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Join us for “The Art of Collection Management with Artwork Archive: Essential Tools from 2021”

Wednesday, December 8th at 12pm MST

Register for the webinar here!

Virtual access to the arts continued to be paramount in 2021. Based on feedback from our esteemed clients over the past year, the Artwork Archive team met the evolving demands of arts administrators and collectors around the world, resulting in a number of updates to our digital collection management platform.

In this webinar, intended for collection managers, registrars, gallerists, and their teams, we’ll cover the essential tools that Artwork Archive released in 2021. We’ll also share the best practices our clients (like Arts & Health at Duke, Stanford Children’s Health and Michigan Medicine’e Gifts of Art) are employing to improve their online collaboration with teammates and artists, strengthen their digital collection strategies, and make their respective collections—and cultural missions—more accessible to the public.

This webinar will address:
– Expanding your art program’s reach with Online Exhibitions
– Staying organized with Revenue & Expense Tracking
– Maintaining security with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Activity Logs.
– Preserving critical documentation with MyDocs
– Saving time with the Artist Direct Upload update, which enables artists with Artwork Archive accounts to transfer information directly into an Artwork Archive Organization account (with your permission)
– And more!

Capacity is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot today.
Link to webinar registration.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BE RECORDED AND SHARED AFTER THE EVENT.

“The Art of Collection Management with Artwork Archive” is a new webinar series that highlights popular features and effective workflows within the Artwork Archive platform for collection managers, registrars, gallerists, and their teams. You’ll come away from these short presentations with easy-to-execute strategies and tips to set your art organization up for success.

Artwork Archive is an online art inventory management system used by artists, collectors, and collecting institutions in over 130 countries around the world.

Learn more about Artwork Archive here.

SCA Teaching Artists are insightful, equity-focused, and committed to cultivating spaces for student-centered learning that privilege the abilities of all young people. The Teaching Artist is responsible for developing and delivering Snow City Arts’ rigorous
project-based curriculum both virtually and in-person, recording and assessing student learning outcomes in the SCA custom-built database, and contributing to regular professional learning activities. The Teaching Artist reports to the Program Director and is a member of the SCA staff on payroll, with guaranteed hours and other such benefits.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter or video of introduction, resume, one short lesson plan sample, and provide access to an artistic portfolio to [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm on September 20th, 2021.

NOAH CONFERENCE COORDINATOR – PART TIME – REMOTE

Deadline for Applications is Friday, February 28, 2020

Summary: NOAH is currently seeking an experienced Conference Coordinator to plan and manage our annual NOAH Conference. The NOAH Conference is a 3.5-day event created for artists, arts administrators, healthcare professionals, designers, educators, students and anyone with an interest in arts in health. The conference is designed to provide opportunities for participants to exchange ideas, gain applicable knowledge, build connections and energize developments for the future of the field. In addition to presentations by individuals in the field the conference also includes pre-conference workshops, keynotes, receptions, awards ceremony and social activities. The NOAH Conference location changes annually and the Conference Coordinator will work in conjunction with the NOAH Conference Committee Chair(s) and NOAH staff on executing the event. This position works remotely regularly participating in meetings via conference calls as well as Zoom and Skype. In addition, the Conference Coordinator may assist with other NOAH events including but not limited to the Leadership Summit, In-person Board Meetings, and other strategy meetings/events.

Points of Contact:

The NOAH Conference Coordinator will report to the NOAH Conference Committee Chair(s) and will receive direction from both the Conference Committee Chair(s) and NOAH Administrator.

Overview:

Logistics

• Participate in conference committee meetings, board meetings and partner meetings as needed.
• Scout and suggest locations for various conference activities (opening reception, awards ceremony, open mic evening, tours) that fit with NOAH’s conference mission and enhance the conference experience.
• Collect expense estimates and contracts for venues, catering, entertainment, transportation etc. and present to Conference Committee and NOAH Treasurer for review and approval.
  • Once approved act as main point of contact for event advance and execution (room set ups, AV needs, food and beverage requirements, timing, etc.).
  • Collect post event invoices for timely payment and reporting.
• Create staffing schedule for conference to ensuring excellent customer service and smooth event execution.
  • Assist in the recruitment, training, assignment and management of appropriate staff.
• Determine signage needs, create and order.
• Coordinate needs of keynote speakers including contracts, presentation and travel.
• Coordinate shipping, set up, break down and staffing of NOAH booth and conference supplies.
• Determine required quantity, order and pick up of onsite printed materials (schedules, maps, handouts, etc.).
• Creating and generating reports as needed before, during and after the event, including but not limited to financials, registrations, sponsorships, etc.
• Manage and oversee day of event operations including problem solving, escalating complex issues to Conference Chair(s). 

Marketing

• Plan and execute conference marketing initiatives, creative outreach and promotional strategies in order to increase conference awareness and registration.
• Create copy for website, social media, emails, newsletters and press releases. Work with NOAH staff to execute.
• Develop local/regional media contacts to promote conference in the area the conference is being held.
• Create required on site conference materials including schedule, maps, handouts, etc.
• Create sponsorship documents for distribution by Board members and website. Regularly document and distribute list of committed sponsors.

Registration

• Provide timely updates to conference registrants regarding conference activities, changes and additions.
• Act as primary contact for conference registrant questions, follow up on inquiries as required.
• Track registrations and provide updates to Conference Committee and Board.
• Create and maintain database of conference attendees for communication and future event promotion.
• Execute call for proposals, Hamilton Awards and scholarship applications – receiving applications, organizing and distributing for review by board, committee or jurors.
  • Act as primary contact for submitters including notification of acceptance, scheduling and collection of required information for program and presentation.
• Research, suggest and contract for conference registration software or services in preparation for 2021 conference.
• Research, suggest and contract for conference submittal software in preparation for 2021 conference.

Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating medium to large scale conferences and events or related experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel to event location and be onsite prior to and through event load out for event execution.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion when dealing with the various parties involved (board, staff, attendees, presenters, sponsors, vendors).
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to execute in a timely manner required.
• Ability to work independently and on multiple priorities at the same time.
• Capable of understanding budgets and ability to work within determined budget.
• Understanding, Experience or Interest in Arts in Health is a plus.
• Anticipate event needs and plan in advance for possible problems and issues.

Compensation:

This position is an hourly position requiring 1-5 hours per week. Additional hours may be required as the conference/event approaches as well as during the conference/event itself. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00.

To Apply: Deadline for Applications is Friday, February 28, 2020. Applicants should provide the following, emailed to [email protected] with the subject line “NOAH Conference Coordinator”:

• A resume with two reference contacts
• A cover letter expressing interest in and qualifications for the position

Creating an equitable work environment is part of NOAH’s commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the field of arts in health. Applicants are encouraged to share if they identify with one or more historically marginalized groups (examples include but are not limited to Immigrant, Indigenous, International, LGBTQIA, Person of Color, Person with Disability, Person of Size, Socioeconomic Disadvantage). This is not a requirement for submitting an application. NOAH is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Download the job posting here.

NOAHCON 24 is taking place in Houston, Texas, October 23-25, and virtually on November 12. NOAH is proud to have a CPAM Partnership for NOAHCON 24! The Center for Performing Arts Medicine (CPAM) embraces the broadest potential of arts and medicine. From keeping Houston’s artists on stage through health and wellbeing programs to integrating the arts into the healthcare environment and providing clinical creative arts therapies at the bedside, CPAM reimagines what a hospital experience can be.

The mission of the center is to effectively translate the collaborative potential of arts and medicine to the health care environment. To achieve its mission, the center supports the following five pillars:

• Specialized health care and wellness education for performing and visual artists
• Purposeful integration of the performing and visual arts into the hospital environment in support of patients and caregivers
• Clinical therapy that utilizes the arts in support of patient and hospital goals
• Research that harnesses the broadest potential of the arts in therapy, rehabilitation and human performance
• Education and outreach that connects the arts in health field across disciplines, inspiring creative thinking and discovery and promoting community health

CPAM is proud to be a Sustaining Founding Member of the National Organization for Arts in Health. For more information visit: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/performing-arts/

NOAH is grateful for our CPAM Partnership for NOAHCON 24.

• October 23: pre-conference tours and kick-off party
• October 24 – 25: in-person days at the University of Houston Student Center (South Entrance), 4455 University Dr. Houston, TX 77004
• November 12: virtual day on Zoom

Register for NOAHCON 24 today!

Annual NOAH conferences inform participants on current and emerging topics in the field, highlight best practices and exemplary programs, and connect an ever-expanding community to inspire conversation, collaboration + innovation. NOAHCON attracts artists of all disciplines, arts administrators, healthcare professionals (administrative and clinical), as well as researchers, creative and expressive arts therapists, designers, educators, students, and anyone with an interest in the transformative impact of arts in health.

Aesthetics, Inc., a nationally-recognized healthcare design firm, based in San Diego, is seeking a professional Arts Administrator / Project Manager, with a minimum of five years’ experience, or an MFA Degree in Arts in Health, to manage the development of public arts programs for our clients.

Success in this position requires:
1. knowledge of public art processes for mulitmedia art (paintings, photography, sculpture, mosaic, etc.);
2. excellent communication, presentation, project management and writing skills;
3. software competence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and InDesign (as well as the ability to learn new software);
4. ability to interpret floor plans and elevations;
5. ability to travel for presentations, field work, and installation supervision;
6. excellent people skills;
7. skilled at multi-tasking and extremely well organized.

Job entails: recommendations for art locations, media, size and budget; facilitating committee decisions; art sourcing, project management, contracts, framing standards, procurement and commissioning; curatorial and installation.

Salary based on experience. Competitive benefits – including paid time off, insurance and 401k.

All applications must be submitted via email. Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Snow City Arts Internship Virtual Learning and Programs Intern
Part-time (8 hours/week), temporary (July 8, 2024- August 31, 2024, dates flexible),
Non-exempt $17/hr

About Snow City Arts

Snow City Arts (SCA) inspires and educates children and youth in hospitals through the arts. SCA provides
one-on-one and small group instruction in the visual arts, creative writing, theater, music, dance, and
media arts to patients at Rush University Children’s Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of
Chicago, and Children’s Hospital University of Illinois. SCA’s curricula in arts education are steeped in
studio practices and benchmarked on state and national learning standards. Student workshops are
assessed and documented in a customized database and an extensive portfolio archive. SCA works in
close partnership with Chicago Public Schools and suburban school districts. With permission, student’s
learning outcomes and portfolios are sent to their schools in order to generate credit assignments for
work completed with SCA. The SCA team includes an admin staff of 6; an artistic staff of 7 part-time
Teaching Artists (TA’s); and numerous interns and volunteers.

SCA is a small but dedicated, efficient, and creative organization with broad reach. Our team values an
“all hands on deck” approach balanced with a commitment to wellness. The ideal candidate maintains
the ability to respond to shifting priorities with enthusiasm and integrate into a role that supports
multiple aspects of program development and operational sustainability. Snow City Arts is committed to
generating a work environment that centers on learning, equity, and inclusivity. A cohort member of
Enrich Chicago, SCA is committed to advancing systemic change in the arts and is building a vision and
framework for anti-racist work across the organization.

Summary of position

Snow City Arts is seeking an intern interested in gaining hands-on experience in an arts education
nonprofit that works across genres in hospitals. The Programmatic Support Intern will support the
admin staff with a variety of administrative, artwork preparation, and programmatic support tasks. In
addition to project work, interns may attend staff meetings and become an integral part of the Snow City
Arts team. The Programmatic Support Intern will obtain a full perspective on the inner workings of a
small arts education nonprofit, gain programmatic support experience, and learn practical skills,
including juggling priorities and deadlines.

Programmatic Support Responsibilities:
The following is not a comprehensive list of projects, and interns may not necessarily work on all of these
projects. Specific projects will be determined by staff in collaboration with the intern.

● Assist with artwork printing and preparation as needed
● Assist in updating files within and maintaining the general organization of Google Drive
● Draft curatorial statements specific to individual projects and/or the curation as a whole
● Package art supplies into art kits
● Support SCA’s community-based programs
● Assist in administrative tasks as needed

The ideal candidate will have a combination of the following professional and personal qualities, skills,
and characteristics. Snow City Arts will consider candidates who do not meet every single
requirement.

Qualifications: Must be a highly motivated, independent, reliable, and enthusiastic team player,
have a high enthusiasm to pursue new projects and learn new skills, and previous experience in the
arts and/or education fields is a plus.

● Strong interest in nonprofit programming, administration, arts in health, and/or arts education
● Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment with high expectations
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Exceptional file management and computer skills, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive
● Inquiry-based orientation to problem-solving and gathering information
● Active listener with the ability to synthesize information and translate it into action plans
● Superior organizational skills and excellent follow-through
● Ability to manage and manipulate artwork files with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
● Comfortable working on multiple projects at once

Desired Skills and Experience

● Familiarity with the arts education landscape of Chicago.
● Passion for working directly with youth and families, especially youth and families who identify
as ALAANA, queer or LGBTQI, newcomers, first-generation immigrants, and people with
disabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. The rate for this role is $17/hour.

Snow City Arts Administrative team currently works in a hybrid work environment. We anticipate
working with the Development and Communications intern remotely from home, as well as sometimes
together at our office space at Rush University Medical Center and/or at other locations for events. A
schedule will be determined around events, other needs on-site such as printing or access to items, and
according to the intern’s and staff’s availability.

Interested candidates should send a resume to [email protected]. Applications will be
reviewed and candidates will be contacted for a Zoom interview on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to
candidates who apply by April 15, 2024.

Snow City Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Snow City Arts is committed to building a culturally
diverse and pluralistic team. ALAANA-identified individuals, trans and gender nonconforming people,
people from poor and working class backgrounds and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is looking for Artists in Residence to provide Arts & Well-Being programming to patients at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Artists in Residence support the NJPAC Arts & Well-Being’s Arts in Healthcare initiative through the development and implementation of arts projects and processes in a variety of healthcare settings such as bedside art, group activities, and community projects. Programming will help patients and family members to connect more deeply with themselves and others through the arts. Artists create a safe and accepting environment for participants to discover their own creative resources. Artists are trained and supervised by NJPAC and hospital staff.

Candidates must be able to work in-person at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. Artists will be contracted for six months with the opportunity to extend in 6-12 month increments.

We are looking for artists in each of the following disciplines:
Music: Guitar and song
Visual Arts: Drawing, painting, mixed media
Storytelling: Oral history, story telling, poetry, creative writing

Learn more and apply here.

Arts for the Aging engages older adults and caregivers with diverse abilities and backgrounds in health improvement and life enhancement through regular participation in the multi-disciplinary arts. With a vision in Greater Washington D.C. and beyond to demonstrate excellence in multidisciplinary, participatory, and inclusive arts programming, Arts for the Aging has known since 1988 what studies now show, that regular arts engagement has the therapeutic power to improve physical, cognitive, and emotional health—inspiring empathy and respect, fostering communication and belonging, and promoting social connection.

This position is ideal for someone with previous nonprofit experience interested in furthering a career in fundraising-development, individual giving, donor relations, communications, and grant writing and administration. Priority focus is on candidates who currently operate in a fundraising management role and are seeking to take on director level responsibility. In addition, this position requires a person who is dedicated to supporting Arts for the Aging’s culture and values, and who is dedicated to aligning programs, practices, and communications accordingly.

On cultural equity: We realize that to date we are in the early stages of fulfilling our responsibilities as a cultural organization in terms of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within. As steps in that direction, an equity cohort of key internal stakeholders meets bi-monthly to guide implementation of a comprehensive organizational assessment on cultural equity; and we are targeting administrative and fundraising efforts to help us set up an environment welcoming to a more diverse staff.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Development and Communications Director, in collaboration with the Director & CEO and other members of the Staff, is responsible for securing and maintaining public and private institutional funding through grant proposals and reports and for raising unrestricted and restricted revenue from corporations and individuals. The Director also oversees Art for the Aging’s growing marketing and communications efforts, including the annual report, newsletters, website, media relations, social media, and other vehicles. The Director works with a contracted Grantwriter, and supervises two part-time positions (a Fellow and an Intern), focused on programming and communications. As Arts for the Aging builds the department, oversight will extend to a Grants Coordinator and a Communications Coordinator, full-time new hires anticipated over the next 12 months, and the phasing out of contracted grant-writing.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising and Grant Administration and Support:
● Execute annual development plan and refine, as needed.
● Lead grant proposal development, funding requests, and report writing. Assist Grants Coordinator in identifying and cultivating grants, and track pre-and post-award funder deadlines.
● Partner on the submission of funding requests (e.g. compiling and/or drafting necessary documents to create an application package).
● Oversee the grants and contracts calendar.
● Produce and manage mailings, fundraising appeals and online campaigns, including creating mail merged documents, and donor acknowledgement correspondence templates.
● Maintain digital communications such as e-newsletters and social media calendars pertinent to fundraising activities. Manage the Communications Fellow and the Program and Communications Intern in producing online campaigns.
● Oversee Administrative Manager to process and enter payments for donations, make calls to donors regarding declined or expiring credit cards, document gifts, prepare acknowledgement letters, tax receipts, and other correspondence.
● Collaborate with the Director and CEO position to re-institute board-hosted fundraising events which were put on hold during the pandemic.
● Participate in trainings and webinars as needed.
Prospect Research:
● Support Grant Coordinator in conducting preliminary research and analysis to identify, qualify, and select prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donor.
● Track donor opportunities, research prospects, and support proposal development.
● Establish and manage donors to move them to higher level or engagement and higher levels of giving.
Database Management
● Collaborate with Administrative Manager to assist with maintaining donor/donor-prospect database, software tools, and systems. Create and generate revenue, donor information, fundraising, ad hoc, and audit reports.
● Collaborate with Administrative Manager regarding donor database and financial systems to ensure accurate information and reporting.
● Track institution grants and the move management process (set goals, create a plan, record, etc.).
Communications:
● Manage the work of the Communications Fellow and the Program and Communications Intern in maintaining and creating content for the website, blog, e-newsletter, social media platforms, and other digital marketing efforts. Create communications to target potential clients, partners, and donors; drive traffic to website and track engagements to help educate, raise awareness, and to increase sales.
● Manage the work of the Communications Fellow and the Program and Communications Intern in developing internal organizational announcements and revising existing documents and materials such as annual reports and press releases.
● Manage the work of the Communications Fellow and the Program and Communications Intern in implementing communication strategy and executing communications plan.
● Participate in brand management and promotion, provide customer service to donors and other constituents including identification and segmentation.

Performs other job-related duties and functions as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
● Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
● Two (2) years of directly related experience in a nonprofit development or fundraising role
● Proven track record of obtaining 4 – 6 figure grants and of raising 4 – 6 figure gifts from donors
● Ability to handle confidential donor/constituent information with sensitivity and integrity
● Knowledge and experience using database software, such as DonorPerfect (current system), iMIS, Raiser’s Edge, Personify, SalesForce, eTapestry, Giftworks, Sage, DonorSearch or similar systems
● Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel required
● Knowledge of Adobe Suite software and other design software tools such as Canva
● Highly motivated, creative, self-starter with demonstrated entrepreneurial inclination
● Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written and verbal)
● Social media savvy; experienced with content creation using a variety of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Constant Contact.
● Familiarity with technology tools for social media management, web-conferencing, project management, and website maintenance (CloudCampaign, Zoom, Trello, WordPress).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Detail oriented with a dedication to accuracy
● Strong organizational and time-management skills
● Strong interpersonal, listening, cross-cultural, and relationship building skills
● Demonstrated experience managing supporting staff
ADA SPECIFICATIONS:
This position is located in Rockville, MD, with occasional local/regional travel. Arts for Aging will be operating a hybrid telework and office schedule starting the summer of 2022. The role is primarily sedentary, but may require the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 25 pounds and transport them to another location.

Arts for the Aging is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other protected class status.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
ANTICIPATED HIRE DATE: July 2022

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Send your cover letter including what makes you a good fit for this role, and your resume, to [email protected]. Attention/Subject: Development and Communications Director Search. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone inquiries or snail mail applications, please.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
Salary range: $50,000 – $65,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits: Vacation, sick/personal leave, health insurance plan, Savings Incentive Match Plan (SIMPLE IRA retirement plan), professional development, business travel reimbursement.

The Assistant Director and Lecturer at the UF Center for Arts in Medicine is seeking a full-time Assistant Director to provide significant assistance to the director with oversight of academic program and operations budgets, assist in the establishment of equitable and effective strategies, policies and procedures that support achievement of the Center’s strategic plan and oversee the Center’s graduate student recruitment enterprise.

Assistant Center Director and Lecturer

Position: Full-time, 12 month, promotion accruing faculty position (non-tenure accruing)

Date of Expected Hire: As soon as possible with a preference for before August 1, 2024

Salary: $75,000-$80,000 with a comprehensive and highly competitive leave and benefits package

In addition to your salary, the University of Florida (UF) offers low cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family’s needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available. Explore UF’s plethora of benefit options here: FACULTY Benefits

The Center for Arts in Medicine in the College of the Arts seeks an Assistant Center Director and Lecturer.   The position will include administration in the capacity of assistant center director, teaching in the Center’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs, and research (broadly defined to include a range of forms of research, creative activity, or clinical practice in arts in health).  The successful candidate will have extensive experience in, understanding of and a passion for administrative leadership in some combination of business, higher education, health, or community arts administration with an academic background that aligns with the Center’s work in arts in health and community engaged arts practice.

The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. As artists and scholars, we embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our students and faculty to shape that experience fearlessly through critical study, creative practice, and provocation. We seek a colleague who identifies as a change-maker. We seek a colleague who will prepare students to access and unsettle centers of power in a radically changing world. We seek a colleague who will position emerging artists and researchers as catalysts for equity on local and global levels.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty, seeking faculty of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Learn more and apply here.