Development Job Openings at The Drawing Center

Special Events Associate (full-time)

As a member of the Development Department, this individual works closely with the Director of Development, Executive Director and Board to implement all aspects of the annual Fall Benefit Auction and Spring Gala, coordinates other events for members, special exhibitions, and the capital campaign, and performs other duties as assigned. Reports directly to Director of Development.

Qualifications: at least 2 years experience in special events.  Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; professional demeanor; highly organized working method and ability to work at a fast pace and manage multiple tasks; knowledge of art history and the New York art world; B.A. or M.A. in a relevant field; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, and DonorPerfect database software.

Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to info@drawingcenter.org with the subject heading Special Events Associate Search.  The Drawing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.              


Development Assistant (full-time)

As a member of the Development Department, this individual provides administrative support to the Development Department and Director’s Office on all areas of fundraising including membership, annual giving, institutional giving, capital campaign, special events, and database management.. Reports to the Director of Development.

Qualifications: at least 1 year experience in non-profit development.  Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; professional demeanor; highly organized working method and ability to work at a fast pace and manage multiple tasks; knowledge of art history; B.A. or M.A. in a relevant field; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, and DonorPerfect database software.

Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to info@drawingcenter.org with the subject heading Development Assistant Search. The Drawing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dieu Donné Workspace Residency Program – Apply online beginning May 2

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2011-12 Workspace Residency Application
Residency for New York State emerging artists

Apply online beginning May 2

Established in 1990, the Workspace Program provides annual residencies to New York State emerging artists to create new work in handmade paper. The program encourages emerging artists to explore the creative possibilities inherent in the hand papermaking process, to develop this medium as a contemporary art form, and also promote the work produced in residency.

Workspace Resident artists will be selected by a panel and interview process. Each artist is paired with a master papermaker creating a unique collaborative experience where a new medium can be quickly learned and put into practice. Experimentation is highly encouraged throughout the residency.

Applicants will be asked to submit ten JPGs suitable for projection, a CV or resume, and to answer a few questions regarding their working practice and how a residency at Dieu Donné might further their artistic practice.

The online application window is from May 2 — May 31, 2011. For more information on the residency and application process, click here.

Current Workspace resident artist Chris Nau with collaborator Paul Wong

Pulp stenciling technique

current Workspace resident artist Michael Schall

From top: couching a sheet of paper; Current Workspace resident artist Ilene Sunshine with collaborator Amy Jacobs; embedding technique used by current Workspace resident artist Nina Lola Bachhuber.

RISD NY Lecture Series: Intellectual Property

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Thank you to everyone who attended the Intellectual Property Overview for Artists and Designers by Steven McDonald, RISD General Council, last night at Bumble and bumble.

Please join us Monday, May 9th for the next event in our three-part series Licensing and Selling Designs and Intellectual Property. When do you need a licensing agent, and how do you find one? Hear from several agents and artists who have had experience licensing a product or brand.
6:30–8:30pm, Bumble & bumble Auditorium, 415 W 13th St. $10 per session. Register at http://tinyurl.com/lawofart

Our final event, New Opportunities to Bring Products to Market, will take place Monday, June 1st. With the advent of the Internet, new business models have sprung up for artists and designers. The folks at Etsy have generously offered us their Lab to explore how Etsy, Quirky, and Kickstarter provide opportunities for inventors and entrepreneurs, and meet RISD alumni, faculty and students who've met with success on these sites.
6:30–9pm, Etsy Labs, 55 Washington Street, Suite 712, Brooklyn. $10 per session. Register at http://tinyurl.com/lawofart

Questions? Contact Claire Robinson at 401.454.6379 or crobinso**at**risd.edu

Curatorial Assistant Position Available | Women in Photography

Women in Photography, a project of Humble Arts Foundation, is seeking a curatorial assistant. Please see details below.

Administrative duties
Track and organize website email account daily
Respond to basic inquiries and forward important emails to curators
Assist in gathering show materials from artists and ensure that submissions have all necessary and correct information

Site Production
Produce monthly shows, following site standards
If interested, curatorial opportunities available

Skills needed
Excellent written and verbal communication
Photoshop, resizing for web, color profiling, etc
Basic blog or web production skills (Wordpress)
Must be reliable and able to work autonomously from home

Hours and Compensation
This is an unpaid internship
7-10 hours a week, from home
If you would like to apply, please send a cover letter and a resume to womeninphotography@gmail.com. In your cover letter, please be sure to mention why you think you would make a great candidate for this position.
Men are encouraged to apply.

About WIP
WIPNYC was launched in June of 2008 by Amy Elkins and Cara Phillips. As an internet-based project, WIPNYC is an outlet to exhibit work outside of the traditional model of the commercial art world, allowing it to reach a global audience. Mixing emerging photographers with artists that have achieved high levels of success within fine art and commercial worlds, the project is designed to be a resource for photographers, editors, curators, gallery owners, and viewers alike to discover and enjoy the work of female artists. WIPNYC presents a solo exhibition of work from select photographers every third Tuesday of the month. wipnyc.org