Color Digital Operator Wanted

COMPANY OVERVIEW 
CUSHING is the leading Color Graphic Imaging & Construction Printing service in Chicago. As member and founder of the ReproMAX network, CUSHING invests heavily in R&D and provides service through other trusted affiliates in over 300 cities worldwide. CUSHING is known for developing and implementing innovative new industry technologies for eighty years with an excellent reputation in our market. Any digital technology we can present to our clients to support imaging and print is important to us.


DIGITAL OPERATOR: 
Seeking Color Digital Operator to work in production environment. Comfort level with the internet tools, FTP down loads, file set up and print drivers for imaging to multiple printing devices is a plus. All of our Operators speak with clients daily and must have great Customer Service skills.
We require self starting individuals with a good attitude and a sense of humor. We will require you to prepare files to output large and small format graphics in a highly detail-oriented Commercial environment. We prefer staff members who are seeking to move into a leadership role.
Applications we use daily include: InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, QuarkXpress, Adobe Pagemaker, , and other related tools. Experience with Canon 7000, perfect binding and small format color preferred. Candidates must be thorough and detail driven with great communication skills.
Will train quick learners. Part-time and Full-time positions available. Send resume and salary requirements by email to Katie Schayer at
kschayer@cushingco.com . Downtown location, great family business atmosphere.

Call for Public Art - Comic Theme

City of Chicago Greater Grand Crossing Branch Library VIEW MORE INFO APPLY TO THIS CALL Call Type: Public Art Eligibility: International City: Chicago State: Illinois Entry Deadline: 6/14/15 Days remaining to deadline: 31

City of Chicago: Greater Grand Crossing Branch Library The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), working with the Chicago Public Library invites professional artists to submit their interest in a public art commission for the new Greater Grand Crossing Branch Library. This commission opportunity is to create a site-specific artwork that responds to the community’s clearly stated desire that the public art for their library be reflective of intellectual curiosity, creativity and a thirst for knowledge expressed in a visually sophisticated manner. Uniquely, this library is a partner in Pocket Con, a comic conference held in the neighborhood for Chicago teens and focusing on underrepresented populations in the comic genre. The local youth and parent awareness of Anime and graphic novels is high. All media will be considered but it is essential that it have low maintenance requirements. The panel has identified the large wall in the main entry and the “frieze band” wall sections immediately over the bookshelves in the Reading Room as primary sites for consideration. There is also an outdoor reading garden. Artists may propose for any public area of the library and grounds. The panel will select semi-finalists in June 2015 who will be paid honoraria to develop proposals by September with finalist being selected in October. Installation by the commissioned finalist is expected within one year of contracting. Timetable: RFI due in CAFÉ by June 14, 10.59 PM CST. Semi-finalists selected in July. Proposals due in September. Finalist selected by October. Total project budget: $44,335.00 Application deadline: 10:59pm CST, June 14, 2015 Please note: If you have previously submitted materials to DCASE’s Artist Registry, you still need to apply to this call in order to be considered for the opportunity at Greater Grand Crossing Branch Library. DCASE’s Public Art Program reserves the right to commission artists who do not apply.

Call for Art - Dangerous Lullabies

Dangerous Lullabies | Call for Artists for Fine Art Exhibition in Historic Mansion

Submitted by jandkisacson on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 2:08pm

Dangerous Lullabies is a group fine art exhibition showcased in Crystal Lake's historic Dole Mansion Oct 2 - 31, 2015,

 

Artists are invited to submit work that explores the curious allure of things that frighten us.

If you have work that is designed to examine the beauty found in the ashes of terror or the magnetic pull of work that is disturbing, on-edge or dark, this is the show for you.

• All mediums will be accepted for consideration.
• Submissions are also open for site-specific installation work and performances throughout the mansion's 2nd floor, in a space rumored to be haunted by the ghost of famed circus owner, Al Ringling's wife, Eliza.

Kathleen Sullivan Isacson is the curator for this exhibition, working in partnership with the Lakeside Legacy Foundation.
The exhibition will be at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park,  NW of Chicago in Crystal Lake, close to Metra's Union Pacific NW line.  
Submission details, samples of work  & a full prospectus can be found here:
http://www.xculturearts.com/Dangerous-Lullabies-prospectus2015.html

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Fixed

Deadline or Post Expiration: 

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Link: 

http://www.xculturearts.com/Da...

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Kathleen Isacson

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info@xculturearts.com

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United States

Organization: 

J and K Isacson

Volunteers Wanted for Art Fair

Volunteer, 57th Street Art Fair

Submitted by Chicago's 57th ... on Thu, 05/07/2015 - 1:11pm

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To Apply: 

Visit www.57thstreetartfair.org; Get Involved; and complete the 2015 Volunteer Appliciaiton

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57th Street Art Fair Committee

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57thstartfair@gmail.com

Contact Phone Number: 

773-493-3247

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57th Street Art FAir

Art Instructor Wanted

Artist - Paint and Sip Instructor

Submitted by pinotspalettetheglen on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 4:15pm

Artists
Pinot's Palette, a leader in the paint-and-sip industry, is excited to need some fun charismatic art instructors as we continue to grow! Customers will follow your instruction while they paint on their own stretched canvases with acrylic paint. The ideal person for this job will have an outgoing personality, strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, positive attitude and the ability to work quickly and energetically with our team of artists.

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Skills & Qualifications: 

Responsibilities include:
• Creating & Developing paintings to be taught in classes and used for promotional items.
• Developing & executing detailed teaching methods 
• Instructing customers during class in an energetic, clear and well-paced manner while encouraging creativity and creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere
• Assisting customers and staff member(s) to ensure smooth class flow and promote customer painting success through teamwork and positive attitude.
Required Skills/Abilities: 
• Ability to design and execute quality, acrylic paintings in various painting styles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (PC or Mac)
• Basic computer skills and internet knowledge
• Public Speaking or performance skills (comfortable speaking on a microphone)
• Time management and communication skills
Preferred Education/Experience:
• College Degree in Art or Design related field.
• Some experience leading a group of people (classroom or otherwise)
• Some experience in customer service

Compensation: Competitive hourly pay with bonuses, royalties and room for advancement!

To Apply: 

To Apply email theglen@pinotspalette.com with:
• Your Resume 
• 3 images of your original paintings 

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Olivia

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theglen@pinotspalette.com

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8477305972

Gallery Internship - Anita Miller Gallery

Anita Miller Gallery located at 410 S. Michigan Avenue in the Fine Arts Building is offering a new Gallery Internship.  This is an opportunity to learn how to promote art and plan exhibitions/events.  Experience the fine arts marketplace by using your your interest in the fine arts as well as computer skills to learn how to launch shows. Upon successful Internship completion this experience and a reference will help you toward a successful art career.

Dates: Start: Spring 2015     End: Summer 2015   Hours per week: 6

Please send your resume, 2 job references and 1 jpeg (72 dpi) example of your artwork to: anitaivymiller@yahoo.com

Arts and Culture Intern - Chicago Children's Museum

Intern Opportunity
Title: Arts and Culture Programs Intern
Department: Arts and Culture
Supervisors: Joshua Derbas- Arts and Culture Program manager & Lead Educator
Possible Majors:
 Art Education
 Education-general
 Early Learning Education
 Museum Education
 Fine Art and/or Theater- Studio majors with education backgrounds/experiences.
Requirements:
 Must have education experience from public education, daycare, camp, or other classroom settings.
 Must have some form of art background, visual-arts and/or theater, and be comfortable teaching studio art to a wide range of visitors and guests (including youth and their caregivers).
 Must have great communication skills and have an approachable demeanor.
 Must feel comfortable in a fast pace work environment, and be aware of surroundings at all time.
 Must have an open-mind and be comfortable around a wider range of people
Description of Projects &Tasks:
 Chicago Shakespeare Theater Partnership- Program-Lead @CST
o Assist Arts and Culture Program manager with running arts activity at CST.
 Artabounds Studio Family Workshop Educator
o Facilitate Family Workshop lessons one day a week, and assist in maintenance of studio space.
 General program maintenance, documentation, and research (when-needed).
Hours: Minimum 200 hours, 15-20 hours per week – 3 month commitment
Schedule: Wednesday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Site: Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier


Applications are available on-line at http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/index.php/about/student-internships

Contact: LaWanda May, Volunteer & Intern Resources Manager
700 E. Grand Ave., Suite 127
Chicago, IL 60611-3428
Phone (312) 464-7652  Fax (312) 527-9082
Internships are unpaid
Chicago Children's Museum’s Internship Program provides interns the opportunity to develop important work skills and gain practical