At Fund for the Arts, we envision a healthy and vibrant community where everyone embraces the art that exists in our lives everyday, everyone contributes to the well-being of our arts community and it is understood that everyone belongs to that arts community.
Call for Arts Organizations and Teaching Artists: Fund for the Arts is Assembling a Directory of Arts Programs
Deadline: Ongoing
Arts Organizations and Teaching Artists interested in providing programs in learning and community centers for programs such as Elev8 and HeARTS can learn more about the directory and related opportunities here or at the link below. Arts Organizations and Teaching Artists of all arts disciplines, all sizes, and all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more and apply.
Fund for the Arts is Hiring!
Development Manager
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Development Manager will serve as a fundraiser and workplace campaign collaborator for the Fund for the Arts. They will deepen and expand engagement, involvement and support of Fund for the Arts by identifying, cultivating and soliciting regional businesses, foundations and individual donors. Central to this position is helping to steward a solid base of individual, corporate, and foundation support through implementation of individual meetings, workplace giving campaigns, direct mail solicitations, days of giving and passive giving methods (Amazon Smile, Round Up Campaigns, etc.). Primary opportunities for achieving growth targets in this position come from identifying and cultivating new relationships, improving donor acquisition and retention, and the deployment of strategic growth plans for annual giving. Learn more and apply!
Grants The following opportunities are not created by Fund for the Arts.
Innovative Grant: Summer Cycle 2022 Deadline to Apply: September 15
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. Innovative Grant aims to provide access to small and mighty bursts of financial support so that you can focus on making your important and innovative work. Click here to learn more and apply.
Louisville Metro Government: ARP Sub-Granting Program Deadline to Apply: September 23
Louisville Metro Government (LMG) has been awarded $250,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) sub-granting program. LMG serves as a pass-through agency for funds to be distributed to Louisville's local nonprofit arts agencies. The overall goal of this program is to support Louisville's arts community as it continues to recover from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.The ARP sub-granting program supports operating costs rather than programmatic costs. The ARP funds can go towards arts organization's personnel, stipends for artists, facilities, health and safety supplies, and marketing and promotional costs. No cost share or match is required for funding. Click here to learn more and apply.
Team Kentucky: Nonprofit Assistance Fund Deadline: October 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM Nonprofit arts organizations in Kentucky are eligible for funding! The Nonprofit Assistance Fund was created to provide one-time assistance payments to eligible nonprofit organizations that experienced net negative revenue between calendar years 2020 and 2021. This assistance is being made from a $75 million appropriation from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The Nonprofit Assistance Fund will make one-time direct relief payments to eligible nonprofit organizations of up to $100,000 per organization. Click here to learn more and apply. Click here for resources from Kentucky Nonprofit Network.
South Arts: Southern Prize & State Fellowships Deadline: October 10, 2022 The South Arts Southern Prize and State Fellowships acknowledge, support, and celebrate the highest quality artistic work being created in the American South. The program is open to individual artists living in the South Arts region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee Click here to learn more and apply.
South Arts: Micro Accessibility Grants Deadline: May 15, 2023 The Southeast is home to some of the world’s more diverse and vibrant artistic communities. South Arts believes that the arts are for everyone. The arts enrich the lives of people of all abilities and backgrounds. In their commitment to amplifying the success of the Southeast’s arts ecology, South Arts offers micro-funding to supplement the efforts of arts organizations throughout our service area to make arts programs accessible to persons with disabilities. Click here to learn more and apply.
South Arts: Express Grants Deadline: Rolling South Arts believes that rural communities deserve great art, and can require specialized support to make that vision viable. Distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, Express Grants support rural organizations and communities with expedited grants of up to $2,000. Click here to learn more and apply.
Professional & Organizational Development The following opportunities are not created by Fund for the Arts.
South Arts: Accessibility in Digital Spaces Webinar Event Date: September 16, 2022
Location: Online Join Maria Lamardo, Head of Accessibility Training and Education at CVS Health, to learn how to create accessible constituent forms, webpages, and other digital content. This is a FREE workshop! Click here to learn more and apply.
Black Theatre Coalition & Broadway Across America: Fellowship Program Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2022
Broadway Across America and Black Theatre Coalition have partnered to create a comprehensive paid fellowship program for Black-identifying college undergraduate juniors, seniors, recent college graduates and early career professionals interested in pursuing a career in theater administration. Applicants are welcomed from all fields of study, including arts administration, business, marketing, communications, finance, HR, theatre studies and more. Click here to learn more and apply.
South Arts: Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit Event Dates: November 1, 3, & 4 Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina South Arts, in partnership with Creative Placemaking Communities, is bringing the 2022 Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit: South & Appalachia to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Summit is designed to facilitate a network of artists, civic and cultural leaders, educators, public officials, and more from around the South to work in unison to build new and stronger partnerships, projects, programs, and policies. The experiences created at the summit will inform, inspire and empower the voices of those in the community. Click here to learn more and register.
Calls for Artists The following opportunities are not created by Fund for the Arts.
Bourne-Schweitzer Gallery: Collective Resistance - The Politics of Personhood Deadline: September 15, 2022
With the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, many Americans worry about the protection of their rights moving forward. If you feel your freedom to exist is under attack, we encourage you to use your voice and share your talents with us at Bourne-Schweitzer Gallery. Local artists of the Kentuckiana area are invited to submit work centered on the politics of personhood and the experience of marginalized identities. All artists and all mediums are welcome, from visual arts to performances, poetry, music, and video art. Click here to learn more and apply.
The Woman's Club of Louisville: Eighty-Fourth Annual No-Jury Art Show Deadline: September 16, 2022
Artists must be at least 18 years of age in the year 2022, and must reside in an area with a zipcode that begins with 400, 401, 402, or 471. The size of the painting, drawing, or collage is limited to three feet by four feet, including frame. Two dimensional entries should be equipped with hooks or wire ready to hang for exhibit. Sculpture is limited to three feet in length and width and to fifty pounds in weight. Photography, computer generated art, fiber arts, and jewelry are NOT eligible. The Woman's Club reserves the right to refuse any entry deemed inappropriate, or otherwise objectionable. Click here to learn more and apply.
Josephine Sculpture Park: Outdoor Public Art Commemorative Bench in Frankfort, KY
Deadline: September 22, 2022
In partnership with the City of Frankfort, Josephine Sculpture Park is seeking to commission an original outdoor site-specific sculptural bench commemorating the historical location of racial terror lynchings in Frankfort, KY. The work of art will be permanently installed in downtown Frankfort at the north end of the Singing Bridge. Click here to learn more and apply.
Louisville Visual Art: Fall 2022 AC Hotel Solo/Group Exhibition Deadline: September 26, 2022 Louisville Visual Art (LVA), in association with AC Hotels (Nulu, LLC), is reviewing submissions from local artists for installation on the first and second floor lobby of the new AC Hotel for the 2022 season. Seven artworks will be selected. Artists of all mediums are encouraged to apply. All artwork must be ready to hang with the appropriate hardware. The AC Hotel exhibition space hosts 2 exhibitions per year. These artworks will have high visibility and will be prominently displayed within the restaurant/bar and foyer in the AC Hotel. Artist receives 100% of sale price when artwork is sold through the AC Hotel. Click here to learn more and apply.
Louisville Free Public Library: Collider Artist-in-Residence Program Deadline: September 30, 2022 The Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) is continuing its mission of supporting local artists and connecting them with the public through the COLLIDER artist-in-residence program. They are now accepting artist applications for January-June 2023 monthly residencies. These paid residencies will be in-person. Click here to learn more and apply.
Louisville Visual Art: Urban Paint Out Event Date: October 8, 2022, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Leave the four walls of your studio behind and experience painting in Louisville’s exciting downtown! Check-in will be at Ft Nelson Park (705 W Main St, Louisville, KY) between 9am-10am. Finished canvases can be dropped off between 2pm-2:30pm at Ft. Nelson Park for judging. This event is rain or shine. Click here to learn more and apply.
South Arts: Call for Presenters & Venues Deadline: Ongoing
Are you interested in being contacted by artists about potential Jazz Road engagements? Jazz Road relies on successful connections between artists and the venues/presenters/communities which will host them. If you represent an organization that presents jazz–or is interested in expanding their work to include jazz presenting–please complete the form at the link below. South Arts is looking for presenters of all types, from jazz clubs to places of worship to performing arts centers to house concerts to non-traditional presenters, and communities from rural or isolated to urban. Click here to learn more and apply.
Job Openings The following opportunities are not created by Fund for the Arts.
Organization: Actors Theatre of Louisville
Title: Director of Finance and Administration The Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for the effective management and implementation of accounting and financial activities of The Actors Theatre of Louisville. Reporting to the Executive Artistic Director, the Director of Finance and Administration guides the organization’s financial policies and direction while also being an active partner with the executive leadership team in planning the organization’s future strategy and implementing ongoing operations. This position will be responsible for creating a long-term fiscal strategy that articulates impact, rate of growth and the financial model required to support Actors Theatre of Louisville’s transformation. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Actors Theatre of Louisville
Title: Patron Services Manager The Patron Services Manager is a public facing position responsible for contributing to radical hospitality and extravagant welcome by engaging with patrons for their ticketing and donation needs, and managing many logistical aspects for ticket sales and donations. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Drama by George
Title: Creative Enrichment Teacher (Grades K-2) As a part-time Creative Enrichment Teacher, you’ll help kids discover the joy of the performing arts as you teach after-school programs onsite at elementary schools in the Louisville area for grades K-2. No theatre experience is necessary. If you have experience with young children, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to get creative with kids! Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Drama by George Title: Drama Club Teaching Artist (Grades 2-8) As a part-time Drama Club Teaching Artist, you’ll help kids discover the joy of performing as you teach after-school drama clubs onsite at elementary and/ or middle schools in the Louisville area. Generally, our drama clubs meet once a week for eight weeks during each semester (fall and spring). They always culminate in the performance of a short play. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Frazier History Museum Title: Stories in Mind Program Administrator Develop and facilitate engaging programs for Stories in Mind participants. These programs take place off-site at assisted living and certified nursing facilities. These programs relate to the Museum’s collections, exhibitions, and Kentucky history through creative activities of art, music, and theater. This is an outreach position that will travel to and lead Stories in Mind programs at multiple facilities. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Kentucky Performing Arts
Title: Director of Programming The Director of Programming provides oversight for the Programming team to ensure programs are relevant to the community, serve Kentucky Performing Arts’ mission of building lifelong relationships with the arts and are aligned with Kentucky Performing Arts’ fiscal needs by maximizing the revenue contribution of the Programming Department. The Director of Programming curates, books, and delivers a variety of high-quality public programs, both on and off Kentucky Performing Arts stages. With support from the Associate Director of Commercial Booking and the Community Arts Manager, the Director of Programming provides continuity in communication and oversight over all Kentucky Performing Arts Presents programmatic activities with all Kentucky Performing Arts departments. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Kentucky Performing Arts
Title: Programming Assistant The Programming Assistant provides administrative support by successfully executing event contracts and payments; disseminating accurate event information to internal and external stakeholders; preparing itineraries for artist visits and community meetings; transporting artists and providing general support at offsite events; and general duties as assigned. The Programming Assistant will support the Director of Programming, the Associate Director of Commercial Booking, and the Community Arts Manager to ensure the smooth administration of events. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Kentucky Performing Arts
Title: Staff Accountant
The Accounts Payable Specialist supports management in the achievement of strategic goals through the successful processing of Accounts Payable and general accounting functions. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Kentucky Performing Arts
Title: Production Technician
Production Technicians at Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) are primarily engaged in the execution of events and maintaining KPA equipment, systems, and theaters. The Production Technician is responsible for providing the highest level of Production services to Kentucky Performing Arts staff, patrons, clients, and visitors. These aspects of the role require working knowledge of either professional audio consoles or lighting consoles. The idea is to be familiar with all aspects and have a deep knowledge of one or more specialties.This individual will utilize their extensive background in the field of live events and passion for the arts to help Kentucky Performing Arts innovate its facilities and programs. The Production Technician position requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability work as part of a team, as a leader of a team, and on individual projects with little supervision. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Kentucky Performing Arts
Title: Floor Manager
Provides excellent service to Kentucky Performing Arts patrons and instructive supervision to Volunteers by executing essential duties personally or through effectively delegated supervision. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Looking for Lilith
Title: Teaching Artists Looking for Lilith is seeking fun, dynamic teaching artists to be a part of our after-school drama clubs in several Louisville schools this fall! Clubs meet once/week, 3:45-5:00, for 10 weeks beginning mid-September and ending in late November/early December. Competitive pay. Contact shannon@lookingforlilith.org or 347-439-8884 if interested.
Organization: Louisville Ballet
Title: Community Engagement Programs Manager
The Community Engagement Manager of Louisville Ballet has both administrative and teaching responsibilities in their workload. This full-time position works closely with the Director of Community Engagement as an integral part of the organization, serving as a bridge for the company to the community. Administrative responsibilities include scheduling programs with schools and community partners, managing all engagement marketing communications, and maintaining the engagement database for impact reporting. Teaching duties include developing standards based curriculum and providing instruction for in-school residencies, after-school programs and all other special projects as assigned. This position has a flexible work schedule depending on weekly teaching engagements and scheduled events. Some evenings and weekends may be required (with advanced notice). Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Louisville Ballet
Title: Community Engagement Teaching Artist
Louisville Ballet Community Engagement Teaching Artists work on an hourly basis with a schedule that varies each week based on teaching assignments. Teaching artist duties include developing standards based curriculum and providing instruction for all community engagement programs including; in-school residencies, after-school programs, community workshops and all other special projects and events as assigned. Some evenings and weekends may be required (with advanced notice). Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Louisville Ballet
Title: Community Engagement Administrative Associate
The Community Engagement Administrative Associate of Louisville Ballet works closely with the Director of Community Engagement as an integral part of the organization, serving as a bridge for the company to the community. This part-time position includes administrative responsibilities such as regular communication with schools and community partners regarding scheduling programs, managing all engagement marketing communications, maintaining the engagement database for impact reporting, and other special projects as assigned. This position requires great attention to detail and the ability to create and maintain meaningful partnerships in the community. A flexible work schedule is determined by weekly scheduled events, performances, and community meetings. Some evenings and weekends may be required (with advanced notice). Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Louisville Youth Orchestra
Title: Site Manager/Co-Music Librarian The Site Manager is responsible for the setup and breakdown of LYO rehearsal rooms during the LYO season and for audition days. This includes moving racks of chairs and music stands, lifting individual chairs and stands, and arranging seating charts. This role manages weekly check-in, attendance, and some aspects of student records during the season, communicating with families as needs arise. The Site Manager works behind the scenes to supervise students and help rehearsals and concerts run smoothly. The Site Manager ensures a warm and inclusive environment for students to connect and establish a real sense of belonging, including leading simple social prompts for students to interact during rehearsal break. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Louisville Youth Orchestra
Title: Presto Strings Instructors This position is part-time, and includes approximately 60-90 minutes of weekly beginner strings instruction during the school year, along with basic administrative responsibilities to support the class and communicate with parents and school personnel. The Presto Strings Instructor is responsible for instructing weekly beginning Suzuki-influenced strings classes to 2nd-4th graders in an underserved elementary school. This includes working closely with the school to recruit and retain students and to provide a September info session. The instructor will also fit students for fractional-sized instruments owned by the LYO, manage inventory, supply reports to the Executive Director, submit instruments for repairs as needed, and lead at least 2 performances in the spring. The Presto Strings Instructor may also on occasion be requested to assist with regular LYO rehearsals or concerts, both behind the scenes or as a substitute instructor/conductor. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Speed Art Museum
Title: Chief of Advancement
The Chief of Advancement is responsible for advancing the mission of the Speed Art Museum through strategic planning, leadership, and the formation and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy. As a member of the Museums' executive leadership team, the Chief of Advancement builds strong relationships with the Museums' stakeholders and donors and develops, prioritizes, and implements fundraising and marketing strategies. The position reports to the Museum Director and works closely and in partnership with all department leaders, individual curators, the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Speed Art Museum
Title: Terra Foundation Assistant Curator
One-year, grant-funded position responsible for assisting with ongoing research, development, and project management of a re-imagined, more inclusive gallery focused on Kentucky-made and Kentucky-associated decorative arts, painting, sculpture, works on paper, and other media. Will participate in the curation of thematic gallery components, production of research guides and tours, and coordination of project advisors. Click here to learn more and apply.
Organization: Speed Art Museum
Title: Curatorial Administrative Associate
The Curatorial Administrative Assistant performs administrative work to assist the Chief Curator and curatorial staff. Click here to learn more and apply.
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