AIB Internships & Competition

Volunteer at the Photographic Resource Center and get your foot in the door!

The Photographic Resource Center at Boston University is looking for volunteers who can assist with the Benefit Auction on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Wonderful & fun opportunities for art students and people interested in getting involved with the photography community.

Help us by signing up for multiple shifts!   
If you are interested in multiple shifts, please let us know and we will accommodate that.     
  
Dress code: business casual.  PRC will provide T-shirts to wear at event for all volunteers except art handlers (cocktail attire).  Food & drinks will be provided for all volunteers.

All Live Auction volunteers must arrive by 4:30pm.
All Silent Auction volunteers must arrive 30-45 minutes prior to shift.
While a shift may not begin until a later time, we require that volunteers arrive early to familiarize themselves with the art works and space.

ONE person - Auctioneer's assistant
Shift: 4:30-8:30 / Live Auction 7:00-8:00
Must have meticulous attention to detail and an interest in art auctions.

THREE people - Live Auction Check-in Registration
Shift: 5:30-8:00
Must have outgoing personality and be comfortable in fast-paced working environments; meticulous attention to detail.

TWO people - Live Auction Check-In Floaters
(Answer questions, direct line, hand out clip boards, etc.)
Shift: 5:30-8:00
Art handling experience a plus.
Preference given to people who have volunteered at past PRC events.

TWO people - Event Photographer
Shift: 5:30-8:00 / Shift: 8:00-10:30
Must have prior event photography experience.  Please send samples of work.

TEN people - Live Auction Art Handlers
(Be part of the action! Showcase live auction pieces by walking them across the room and standing on stage.)
Shift: 6:45-8:00
Male and females must be comfortable lifting up to 30lbs.
Most pieces are NOT heavy, but if needed, two people can carry/hold one art piece.
Please wear comfortable shoes (ladies - low heels).
Dress code - cocktail attire (if volunteering for another task, we will provide T-shirt).

FOUR people - Check Out
Shift: 7:30-10:30 (two people) / Shift: 9:00-10:30 (two people)
Must have outgoing personality and be comfortable in fast-paced working environments; meticulous attention to detail.

TWELVE people - Packing
(Packing and wrapping artwork)
Shift: 7:00-10:30
Art handling experience a plus; must be able to lift 30lbs (most pieces NOT heavy)

THREE people - Silent Auction Check-In Registration
Shift: 7:45-9:45
Must have outgoing personality and be comfortable in fast-paced working environments; meticulous attention to detail.

THREE-FIVE people - Silent Auction Check-In Floaters
(Answer questions, direct line, hand out clip boards, etc.)
Shift: 7:45-9:30 (two people)

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED BEFORE/AFTER THE AUCTION EVENT.

ONE person - Bringing work from storage area in 808 down tot gallery on October 4.
TWO people - Flower bouquet arranging. During the day (1:00-4:00) on October 15.
TWO people - Assisting with de-installation at 808 gallery on October 17.
ONE person - CREATE A PLAYLIST for auction. Easy listening but innovative music. 4 hours of playtime.

Fore more info: http://www.bu.edu/prc/auction2011.htm

Volunteer at the Photographic Resource Center and get your foot in the door!

The Photographic Resource Center at Boston University is looking for volunteers who can assist with the Benefit Auction on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

Wonderful & fun opportunities for art students and people interested in getting involved with the photography community.

Help us by signing up for multiple shifts!   
If you are interested in multiple shifts, please let us know and we will accomodate that.     
  
Dress code: business casual.  PRC will provide T-shirts to wear at event for all volunteers except art handlers (cocktail attire).  Food & drinks will be provided for all volunteers.

All Live Auction volunteers must arrive by 4:30pm.
All Silent Auction volunteers must arrive 30-45 mintues prior to shift.
While a shift may not begin until a later time, we require that volunteers arrive early to familiarize themselves with teh art works and space.

ONE person - Auctioneer's assistant
                    Shift: 4:30-8:30 / Live Auction 7:00-8:00
                    Must have meticulous attention to detail and an interest in art auctions.

THREE people - Live Auction Check-in Registration
                    Shift: 5:30-8:00
                    Must have outgoing personality and be comfortable in fast-paced working environments;                     meticulous attention to detail.

TWO people - Live Auction Check-In Floaters
                    (Answer questions, direct line, hand out clip boards, etc.)
                    Shift: 5:30-8:00
                    Art handling experience a plus.
                    Preference given to peopel who have volunteered at past PRC events.

TWO people - Event Photographer
                    Shift: 5:30-8:00 / Shift: 8:00-10:30
                    Must have prior event photography experience.  Please send samples of work.

TEN people - Live Auction Art Handlers
                    (Be part of the action! Showcase live auction pieces by walking them across the room and                     standing on stage.)
                    Shift: 6:45-8:00
                    Male and females must be comfortable lifting up to 30lbs.
                    Most pieces are NOT heavy, but if needed, two people can carry/hold one art piece.
                    Please wear comfrotable shoes (ladies - low heels).
                    Dress code - cocktail attire (if volunteering for another tast, we will provide T-shirt).

FOUR people - Check Out
                    Shift: 7:30-10:30 (two people) / Shift: 9:00-10:30 (two people)
                    Must have outgoing personality and be comfortable in fast-paced working environments;                     meticulous attention to detail.

TWELVE people - Packing
                    (Packing and wrapping artwork)
                    Shift: 7:00-10:30
                    Art handling experience a plus; must be able to lift 30lbs (most pieces NOT heavy)

THREE people - Silent Auction Check-In Registration
                    Shift: 7:45-9:45
                    Must have outgoing personality and be comfortable in fast-paced working environments;                     meticulous attention to detail.

THREE-FIVE people - Silent Acution Check-In Floaters
                    (Answer questions, direct line, hand out clip boards, etc.)
                    Shift: 7:45-9:30 (two people)

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED BEFORE/AFTER THE AUCTION EVENT.

ONE person - Bringing work from storage area in 808 down tot gallery on Octboer 4.
TWO people - Flower bouquet arranging. During the day (1:00-4:00) on Octboer 15.
TWO people - Assisting with de-installation at 808 galleyr on October 17.
ONE person - CREATE A PLAYLIST for auction. Easy listening but innovative music. 4 hours of playtime.

Fore more info: http://www.bu.edu/prc/auction2011.htm

Reminder - Kiernan Gallery is seeking photo entries!

A while ago we posted about alum Kat Kiernan's new gallery.

Here is a reminder and announcement about the second exhibition call for entries!

Call For Entry Deadline: October 26, 2011

In Time
December 6, 2011 - January 7, 2012

Time is an essential element of science, philosophy, and religion. Nonetheless its definition has continuously eluded the greatest minds. For In Time, The Kiernan Gallery welcomes images that interpret and define Time as subject matter, whether it be in a historical context of the then and now, time lapse, events and the intervals between them, or a crucial moment, preserved for eternity. In a sense, every photograph is an embodiment of time.

For this exhibition, juror Blake Fitch will select up to 30 images for display in the main gallery and up to an additional 40 to be included in the online gallery. All accepted images will be reproduced in an exhibition catalogue available for purchase. A Juror’s Choice and a Director’s Choice will be announced.

All photographic media are encouraged.

About the Juror: Blake Fitch received her BFA on full scholarship from Pratt Institute (1994), with a major in photography and a minor in photo history. She earned her MA in Arts Administration from Boston University in 2001. Documentary in nature, Fitch's work has focused on the human condition, including themes of: identity, rites of passage, civil rights, belonging and the investigation of community in third world countries. Her work has been described as graceful and confident. The quality and breadth of her imagery has enabled her to receive a variety of grants and sponsorships including support from Kodak and Calumet Photographic. Her work has been exhibited internationally and held in the collections of numerous museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Worcester Art Museum, and the George Eastman House of Photography.

More information can be found at: www.kiernangallery.com

Boston Trinity Academy Teaching Opportunities

Boston Trinity Academy is looking for artist/teachers to teach courses during BTA's summer Visual and Performing Arts Camp for students, ages 10 - 17, July 16 - August 17th. 

AIB students and alumni are welcome to attend their Open House and Informational Meeting Saturday, October 29th at 11am.  This will be a time for candidates to present ideas for courses they are interested in teaching this summer as well as to learn about the goals of the program.   

 

Last year's courses included papercraft, fashion design, photography, animal anatomy and still life drawing, painting, and pottery.

 

Some suggested courses for Summer 2012 are in the areas of found art, textiles, architectural design, music composition, music production, jewelry making, comic book illustrating. BTA is open to all kinds of artistic classes and want to encourage lots of creativity.

 

Candidates with questions or who are interested in attending the Open House should RSVP to Susan Yem, Director, Summer Programs, syem@bostontrinity.org

 

Boston Trinity Academy is accessible by commuter rail.  The school is located near the Hyde Park commuter rail stop.  For more information on BTA and directions, please visit their website.  

Commonthought: A Magazine of the Arts at Lesley - Looking for Submissions!

You are really smart. And very attractive. Is that a new shirt? Fantastic. Really smart and very attractive people submit to Commonthought Magazine. We are currently accepting submissions from now until October 28th to be featured in our upcoming issue.

What we are looking for:
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Plays/Scripts, Photography, Illustrations/Comics, and Other Visual Art (paintings, drawings, etc.)

Guidelines for submissions:
- Fiction/non-fiction/drama: 3,000 words maximum
- Poetry: 3 pages maximum
- Art MUST be submitted electronically (in JPEG or PDF format) *
 
How to get it to us:
Send submissions to commonthoughtmag@gmail.com with "Submission + Your Name" in the subject line**

* Submitted art could be selected to be featured on the cover of Commonthought (more details to come)
** Maximum of 5 pieces total per person

Boston Interior Design casting call!

Fishing for a Cure - Call for Donations

The Kyrie Foundation is a Midwest-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit raising global research funds to cure children’s brain cancer. The organization is in need of art for their upcoming 4th annual Art+Gift Auction on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Studio 2131 in Kansas City, Mo. Live music by the Blue Sea Fishermen’s Union.

If willing to donate, please contact Megan Thome at megan@kyriefoundation.org.

Past years have included donations from Amy Butler, Shepard Fairey, Nate Williams, Grady McFerrin, Jill McDonald, Rob Ryan, Jessica Hische, Keri Smith, Julia Pott and many more benevolent artists. They are happy to accept photography, oil, pastel, watercolor, ink, charcoal, paper art, letterpress, mixed media, screenprints, signed giclees—whatever you are willing to give. Framed pieces are heartily appreciated but certainly not mandatory.

Pediatric brain cancer is the #1 cancer-killer of of children and being described as the “new leukemia” to children. Research is grossly under-funded. That’s why they’re asking for our help. Funds raised from this event go toward the Kyrie Foundation Tissue Bank Fund with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the U.S., which makes possible research with qualifying doctoral teams from leading children’s cancer institutions, like Duke University, University of California-San Francisco, Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, St. Jude’s Research Hospital, MD Andersonand other leading cancer-fighting divisions. Progress is updated via their Web site, www.kyriefoundation.org.

Donating artists will receive public credit/bio, space to display business cards, listing on their Web site, ticket site, blog and Facebook page, tax receipt, and artists will set the value of their piece/s and recommend opening bid/s. If you happen to be in the Kansas City area that evening, you and a guest will also receive free entrance to the event. Donations need to arrive to the Kyrie Foundation by October 15.

Again if you’re willing to donate, please contact Megan Thome at megan@kyriefoundation.org.

2011 GIVE ART Exhibition - Call for Art

Deadline: October 7, 2011

GIVE ART 2011 will exhibit in the main gallery at Albright Art from Nov 8, 2011 – Jan 8, 2012. This exhibit encourages gifting of art during the active holiday shopping season while also giving emerging artists public exposure.

The gallery encourages submissions of smaller format original art, monotypes, monoprints, and works in editions of 20 or less. Artists receive 50% of the purchase price when a work is sold. Artists set prices for their work, and works of retail value $300 or less are encouraged. All work must be hang-ready. Entries are due by October 7, and selected artists will be contacted by October 15 to schedule an in-person viewing of works.

To submit work, to the 2011 GIVE ART Exhibit, send an email to art@albrightartgallery.com with “GIVE ART SUBMISSION” as the subject line. Multiple emails from the same artist are acceptable in order to send multiple image files; however, please submit no more than five images per artist. Entries must be received by October 7, 2011.

Include/attach in this email the following:
1. artist statement 
2. resume including your address, phone number and website if applicable 
3. up to five JPEG images of your work labeled in the format: LastName_FirstName_No.jpg (eg: Duchamp_Marcel_1.jpg)
4. an image identification list with your name, the image number corresponding to the image file, year the work was executed, title, dimensions and medium used, and retail price for the work

Good Luck!

Albright Art

albrightartgallery.com
32 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
978-369-7300

5th Annual Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest

Deadline: January 14, 2012

• Only 1 entry per person allowed
• Submit photo, artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card
• Designs should be appropriate for business and consumer use.  Browse site (link below) for examples1
• Photo, art, or graphics submitted must be your own original work/creation
• Mailed entries should not exceed 16" x 23" and the preferred format is horizontal

Download Full Scholarship Official Rules or visit the website for more details!

2011 GIVE ART Exhibition Call for Art

Deadline: October 7, 2011

GIVE ART 2011 will exhibit in the main gallery at Albright Art from Nov 8, 2011 – Jan 8, 2012. This exhibit encourages gifting of art during the active holiday shopping season while also giving emerging artists public exposure.

The gallery encourages submissions of smaller format original art, monotypes, monoprints, and works in editions of 20 or less. Artists receive 50% of the purchase price when a work is sold. Artists set prices for their work, and works of retail value $300 or less are encouraged. All work must be hang-ready. Entries are due by October 7, and selected artists will be contacted by October 15 to schedule an in-person viewing of works.

To submit work, to the 2011 GIVE ART Exhibit, send an email to art@albrightartgallery.com with “GIVE ART SUBMISSION” as the subject line. Multiple emails from the same artist are acceptable in order to send multiple image files; however, please submit no more than five images per artist. Entries must be received by October 7, 2011.

Include/attach in this email the following:
1. artist statement 
2. resume including your address, phone number and website if applicable 
3. up to five JPEG images of your work labeled in the format: LastName_FirstName_No.jpg (eg: Duchamp_Marcel_1.jpg)
4. an image identification list with your name, the image number corresponding to the image file, year the work was executed, title, dimensions and medium used, and retail price for the work

Good Luck!