Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Graphic/Web Design Aide

Graphic/Web Design Aide

General Description: The classroom aide is under the direct supervision of the licensed graphic/web design instructor. Classroom aides are responsible for providing instructional, safety, and daily activity support to the students while under the direction of the certified instructor.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation and delivery of the curriculum when the instructor is carrying out lectures and advising activities and projects. This will include leading group critiques and demonstrations of a particular art skill.
Assist in the supervision of the students.
Assist in implementation of the classroom behavior management plan and procedures established by the instructor.
Participate in staff meetings, training programs and in-service sessions as required.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff and advisory board members (professionals and educators in the field of design)
Responsible for the ordering of equipment/materials/supplies for the classroom.
Provide ongoing care for classroom equipment and materials.
Assist in clerical work including but not limited to photocopying, sorting and filing, inputting data, answering phone calls and taking attendance.
Assist in giving critical and effective feedback and direction to students while they work on classroom assignments and projects.

Job Qualifications:

Experience and/or education in a related art field is required. (Painting, Drawing, Photography, Design, Web, Film Etc.)
Ability to read, write and communicate in a professional manner, with students, staff, parents and advisory board members.
Experience working with students and students with special needs preferred.
Experience with screen-printing is preferred.

Note: An applicant that holds a degree will have the opportunity to apply for a substitute certification, allowing additional opportunities to substitute for teachers in the visual arts program.

Salary Range: per the Union contract

Application Procedure: To apply please click on the link
http://www.applitrack.com/techcampus/onlineapp/default.aspx

Monday, August 25, 2014

Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition

Loeschner Art Competition

Become part of the permanent collection.

The Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition is for two-dimensional art (e.g. drawing, print, pastel, painting and photography) inspired by the grounds and collections of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. The objective is to collect high quality work that would celebrate the beauty and inspiration the institution provides. A $5,000 purchase award will be paid for the winning entry in addition to becoming a part of Meijer Garden's permanent collection.

Overview

Artists who have been inspired by Meijer Gardens are encouraged to submit original works. Although not a requirement, artists are also welcome to work on site for inspiration. The winning entry will become part of Meijer Gardens’ permanent collection. It will be displayed and eventually reproduced (e.g. posters, note cards), with full credit to the artist, to promote the beauty and inspiration the organization provides.
New England landscape artist, Dianne Shullenberger, is the winner of the 2013 Loeschner Annual Art Competition. Her winning entry, Fall Brambles, is a landscape of colored pencil on black paper, resulting in luminous, pastel-like textures, but with finer detail.

Requirements

November 1, 2014 Application Deadline
Applications must include digital images (no smaller than 1024 x 768 at 72 dpi) on CD-ROM, plus 8” x 10” prints of those images. Current resumé and artist’s statement not to exceed two pages, a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of material, a completed copy of the Application Form for each entry — artists are limited to a three entry maximum.
November 11, 2014 Finalists Notified
Meijer Gardens requests delivery of original artwork.
January 5, 2015 Winner Notified
Pick-up dates scheduled.

http://www.meijergardens.org/contact/loeschner-art-competition/

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Wide Format Printer Operator

Wide Format Printer Operator

Sports Awards Co… We are a leading manufacturer of awards based in Chicago, Illinois focusing on manufacturing techniques including continuous improvement, advanced work processes and outstanding customer service. If you are on the road to becoming an exceptionally talented wide format printer operator, strong conceptual thinker, and team player then we need you. This creative self-starter must possess wide format printing knowledge, layout/typography skills as well as strong organizational and production run abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Setup artwork for spot-color, four-color process and wide-format imprinting as well as understanding of artwork usage in various production avenues.
• Identify and troubleshoot potential problems in the production run from artwork to material to machine based concerns.
• Good communication skills, e-mail/web based knowledge to support client relations on artwork correspondence.
• Able to manipulate artwork on a daily basis including layout and typesetting of awards/promotional items for both proofing to client and output to wide format printer.
• Cross-training will be required to build up skill sets of employees including support/training in spot-color screen printing, glass etching, laser etching, production and marketing art and more!

Requirements:

• Minimum requirements include a high level of enthusiasm, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat/Photoshop/Illustrator/CorelDraw and the ability to manipulate artwork for production.
• Knowledge of color management/manipulation for wide-format printers and experience with RIP software/wide format printers (Colorgate RIP experience a plus).
• Experience with wide format printing, machine operation and maintenance - bonus for having experience with U/V wide format printing (will provide on-the-job training)
• Experience with Quark/InDesign as well as any IT or help desk experience / background (hardware, software, peripherals and/or network support) is a plus.

Salary and Benefits:

• Our compensation is based on the market rate and past experience and ranges from $12.50 to $15.00 per hour.
• We are conveniently located close to both the Edens and Kennedy Expressway in the northwest side of Chicago. There is no relocation assistance with this position.

• Come to work for a fun challenging company on the cutting edge of the Awards and Recognition industry. We have all of the pieces of the puzzle…except you.

• Resume and salary requirements are a must to be considered. Please send via MS Word attached. E-MAIL: hank.pio@sportsawards.biz

Friday, August 15, 2014

Call for Art - Blick 12"x12" Show

Painters Wanted - Personal Creations

Title: Production Artist - Painter

Reporting to: Department Supervisor

Location: Woodridge, Illinois

Schedule: Monday – Friday with extended hours including mandatory 10 and 12 hourdays as well as mandatory weekend hours during all peak periods. May be required to transfer to 2^nd shift during peak periods

Position Summary:

Create personalized items by hand painting using various paint methods.Must ensure quality designs are to customer specifications on product. Clear all orders within scheduled days.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Verify product against Bill of Material (BOM) for size, color and selection.

· Bring all product defects to the attention of department supervisor.

· Locate personalization information in Font book.

· Hand paint message on item making sure it is centered.

· Have Lead check completed item for quality and accuracy.

· Identify all manufacturing errors and route for replacement.

· Place item with BOM in correct color tote and slide to gift wrap.

· Clean area by sweeping, breaking down boxes and removing trash at the end of each shift.

· Train others as required

· Move to other areas as directed.

Qualifications

· Minimum High School or equivalent work experience

Mental and Physical Demands

Painting

Department Objective: Clear all orders within prep days.

Reports to department Supervisor and area Production Manager.

Hours: FT position (as workload allows) Extended workdays (including mandatory weekend hours) may be required during various Holiday block outs.

DUTIES:

REQUIREMENTS:

· Read, write and communicate in English.

· Complete and pass a painting test, writing on flat, curved and/or raised surfaces in a variety of font styles and sizes.

· Good eye visualization to position design straight and centered on product.

· Good eye for detail, good memory for identifying product.

· Ability to operate basic oven.

· Tolerate the smell of paint markers, spray paint and paint removers.

· Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

· Some standing.

STANDARD:

· Average of 10.5 items per hour

o Ornaments – 20 per hour

o Furniture – 3 per hour

o Ceramics – 5 per hour

To Apply: send resume sjaner@providecommerce.com

Art Intern Wanted - Chicago Children's Museum

Title: Arts and Culture Intern

Requirements: Education experience with elementary-aged children; Knowledge of and experience with diverse art forms; Ability to communicate with and lead groups of people; Documentation/photography experience; Availability on Monday or Tuesday afternoons; Demonstrated skills in organization, creativity, flexibility, self-direction, imagination and patience.

Description of Tasks:

The interns’ primary responsibility will be working with Arts and Culture staff researching, implementing and documenting Kraft Artabounds Studio family programs, which serve our general visitors. Interns will work closely with Arts and Culture 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. 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.

Students may apply online at www.ChicagoChildrensMuseum.org.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Water Street Studios Anniversary Show

Water Street Studios Anniversary Show with Guest Juror, Monique Meloche

We are proud to welcome Chicago art dealer Monique Meloche as our guest juror for our 5th Anniversary Show. Monique is the founder of moniquemeloche gallery and Gallery Weekend Chicago and will be our special guest juror for the Fifth Anniversary Show. Monique has a master's degree in Art History from SAIC, has worked with the Museum of Contemporary Art and gallerist Rhona Hoffman, and is the owner of one of the premier galleries in Chicago.
Founded in October 2000, moniquemeloche works with an international group of emerging artists in all media; the gallery presents conceptually challenging installations in Chicago and at art fairs internationally with an emphasis on curatorial and institutional outreach.
This show is open to all types of media and to artists from all over the world and will run from November 14th, 2014 - January 4th, 2015.

Deadline to enter: October 5, 2014

Notification: By October 19, 2014

Drop off of work: November 2, 2014

Opening Reception: November 14, 2014

Eligibility Criteria

The Water Street Studios Main Gallery is open to all visual artists. Criteria to be used in the selection of artwork by the Water Street Studios Gallery Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Who: Submitting Artists do not have to be a studio resident of Water Street Studios.
Media: All media will be considered.
Subject Matter: While Water Street Studios seeks to promote new art, challenge our audience, and inspire discourse, we reserve the right to edit for content that may be too mature for our younger viewers.

How to Apply

On-line submissions can be made at http://www.waterstreetstudios.com/gallery/5th-anniversary-show

Alternately, a Gallery Application Packet can be filled out and delivered. These are available at http://www.waterstreetstudios.com/media/222558/FifthAnivShowApplication....

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