The Howard County Arts Council is seeking artwork in all media to include in upcoming exhibits. Individual artists, aged 18 & older, as well as curators and arts groups interested in presenting a group show, are encouraged to apply. Our Exhibits Committee meets quarterly to review applications and select artists for the exhibit space.

The Walters Art Museum has an immediate opening in our Security Department for a Gallery Officer on the dayshift; core work schedule is 9:15am to 5:15pm, Wednesday through Sunday. The individual will have responsibility for preparing the galleries for daily operation, monitoring activities in the Museum and implementing museum procedures as needed.

Responsibilities:

The Development Manager will advance the mission of the Walters by planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal involvement and financial commitment by contributors. Emphasis will be given to establishing and achieving escalating annual support from individuals, and expanding the number and contribution level of those who associate with the Walters as members and donors.

Responsibilities include the following:

Stewardship of donors:

Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors making annual gifts over $5,000

Visual Art Facilitator

Baltimore Youth Arts is a creative entrepreneurship and job training program that provides artistic and professional opportunities to youth, ages 14-22, with a focus on on those involved in the justice system. Our mission is to assist young people in gaining the creative, personal, and educational skills that will enable them to become leaders in their communities.

Baltimore Youth Arts is currently hiring a Visual Art instructor for upcoming sessions at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center.

Spring Museum Education Internship

Duration of Internship: January 23rd – May 31st

The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) seeks an enthusiastic intern (undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate) for the spring semester to assist the Education Department in expanding our reach with our diverse youth and adult audiences. MdHS is the oldest cultural institution in the state of Maryland and contains a museum and library with over seven million documents and five hundred thousand objects.

Education Intern Will:

It's right around the corner, folks!

Early voting is officially over. If you're registered to vote in Maryland and would like some guidance for election day, take a look at what we've compiled with some help from Hannah Wilcove at the Women's Center and David Hoffman at the Center for Democracy and Civic Life.

Inform your vote with research:

• Look up your ballot and polling location here.

• Consider the research methods and tips listed here.

• Use nonpartisan voter guides that round up information about who/what is on your ballot, like this one or this one.

• Check out the Baltimore Sun's voter guide and articles relevant to the election here.

• Read the official election day rules/info here.

...and connect with what we're doing on campus!

Are you #allintovote? UMBC has joined the ALL-IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a nonpartisan national effort to promote voter engagement. Please pledge to cast your vote on Election Day. Take the pledge, and help UMBC rise on the campus leaderboard.

Finally, the Student Government Association, College Democrats, College Republicans, (seb), Resident Student Association, Women's Center, Political Science Department, and other campus partners are coordinating a series of programs to support students in getting engaged and voting. Check out the full schedule here. The programs include:

Election Night Extravaganza

Join the Election Night Extravaganza group on MyUMBC for more programs and updates.

Did you know that you can read major newspapers for free online using the Library's databases?

Keep informed by bookmarking or using a feed-reader app (like Feedly) to access:

● New York Times

● Wall Street Journal

● Washington Post

We’ve got the paper versions too!  Head up to the 2nd floor for current newspapers such as: the Baltimore Sun, the Guardian, Le Monde, the New York Times, The Times (London), the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post.