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Native Arts New England Grants

February 8th, 2012

Native Arts New England supports Native artists and organizations residing in the six New England states, with a focus on art projects that involve or benefit New England communities.

Grants in amounts up to $3,000 each are available to support Native artists residing in New England. Native Arts New England supports projects that focus on artmaking, and the involvement of and benefit to New England communities. Projects may address preservation of arts and cultural traditions, contemporary native arts and/or training and technical assistance that will support and/or enhance the artists current work.

Informational sessions: Grant application informational sessions are offered at various points throughout the year. These sessions provide guidance for understanding the Native Arts funding guidelines and preparation of proposals, as well as information about other NEFA programs and ways to identify and connect with other available resources.
Workshops: Grant workshops are offered in winter and in summer of each year prior to each deadline period. If you are interested in hosting a workshop in your community, please contact NEFA.
Questions and technical assistance: For more information on sessions, workshops, or for assistance, contact NEFA staff. All inquiries are welcome. All applicants are strongly encouraged to call and discuss their application with Dawn Spears, Native Arts Program Manager:

Dawn Spears
Native Arts Program Manager
617.951.0010 x525

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TJX Companies Seek Art Director

February 8th, 2012
http://www.careers-tjx.com/tjx/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*97F268BE54459C57

Job Code 12-0008
Title Art Director
City Framingham
State MA
Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? TJX operates four major divisions with chains that include T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; and T.K. Maxx and HomeSense in Europe. With nearly $22 billion in revenues, seven businesses, more than 2,800 stores, and over 160,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be the key to our growth and success in the future.
Description Art Director – HomeGoods

 

Job Summary:

  • The Art Director is part of an in-house creative team and is responsible for developing innovative and strategically driven concepts and translating them into finished creative product. Using proven talent and consistent conceptual thinking, the Art Director must communicate the brand message in a uniquely fresh, memorable, and persuasive way.

    Responsibilities:

  • With a medium level of supervision and direction from the senior creative, partners with a copywriter and conceives and executes print, direct mail, interactive, email and in-store collateral consistent with the agreed upon strategy and in accordance with the brand guidelines.
  • Helps to develop and guide creative ideas based on input from project managers, in-house creative team and personal research.
  • With a medium level of supervision from the senior creative, partners with brand and channel project managers, and traffic, production and studio to effectively meet project objectives, schedules, budgets, and deadlines.
  • Under the direction of, and with approval from, the senior creative, monitor all materials through all stages of pre-production and production.
  • Efficiently manage and complete all work on time, reporting status of projects to senior creative.
  • Provides the senior creative with support for photo shoots as needed.
  • Remains current on industry trends.
  • Receives guidance from the senior creative on production that applies to concept development and creative execution.
  • Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of related work experience and/or training or equivalent combinations of educations and experience.
  • High School degree and BFA or design degree required.
  • Possesses a solid understanding of graphic design, photography, illustration, print process and typography.
  • Proven talent and a strong design sense (several well produced, big idea campaigns).
  • Proven ability as a problem solver and to take the initiative to solve issues.
  • Thinks and articulates both verbally and visually when working with/without copy writers.
  • Proven ability to effectively present ideas to team, clients, and/or senior creative team.
  • Intelligent thinking, demonstrating strong organizational skills and accuracy.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects.
  • Proven ability to work in all mediums, with a heavy concentration in print and web.
  • Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Can translate any design 3 dimensionally.
  • Interactive abilities ( ie. An understanding of Flash, Facebook and Twitter. )
  • Must be current on industry trends and possess a vast technical design skill across all medias.
  • In addition to your resume, please send your link or pdf samples. We will NOT be able to accept hardcopy portfolios.
  • What’s In It For You?

    At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you’ll not
    only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you’ll also enjoy the benefits
    that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, a Dependent Care Spending Account,
    Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

    Click Here for a full list of the benefits of working for The TJX Companies, Inc.

    For more information on the Nationwide Community Support efforts of TJX, Click Here.

    TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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    Mini-Grants for Accessibility Projects – deadline March 30

    February 8th, 2012

    2012 Access for All Abilities (AAA)

    Mini-Grant Opportunity

    Deadline to Apply – March 30th.

     

    The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College is soliciting applications from organizations and businesses offering social, recreational, leisure and cultural activities in Rhode Island communities for “Access for All Abilities” (AAA) Mini-Grants. The Sherlock Center will award up to four grants in 2012. Organizations may apply for up to $2,500.

     

    The purpose of this grant program is to:

    • Support efforts of Rhode Island leisure businesses and organizations to include more people with disabilities in scheduled activities, alongside people without disabilities.
    • Increase access (physical, financial, programmatic) for people with various disabilities to existing social, leisure, recreational and cultural activities in the community.

    Eligibility – AAA Grant applicants must be businesses or organizations offering social, leisure, recreational, and/or cultural activities to the general public in Rhode Island.  Non-profit organizations, businesses, city or town government agencies are encouraged to apply.

     

    The application and complete eligibility criteria for the 2012 AAA Mini-Grant are available on the Sherlock Center website at www.sherlockcenter.org. Click the link for AAA Mini-Grants from the main menu.

    The application deadline is March 30th.

    If you need information in an alternate format, contact the Sherlock Center at 401-456-8072v or 401-456-8773  TDD.

     

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    Come visit AS220 Labs, AS220 Photo, and the AS220 Printshop!

    February 7th, 2012
    Our Monthly Open House (on the first Tuesday of each month) is an opportunity for people to shake hands with Cottage Industry Staff and studio Key-Members, sign up for a class, see the facilities,
    or ask questions about membership. Your hosts will introduce you to the studios
    and their offerings and explain how you can access the space to make your
    art!
    This month’s open house print is from Andrew Oesch, Jori Ketten, and
    Nick Ferreira. The trio, from Amigos Publishing the Carpenter Street Storefront, is teaming up to host the Reanimation Library at 186 Carpenter in March and April. Help
    print the final layer of handset type on their collaboratively designed poster
    for this small, independent, temporary and offbeat Library. Take a poster home
    at the end of the night!
    The
    Community Printshop, AS220 Labs, AS220 Photo, and more are located
    at:
    The Mercantile Block, 131 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903
    AS220′s Phone – including the Printshop: 401-831-9327 | Main Fax:
    401-454-7445  AS220 Youth: 401-467-0701 |
    The Bar at AS220: 401-861-9190 | AS220 FOOd:
    401-831-”FOOD”-or-3663
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    February 7th, 2012

    Event Dates: Saturday, Sept. 8th & Sunday, Sept. 9th 10am to 4pm

    We hope you will submit your work to the First Annual Juried Arts Marketplace:

    Pawtucket, a new and exciting exhibition and sale focusing on fine art and
    crafts by artists throughout our region. In partnership with the Pawtucket Arts
    Festival, the Arts Marketplace: Pawtucket
    is in keeping with the long history of the festival that celebrates the arts
    and traditions in our community. A juried show whose mission is to meet high
    standards of technical and artistic excellence and to present the best of
    contemporary fine Art and American-made crafts in a comfortable, professional
    and accessible setting. A beautiful spacious location in the Armory Art Center, in Pawtucket,
    RI, the Drill Hall is the perfect
    venue to highlight the extraordinary quality of art and crafts from artists of
    our region. In its thirteenth year, the Pawtucket Arts Festival attendance
    totaled over 35,000 in 2011. Nearby Festival events will include music, demonstrations,
    and many other family programs. There is ample parking and a beautiful Blackstone River
    view from the nearby Morris
    Nathanson Bridge.
    To download an application, questions and learn more about this

    event please visit:

    www.artsmarketplacepawtucket.com

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    NE Foundation For the Arts Expeditions Grants Deadline 2/17

    February 7th, 2012

    Nonprofit organizations based in New England may apply for Expeditions funding. Grants support the tour planning or touring of projects, and are awarded on a competitive basis.

    Expeditions Program Goals

    Support New England as a region which nurtures the planning and implementation of high quality arts projects for region-wide touring
    Broaden the range of arts projects and activities available to New England communities
    Encourage thorough planning with communities to provide meaningful interaction with artists
    Stimulate better collaborative opportunities in arts touring and presenting
    These goals are accomplished through two types of funding support (Tour Planning grants and Touring grants) and the Idea Swap, an annual networking conference.

    Eligibility
    Any nonprofit, school, or government entity based in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) is eligible to apply for Expeditions funding.

    The nonprofit organization does not need to be an arts organization. An organization that does not have a federal tax identification number (such as a national historic park) may apply as long as it is part of an official government agency (such as the National Park Service).

    For more information: http://www.nefa.org/grants_services/expeditions

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    Sundance Documentary Fund Accepting Proposals for Spring 2012 Grants Round

    February 7th, 2012

    The Sundance Documentary Fund, a program of the Sundance Institute, is dedicated to supporting documentary films from around the world that focus on current human rights issues, freedom of expression, social justice, civil liberties, and critical issues of our time. In funding such work, the fund seeks to encourage the diverse exchange of ideas crucial to developing an open society, raise public consciousness about human rights abuses and restrictions of civil liberties, and foster an ongoing dialogue about these issues.

    The fund provides grants to filmmakers worldwide for projects that display artful and innovative storytelling techniques, global relevance, contemporary social issues, and potential for social engagement. The fund will only consider projects that range in length from full broadcast hour to long format feature.

    Applications are accepted in two funding categories:

    Development funding is provided to projects that are between development and preproduction. Grants up to $20,000 will be awarded in this category. There is no reel required with an application, but clips, teasers, trailers, and/or images are highly encouraged. A previous work sample is required.

    Production/post-production grants provide up to $50,000 to filmmakers in various stages of the production and post-production process. Applications are required to include continuously edited material that is approximately 20 minutes to 75 minutes long . A previous sample work must also be included with the application.

    For filmmakers who have already received a grant from the Sundance Documentary Fund, there is an additional category for which they can apply for the same project. The fund’s Audience Engagement grants support innovative outreach and engagement campaigns and cutting-edge, multi-platform engagement strategies.

    More information: http://www.sundance.org/programs/documentary-fund/

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    Two Public Art Calls From Urban Arts Institute

    February 7th, 2012

    Deadline: Friday, March 9, 2012
    Lowell, MA – Two Calls for Entries for Public Art Creative Signifier Projects
    Eligibility: The two projects are open to U.S. artists.
    The City of Lowell, Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) and Lowell National Historical Park (LNHP) invite artists to apply for two public art
    projects:
    1. Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center creative signifier Budget: $100,000- $125,000. Finalists will receive a $1,000 proposal
    development fee.
    2. Point Park creative entranceway feature Budget: $150,000-200,000. Finalists will receive a $1,000 proposal development fee. Fundraising for this project is in progress.
    The Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (UrbanArts) developed a public art master plan in the context of these two initiatives, available for download along with the RFQs.
    Contact: Christina Lanzl, Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
    christina.lanzl@massart.edu or 617.879.7973
    RFQs at http://www.massart.edu/About_MassArt/Urban_Arts_Institute/Opportunities.html

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    Fellowship Opportunities for Vermont Studio Center

    February 6th, 2012

    Educational Foundation of America Fellowships
    Three merit-based fellowships available to emerging and
    mid-career artists and writers of color from the United States.

    Civil Society Institute Fellowship
    One fellowship for a minority artist with demonstrable
    financial need from New Haven, Jersey City, or Baltimore. The $25 application
    fee is waived for eligible CSI applicants. This award also includes a $500
    travel stipend.

    Harpo Foundation Native American Fellowships
    Two fellowship awards open to Native American artists
    living in the U.S., based on the strength and quality of their work. This award
    includes a $500 travel stipend.

    Applications are due by February 15th, 2012. Apply online, or download and mail an application.

    See our website to learn more about these fellowships and the many other residency awards available.
    Please share this opportunity with friends and colleagues.

    Contact David Grozinsky at 802 635-2727 with any questions.

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    Directions to The RISCA Fellowship Exhibition

    February 3rd, 2012

    We hope to see everyone tonight at the RISCA Fellowship Exhibition at Machines With Magnets!

    MWM’s address is 400 Main Steet in Pawtucket and it is a little tricky to find
    if you haven’t been there before.

    From 95 north get off on exit 27 to downtown Pawtucket.  Turn left on Pine St (at the stop
    light) and go over the freeway. After passing over the the freeway turn right on Church Street (you will see a little blue sign on the corner with MWM and an arrow pointing right).  Then turn left into the SECOND parking lot where there is another MWM sign.  Machines With Magnets is a small white building at the end of the parking lot.  After parking, walk down the alley to the left of the building and enter at Main Street.   GPS will probably take you to the front of the building, so just be sure to drive around back to park.

     

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    Call to Artists: Fine Arts at The RIBA HOME SHOW

    February 2nd, 2012

    MARCH 29TH – APRIL  1ST

    Fine Arts at The RIBA HOME SHOW

    This will be our second year of the Fine Arts at the RIBA (Rhode Island Builder’s
    Association) Home Show, and are we excited! Did you know that last
    year we had over 20,000 attendees walked through the doors of the Providence
    Convention Center in only 4 days time! THAT’S A LOT OF EXPOSURE!!

    So we invite all artists who create anything that would be considered decorative art for the home to send in your applications for our 2012 RIBA Home Show. This is a juried
    show as we only have 50 available booths for Fine Artists.

    WE OFFER OUR EXHIBITING ARTISTS A GREAT DEAL!

    Our 10×10 spaces sell for $1700 to all other exhibitors. Here is what we offer to our
    artists:

    *10×10 space to artists for a 30% commission fee to be paid to the RIBA Home
    Show from any sales made during the Home Show. There is a minimum payment of $200, payable upon acceptance into the show.

    * 10 amp electricity for lighting

    * 6 foot table

    * 2 chairs

    * Sales receipts provided by RIBA

    * Tons of advertising, including television, radio, Newspapers…

    HOW DO I APPLY ?

    Simple. Send
    us at least 6 images of your work along with the following
    information:

    Name, Address,
    Phone, and Website (if applicable)

    For more
    information or to send in your application for the Fine Arts area, please call
    or write to:

    Kim
    Ellery  401-578-7605

    kimellery@mac.com

    Bob Yoffe

    Yoffe Exposition
    Services, Inc.
    (781)
    639-5200
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    Position: Executive Director, Music Worcester Inc.

    February 2nd, 2012

    Position:  Executive Director, Music Worcester Inc.

    Location:  Worcester,
    Massachusetts

    Type:  Full Time—Experienced

    Salary
    Negotiable based on background and experience

     

    Music Worcester Inc., presenter of the nation’s oldest music
    festival (Worcester Music Festival is 152 years running) is seeking an
    experienced and creative individual to provide dynamic leadership for one of
    the region’s premier arts organizations.
    The Executive Director is responsible for the artistic, financial,
    operational and strategic management of all concerts and for generating support
    and appreciation for the arts in order to achieve Music Worcester’s mission to
    create an environment where music and culture thrive in the region.

     

    The ideal candidate will have a passion for music, with a
    minimum of 5 years’ successful experience leading and managing a not-for-profit
    arts organization.  S/he will have proven
    skills in planning, financial management, human resource management, advocacy,
    and fundraising.  S/he will also have a broad
    knowledge of classical music repertoire and event production management.

     

    Music Worcester
    is an AA/Affirmative Action employer.

     

    Salary is competitive and based on qualifications.  Good benefits and dynamic office workplace.

     

    Resumes and cover letter should be emailed to
    stasia@musicworcester.org

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    CALL FOR ENTRIES

    February 1st, 2012
    PAC GALLERY IS REOPENING!

    PAC Members Exhibition

    Exhibit Dates: March 24 through April 6, 2012

    Reception: March 29, 2012

    The PAC Gallery, located in the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, is sponsoring a special exhibit. The
    exhibition is an opportunity for member artists of all disciplines/media to participate.
    Open to all member artists.

    • All media accepted.
    • Submit actual artwork.
    • Entry fee: None
    • Limited to one (1) submission per member.
    • Work must have not been previously exhibited at
      the PAC Gallery.
    • Work must have been executed within the past five
      (5) years.
    • Size limitation: no larger than 36″ in any
      direction.
    • Three cases are available for sculpture/3D work
      (please contact Amy Jean for size details if you have work for the cases -
      availability is first come first served).
    • Member Artist agrees to abide by the PAC Gallery
      Policy and Procedure located on the web site.

    Drop off of Work: Saturday, March 24, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    All questions should be directed to Amy Jean Romero at earthboundart@gmail.com

    The Pawtucket Arts Collaborative Gallery is located in a multi-purpose public building housing several offices including The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, RI Parent Network, The Slater Mill Gallery and Theatre, and several City of Pawtucket Offices. Over 100,000 people pass through this
    building on an annual basis, which includes tours by young students from local
    schools. Artwork submitted must be appropriate in content for display in a public space. PAC reserves the right to refuse any work that it finds to be inappropriate for this space.

    For more information on the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative please visit our website at www.pawtucketartscollaborative.org

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    Stone Carving Class

    January 31st, 2012

    February: Stone Carving Class ~ hand carving letters and symbols into stone

    February 18th & 19th, Presidents Day weekend.

    This two day class in and excellent introduction to hand carving stone and traditional V-cut letters.  Stone and tools provided for the weekend.

    See this link for more details, or visit www.adampaulheller.com

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    Artists Space at AS220 245 sq ft – $350 per month

    January 31st, 2012

    Available Immediately – 245 sq ft – $350 per month. Accommodations include a private room and shared kitchen (with ping pong table!) and bath facilities. Rent includes electric,  heat, hot water, internet access and trash pickup charges.  This is an affordable space and the tenant’s yearly income should not  exceed $25,250 for one person. Artists-in-Residence at  Empire Street must be committed to its cooperative living structure  which requires communal chores, a $10 monthly kitty fee for shared items like dish soap, tp, etc., attendance at monthly floor meetings, respectful use of common facilities and a general good will.  There is also a monthly 5 hour AS220 community service expectation for the tenants of Empire Street.
    Applications due Thursday, February 9th at 5pm
    Applications available at: http://www.as220.org/Live-Work-App-2011.pdf

    This is a great space, tons of fun, so if you’re not interested, tell someone who might be!!

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    Call For Entries: PHOTO NIGHTS BOSTON

    January 30th, 2012

    Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012
    Boston, MA – PHOTO NIGHTS BOSTON
    We invite artists and photographers to submit entries for a highly public,
    large-scale projection event for four nights in October 2012.
    Eligibility: Open to all artists.
    Budget: Finalists will receive a $1,000 proposal development fee. The
    project budget is $10,000.
    Consultant: Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
    Contact: Ricardo D. Barreto, Director, UrbanArts
    ricardo.barreto@massart.edu
    617.879.7970
    URL: www.urbanartsinstitute.org – click on Opportunities

    Christina Lanzl | Director of Programs | Urban Arts Institute |
    Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 621 Huntington Ave. | Boston, MA
    02115-5801 | 617.879.7973 | www.urbanartsinstitute.org

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    NonProfit Workshops

    January 29th, 2012

    Creating a Customer-Focused Organizational Culture
    Featuring Neil Steinberg, president & CEO, The Rhode Island Foundation
    Wednesday, February 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
    Child & Family Service, 31 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI
    RSVP required; email or call Sharon Lavallee, (401) 848-4123

    Introduction to Conducting Effective Program Evaluations
    Friday, February 10 and Friday, May 11
    Lesley University
    Lesley University School of Education

    Hiring and Developing Your Organization’s Next Leaders
    Wednesday, February 29, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
    Child & Family Service, 31 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI
    RSVP required; email or call Sharon Lavallee, (401) 848-4123

    Netroots Nation Conference
    June 7-10
    Providence
    Netroots Nation

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    Survey for Owners of Historic Buildings

    January 27th, 2012

    Attention fans of historic buildings owned by government and non- profit
    organizations!

    Preserve Rhode Island is conducting a survey to determine needs of historic buildings
    owned by government or non-profit organizations in Rhode Island.  The survey is
    aimed at understanding the kinds of issues facing Rhode Island’s historic
    buildings and whether we can make a case to re-establish a state preservation grants program.

    Please  consider historic properties in your communities such as libraries, town halls,
    historic sites, theaters, community centers – and suggest to the owner/manager
    or other knowledgeable person that they complete this online survey form,
    particularly if you know there are building conditions that need to be
    addressed.

    Preserve Rhode Island would like to collect data as comprehensively as possible, so
    forwarding this survey and making it available through your networks is highly
    recommended!
    Take the online survey here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDc1aDBWd2xQbFFBX0VNVllFRjFoVHc6MQ

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    Open Call for HISPANIC / LATINO Artists

    January 27th, 2012

    http://www.enflyer.com/app/file_root/1617/EnFlyers/111267.html

    Picture That, LLC and Thompson Hospitality invites you to submit artwork
    for the Hispanic Heritage edition of UNITY
    Magazine, September 2012.
    UNITY Magazine is distributed on a
    complimentary basis to hundreds of corporate and university dining centers
    throughout the United States, where Thompson Hospitality provides food
    services.  This
    is a great opportunity to have your artwork viewed by thousands of
    consumers and possibly sold.

     

    To view past editions
    of ART centerfolds in UNITY visit:

    If you are interested in having your work featured in
    UNITY, email the required materials below by
    February 26,
    2012
    to
    gallerymanager@picture-that.com Please format
    the subject of your EMAIL as followsHIPANIC
    _LastNameFirstName_THArt. For example: HISPANIC_LaizTashina_THArt.

    REQUIRED
    MATERIALS INCLUDE:

    1. Five digital jpg files of artwork
    to be considered; 350 dpi or greater (~3″x5″ in size).  Name the jpg files the
    same as the name of the artwork.
    2. Artist Bio and Artist Statement
    3. Artist
    Photo
    Contact us with questions
    via email at
    opencallforartists@picture-that.com with the
    subject of your email being the same as indicated
    above.
    Interested in keeping abreast of Picture That
    projects, future opportunities and services/products offered?  Click on the
    icons below to FAN our Picture
    That Facebook Page and Follow us on
    Twitter.
    Thanks for your continued interest
    !
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    The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Seeks Coordinator

    January 27th, 2012

    Project Coordinator
    The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society
    Providence, RI
    Salary: $12/hr
    Start Date: ASAP
    Part Time
    Permanent
    We need a qualified individual to assist with fundraising and general program management.
    Qualifications/Requirements:
    • B.A., or equivalent
    • At least a 6-month commitment
    • Strong communication skills
    • Strong writing skills
    • Attention to detail

    How to Apply
    ——————————————-
    Send resume AND cover letter to rickman@rickmangroup.com.

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