OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS IN THE ARTS
Embroidery Tech Assistant (part time)
Windmill City Screenprinting is hiring a part time Embroidery Tech Assistant for embroidery and garment decoration — no experience necessary. Tasks include: preparing garments, supplies and equipment and finishing work. Work schedule will mostly fall between 9am-5pm, Monday thru Friday, with hours based upon workflow. Tell them a bit about yourself and send a resume to abc@windmillcityscreenprinting.com.
Desert Sun - Entertainment, Culture, and Celebrity Reporter (full time)
The Desert Sun / desertsun.com in Palm Springs, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is hiring an experienced lifestyle, entertainment and celebrity reporter to cover the vibrant cultural scene in the Coachella Valley. Click here to view job description and apply.
Media Production Instructor (part time)
College of the Desert seeks a part time Media Production Instructor in the Arts & Media Department. Read job description and qualifications, and apply online here.
Admissions and Box Office Assistant (full time or part time)
Palm Springs Art Museum seeks an Admissions and Box Office Assistant to work on the visitor experience, under the direction of the Production Manager. Click here to view job description and apply.
Art Preparator
Palm Springs Art Museum seeks an Art Preparator to fabricate and install museum exhibits, under the direction of the Exhibition Designer/Installation Manager. Click here to view job description and apply.
Art Handlers
Melissa Morgan Fine Art is hiring art handlers at the gallery now. Contact info@melissamorganfineart.com or call 760-341-1056 and speak to Karna Valen to set up an appointment.
Stagecraft Instructor (part time)
College of the Desert seeks a part time Stagecraft Instructor in the Theatre Department. Read job description and qualifications, and apply online here.
CALLS FOR ARTISTS
29 Palms Art Gallery - Call for Exhibition Proposals
Individual Artists, Curated Group Exhibitions, Artists of any media are welcome to submit exhibition proposals to 29 Palm Art Gallery for the upcoming exhibition season (September 2019 – August 2020). Deadline: May 31, 2019. Information
Fusion Art - 4th Annual Cityscapes competition
For this Fusion Art competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography depicting Cityscapes. Cash prizes and an invitation to Fusion Art's 4th Annual Group Show in 2020 for Best in Show winners. Deadline to enter is June 1, 2019. Information
Idyllwild's Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The Idyllwild Art Association invites plein-air artists to participate in the Annual Plein Air Paint Out on June 15, 2019. Mediums accepted: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, gouache, pencil, and ink. Deadline: June 8, 2019. Information
American Documentary Film Festival 2020
AmDocs 2020 is open to all categories within the documentary film genre. Earlybird deadline: June 16, 2019. Information.
Hi-Def Hi Desert Fringe Festival 2019
The 2019 Hi-Def Fringe Festival is Aug. 23-25, 2019 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. Applications are being accepted through June 20. Information.
Script2Stage2Screen
Script2Stage2Screen accepts script submissions each year from May 1 through July 1. To submit work for consideration, email scripts to Gina Bikales at ginabikales@gmail.com. Information.
The Art of the Shack
Developed by the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery and the Coachella Valley Art Center, The Art of the Shack showcases work incorporating reused and recycled materials. Create a shack to be exhibited at Shack East at CVAC in Indio and Shack West at S.C.R.A.P. in Cathedral City.
Student artist submission deadline: June 7, 2019. Professional artist submission deadline: July 4, 2019. To get started on your shack, contact the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery at 760/861-6479 or email karen@scrapgallery.org. They have free materials. Information
Encore Theatre District Auditions
Encore Theatre District is hosting auditions for their musical 'Fun Home' on June 29, 2019 at 12:00pm at Cathedral City Library. Contact 760-999-0052 for more information.
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo & Juried Exhibition
Call for art is open for the 2019 Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition & Juried Exhibition in September in 29 Palms. Deadline: July 15, 2019. See website for details.
19th Annual Rancho Mirage Art Affaire
Artist applications are now being accepted for the 19th Annual Rancho Mirage Art Affaire, scheduled for Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Rancho Mirage Community Park. Deadline: September 17, 2019. See application details on ZAPPlication.
Indio Senior Center
Indio Senior Center, which showcases different artists in solo exhibitions each month, seeks artists for consideration. Artists install between 12 and 18 pieces (depending on size) in all media. Contact Nancy Vance, community program administrator, at 760-391-4170 or nvance@indio.org.
Palm Desert Artist Registry
The city of Palm Desert welcomes artists to apply to the artist registry. Inquire to: Amy Lawrence, Management Analyst, Attn: Community Gallery, City of Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Information: 760-837-1664, alawrence@cityofpalmdesert.org
CaFÉ for Artists
Call for Entry, or CaFÉ™, a service of the Western States Arts Federation, is an online application and adjudication system for managing calls for entry. It's designed for artists and arts administrators.
The Art Deadlines List
Public art commissions, art competitions, art jobs and internships, art scholarships and grants and fellowships, residencies, art festivals, call for entries/proposals/projects, and other opportunities, in all disciplines, for art students, art teachers, and artists of all ages, all skill levels, in all disciplines, everywhere. Click to search
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
Offers a residency for artists working across diverse media and the freedom to explore their practice in an open and welcoming framework. Read more
Invites artists to produce site-specific works alongside the San Andreas Fault Line. Read more
Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency
Invites artists from around the world to create work amidst the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. Read more
Brings emerging artists of merit from around the world to the Coachella Valley to create art interventions inspired by their experience here. Read more
GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS
The Complete Guide to 2019 Artist Grants and Opportunities
Artwork Archive's blog entry links to specific grants as well as grant portals.
Alliance for California Traditional Arts
ACTA's Living Cultures Grants Program seeks to sustain and strengthen the folk and traditional arts in the state of California with grants of $5,000 to California-based nonprofits, as well as other organizations who work with fiscal sponsors. Deadline is July 15, 2019. Information
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Pollock-Krasner grants enable artists to create work, purchase materials and pay for studio rent, as well as personal and medical expenses. Past recipients of Pollock-Krasner grants acknowledge their critical impact in allowing concentrated time for studio work, and in preparing for exhibitions and other professional opportunities such as accepting a residency. Requirements for consideration are the application form. Information