, or paying for original and return shipping in a sturdy reusable container.
Entries must be received by December 20, 2012
 
JUROR

TBD
 
CALENDAR

December 20, 2012 – Entries and fees due (not a postmark date)
January 20, 2012 – artist notification of acceptance via email
February 20, 2013 – work must arrive at Spudnik Press for inclusion in exhibit

March 1, 2013 – Exhibit opens at Spudnik Press Cooperative

March 29, 2012 – Exhibition closes 

April 10, 2012 – Artwork returned to artists
 
DOWNLOAD FULL PROSPECTUS: Growth Prospectus
 
ENTRIES PROCEDURE AND DETAILS

All selected artwork must be framed.

 
Selected artists are responsible for dropping off artwork in person, or shipping artwork to and from Spudnik Press.

 
Spudnik Press will take all reasonable precautions to hand work carefully.

 
All entries must be sent electronically to angee@spudnikpress.com with the subject "growth Exhibition Entry”"
 
Each entry must include one word document with the following information:

1. Artist’s name

2. Mailing Address

3. E-mail Address

4. Telephone Number
 
For each artwork, list:

1. Entry Number (i.e., 1, 2, or 3)

2. Title of Work

3. Medium

4. Dimensions

5. Year Completed

6. 2-3 sentence statement addressing the artwork in relation to the theme "growth"
 

Each entry must also include up to 3 digital jpeg images (300 dpi, 1000 pixels, longest side) attached in an e-mail. The name of each file should correspond to the image list:
 
lastname_firstname_entrynumber.jpg

 
Late or incomplete entries, or entries that do not follow this format, will not be considered.
 
All work will be shipped to:
Spudnik Press Cooperative

c/o growth Exhibition

1821 W Hubbard, Suite 302

Chicago, IL 60622

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Call for Artists - Evolving Artists Competition

Call for Entry: 5th Evolving Artists Competition

Deadline Type: 
fixed
Deadline: 
11/26/2012
Call Type: 
Exhibitions
Eligibility: 
Chicago
Suburbs
Illinois
Click here to download application!
Application deadline: Nov. 26

Exhibit: January 4-31

Reception: TBA
Awards at 8pm.


Atrium & Theater Galleries


Hosted by YAB, this exhibit features open subject matter with 2D works.
2013 Judges: Kristine O' Reilly and Mathias 'Spider' Schergen.
Email bac.youngadultboard for info. or to become a sponsor.
Posting Organization

Beverly Arts Center

Organization Main Email: 
bac@beverlyartcenter.org
Contact Information: 

2407 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL 60655
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Organization Description: 

The Beverly Arts Center is an independent, not-for-profit cultural and educational institution dedicated to enriching lives through the visual and performing arts.

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Laura Slonskis
Contact Phone Number: 
773-445-3838 ext. 210
Contact Fax Number: 
773-445-0386
Contact Information: 

2407 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL 60655
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Friday, November 9, 2012

Open Call - Oak Park Art League

Anything Goes! exhibit at the Oak Park Art League

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Anything Goes Exhibit
Deadline Type: 
fixed
Deadline: 
11/22/2012
Call Type: 
Exhibitions
Eligibility: 
Chicago
Suburbs
Illinois
 
ANYTHING GOES! Art Exhibit  Nov. 23-Dec. 28
in the Main Gallery at  the Oak Park Art League
720 Chicago Ave Oak Park, IL
The upcoming exhibit is an OPEN CALL for artworks of any subject matter, size or medium.
To exhibit: artists drop off up to 3 framed and ready to hang artworks between  Nov 19 - 22
Hanging Fee for up to 3 works:
OPAL members $10./piece, 3rd piece is $5.
Non-members $20./piece, 3rd piece is $10.
Artist's Reception  Friday  Dec 14, 7-9 pm
Enjoy a wide range of artworks by artists from the Chicago area. A lively evening of refreshments, live music and visual art awaits! Meet the artists and Vote for your favorite art piece, People's Choice will be awarded.
Open to the public, free to attend. Handicap accessible.
Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri, 1-5pm & Sat 1-4pm
 
Posting Organization

Oak Park Art League

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: 
David Stoklosa
Contact Email: 
opal2004@sbcglobal.net
Contact Phone Number: 
708.386.9853
Contact Information: 

720 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
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Monday, November 5, 2012

Call for Art - Nudes

Media: All. Deadline: Jan 1

Juried show of nudes, broadly interpreted but show “tends not to display works depicting arousal or graphic sexual
genitalia.” $40/2 (via callforentry.org). Jury: Colin Nesbit, dir. of University Galleries, Murray State U. => Nude
Attitude, Peoria Art Guild, 203 Harrison, Peoria IL 61602. 309-637-ARTS; breus@peoriaartguild.org;
http://tinyurl.com/AOM148de.

Call for Artists - "Mad World"

"Mad World" National Juried Exhibition Call for Art

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Call Type: 
Exhibitions
Deadline Type: 
fixed
Deadline: 
1/23/2013
Eligibility: 
Chicago
Suburbs
Illinois
National
"Mad World" National Juried Exhibition
March 6-April 6 2013
Entry Deadline: 5pm January 23rd 2013.( This is NOT a postmark date. )
Juror: Natalie Domchenko, Director of the Peter Miller Gallery, Chicago, IL
Awards $500 1st Place, $350 2nd Place, $150 3rd Place
Artist from all over the country 18+ are invited to submit art that is absurd, abstract,  imaginary, surreal, strange or simply full of madness! All media will be considered.
Entry fee $30 for 3 images, $25 for 2 images (Gallery members receive $5 off entry fee).
For prospectus visit www.unionstreetgallery.org or email unionstreetart@gmail.com
Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Jessica
Contact Email: 
unionstreetart@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 
708-754-2601
Contact Information: 

1527 Otto Blvd.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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