OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS IN THE ARTS
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.
Admissions and Box Office Associate (Full Time or Part Time)
Palm Springs Art Museum seeks an Admissions and Box Office Associate to work on the visitor experience team supporting the daily operation of the admissions desk and box office by answering phones, selling general admission tickets, providing basic information to guests, selling memberships, and theater ticketing and seating. Click here to view job description and apply.
The Director of Innovative Curriculum and Instruction (Full Time)
Idyllwild Arts seeks a Director of Innovative Curriculum and Instruction, who will provide support to the Vice President, Educational Programs by providing both visionary and pragmatic leadership to support the administrative and instructional needs. Click here to view job description and apply.
Advertising Manager (Part Time)
O'Bayley Communications seeks a part-time Advertising Manager. The firm works with arts and culture organizations. Click here to view job description and apply. Contact Tim O'Bayley at tim@obayley.net.
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.
Director of Park Services/Guest Relations (Full Time)
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in Palm Desert seeks a Director of Park Services/Guest Relations who values conservation education to initiate, lead, and manage all aspects of guest services, including admissions, membership, public relations, marketing, special events and park attractions. Click here to view job description and apply.
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.
3D Studio Art Instructor (part time)
College of the Desert seeks a part time 3D studio art instructor. Classes could be at the Palm Desert campus or in Indio, Mecca/Thermal, or Palm Springs. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends. Read job description and qualifications, and apply online here.
Art Instructors
Create Center for the Arts in Palm Desert seeks art instructors. Contact savannah@createcenterforthearts.org for more information.
CALLS FOR ARTISTS
Pirates of Penzance Audition
LimonCarr’s Desert Theatricals is holding open auditions for The Pirates of Penzance running May 17th and 18th at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater. Auditions are Sunday, March 24th at 10am at the Amphitheater. Click here for more information.
United #HerArtHere Contest
United Airlines welcomes women to enter their #HerArtHere contest for the chance to design and paint a United plane. Deadline is March 24, 2019. Click here for more information.
"Awaken" Womens Exhibit
The San Bernardino Art Association invites all women residing in California to participate in their 2019 women “Awaken” exhibit. All artwork including painting, drawing, pastel, mixed media, collage, photography, sculpture and poetry are welcome. The deadline to submit is April 26, 2019 by midnight. Click here for more information.
Idyllwild's Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The Idyllwild Art Association invites plein air artists to participate in their Annual Plein Air Paint Out on June 15, 2019. Mediums accepted: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, Gouache & Pencil, ink. Registration deadline is June 8, 2019. Click here for more information.
Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo & Juried Exhibition
Call for Art is now open for the 2019 Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition & Juried Exhibition in September in 29 Palms. Deadline is July 15, 2019. See website for details.
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: Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst, Attn: Community Gallery, City of Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Information: 760-837-1664, dglickman@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 Higlands Artist Residency
Invites artists from around the world to create work amidst the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. 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.
The Community Foundation
The Community Foundation has several grant opportunities available, including the Community Impact Fund (deadline April 1, 2019) Click here for details, guidelines, and instructions.
2019-2020 Rose Fellowship
The Rose Fellowship partners community-engaged architects and artists with local community development organizations. Together, they facilitate an inclusive approach that creates and preserves sustainable, healthy and affordable communities. New arts fellowships available. Application deadline April 14, 2019. Click here for details, guidelines, and instructions.
Anderson Children's Foundation
ACF accepts grant proposals from February to early May each year. Nonprofit organizations serving children and youth in the Coachella Valley of California may apply for funding. Deadline is May 9, 2019. Projects are funded for a single year from July 1 to June 30. Programs may reapply annually. 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