TASA 2014 Conference "OFF CENTER"

The conference will take place Oct. 23-25 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. (Click on the image of the flyer)

This year we are bringing in Diego Leclery and Pedro Velez, both Whitney Biennial 2014 artists, and Sabina Ott, Chicago artist and curator. Our keynote this year is Terry Allen and Trenton Doyle Hancock will be around Thursday night for a scholarship fundraiser. Also, our very own Margaret Meehan received the Paul Hanna Lecture award and will be discussing her recent work made at ArtPace.

We have lowered the student fee to $25 ($5 for TASA membership and $20 for the conference.) Students will be fed lunch on Friday and Saturday, see lectures and can attend workshops, as well as having the option to enter the one square foot student exhibition at El Centro College. They even get a t-shirt and swag bag.

See the exhibition entry form below for more information. For a full-size copy to use to apply, please email the Department of Studio Art at studio@unt.edu.

500X annual College Expo: SUBMIT NOW

SUBMIT NOW!!!
(or as soon as you can)

500X is now accepting submissions for our annual College Expo! If you are a university student in the state of Texas you are eligible to submit. You have until Sept. 27th.

Just go to 500x.slideroom.com

Here are the details:
For $30 you can submit up to 3 files. That means images, videos, audio files, etc. You will be notified if you are accepted by Oct. 4th. You will be responsible for delivery of your work on Oct. 5th or the 6th. You work must be ready to hang. (Preferably with D-rings or wire.)

This year's jurors are LauraLee Brott, Jessica Iannuzzi Garcia and Lisa Hees from the McKinney Avenue Contemporary, in Dallas Texas. Also known as The MAC, it is a nonprofit organization that stands as a Dallas advocate for creative freedom offering the opportunity for experimentation and presentation of art in all disciplines. It supports the emerging and established artist's role in society by providing a forum for critical dialogue with their audiences. This relationship is cultivated through education and innovative programming.

For more info on the jurors visit our website www.500x.org.

The opening will be Oct. 11, from 7-10 PM
The show runs from Oct. 11 - Oct. 27.

Hurry Up!

Job Opportunities at the Crow Collection of Asian Art

About the Crow Collection of Asian Art
Located in the Dallas Arts District, The Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art opened to the general public as a permanent museum in December 1998. Continuing the legacy of Trammell and Margaret Crow’s vision, the museum’s distinguished collection and public programs are dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. Just 14 years in operation, this lovingly curated free museum offers a serene setting for quiet reflection in the heart of downtown Dallas. The Crow Collection is an exciting place to work as the museum is actively expanding its collections, hosts 2-4 temporary exhibitions a year, and the content of programs is constantly changing to reflect the exhibition schedule and the interests of the Dallas-Fort Worth community. In the Fall of 2013, the museum will begin to unveil its expansion project beginning with the opening of the Crow Collection of Asian Art Sculpture Garden in October. For more information, please go to crowcollection.org.

Website URL: www.crowcollection.org
Contact Email: acarrillo@crowcollection.org
Contact Name: Abraham Carrillo

There are three opportunities:

Title: Teaching Artist (Contract Educator, Part Time, on-call, hourly)

The Crow Collection of Asian Art is hiring on-call teaching artists to teach and manage the operational details of education programs, workshops, and classes. We currently have opportunities for larger signature programs, Crow Collection After Dark and Adventure Asia: Family Days at the Crow. After Dark programs occur the third Friday of each month from 6:00pm to midnight, and AdventureAsia: Family Days occur the first Saturday of each month from 10:00am to 2:00pm. At each event you will represent the museum as you work very closely with museum visitors leading hands on activities and answering general questions about the museum and event. The operational details you’ll be responsible for include: room and A/V set-up, preparing and organizing supplies, helping any dancer or musician prepare for their performance. Programs you will be involved in are designed to be interactive and visitors enjoy live music, tours of the collections, performances in the galleries, and more. Many opportunities to participate in other education programs and represent the museum at offsite events are available for the right person.

Required Knowledge and Qualities

• Enjoy interacting and visiting with the public 
• Personable, outgoing and enthusiastic 
• Reliable, responsible and flexible 
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills 
• Degree in Art, Art History, or Education is preferred 
• Must be able to stand on his/her feet for extended periods of time and lift 25 pounds

Title: Museum Educator for Families and Schools (Part Time, hourly, 25 hours/week, 9 month temporary position)

The Crow Collection of Asian Art is hiring a Museum Educator for Families and Schools, a part time (25 hours/week), temporary position that is part of the Education team. The Museum Educator for Families and Schools will work on interpretive programs designed for families with young children and K-8 School Groups. Family programs include monthly Saturday Family Days and Saturday Family Workshops, weekly Family Wellness programs, and week long Day Camps in June and July. Family Day programs require large amounts of planning and program coordination. The day is designed to accommodate large numbers of families, offer a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, incorporate visual art, music, storytelling and dance, and should encourage adults to participate in activities with their children. Family Wellness programs, designed for children under the age of 10, offer Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation and Dance opportunities for children as young as 2 and an adult. Summer Day Camps are a one week day camp to the museum during June and July for children ages 5-10. Programming should include multiple hands-on learning activities, interactive wellness activities, and introduction to the different cultures and beliefs represented in the museum.

The underpinning of school programs is the museum docent led tour experience. Responsibilities include scheduling and developing tours for primary age students, teaching in the gallery, training docents who lead school tours and working closely with schools and teachers to develop sustainable partnerships. Regular duties will include:

• Working collaboratively with museum staff to meet goals and deadlines
• Awareness of the current trends and practices of museum education
• A cultural sensitivity needed as you represent the Crow Collection of Asian Art in the community and develop and maintain partnerships with schools and teachers
• Providing support for public programs 
• Maintaining a program and supply schedule 
• Writing text for the museum’s members’ magazine, flyers, brochures, and signage

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience teaching in a museum setting 
• Ability to develop interpretive ideas that respect, but focus on the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions art objects 
• Understanding of planning and promoting programs
• Extremely organized and comfortable working in a professional office environment
• Strong writing skills and very comfortable with public speaking 
• Comfortable engaging new audiences and working with children 
• Able to work collaboratively with other museum departments, partner institutions, community groups, and diverse cultural constituencies 
• Ability to evaluate programs based on learning objectives 
• The ability to research and write educational materials related to collections and special exhibitions

Minimum Education and Experience
A degree from an accredited school with a BA or BFA in Studio Art, Art Education, Museum Education, Art History, or a closely related field. Two or more years working in an art museum education department, programming public events, as a classroom teacher, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
The Crow Collection of Asian Art is a fun place to work. An ideal candidate for this position should have a strong interest in working with children, teaching, visual art and wellness. To successfully work with and designing programs for a younger audience you should have a basic understanding of different learning styles and be an excellent communicator who is patient and calm. Being comfortable teaching about art and generating new interpretive ideas is a must. A professional interest in the intersection of wellness and the arts is highly desirable, as is teaching experience and/or certification in wellness practices including but not limited to yoga, meditation, martial arts, nutrition, or stress management.

You should be able to thrive in an environment where you work independently, but are always evaluating your work critically, and respond well to constructive criticism and guidance. An MA or MFA, or some graduate work toward an MA or MFA is strongly preferred, as is expertise in Asian art and experiential knowledge of Asia and Asian languages.

Title: Museum Educator for Public Programs (Full time, salaried with benefits)

The Crow Collection of Asian Art is hiring a full-time Museum Educator for Public Programs as part of the Education team. The Museum Educator for Public Programs is responsible for the overall development and management of the interpretive programs for the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. This includes on-going weekly and monthly programs as well as multiple large-scale events annually. Program responsibilities will include gallery talks, lectures, musical performances, art and wellness classes as well as the docent and internship programs. This position will be responsible for supervising education staff, training docents to lead tours, teaching in the galleries and writing descriptive copy promoting programs. Regular duties will include:

• Working collaboratively with museum staff to meet goals and deadlines
• Awareness of the current trends and practices of museum education
• A cultural sensitivity needed as you represent the Crow Collection of Asian Art in the community and develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and cultural institutions including Dallas Arts District museums, performing arts venues and national and local wellness partners
• Providing support for school and family programs, especially large scale family oriented programs
• Assisting with overall departmental management and administration
• Maintaining a departmental budget, program schedule and supplies
• Overseeing volunteer docents and interns
• Writing text for the museum’s members’ magazine, flyers, brochures, and signage

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience teaching in a museum setting
• Comprehensive understanding of planning, promoting and executing public programs
• Extremely organized and comfortable working in a professional office environment
• Strong writing skills and very comfortable with public speaking
• Experience engaging new audiences and facilitating community partnerships
• Able to work collaboratively with other museum departments, partner institutions, community groups, and diverse cultural constituencies
• Ability to evaluate programs based on learning objectives
• The ability to research and write educational materials related to collections and special exhibitions

Minimum Education and Experience
A degree from an accredited school with a BA or BFA in Studio Art, Art Education, Museum Education, Art History, or a closely related field. Two or more years working in an art museum education department, programming public events, as a classroom teacher, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
The Crow Collection of Asian Art is a fun place to work. An ideal candidate should have a love for art and teaching, as well as an incredible curiosity about humanity and the objects we leave as our history. You should have an outgoing personality and be comfortable meeting new people and extremely comfortable speaking in public. A professional interest in the intersection of wellness and the arts is highly desirable, as is teaching experience and/or certification in wellness practices including but not limited to yoga, meditation, martial arts, nutrition, or stress management. You should be able to thrive in an environment where you work independently, but are always evaluating your work critically, and respond well to constructive criticism and guidance. An MA or MFA, or some graduate work toward an MA or MFA is strongly preferred, as is expertise in Asian art and experiential knowledge of Asia and Asian languages.

Application Procedures for All Positions
Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Friday, August 30, 2013. Please submit applications as soon as possible for full consideration.

E-mail resume and cover letter to:
Abraham Carrillo at acarrillo@crowcollection.org

Or Mail to:
Abraham Carrillo
Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201

1ST ANNUAL MISSION CELEBRATION OF FINE ARTS

NOVEMBER 15-16-17, 2013
MISSION COMMUNITY CENTER
1420 E KIKA DE LA GARZA DR
MISSION TX 78572-4273

Prizes:

Best of Show: $1000

Second Place: $500

Third Place: $250

BEST OF SHOW WINNER WILL BE FEATURED ON THE COVER OF NEXT YEAR’S CATALOG

THIS SHOW IS OPEN TO ALL ARTIST REGARDLESS OF EXPERIENCE LEVEL

ENTRY FEE: $150.00 PER BOOTH (Max two artists per 8' x 10' booth)
BOOTH RESERVATION: Postmark no later than Monday, September 2, 2013
DEPOSIT: $75.00 Required by Monday, September 2, 2013
ARTIST SET-UP TIMES: Friday, November 15, 2013; 9:00AM – 12:00NOON
OPENING TO THE PUBLIC: Friday, November 15, 2013; 12:00PM – 7:00PM, Saturday, November 16, 2013; 10:00AM – 7:00PM Sunday, November 17, 2013; 10:00AM – 7:00PM

SUBMISSIONS: (Please contact the UNT Studio Department Office via email to get an entry form) Send the following to Upper Valley Art League 921 E. 12th Street, Mission Texas 78572-4418

1. All entries are to be submitted via e-mail (jpeg 600+Res) or colored photographs of your work by October 2, 2013. Each work must be labeled accordingly with the media, dimensions (not to exceed 48" x 48") and title of work.
2. Email to UpperValleyArtLeague@uval.texas@gmail.com 
3. In the subject line of your email make sure to clearly post your name and "Mission Celebration of Fine Arts Entry."

NOVEMBER 15, 16, 17, 2013

MISSION COMMUNITY CENTER • 1420 E KIKA DE LA GARZA DR • MISSION TX 78572-4273

Important:
Artist accepted for the show will need to be available for demonstrations during the three days of the MCOFA. You will also be required to man your booth at all times. Note: No booth will be left unattended at any time. If you take a break, make sure someone knowledgeable of your work takes your place. Any participating artist will be allowed and may schedule a time for demonstration(s) during the event if the artist so desires.

Standards and Presentation:
The only work eligible for this event will be original works of Fine Art. Artist is welcome to submit original (mixed media, oil, watercolor, and acrylic), drawings sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, and photography. NO prints or reproductions will be allowed in this event. Upper Valley Art League will disqualify any entry upon arrival that does not meet the above standards.

Sales:
The Upper Valley Art League will not charge a commission for any original work of art sold during this event. Artist is welcome to price their work as they wish. The only requirement being that they clear their work through the Upper Valley Art League before you display it. Again we are promoting original works of art not reproductions.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY AND / OR RESUME:
All entries must be accompanied by a bio or resume; this may be used for publicity purpose.

Disclaimer: Deposit or fee will be returned if artist is not selected.

Insurance: There is no insurance coverage for any work presented or shown during the event. Artist is responsible for watching and securing their work throughout the event.

If you have questions contact:
Maxilou Link | 956.655.3153 | maxiloulink@att.net
Robert L Rivera | 956.566.0576 | robert@missiontexas.us
Juan Saenz | 956.432.7739 | Jaydsaenz27@yahoo.com | www.juansaenz.swebz.net

There will be entertainment and outside non-profit vendors.

Friday, March 29th, Figure Studio

Post on behalf of community member seeking to commission work

ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS!

OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTRA $$ !!!!

We are seeking someone to help us create a character based on our concept.

As you can see below on the preliminary logo, we used a malamute (snow dog). You can play off this or come up with a completely different dog that your imagination thinks fits our theme. ANY DOG!! Here are some thoughts (remember... Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Hot Dogs, the beach, tiki huts, sand, umbrellas, etc. )

• dog on a beach chair eating a shaved ice.
• dog hanging out eating a hot dog.
• dog just chillin' by the pool or beach. 

You get the idea ! HELP US CREATE A COOL MASCOT AND IMAGE!!!!

Also, we need our chalkboard menus lettered and decorated, so we will need you in the future to help keep us stay fresh and COOL!! These two tasks do not have to be done by the same artist.

NOTE!!!!!! Before you contact us please email to the address below a sample of your work. Maybe even a sketch of a cool dog at the beach!

David James
President
Tykhe Foods Co. Inc.
214-680-8820
Djames@tykhefoods.com

2013 Texas Biennial Announces 5th Roundup of Texas Artists: Submit Now!

The organizers of the 2013 Texas Biennial invite all artists living and working in Texas to submit their stuff from now until February 28 for possible inclusion in the latest edition of the sprawling, multi-city showcase. The Texas Biennial will take place September 5 – November 9, with exhibitions in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Marfa. The central open-call survey show will be presented at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center in San Antonio, with selected performances during the run of the exhibition at CentralTrak in Dallas.

Additionally, a specially commissioned Biennial artist project will be presented by Ballroom Marfa, Lawndale Art Center in Houston, and Big Medium in Austin will also host exhibitions of current work by selected past Biennial artists from August 23 – September 28.

DMA Offers New Art Ball Prize For Grad Students

The Dallas Museum of Art has announced the inaugural DMA Art Ball Graduate Student Prize, sponsored by the Dallas Art Fair. Maxwell L. Anderson (Director, DMA), Frances Colpitt (Chair of Art History, TCU), Annette Lawrence (Professor, UNT), Gabriel Ritter (Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, DMA), and Jeremy Strick (Director, Nasher Sculpture Center) will select from five to seven grad students from visual arts programs in Texas for cash awards of $1,500. Prize-winning works will be on view at the Art Ball Patron Preview Party, April 3, 2013, and at the opening night of the Dallas Art Fair, April 11, 2013.

The deadline for applications is January 7. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 18, 2013 Details below, entry form here.

1. Artists must be graduate students (MA, MFA, PhD) of any age enrolled in visual arts programs throughout the state of Texas.
2. Artists must not be formally represented by a commercial gallery or dealer.
3. Eligible mediums include painting, sculpture, works on paper, and photo-based media.
4. Immediate family members of DMA staff or trustees are not eligible to apply.

Application for the DMA Graduate Student Art Ball Prize
Applicants meeting the residency and representation specifications for the prize should submit the following (do NOT staple materials or insert them in binders):

1. Complete application form and image list (use attached form) 
2. Submit in CD format no more than six (6) examples of recent work in the form of digital images (in JPEG format, each JPEG not to exceed 2MB). Of these images, note which piece will be donated to the Art Ball auction if you are selected as a prize recipient. 
3. Works submitted for display must not exceed the following dimensions or weight:
   a. Weight limit: 300 lbs.
   b. Dimensions: no larger than 5 x 5 x 5 ft. 
4. An up-to-date curriculum vitae 
5. Proof of current enrollment in graduate-level (MA, MFA, PhD) visual arts program in the state of Texas. (Copy of valid student ID or other proof of enrollment required.) 
6. All materials must be postmarked by January 7, 2013. 
7. Provide self-addressed envelope with adequate postage if you would like your materials returned. 
8. The DMA will make delivery arrangements for art that is selected outside of the North Texas region. 

Award and Recognition 

1. Five to seven artists will be selected. 
2. Prize recipients will receive a cash award of $1,500. 
3. Prize recipients will donate the artwork selected from their submission to the Art Ball 2013 silent auction. 
4. Prior to Art Ball, these works will also be on view at the Art Ball Patron Preview Party and the opening night of the Dallas Art Fair. 

Timeline for the DMA Graduate Student Art Ball Prize 

1. Application deadline: postmarked by January 7, 2013 - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 18, 2013
2. Prize recipients selected: January 2013 
3. Prize recipients notified: late January 2013 
4. Selected art on view at Art Ball Patron Preview Party: April 3, 2013 
5. Selected art on view at Dallas Art Fair: April 11, 2013 
6. Selected art auctioned at DMA Art Ball: April 13, 2013 
7. Cash award distributed: April 15, 2013

Employment Opportunity With Sourcing and Product Development for Alliance Sales

Laura Sturm, Director of Sourcing and Product Development for Alliance Sales located in McKinney, TX, is currently seeking to hire a full time designer who understands different mediums (ceramics, wood, woven basketry, etc.) as we import products from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Alliance Sales designs and develops products to sell to major retailers in the U.S. The position requires overseas travel and is a great opportunity for someone who is preparing to graduate and looking for an exciting opportunity.

We work with natural woven materials, ceramics, metal, and small accent furniture items. More information about Alliance Sales is available on our website:

www.alliancemkt.com

Laura Sturm may be reached at lsturm@alliancemkt.com or 469-450-4714.

Student Opportunity - CrewKids

Crewkids, a Texas based non-profit supporting children's causes, is working with UNT Business, Marketing and Logistics faculty and students to develop a marketing and operational plan to secure corporate funding for Crewkids' fund raising and awareness building efforts on behalf of children's charities locally, nationally, and globally. An important and essential part of the draft proposals we are developing for specific brands is to have drawings and graphics that bring to life the concepts, themes, and specific projects we are proposing. We are looking for a student that has an interest in working with us, illustrating the ideas and specifics projects we are proposing.

As a starting point we are after some sketches of a promotional vehicle that we are proposing to build and display as part of a charitable outreach program we do at pediatric facilities as part of the Crewkids program. Our proposal targets Sharpie (markers) and includes building the Pen-Rod (working title), a functional promotional vehicle (think Weinermobile) that will be used as part of hospital visits, promotional appearances, and fund raising activities.

This is a concept on which we would like to base added drawings. We would like to have drawings available by mid-late October if possible and include a variety of perspectives and possibly 'action shots'. We are not looking for a great amount of detail or mechanical accuracy per se, but are more concerned with conveying the unique recognition of the product....in this case Sharpie's Chisel Point marker. The provided sketch provides the theme and look we are after.

We anticipate needing a number of drawings on a variety of themes based on targeted sponsor brands, themes and logos and we are looking to find artists with whom we can work to create the unique artwork we would like to incorporate into each specific proposal. The Sharpie drawings are to be an "audition" as we try to identify the talent we need and can work with for a Sharpie alliance and other soon to follow proposals for which we can provide compensation.

Please email questions/comments to RJ Smith or call 972-804-8565.

www.crewkids.org