Be Creative: Finding a Job in the Arts via NYFA

The New York Foundation for the Arts has posted a helpful article, found here written by Maria Villafranca, which is aimed at YOU, the artist looking for employment. NYFA, as it is otherwise known, maintains an active online presence. While it is primarily there to serve the NY artist group, its reach is further than that, as in this instance. They provide "classifieds" and The SOURCE, both of which are full of listings for arts related jobs (mostly in NY,) grants, residencies, and more. You can sign up for their email list and receive a regular update on news that could provide your next big thing! As an example, I searched the word "animation" in The SOURCE and 45 results came up listing grants, fellowships, residencies and even a student scholarship. What are you waiting for?

Henry Selick's New Studio, Cinderbiter!

Hey - did you know that Henry Selick has signed a new deal with Disney and has settled into San Fran with his studio Cinderbiter Productions, Inc.. They are committed to providing stop-motion "scary films for young 'uns"! Now THAT'S a great promise! Possibly all the way into PG-13? It's what Henry does best.

They're starting to hire their early development people, so hang on tight for the eventual hiring of all kinds of other talent when production begins!

Call for Talent! Annecy Festival Competition on YouTube
An event not to be missed!


50 years of creativity, innovation and technology – that's worth celebrating!
For its anniversary, the Festival is teaming up with YouTube to organise an original competition...

Open to all, it gives budding creators, students or industry professionals the opportunity to be a part of a world-renowned Festival.

Feel like being creative, making an animated film or adpating an existing production?

Taking part could not be easier: simply upload your film to YouTube between 1st February and midnight on 1st May 2010.

The film must be of a maximum running time of 5 minutes, be centerd on the theme of celebrations and anniversary and integrate the keywords: "50", "Festival" and "Annecy".

This is your chance to really get involved in the Festival!

The competition will run on the YouTube channel of the Annecy Festival where entrants can get all the latest news as of today: www.youtube.com/annecyfestival

From 2nd May, users will vote for the 10 best shorts (voting ends at midnight on 23rd May). A jury of professionals will then choose the winner from the 10 finalists (making their decision between 24th and 27th May).

The prizewinner will be treated to a week at Annecy 2010, taking place between 7th and 12th June, and the winning film will be screened during the event.

Happy Birthday Mister Festival!

Contacts Communication:
Laurence Ythier, Head of Communications
Cindy Bazaugour, Communications Assistant

For further info: CITIA +33 (0)4 50 10 09 00 Official website www.annecy.org

Motion Portraiture and Self-Portraiture: Cornell Cinema

Call for Submissions – Deadline: March 15, 2010

The Cornell Council for the Arts, Prudence Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts at Cornell University, and Cornell Cinema invite submissions of motion portraits and self-portraits for a curated screening.

Through this open call, we seek to uncover the full depth and range of contemporary portraiture and self-portraiture in time-based arts. Broad interpretations of “portrait” and “self-portrait” are welcome. Accepting all artworks which can be screened in video (including film, video, motion graphics, animation, programming, game interfaces, flip books, etc.) Due to scheduling limitations, works under 5 minutes preferred. Exhibition of the curated show will be at Cornell Cinema in April 2010.

Curated by Darren Douglas Floyd, Artist-In-Residence, Film and Video, Cornell University, 2009-2010 (web.mac.com/humiliated) with the assistance of Cornell University students.

Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by March 15th, 2010.
There is no entry fee.

Please send submissions as .mov data files on DVD to:
Open Call: Motion Portraiture and Self-Portraiture
c/o Darren Douglas Floyd, AIR
123 Risley Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-5801

Generous funding and support for this project is provided by The Cornell Council for the Arts, Prudence Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts at Cornell University, and Cornell Cinema.

cca.cornell.edu
www.risley.org
cinema.cornell.edu

For more information please direct queries to Darren Douglas Floyd, Artist-In-Residence in Film and Video, Cornell University, 2009-2010 at df278@cornell.edu.

NFBC Films Online

The NFBC (National Film Board of Canada) has made a wide collection of their of films available for online viewing. It includes lots of animation, documentary, fiction and trailers. Find still image collections downloadable wallpaper for your desktop and media for purchase. The NFBC is THE VITAL and very important supporter for animation filmmaking in Canada.



Also, check out HOTHOUSE. Hothouse is an extension of the NFBC that is geared towards developing new talent. New filmmakers are brought in to make a film under the guidance of more experienced producers and mentors. Their program is a 12-week paid apprenticeship in full-on, all-inclusive, real-world animation filmmaking. Watch out for their announcement for the next round of Hothouse Workshop. it could be YOU going for 3 months to Canada to make a 1-minute film!

The Women In Animation Phyllis Craig Scholarship Fund

The Women In Animation Phyllis Craig Scholarship Fund

Deadline: April 29, 2009

This is a $1,000 scholarship for a female student who demonstrates artistic talent and desires to make animation her career. Winner will also receive a one-year membership to Women In Animation. Applicants must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited animation program, must be U.S. citizens, and must be in financial need. Submissions must include a portfolio or reel, a 500-word essay outlining education and career goals and explaining financial need, a written recommendation from a teacher or mentor, and copy of student I.D., in addition to an application form (available on website).

All materials must be submitted together and labeled with name and contact information.

Women In Animation

Phyllis Craig Scholarship
P.O. Box 17706, Encino, CA 91416
(818) 759-9596

http://womeninanimation.org/. Deadline: April 29, 2009

Job & Internship Opportunities

2D animator/video editor
2D animator/video editor for contract work with new web company. Should be experienced editing video using Adobe Premier or similar. Comfortable with Adobe After Effects and Photo Shop. Familiar with recording video voiceovers. Start immediately.
Contact: roshni.cw@gmail.com


Science Documentary Intern
Veriscope Pictures is seeking interns to work on astronomy related projects for nationally broadcast programs. Duties will include assisting in general office support, production tasks in the office, and research. Interns should have strong research skills, some familiarity with science, and an interest in science.

Hours will be tailored to accommodate the intern's schedule, but a firm time commitment is expected. Office is within walking distance from Watertown Square.
Please send a resume to intern.veriscope@gmail.com

Job & Internship Opportunities

2D animator/video editor
2D animator/video editor for contract work with new web company. Should be experienced editing video using Adobe Premier or similar. Comfortable with Adobe After Effects and Photo Shop. Familiar with recording video voiceovers. Start immediately.
Contact: roshni.cw@gmail.com


Science Documentary Intern
Veriscope Pictures is seeking interns to work on astronomy related projects for nationally broadcast programs. Duties will include assisting in general office support, production tasks in the office, and research. Interns should have strong research skills, some familiarity with science, and an interest in science.

Hours will be tailored to accommodate the intern's schedule, but a firm time commitment is expected. Office is within walking distance from Watertown Square.
Please send a resume to intern.veriscope@gmail.com.

Art Jobs

What about jobs and such in the Arts? Here are some resources that can get you started and are worthwhile for regular use.

Very helpful is the SMFA's own online resource site, ArtSource. Here you'll find a curated gathering of useful links to Art organizations, databases of galleries, show calls, residencies, grants, and fellowship listings. If you are an SMFA student or alumnus, you can access it using a password provided to you by the SMFA staff.

Next, the SMFA has its own Artist Resource Center (ARC) in the main building. In this office you can find help for career-related needs, such as internships, how to write a job or artist's resumé, a cover letter, copyright issues, and more.

Outside of the SMFA's resources, consider the local or state Arts Councils that are specific to your area (or where you want to go.) They will have listings to local artists, groups, events and some will have grants/residency listings as well as job postings! Here are some New England area ones to get you started:

MA: Mass Cultural Council on the Arts

MA: Cambridge (MA) Arts Council Job listing Links

RI: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts

CT: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism

NY: New York State Council on the Arts

NH: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts

ME: Maine Arts Commission


ARTS-RELATED JOB LISTINGS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, DEADLINES

Artsquad.com
If you are searching for a graphic design or a multimedia design job in Texas, this is the place. Job listings are updated weekly.

NYFA Interactive (New York Foundation for the Arts)
NYFA "Jobs in the Arts" site is a free national online source for jobs and internships in the arts. New jobs are posted daily.

Artisan, Your Freelance Network
This site lists jobs in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York for 2-D designers, illustrators, writers, and many more.

Creative Freelancers
Positions in art direction, design, graphic production, IT, web development, writing, editing, proofreading, translating, illustration, photography, marketing and general employment are listed on this site.

Art Week
This site lists jobs, residencies, and competitions on the West Coast.

Art Career Net
Free for job searching and resume posting. This site lists jobs in museums, art galleries, educational institutions and multi-disciplinary organizations as well as other art-related businesses/concerns worldwide.Registration is required, but it is free.

Art Calendar
Lists only a few employment opportunities, but this is an excellent source of information on grants and fellowships, internships, juried shows, residencies, artist's colonies, and studio space competititons. Art Calendar is published monthly and can be found in the Library. You have to subscribe to the magazine to get access to all of the website.

Guru.com
Free sign-up for for freelance and contract project work in Web design and development, graphic design, illustration and more.

Art Job
Search for full- & part-time employment, internships, grants, public art projects, residencies -- you can search by region, art discipline, type of organization, and more! FEE: $25 for 3 months, $40 for 6 months, $75 for 1 year.

Global Art Jobs
Global Art Jobs is constantly updated with international art jobs and opportunities. Subcriptions are $16.00 for 4 months and $28.00 for 12 months. With your subscription you are entitled to a free CV listing for the duration of the subscription.

Art Deadlines List
Art Deadlines list is a monthly newsletter(sent in paper form by mail or sent via e-mail) with several hundred announcements every month, including art jobs, scholarships, grants, and residencies. 12 month subsciptions for individuals are $36.00 by mail or $20.00 by e-mail


MUSEUM POSITIONS (jobs & internships)

Museum Jobs
Lists museum jobs in United States and international jobs.

Museum Resource Board
This site contains a database of current museum jobs. The database is fully searchable and can be sorted by type of job, name of institution, city and state, job name, and date posted. All jobs have expirations dates and expire automatically. Also has a searchable internship database.

Museum Employment Resource Center
Position listings in US Museums and other cultural resources institutions.

Museum Job Resources Online
This site provides links to various museum employment resources.