Pre-application deadline (for new applicants): April 1, 2022
Application deadline: June 10, 2022
Fund for the Arts' Sustaining Impact Grants (SIG) provide mission-based operating support to Greater Louisville nonprofit arts organizations in order to ensure the organization’s ongoing capacity to drive community impact.

Pre-applications for the FY 2022-2023 SIG cycle will open on Monday, March 7, 2022. If you are a new SIG applicant, you will need to complete the pre-application by April 1, 2022.

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Creative Writing Research Fellowship
Deadline: March 10, 2022
The National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers that enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. Applications are reviewed through an anonymous process in which the criteria for review are the artistic excellence and artistic merit of the submitted writing sample. Through this program, the NEA seeks to sustain and nurture a diverse range of creative writers at various stages of their careers and to continue to expand the portfolio of American art.
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Research Grants in the Arts
Deadline: March 28, 2022
Research Grants in the Arts support research studies that investigate the value and/or impact of the arts, either as individual components of the U.S. arts ecology or as they interact with each other and/or with other domains of American life.
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NEA Research Labs
Deadline: March 28, 2022
The NEA Research Labs program offers grant funding for longer-term research agendas. These agendas will include multiple research studies and activities that build and inform the field throughout the life of an NEA Research Lab. Applicants seeking grant funding for a specific and discrete research study should refer to the Research Grants in the Arts program guidelines.
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Challenge America
Deadline: April 21, 2022
Challenge America offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to populations that are underserved. Challenge America features an abbreviated application, a robust structure of technical assistance, and grants for a set amount of $10,000. Grants require a cost share/match of $10,000 consisting of cash and/or in-kind contributions. Total project costs must be at least $20,000 or greater.
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Harpo Foundation Grants for Visual Artists
Deadline: April 29, 2022
The Grants for Visual Artists award provides direct support to under-recognized artists 21 years or older.
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Grants for Arts Projects
Deadline: July 7, 2022
Grants for Arts Projects is the National Endowment for the Arts' principal grants program for organizations based in the United States. Through project-based funding, the program supports public engagement with, and access to, various forms of art across the nation, the creation of art, learning in the arts at all stages of life, and the integration of the arts into the fabric of community life.
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Auditions

Calls for Artists
 

Jeffersonville Public Art Commission: Noco Digital Gallery - May - July, 2022
Deadline: March 4, 2022
The gallery is comprised of five digital Samsung panels (55 inches in size) in black enclosures at 628 Michigan Avenue Jeffersonville, Indiana in the heart of the Jeffersonville Arts and Cultural District. This gallery was designed to be a permanent, accessible outdoor art display for visitors to the district. This is an unmanned gallery space monitored remotely through cameras.
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Apply to review "Mean Girls," the musical, with Arts Angle Vantage
Deadline: March 10, 2022
This is a free opportunity for writers and arts enthusiasts who are high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to attend the opening night performance and write a review about the national touring production of the musical “Mean Girls,” adapted from Tina Fey's 2004 screenplay.
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Form, not Function: Quilt Arts at the Carnegie
Deadline: March 19, 2022
Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie is an annual juried exhibit of contemporary quilt art held at the Carnegie Center for Art & History in New Albany, Indiana. All works must be quilted (two or more distinct layers held together with stitches). The layers may include fiber and textile materials, but this is not required and other techniques and mediums are acceptable as long as the work is quilted, as defined above. The exhibit is open to artists, age 18 or older, living in the United States.
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18th Annual Magnitude Seven: International Call for Small Works
Deadline: March 19, 2022
Each iteration of the exhibit brings in hundreds of powerful yet diminutive works for our jury to consider. Inevitably this results in a gallery full of diverse, compelling, and exquisite little gems. Manifest’s patrons eagerly await the Magnitude SEVEN event each year. This annual project is one of the most varied exhibits in their season. So they are always excited to offer this call to artists to submit works no larger than seven inches in any dimension (any proportion).
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COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Program
Deadline: March 31, 2022
COLLIDER, the South Central Regional Library’s paid artist-in-residence program, connects the public with art and the people who create it.
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Jeffersonville Public Art Commission: Noco Digital Gallery - June - Sept, 2022
Deadline: April 8, 2022
The gallery is comprised of five digital Samsung panels (55 inches in size) in black enclosures at 628 Michigan Avenue Jeffersonville, Indiana in the heart of the Jeffersonville Arts and Cultural District. This gallery was designed to be a permanent, accessible outdoor art display for visitors to the district. This is an unmanned gallery space monitored remotely through cameras.
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Jeffersonville Public Art Commission: City Hall Foyer Gallery June - Aug 2022 Theme Show
Deadline: May 6, 2022
The gallery is comprised of a single wall in the main thoroughfare of Jeffersonville City Hall. This public access building is located at 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville Indiana. The display wall is 17 feet long with a clip rail-mounted approximately 12 feet in the air. The theme for the June - Aug show is "My Jeffersonville."
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Jeffersonville Public Art Commission: Noco Digital Gallery - Sept - Oct, 2022
Deadline: July 8, 2022
The gallery is comprised of five digital Samsung panels (55 inches in size) in black enclosures at 628 Michigan Avenue Jeffersonville, Indiana in the heart of the Jeffersonville Arts and Cultural District. This gallery was designed to be a permanent, accessible outdoor art display for visitors to the district. This is an unmanned gallery space monitored remotely through cameras.
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Job Openings
 

Organization: Actors Theatre of Louisville
Title: Lighting Technician
This position will be primarily responsible for assisting in the load-in, maintenance, and operation of theatrical lighting and atmospheric equipment for assigned productions and events. Position will be required to work on evenings and weekends.  
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Organization: Actors Theatre of Louisville
Title: Lighting Board Programmer
This position will be primarily responsible for setting up and programing the lighting console for an assigned production as well assisting in the load-in, maintenance, and operation of theatrical lighting and atmospheric equipment on notes calls during the technical rehearsal period. They will also train the Lighting Board Operator in their show duties. Position will be required to work on evenings and weekends.   
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Organization: Actors Theatre of Louisville
Title: Lighting Board Operator
This position will be primarily responsible for setting up and programing the lighting console for an assigned production as well assisting in the load-in, maintenance, and operation of theatrical lighting and atmospheric equipment on notes calls during the technical rehearsal period. They will also train the Lighting Board Operator in their show duties. Position will be required to work on evenings and weekends.  
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Organization: Actors Theatre of Louisville
Title: Dressers
Dressers are responsible for all pre- and post-show duties as assigned by the Costume & Wardrobe Supervisor, as well as show duties such as pre-sets, quick changes and emergency repairs. This position is responsible for the daily maintenance of the costumes by assisting with the laundry, performing minor repairs, dressing room maintenance, and dry cleaning. Basic stitching knowledge and previous wardrobe experience is required for this position. Experience with Equity Productions is a plus. Position will be required to work on evenings and weekends. 
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Organization: Actors Theatre of Louisville
Title: House Manager
The House Manager is the Radical Hospitality Team Leader responsible for creating a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment rooted in anti racist, anti-oppression and conflict resolution practices in all the Theatre’s facilities before, during, and after a performance. This position will work in collaboration with the Lobby Manager, Stage Management/Artistic & Production staff and the Radical Hospitality Team to navigate any challenges that arise during in-person performances. The House Manager will answer questions, listen to and engage with guests, and uplift the necessary health and safety protocols that enable Actors Theatre of Louisville to continue in-person operations.  All House Managers must be certified and capable of performing CPR and First Aid (the Theatre will provide certification training) and be comfortable with taking charge in an emergency situation and disturbances. Other responsibilities will include unlocking, locking and alarming all theater spaces. Position will be required to work on evenings and weekends and may require the ability to lift items up to 30 pounds. 
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Organization: Actors Theatre of Louisville
Title: Lobby Manager
This position is responsible for maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and appearance of the theater lobbies as welcoming and healthy spaces for all people, especially for those belonging to historically excluded communities and identities and who may not have felt welcomed at the Theatre previously. Lobby Managers will work in close collaboration with Front of House Managers and will sometimes be asked to take on responsibilities typically covered by the House Manager. Therefore, all lobby Managers must be certified and capable of performing CPR and First Aid (the Theatre will provide certification training) and be comfortable with taking charge in an emergency situation. The position will be required to work on evenings and weekends and may require the ability to lift items up to 30 pounds. 
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Organization: Actors Theatre of Louisville
Title: Radical Hospitality Team Members
Members of the Radical Hospitality Team work together to foster a welcoming environment for all people, especially for those belonging to historically excluded communities and identities. Specific roles and responsibilities will be flexible on a shift-by-shift basis including greeting guests, verifying vaccination documentation, scanning tickets, responding to accessibility needs, providing assisted listening devices, ushering and assisting guests with way finding through the theater and lobby spaces. The position will be required to work on evenings and weekends and may require the ability to lift items up to 30 pounds. 
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Organization: Drama by George
Title: Drama Fun Teacher
As a part-time Drama Fun Teacher, you’ll help kids discover the joy of performing as you teach after-school drama clubs onsite at elementary schools in the Louisville area for grades K-2.
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Organization: Drama by George
Title: Drama Club Teaching Artist
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.
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Organization: Commonwealth Theatre Center
Title: Remote Actor/Educator
Commonwealth Theatre Center’s Blue Apple Outreach team seeks energetic Teaching Artists of MENASA heritage(Middle Eastern, North African or South Asian) to lead a virtual performance workshop called YOUR NIGHT OF DESTINY, in association with the audio-immersive experience, Zaynab’s Night of Destiny, by playwright Denmo Ibrihim in spring 2022. 
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Organization: Kentucky Opera
Title: Director of Marketing & Communications
Kentucky Opera’s Director of Marketing and Communications will lead the company to achieve brand loyalty and deep engagement with our community, expanding and diversifying our audiences. Reporting to the General Director/CEO, the Director of Marketing and Communications will be a key member of the senior leadership team.
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Organization: Kentucky Performing Arts, Governor's School for the Arts
Title: Community Arts Manager
The Community Arts Manager develops engaging public programs and arts education experiences that serve community needs in alignment with organizational goals with specific attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Community Arts Manager fosters, maintains, and enhances relationships with longstanding and new community partners to broaden connections and drive engaged participation with the arts surrounding Kentucky Performing Arts Presents (KPAP) performances and within the community.
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Organization: Kentucky Performing Arts
Title: House Manager
Provides excellent service to Kentucky Performing Arts patrons, instructive supervision to Floor Managers, and deliver unqualified leadership to staff by executing essential duties personally or through delegated supervision.
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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.
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Organization: Kentucky Performing Arts
Title: Production Manager
The Production Managers at Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) are primarily engaged in the planning and execution of events, receiving, and administering training, and maintaining KPA equipment, systems, and theaters. They are responsible for providing the highest level of Production services to Kentucky Performing Arts staff, patrons, clients, and visitors. The Production Manager will work alone and with teams of KPA staff to execute events.
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Organization: Kentucky Shakespeare
Title: Stage Manager
The stage manager has a wide variety of responsibilities, including handling the majority of the administrative duties related to the productions, assisting the director during rehearsals, being responsible for all production activity related to the shows once we move to the park, and supervising the stage management staff.
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Organization: Kentucky Shakespeare
Title: Assistant Stage Manager
The assistant stage manager has a wide variety of responsibilities, including: assisting the stage manager during rehearsals, being responsible for all backstage activity once we move to the park, and supervising the stage management and other interns, conducting excellent and transparent communication within the production team.
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Organization: Kentucky Shakespeare
Title: Props Manager
The props manager is responsible for procuring or creating all props for the three mainstage performances of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival season. In addition, they supervise interns, maintain an orderly workspace, restock items as needed, attend all production meetings and tech rehearsals, and manage the budget for the props department.
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Organization: Kentucky Shakespeare
Title: Assistant House Manager
The assistant house manager works with the house manager to greet patrons and oversee volunteers, interns, and audience members during performances of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival season. In addition, they participate in preparing the park for summer audiences, including stocking the bar and the gift shop and scheduling preshow performances.
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Organization: Kentucky Shakespeare
Title: Camp Shakespeare Instructors
Kentucky Shakespeare is looking for Lead Instructors with at least a college degree in Theatre/related field or equivalent experience as well as Co-Instructors who are working towards their college degrees/early careers that wish to gain practical experience alongside professional theatre-makers.
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Organization: Muhammad Ali Center
Title: Sr. Manager, Content & Communications
The Senior Manager of Content & Communications is a key member of the Muhammad Ali Center (MAC) and is responsible for amplifying MAC’s mission and engaging audiences across multiple platforms. The Sr. Manager of Content & Communications will create and share content across a variety of communication channels including social media, newsletters, brochures, reports, etc.
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Organization: South Arts
Title: Digital Content Manager
The Digital Content Manager will support the execution of South Arts digital communications strategies through social media, email, websites, and other digital tools/services. 
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Organization: South Arts
Title: Development Officer
The Development Officer is responsible for the planning and implementation of South Arts’ fundraising efforts, with a particular focus on individual and corporate support for high-priority programs.
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Organization: Speed Art Museum
Title: Art Sparks Assistant
The Speed Art Museum seeks two part-time Art Sparks Assistants to oversee the day-to-day operations for the Museum’s interactive gallery, Art Sparks, and to help facilitate engaging programs and activities for guests of all ages. This position will work up to 19 hours a week, Wednesday—Sunday.
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Organization: Speed Art Museum
Title: 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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Organization: Speed Art Museum
Title: Grounds and Maintenance Technician
Provides a variety of grounds and maintenance duties such as, trash pick-up, entryway cleaning, turf and shrub maintenance, managing grass cutting crews, general building repair, etc. to support the team and in achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
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Organization: Speed Art Museum
Title: Major Gifts Officer
The Major Gifts Officer will assume a key leadership role within the Advancement department by advancing the mission of the Speed Art Museum through the expansion of funding from individuals. 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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Organization: Speed Art Museum
Title: Programming Manager
Works with relevant Museum departments to organize and oversee all event details in the planning and execution of internal programming including, but not limited to, After Hours, exhibition openings, Cinema+, Lecture Series, Sunday Showcase, Free Cinema Screenings. Works with artists, partners, volunteers, vendors, and other departments to successfully achieve event, department and Museum goals. Provides additional support as-needed to support Advancement events and facility rentals. 
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Adult Figure Drawing
Where: Art Sanctuary at 1433 S Shelby St, Louisville, Kentucky 40217
When: March 7 - April 11, Mondays, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Cost: $150
This basic life drawing class taught by Claudia Hammer provides the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills when drawing from life. Seeing and understanding what you see is the foundation for all art. Starting with quick sketches and working on longer poses, each student will be taught at their skill level. Cost includes instruction and model.
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Louisville Folk School Classes
Where: Online and In-Person at varying locations
When: Beginning March 14
Cost: $162 per class
Louisville Folk School's new session of classes is open for enrollment. Classes will begin on March 14. Louisville Folk School offers in-person and hybrid classes at their Clifton neighborhood location. They will also host in-person classes at both Louisville Nature Center and Peterson Dumesnil House. 
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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 Director of Strategic Initiatives Kate Gipson. 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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