On Friday, February 8th at 6:30 PM, we will be holding the next lecture of our JICC Seasonal Art Lecture Series from Emerging Scholars:

Scholar Spotlight: Architectural Innovations of the Early Showa Period: The Japanese Bauhauslers

With Presenter Dr. Suzie Kim, Assistant Professor of Art History, University of Mary Washington

Through a close investigation of artist Migishi Kotaro’s atelier in Tokyo (1934), Dr. Suzie Kim will discuss modern architectural practices of Japanese architect and former Bauhausler, Yamawaki Iwao (1898 – 1987), who sought to advance Japanese housing style based on his study at the Dessau Bauhaus between 1930 and 1932, and searched for a synthesis between geometric forms, straightforward structures reinforced concrete, and the traditional Japanese construction methods.

More information can be found at our website, and you can register for this free event through Eventbrite.

       My name is Celeste Shirecliffe. I spoke with the art department front desk today, and they connected me to you. I am the author of the book, Hidden Contempt, and I'm hosting a Book Cover Competition that I would like to invite the students at your school to participate in for a chance to win a $1000 prize!

      I've chosen to do this competition as a way to give aspiring artists a portfolio building opportunity that will give these artists a chance to be handsomely rewarded for the valuable contribution they will bring to my book and for artists to gain exposure to their amazing talents. Being an award recipient at a competition during my days in college, I appreciates the valuable experience that comes from these kinds of competitions while students try to build a resume that they can confidently enter the job market with. Though the prize money exceeds the cost of hiring a book cover artist, I wanted to provide this exciting opportunity for artists to create, just as I was able to experience during my time in college, while I get a wide variety of talent and ideas.

       The winning contestant will receive the $1,000 prize and the finalists will gain exposure through my website and social media! Please pass this information on to your students personally and/or through an email and/or in class as soon as possible to give them an opportunity to enter.

The website students can visit to find more information and enter the competition is at:

http://www.celesteshirecliffe.com/books-bookcovercompetition/

           Thank you for sharing this information with your students, and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have concerning the contest. I look forward to seeing what your students create!

Celeste Shirecliffe

http://www.celesteshirecliffe.com

celeste.shirecliffe@gmail.com

801.722.5093

Creative Alliance’s Artist-in-Residency program located in Baltimore, MD is now accepting applications for its studio Residency Program beginning in Summer 2019. This program is open to artists working in all media who would like to deepen their practice in a supportive, dynamic environment, and to interact with colleagues in a lively cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary residency environment. Our artists/residents also benefit from the rich array of cultural, educational, and professional opportunities available in the greater Baltimore/Washington area. Notable artists who have completed residencies here include Amy Sherald, who was commissioned to paint First Lady Michelle Obama’s official portrait now hanging in the National Portrait Gallery, and Paul Rucker a Guggenheim Fellow and TEDx alumni.

Please share this information with your graduating MFA students, alumni, and other worthy candidates. We encourage them to apply and believe this residency serves as a wonderful opportunity for artists to expand their network of colleagues and supporters and to enhance future professional career opportunities. The online application can be found here: https://www.creativealliance.org/resident-artist-application.

Please do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding the nature and requirements of our residency program. Thank you.

Thomas James

Visual Arts Curator

Creative Alliance

410-276-1651 ex 216

I’m reaching out to let you know about a public service announcement (PSA) contest that may be of interest to you and your students. The U.S. Agency International Development’s Center for International Disaster Information (USAID CIDI) holds an annual PSAid contest challenging U.S. college students to create PSAs that creatively articulate why “Cash is Best” when helping people affected by disasters across the world.

The PSAid contest provides a hands-on opportunity to equip your students with real world communications, branding, graphic design and public relations experience.Students can enter as a group, class or individually. Attached please find a flyer you can use to let others know about the contest.

In previous years professors have told us they benefit most by incorporating the contest into their curriculum or announcing participation as extra credit. We can arrange Skype sessions with your class and disaster relief experts at USAID CIDI. These sessions can provide detailed information for your students about disaster relief, the importance of the “Cash is Best” message along with insight on what the contest judges are looking for.

This year’s contest categories are:

• Video – 30-second broadcast quality PSA
• Print Ad – High resolution, full page print PSA with a banner ad version for media outlets’ websites
• Digital Image – Any type of graphic or image that can be used online to convey the Cash is Best messaging, can be static or animated

All contest submissions are due Thursday March 28, 2019 at 11:59pm PDT. 

Previous winning PSAs have reached over one billion people! For example, winning video PSAs have aired during episodes of 2 Broke Girls, Two and Half Men, Access Hollywood, Modern Family, among others. Winning print PSAs have been featured in the Washington Times, Washingtonian Magazine, Forbes, Rolling Stone, and Scientific America, to name a few. Last year’s entries and other information can be found at PSAid.org.

The “Cash is Best” message is central to the work done by USAID CIDI, which has run the PSAid contest since 2006. USAID CIDI works to educate the public about why providing monetary donations is the best way to help people who are affected by disasters worldwide. With a cash contribution, relief organizations can purchase exactly what is most urgently needed to help survivors – without incurring any transportation or storage costs. Cash also enables relief supplies to be purchased near the disaster site, stimulating local economies when they need it most. Students who participate support this mission by encouraging good giving habits, which ultimately saves lives all over the world.

We hope you’ll consider participating and sharing this opportunity with your students! If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Alison Vicent

CIDI Contest Coordinator

psaid@hkstrategies.org  

The Campus Influencer network will provide interested students with a unique opportunity to drive the success of By The People 2019 through volunteer recruitment, marketing efforts, and more. Please see the attached inaugural year wrap up for last year’s incredible impact and results.

If you have any students who may be interested in getting involved with By The People, please have them contact me directly.

Thank you so much, I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,

 Zack Allen

Zack Allen

Advancement Intern

You do not have to be a visual arts major to apply to this position. This position requires working in the production room of commonvision. No printing experience is required; we will train the right person.

Applicants Must:

Be highly dedicated & organized
Have at least 2 semesters left at UMBC
Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Pass a judicial check
Be able to work at least 10 hours a week
Be an undergraduate student

Students will be responsible for:

Receiving, reviewing and processing print orders
Prioritizing tasks for efficiency and tight deadlines
Modifying existing digital projects using InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop
Running print jobs on wide format and large volume printers
Take the lead installing projects around campus
Using other finishing services as required by the project
Coil Binding
Roto-Cutter
Guillotine Cutter
Lamination and foam board mounting

We’re looking for students with:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A great sense of organization and planning
Ability to work without constant supervision
Ability to work in a fast-paced physical environment
Experience working with MAC and PC Operating Systems
 

Bonus points if:

Have an interest in visual arts, design, and/or animation
Have an interest or are involved in student events
Make us laugh
Are self-motivated
Are team-oriented
Are attentive to details
Manage time and deadlines well

Please submit via UMBCworks.

For best consideration apply by  Feb 16, 2019 at 4:00PM.

Ideal start date for Intern: Immediately 

Hours (per week): 8 - 24 

Length of Internship: Jan – May, 2019 (one semester) 

For Credit (requires 120 hours in a semester): Please be specific in cover letter 

Compensation: $500 stipend 

Job Description/Intern Duties: 

The Visual Arts Internship is an opportunity to learn about exhibition design and arts education programming while providing valuable support to the Visual Arts Curator. The selected applicant will work closely with full-time staff on the presentation of artists in Creative Alliance’s two galleries as well as resident artists, community-based artists, craftspeople, and instructors on the design, scheduling, and implementation of creative and professional workshops. Candidates should be willing to tackle different tasks each day, both in tandem with the Visual Arts Curator and independently based on the needs of the project. 

Ongoing responsibilities include: 

• Organize information regarding exhibiting artists (biographies, images, artist statements, label information, etc.) 
• Assist the full-time staff and artists with exhibition installation, deinstallation, and other events relevant to exhibition 
• Act as an information liaison between the galleries and general public during selected high-profile special events 
• Research and assemble information on current and potential workshop instructors 
• Assist the full-time staff and instructors with workshop preparation and facilitation when necessary 

Through these activities he/she/they will assist in the creation of marketing material (press releases, show cards, information packets, etc.), web content, social media postings, as well as help develop related programming such as gallery talks or workshops relating to the theme or content of each exhibition. The selected intern will participate in every aspect of exhibition development and design, and gain a wealth of experience in every aspect of arts education program development. She/he/they will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to Creative Alliance’s Visual Arts Department.

Preferred Majors or Areas of Study: 

Arts Management, Art Education, Curatorial Practice, Studio Art, Art History, Marketing, Communications 

Special Requirements: 

Candidates must have working knowledge of Office programs; knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, In-Design, and Photoshop is preferred; knowledge of social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook; ability to perform physical labor (lift and sustain 50 lbs, accurately hammer a nail, carefully paint walls and pedestals, etc.) while closely following instructions; ability to write and edit with attention to grammar and spelling; good, conversational phone manners; self-driven, positive attitude; the intern will be expected to work some Friday and Saturday evening receptions (typically ending by 8pm). 

Other Important Information: 

Clerical work, including the production of labels, database entry and research, and some marketing (getting fliers distributed and posting on different social media platforms) work is involved. Transportation is a plus, but not a requirement. 

To Apply: 

Send cover letter and resume to thomas@creativealliance.org