Jobs and Study Opportunities

Check this page regularly. updated 11/5/07
Opportunities are listed with most recent at the top of this page

• Art Instructors–St. Paul Community Education

  Artists are needed to instruct youth enrichment classes in the following area''s: painting, cartooning/drawing, clay, music (piano) and dance, all varieties. Other ideas welcome! Cartooning/drawing instructor needed for summer. All other postions would begin in fall. Afterschool and Saturday morning hours available. Parttime only. Rate of pay is $20-$25 per hour. Prior experience working with youth a plus. Must have reliable transportation!
  
  Qualifications
  Education Requirement: High School Diploma Required.
  
  To Apply: Send (email) letter of interest and resume to: dan.berchem@spps.org or call Dan Berchem at Saint Paul Community Education Youth Programs at 651-325-2672.
  
  Application Deadline: 6/16/2007

• Minneapolis / Southwest Community Education
  

  SWCE is looking for new staff for their K-8 and adult community program offerings for
  spring. This is a wild and wooly program that offers you great
  opportunities to build a teaching resume, network with others and
  have a great deal of fun. If you are interested call Tom Neiman at
  Southwest High school at 668-3100 for an interview.

• Partnership Resources

  Partnership Resources is looking for visual arts instructors to work with adults with developmental disabilities for 10-12 hours per week at $25-$35 per hour.   Contact: Maureen Rosaker, Program Director, 952-925-1404. mrosaker@partnershipresources.org

• White Bear Center for the Arts
  

  The White Bear Art Center offers drawing, painting, sculpting, fiber art, woodcarving, performing arts, and foreign language classes to both children and adults The Center also sponsors the Northern Light Show, a yearly juried art show representing over 150 artists, writing contests, and musical concerts.

  White Bear Center for the Arts is looking for youth instructors.  The summer quarter for classes will run from June through August 2007, though Drawing and Cartooning courses instructors are need for March, April and May.  

  Submit a brief resume with contact information with a proposal fo a class. Check the website for for ideas what a proposal could look like. Proposals must include title of the class, date/time, age/level, and materials cost and a brief and enticing description of the class or classes. WBC population includes preschool, 6-9, 10-teen, teen, all ages. Specify age group. Include digital images as examples of work if available and an short bio. WBCA starting pay rate is $20 an hour.

  Summer art classes generally run on Tues, Wed and Thurs. for 8 weeks in the summer from 9:30-12:00 and from 12:30-3:00 PM. In addition to summer classes WBCA has the opportunities to schedule classes in the White Bear Lake area elementary schools, community education and also out at Tamarack Nature Center.
      
  Contact Danielle Cézanne with questions. For exhibit or employment information call 651-407-0597.

• Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts

  is looking for energetic and enthusiastic teaching artists to offer fine arts and fine crafts classes and workshops during our winter and spring sessions. Classes are offered Tuesday through Thursday 10am - 9pm and Friday through Saturday 10am - 4pm. The Winter class session starts January 7 and ends March 22. Spring session classes begin April 1 and end June 7.
  
  Registration is handled through the Art Center. Class enrollment allows a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 10. Teachers are paid $20/hour plus $5 for every student over the minimum. A small supply fee from students is permitted.
  
  Send proposals including contact information, resume, class description, supply list, class meeting frequency (one day workshop, one meeting per week for 5 weeks, etc.) and first and second choice of class dates. Proposals are welcomed for either session. Submit proposals in to the art center office no later than November 15.
  Questions?? Check out some of our current class offerings online at
  www.banfill-locke.org or contact Lia Rivamonte or Jes Shimek at 763-574-1850.
  Send proposals/questions to info@banfill-locke.org or 6666 East River Road, Fridley, MN 55432

• Minneapolis Public Schools Employment

  To see a full job description, and to apply for this job, please visit the Minneapolis
  Public Schools Online Application for Employment.
  Instructions for accessing the Employment Application:
  * Open a web browser, and go to the Minneapolis Public Schools
  home page: www.mpls.k12.mn.us
  * Click on the Employment link on the left hand side of the screen.
  * Follow any of the “Current Job Openings” links on this page.

• Artworks/COMPAS
  

  ArtsWork is a youth employment program for young persons. ArtsWork offers work and artistic development opportunities to aspiring artists, ages 14 through 21 in Ramsey County who are hired during the summer months as Apprentice Artists and are mentored by professional artists

• Teaching Artists
  

  If you are interested in City Lore's approach to arts-in-education and are based in New York City, please mail your resume to: School Programs Manager, City Lore, 72 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003. Contracts for in-school programs are dependent on outside funding and school requests. Our teaching artists reflect the ethnic diversity of New York City and we encourage artists from new immigrant groups to apply. We review resumes once a month.

• Minnesota State Arts Board, Saint Paul
  

  The Minnesota State Arts Board is seeking qualified interns for volunteer positions in a variety of areas. For more information, or to apply for an Arts Board internship, contact:
  
  Amy Frimpong, Educational Program Director
  Minnesota State Arts Board
  Park Square Court
  400 Sibley Street, Suite 200
  Saint Paul, MN 55101-1928
  (651) 215-1600 or (800) 8MN-ARTS, TTY: (651) 215-6235
  E-mail: msab@arts.state.mn.us
  See www.arts.state.mn.us for complete internship descriptions.

• Minnesota State Arts Board, Arts in Education, Roster of Artists
  

  The roster is a juried list of artists demonstrating high artist quality and teaching ability. The Roster is a resource guide for schools and other organizations. It lists artists specializing in school and community residency work, offering a balanced range of arts disciplines, teaching styles and residency approaches. The Roster is open to any Minnesota resident, at least 18 years of age, who is a professional artist. Guidelines are available every two years. Artists must submit work samples and go through an interview process. Artists currently listed in the Roster go through an abbreviated process.

  Deadline Spring deadline every two years (even years). Upcoming - Mar. 1, 2009 (returning artists), Apr. 1, 2007 (new artists). Look for an online application at Minnesota State Arts Board or call Amy Frimpong at the Minnesota State Arts Board at (651) 215-1600.

• Minnetonka Center for the Arts
  

  The Minnetonka Center for the Arts offers exhibits, workshops, and classes in the visual arts for youth and adults. People of all ages, skill levels, and interests are welcome to participate in drawing and painting classes, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry making, weaving and quilting classes and more. Call (952) 473-7361 for exhibit and employment information. They are currently looking for partime art educators for their children and youth outreach programming.
  
  Contact: Leah Hughes, Children and Youth Program Director
  Email: lhughes@minnetonkaARTS.org
  Phone: 952-473-7361, extension 26
  Job Title: Independent Contractor / Art Educator k-12
  Job Description

• Edina Art Center
  

  The Edina Art Center offers a variety of visual art classes including drawing, painting, sculpting, ceramic for both children and adults. For exhibit and employment opportunities call 612-915-6600.

• Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis
  

  Interns and volunteers are an important part of the many programs and projects at MCBA and their work is vital to the Center's success. Both interns and volunteers benefit from receiving a one-year membership status or studio time on an hour for hour basis, after accruing 50 hours of volunteer time. To volunteer for programs or projects at MCBA, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 612-338-3634 or e-mail, to discuss placement. See website for complete information: www.mnbookarts.org