Every Wednesday from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Fund for the Arts offers After Hours, an opportunity to meet with a staff member at Fund for the Arts such as President & CEO Andre Kimo Stone Guess, Campaign Director Lucy Love, Director of Community Impact Sarah Lindgren, or Manager of Communications and Engagement Mollie LaFavers. Please fill out the form at the link below to let us know about your interest in meeting with us during our after-hours appointments. Someone will be in touch with you promptly about the next available timeslot.
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Calls for Artists
 

Call for Murals in Louisville's California Niehgborhood
Center for Neighborhoods is assisting Louisville's California neighborhood in installing a mural or structural art project in the California Leisure Park through our P.A.I.N.T. (Producing Art In Neighborhoods Together) program.  They are holding their first community meeting to discuss possibilities for public art on October 28th at 6:00 pm at CA Liesure Park - 693 Dixie Highway. This project is part of the NEA Our Town Initiative, which is a partnership between Center for Neighborhoods, Fund for the Arts, Louisville Metro Government, and Louisville Public Media. The RFP for interested artists will be released soon. The final artist selected by the community will be given a$14,500 stipend to cover all materials, labor, and other costs. If you are interested in submitting a public art proposal you must be in attendance at the 10/28 meeting. 
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Essays on the Creatives Life
Sunspot Literary Journal is seeking articles, essays, even fiction and poems that offer advice and thoughts on the creative life related to any creative form. How-to, features, reports on current trends, commentaries, real experiences, and roundups are some of the areas accepted.
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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International Contest of Contemporary Art
The competition’s aim is to promote the enrolled artists, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art. All kinds of artworks are accepted, including video, installations and performances. All works will be presented by a picture or a video that must be followed by a description of the work. All works must be available for the final exhibition and have to be the artist’s property. The contest is open to all artists or groups of artists and professionals from any country.
Deadline: November 10, 2021
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Call for Sculptures - Reflections: African-American Voices Past and Present
Held in conjunction with the exhibition Reflections: African-American Voices Past and Present and during Black History month, the LASC is seeking sculptural and 2D art works created by regional African-American artists. This is a juried exhibition that will be presented in the LASC’s Atrium Gallery this January 21st through March 25th, 2022.
Deadline: December 3, 2021
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International Drawing Annual
The International Drawing Annual is open to any artist submitting original works of art or design created within the past three years (2019 - 2021). Artists, designers, illustrators, professionals, and students in ALL disciplines are encouraged to submit. Manifest is eager to receive works of drawing in a wide range of applications (technical, graphic, fine art, design, sketching, architectural, digital, illustration, etc.) with the qualification being that artwork submitted is representative of "drawing." Works that push the boundaries of what constitutes drawing are also encouraged and welcome.
Deadline: December 31, 2021
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Lucca Biennale Indoor 2022 - Paper, Art, Design
Lucca Biennale Cartasia is the world’s biggest art event dedicated to paper art. The Biennale takes place every two years, in 2022 it will be held from the 31st of July until September the 25th. The Indoor Exhibition will be composed of 3 main sectors: art, fashion, and performances. Every artist that creates art such as performances, sculptures, drawings, video-art, and much more with paper, cardboard, or its by-products is encouraged to participate in the call.
Deadline: January 15, 2022
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Auditions

 

Grants for Individuals and Nonprofits to Research Photographic History
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and nonprofit organizations for research projects on women in photography worldwide or on Western American photographers before 1900.
Deadline: November 1, 2021
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Awards to Libraries and Museums for Outstanding Contributions to Local Communities
Awards to USA and territories libraries and museums for outstanding community contributions. The purpose of the awards program is to honor institutions that demonstrate innovative and exemplary approaches to serving local communities.
Deadline: November 1, 2021
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Puffin's 2022 Annual Artist Grant Program
The Puffin Foundation will be accepting new proposals in the Fine Arts, Music, and Photography for their 2022 grant cycle. Applications in other disciplines will not be considered.  Please note that the primary focus of your proposal must be one of these three genres.  For example, please do not apply for a Music grant if the music is simply an accompanying score for a video or dance project.  Music, Photography, or Fine Arts must be the focus of your project. One exception is that we will also consider arts-related projects focusing on Environmental issues and the climate crisis confronting us all from other genres such as Theater.
Deadline to Request an Application: December 15, 2021
Deadline to apply: December 31, 2021
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Job Openings
 

21c Museum Hotel, Art Handler (Contract)
21c Museum Hotel seeks a contract, temporary Art Handler in assisting the 21c collections team with the movement of artworks, decorative art pieces, office furniture, supplies/materials. This includes lifting and moving artworks on and off trucks and trailers, and sorting and relocating items within the storage facility. This position may also be asked to assist with setting up workstations.
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Frazier History Museum, Event Coordinator
This individual will work directly with contracted and potential clients to sell event space and ensure that all logistics and operational aspects of the events are communicated and fulfilled.  The Coordinator will act as a liaison between the client and Museum’s operational departments/vendors to ensure the implementation of successful facility rental events while ensuring customer satisfaction.
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Kentucky Performing Arts, Event Manager
The Event Manager coordinates events, as assigned, from immediately after booking through settlement, including being the on-site contact for the client and internal resources during the actual event.  This position will collaborate with all performance execution departments to ensure client and artist needs are met while promoting high-quality patron experiences.
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Kentucky Science Center, Early Childhood Educator
The Early Childhood Educator will engage visitors ages 0-8 and their caregivers in educational and entertaining programming. Educators will engage visitors in a variety of settings, but primarily in Kentucky Science Center’s first floor Science in Play galleries. This role also includes daily upkeep of the galleries and development of temporary displays and content. This role will work directly with education staff, volunteers, and department managers to demonstrate best practices in early childhood education.
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Kentucky Science Center, Assembly Program Educator
As an Assembly Program Educator, you will engage participants of all ages in educational and entertaining science programming throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. You will act as a representative of Kentucky Science Center (KSC), working directly with school/organization staff and local volunteers to ensure that program participants have an engaging and educational experience.
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Louisville Ballet, Executive Director
The Executive Director will work in a co-CEO relationship with the Artistic Director with both positions reporting to the Board. It is, of course, critically important that the individuals in these two positions work in a cohesive and productive manner.
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Speed Art Museum, Major Gifts Officer
As a senior member of the Advancement team, the Major Gifts Officer will develop, organize and cultivate donors and prospects who have the capacity to make significant multi-year investments. The Major Gifts Officer will manage planning, organizing, and events for several donor groups. The ideal candidate will be energetic and self-motivated with experience and success making direct solicitations, working with volunteers and staff across  the organization. The Major Gifts Officer creates compelling proposals, presentations, and materials to solicit and steward gifts. This position works closely with the Deputy Director, External Relations & Advancement and  the Director who will also maintain major donor portfolios. 
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Speed Art Museum, Guest Relations Associate
The Guest Relations Associate serves as host to the Museum’s guests, volunteers, and staff- in person, on the telephone, and through technology. They engage guests by providing information about the Museum’s programs and services. They sell admissions, tickets, and memberships, and accept donations at the Guest Relations desk and throughout the Museum.
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Speed Art Museum, Gallery Attendant
Provides for the safety and protection of Museum employees, guests, and assets by maintaining a positive, welcoming, active, and visible presence throughout the Museum’s public and private spaces. As a member of the Protection Services Department, the Gallery Attendant works closely with their peers, supervisors, and senior staff to fulfill the mission of the museum and provide exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of professional practices.
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Speed Art Museum, IT Specialist
Are you an IT Professional looking for a way to work in and around the arts? Join a dynamic Operations department in supporting the oldest and largest Art Museum in the state of Kentucky! Our ideal candidate is eager to dig into our IT systems and to build processes that support all of the tech needs of the various departments that make up the Speed. Immediate projects are working with a consulting group to complete an IT Audit, developing early warning control mechanisms to detect and prevent network access disruptions, viruses, etc., and to develop an inventory control that will enable us to maintain adequate equipment levels and budget accordingly. 
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Speed Art Museum, Head Registrar
Responsible for all aspects of collections record-keeping for both the permanent collection and for loan materials. Responsible for ensuring the safety of works of art within the building and during transit. Responsible for implementing policies and procedures related to collections management.
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StageOne Family Theatre, Marketing Director
The Marketing Director works with and stewards the resources of the Patron Services staff and StageOne staff, artists, volunteers, and community partners to nurture the Mission and Core Values of the Organization.
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StageOne Family Theatre, Business Manager
The Business Manager is accountable to the Producing Artistic Director for maintaining and increasing fiscal sustainability and for assuring that the company is in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
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StageOne Family Theatre, Development Director
The Development Director is accountable to the Producing Artistic Director for setting and achieving contributed income goals in corporate, foundation, government and individual-giving based on organizational priorities.
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StageOne Family Theatre, Development Associate
The Development Associate is accountable to the Development Director for accurate tracking and maintaining records of all contributed income, special events and other supportive needs as set forth by the Development Director.
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