Welcome to Creative Connection--your bi-monthly member resource for arts and culture grants, fellowships, workshops, calls to artists, organization resources, competitions and more!
Pictured above is Dance Illumination performing at The Artists Umbrella recent event The Spring Awakening. Learn more.
|
|
LOCAL/ARTS COUNCIL FUNDING
INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL FUNDING
PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE OPPORTUNITIES MAY BE TIME SENSITIVE!
|
|
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program is now accepting applications. This program was established through the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act to provide over $16 billion in economic relief to targeted industries. The SVOG program is run by the Small Business Administration.
Additional information on the SVOG program:
|
|
Impression 5 Science Center is seeking a L.A.B.S. Camp Instructor. Duties include the following: facilitates the play, create, challenge vision with L.A.B.S. campers; delivers science curriculum to children ages 5 to 14 that is hands-on camp settings, dynamic and learner-driven; acts as an individual directly responsible for the care of children attending camp; supports all operations of L.A.B.S. camp program, including before/after care, lunch and outdoor play; creates positive opportunities for guests that are science-focused and so much more. This is a full-time position. Learn more.
Impression 5 Science Center is seeking an accounting supervisor. Under the general direction of the executive director, the accounting supervisor manages the business operations of the Science Center, including general accounting, payroll, inventory control, cash receipts, accounts payable, purchasing, grants administration, liability insurance coordination and employee benefits coordination. This position also supervises all revenue-collecting operations, including point-of-sale system operations and
Internet sales. This is a full-time position. Learn more.
Michigan State University is seeking an instructor. Are you a filmmaker, editor or digital storyteller? Apply to teach in the Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences school of journalism digital storytelling program. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree is required. Advanced degree preferred. Learn more.
|
|
Last year, in response to COVID-19, Amplifier launched a Global Open Call for Art to promote public health and safety, wellbeing and social change work. One year later, incredible scientific progress means that this pandemic can end but only if we can get the world #vaccinated. Working collabortively with Team Halo, Amplifier is offering $100,000 in awards to artists to help them build this campaign. Hospitals and public health institutions around the world will then help distribute the messages where they are needed the most. Learn more.
|
|
The world needs you and your creativity, now and every day, so please keep making art, seeking out calls and submitting those applications. Share your gifts.
MICHIGAN/MIDWEST CALLS
Gallery Seven, located in the Historic Gaylord Building in Lockport, Illinois, seeks entries for "Open Lens XI," a juried exhibition of fine art photography held June 3 - July 11, 2021. Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mentions will be awarded. Open to any and all forms of still photography. Entry fee of $35.00 for up to five images. Application deadline is April 30, 2021. Learn more.
SOS Art announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition "Mini Prints for Peace & Justice." Artists may submit up to three different mini prints (6x6 image centered on 10x10 paper) of traditional printmaking techniques, on any social justice theme(s). The exhibit will take place in Cincinnati, Ohio, with exact date/location to be determined in the upcoming months due to pandemic. Works will also be displayed on the SOS Art website online gallery. No entry fee. Application deadline is May 1, 2021. Learn more.
Blue Cat Gallery & Studio in Wayne, Nebaska announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, "Signs of Rural Life," to be held July 7-Aug. 28, 2021. Best of Show ($250) and People's Choice ($75) awards will be given. Juror: Russ Nordman. Open to artists 18 and over, from emerging to professional. Any media including paintings, works on paper, printmaking, photography, mixed media and sculpture (excluding installation) will be considered. Entry fee of $25 for up to three submissions. Application deadline is May 29, 2021. Learn more.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CALL
The Indianapolis Art Center announces a call for entry to their "Women’s Work" exhibition, a juried exhibition centered on gender and feminist politics. Historically, women have been excluded from the art world, from being kept out of academies and apprenticeships to being woefully underrepresented in galleries and museums today. Along with this, the art skills that were deemed feminine or appropriate for women, such as sewing, embroidery or weaving are dismissed as “just” crafts and hobbies. This exhibition, open to women-identified and non-binary artists from the local and national community, seeks to highlight female artists and intersectionality in femininity. Application deadline is May 12, 2021. Learn more.
Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites artists worldwide to enter “Food for Thought.” Artwork reflecting the creation, preparation, consumption or communal aspect of food will be eligible for this online exhibition.
From farm to table, from fields and gardens, from land and sea – food sustains our bodies as art sustains our souls. And, in safer times, we gather at meals to celebrate; when times are tough, we work as a community to feed our neighbors. This all-media MFA exhibition will display the juror’s selections in their Online Sales Gallery from June 15-July 31, 2021. Application deadline is May 6, 2021. Learn more.
Create! Magazine invites visual artists to submit their work to a juried international virtual exhibition titled "Healing From Within," a curated virtual group show. If chosen, your work will be included in a virtual exhibition through Create! Magazine and promoted to their broad audience of international readers, collectors and followers. Artists from any country are welcome to apply with works in any medium: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, installation and more. The broad theme, “Healing From Within” is open to the artist’s interpretation. Healing can mean medical, physical, emotional, spiritual or any other definition. Application deadline is April 30, 2021. Learn more.
|
|
Arts Council Greater Lansing presents "Creative Exchange: Raise More Money by Doing the Right Stuff." Join us to learn tips, tricks and strategies for building stronger donor relationships and communications from international fundraising experts Simone Joyaux and Tom Ahern. This half-day two-session program will help you improve your fundraising strategy and bring more money and abundance into your organization so you can do your work. Learn more.
|
|
classes ● webinars ● conferences ● readings
|
|
Arts Council Greater Lansing is offering two virtual Open Group Grant Consultations to support those applying for upcoming grants. Join member and program manager Taylor Haslett to ask all of your grant questions on April 22, 2021, 1-3 p.m. and May 17, 2021, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Email Taylor at taylor@lansingarts.org to register.
Michigan Small Business Development Center presents, "Marketing Monday: What's the Big Deal with Podcasts?" Are you looking to join the ranks of the more than 800,000 people who are sharing their ideas via podcasting? Podcasts can share an important message, spotlight you as an industry leader, build brand awareness and generate leads for your business. In this session, you'll learn from a panel of podcasting experts what it takes to launch a successful program. They'll discuss the benefits of podcasting, what you need to get started and how to build and sustain an audience. Monday, May 17, 2021, from 12-1 p.m. Learn more.
Nonprofit Network presents its Executive Director Leadership Academy. Perfect for new executive directors (less than five years of experience) who are still learning the basics of working with a board, fundraising, fair labor laws and managing personnel, financial management, communication (crisis, crucial and public). This is a nine-month deep dive course, also perfect for succession planning, c-suite leaders or someone who wants to be an executive director. Begins August 2021. Learn more.
Nonprofit Network presents the Capital Campaign Planning Course. Registrations will be limited to decrease any community competition and allow participants to problem solve without fear of revealing confidential information. A capital campaign is, perhaps one of, if not, the greatest undertaking an organization can do in its lifetime. Nonprofits have one opportunity to “get it right” and approach donors, prospective donors and the general community with a compelling case and sound plan. Led by a Nonprofit Network capacity-building consultant. Learn more.
LEADERSHIP PODCAST EPISODES
Dare to Lead podcast with Dr. Brené Brown presents a two-part series on leadership. In "Armored versus Daring Leadership," she looks at shame and blame, honesty, armoring behaviors, trust, welcoming mistakes, asking for help, uncomfortable conversations, modeling empathy and self compassion and so much more. This series look at how to build a safe and creative work culture that encourages growth in everyone. Listen to Part 1 and part 2.
Creative Capital has created an excellent resource for artists. Introducing their "Social Media Best Practices for Artists" guide. They wanted to help artists understand all of the aspects of strategic social media posting and how it can help boost their arts business. This guide offers best practices for those who want to gain a following on the most popular digital platforms." Download the PDF guide.
|
|
If you have a call to artists, a position or internship opening or are looking for volunteers, please let us know. Email the Arts Council at dawn@lansingarts.org to list your opportunity in our next Creative Connection.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
