Thursday, September 26, 2013

Open Call - Artist Portfolio Magazine

Open Call for Chicago Artists

Artist Portfolio Magazine is seeking art submissions from Chicago based artists for our upcoming issue called Chicago vs San Francisco Art.

This is an open call for all arts and artists.

For more details and an entry form please visit: http://www.ArtPortfolioMag.com

Friday, September 20, 2013

ARC Gallery - "ART/TECH: Interface"

ARC Gallery and Educational Foundation

2156 N. Damen Avenue    ·    Chicago, Illinois 60647    ·    773-252-2232


The October 4th deadline is approaching.
Please apply and send to your friends to apply:


In December 2013, ARC will present
      
"ART/TECH:Interface"

                                        Juried by Jan Tichy


Interface:[n. in-ter-feys; v.in-ter-feys)
 
1. A common boundary or interconnection between systems, equipment, concepts, or human beings.

The relevance of technology to our culture is undeniable. It has altered and adjusted the way we interact, receive, interpret and share information. Has this changed our perceptions of what art is?

This juried exhibition invites artists to submit work that investigates, discusses, or is influenced by these issues.  
All media will be considered.

JUROR: Jan Tichy is an adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the Department of Art and Technology. Born in Prague in 1974, Tichy moved to Israel in the mid-1990s. After studying at Musrara School of Photography in Jerusalem and Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Tel Aviv, he moved to Chicago in 2007, where he earned his MFA from the School of the Art Institute. Tichy has had solo exhibitions at the Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago; and the Center for Contemporary Art in Tel Aviv. 
Over the past years his work has been included in exhibitions in Basel, Barcelona, Berlin, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Jerusalem, New York, Paris, Prague, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Venice, and Washington, D.C. His work, Bats (2007), was acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, New York. He has been nominated for Gottesdiener Prize in 2011.                                     
 
Jan Tichy is represented by 
Richard Gray Gallery in Chicago.

Here is a link to the prospectus for the juried exhibition 


Here is a link to the online application form:

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Friends of the Wilmette Public Library 31st Juried Art Show

Friends of the Wilmette Public Library
31st Juried Art Show

October 19 –
November 21, 2013

Friends of the Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette IL 60091
847-256-5025
www.wilmettelibrary.info/friends

Three cash prizes and nine
solo shows will be awarded.


Who may enter:
Artists over the age of 18 residing in the Chicago metropolitan
area may enter. There is no entry fee.

Where and When to enter:
Work will be accepted at the Wilmette Library, 1242
Wilmette Ave. only on Friday, October 11, 3:00-7:00 and
Saturday, October 12, 9:30-11:00. The library is located
a block west of Green Bay Road on the corner of Park Ave.

What to enter:
Enter one wall piece, not exceeding 4’ x 4’, framed for gallery
presentation and wired for hanging. The entry must not have
been submitted previously. Dax-type frames, masonite and
clipboard frames will not be accepted.

What else you need to know:
• Artists must personally submit one piece of his or her
own work. Commercial galleries may not submit
work for an artist.
• You must have an email address to find out if your work
has been accepted for the group show. You will receive
an email from wilmettelibraryfriends@gmail.com on
Sunday, October 13. Please do not call the Library.
• Work previously submitted in a Friends of the Library
Juried Show will not be accepted.
• All subject matter must be appropriate for viewing
by the general public.
• Library employees are not permitted to accept or release
artwork at any time. Artists may not remove work from
the Auditorium except at the times designated in the
show calendar; see right.

Show Calendar
Friday, October 11, 3:00-7:00
Bring entries to the Wilmette Library.

Saturday, October 12, 9:30-11:00
Bring entries to the Wilmette Library.
Saturday, October 12, starting at 11:00
Jury convenes and makes selections.

Sunday, October 13
Emails to artists. You must provide an email address when you
sign in. Please adjust your spam filter to allow email from
wilmettelibraryfriends@gmail.com.

Monday, October 14, 4:00-6:30
Work NOT SELECTED must be picked up Monday, October 14
between 4:00-6:30.

Friday, October 18, 6:30-8:00
Opening reception, Library Auditorium.

Saturday, October 19 - Thursday, November 21
Work will be on display in the Auditorium. Artists are urged
to call the Library, 847-256-5025, to determine if there is a
previously-scheduled event in the Auditorium at the time
you’re planning to visit.

Thursday, November 21, 2013, 4:00-7:00
Artists must pick up their work. The doors will close promptly
at 7:00. Work may not be picked up prior to November 21.


QUESTIONS: Call the Community Services Department,
847-256-6912 or 847-256-6925.




Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Open Call - Oak Park Art League

Celebration of Life - Oak Park Art League

Submitted by OPAL on Tue, 09/17/2013 - 3:57pm
An exhibit of artworks Celebrating Life!
OPEN CALL for artwork of any subject matter, media or size
October 11 – November 1, 2013 at the Oak Park Art League
720 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302
A judged exhibition.
Bob Kwas Memorial Awards total $300.00
1st – $150.oo, 2nd – $100.oo, 3rd – $50.oo,
2 honorable mentions
OPENING RECEPTION Oct 11, 7–9 pm
A one night exhibition of Bob Kwas’ work
will be shown in the studio during the opening.
Improv group performance by Anti Gravity Experiment.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Graphic Design Internship




SUMMARY

The Graphic Design Intern will assist a client team to produce newsletters, advertisements, flyers, brochures and related collateral from existing examples and to occasionally create or update designs.

The incumbent will work independently on small or rush projects and manage multiple tasks. 

Typical requests will include photo resizing and retouching, chopping up Photoshop files and coding into HTML, typesetting for page headlines, and page layout. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

·          Create brochures, advertisements, flyers and other collateral from existing examples
·          Produce newsletters
·          Design new ads
·          Typeset page headlines and create layouts
Requirements:
·          Graphic Design degree in process.  Previous BA/BS degree or Associate’s Degree or equivalent desirable. 
·          Minimum of 1 year of work experience in graphic design desirable
·          Good Communication Skills required
·          Excellent interpersonal skills
·          Strong detail orientation and commitment to high quality work
·          Strong organizational skills
·          Ability to take initiative and multi-task
·          Demonstrated eagerness and ability to learn in a fast paced environment
·          Computer Proficiency (MS Office, Excel, PPT and Word) required
·          Adobe Creative Suites 5 or higher preferred
·          Proficient in HTML, CSS
·          Proficient in Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This internship will run for up to 3 months between mid-September and mid-December.  Staff Management provides the seasonal workforce for distribution centers nationwide and we are approaching peak hiring season.  Design requests will require a quick turnaround so flexibility, organization and a ‘can-do’ attitude are essential. 


* Note: This job description provides a general description of the responsibilities of this position and is not meant to be all encompassing. Job descriptions will be updated periodically; however, changes to the responsibilities of the position may change before the job description can be updated. This job description does not constitute a guarantee of employment for any length of time, and either party can sever the employment relationship at any time with or without notice.


To apply:  please contact Lindsay Sandbothe - Career Services Coordinator at the American Academy of Art at lsandbothe@aaart.edu. 

Digital Greeting Card Designer/Illustrator


Digital Greeting Card Designer/Illustrator

WunderLand Group 3 reviews Chicago, IL
WunderLand Group - 4 days ago

Job Description

Type of Job: Contract, Onsite, 1 year

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Downtown Chicago

Rate: $25-35/hr (depending on experience)

Job Summary: Seeking a Digital Greeting Card Illustrator/Designer.

Requirements:

? 2+ years of experience.
? Illustration experience that includes a modern and contemporary illustrative style.
? Excellent typographic skills and strong Adobe Illustrator skills.
? Ability to collaborate with a team.
? Fun, easy going personality.
? Portfolio that supports simple and clean illustration, pattern, or surface design.

Apply HERE!