09/18/2023 Volunteers are needed for the 52nd Kentuck Festival of the Arts, October 14-15, 2023. Anyone who volunteers for three or more hours will receive a free ticket to the festival. All volunteer spots can be found here:  https://www.kentuck.org/volunteer and general festival information/tickets can be found here: https://www.kentuck.org/the-festival. In addition, information is available about applications for development and public programming internships at Kentuck Art Center.

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Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest is Saturday, October 28 from 11 am – 5 pm at Druid City Social. The organizers are seeking 7-10 local artists to display, demonstrate and/or sell their artwork at this year’s festival. We can provide an approximate 10’ x 10’ space with a table and two chairs at no cost, or a 10’ x 10’ tent for a $75 fee. If interested, please email Kelsey Rush at krush@visittuscaloosa.com and let us know what you would display, demonstrate, and/or sell at your booth. The festival will also feature a 5K run presented by Mercedes-Benz.

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09/12/2023 Nineteen Fifty-Six Magazine, the first Black-led student magazine at UA, seeks graphic designers, artists and photographers to work with its staff, Camille Sealey, design editor; Lyric Wisdom, Creative Director; and Ta’Kyla Bates, Editor-in-Chief. Contact tsbates@crimson.ua.edu for more info. See: https://1956magazine.ua.edu/.

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08/30/2023  A call for entries for the 6th Annual Regional Collegiate Art Exhibition Bellwethers 2023 in conjunction with the West Tennessee Regional Art Center in Humboldt, TN. This exhibition is open to undergraduate students and recent graduates from two- and four-year institutions located in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The details and entry form are found at the link below. https://www.utm.edu/visit-ut-martin/bellwethers-annual-juried-exhibition-of-collegiate-student-art.php. Online entry form, fees and digital files must be received by October 4, 2023, in the University of Tennessee at Martin Visual and Theatre Arts Office.

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08/24/2023  The Alabama Cello Society seeks artists to contribute to the Cello Art Auction, part of the Cellobration Festival, November 10-12 at the UA School of Music, an event which aims to celebrate the beauty of the cello and promote arts education. Students and faculty are invited to create cello-inspired artworks spanning various mediums. These artworks will be showcased during the festival and offered for sale through a silent auction. The funds generated from the auction will be used to further enhance the festival and, importantly, contribute to our shared mission of promoting cello appreciation, arts education, and the cultivation of beauty and expression in people’s lives. If you are interested in participating, contact Thomas Maternik-Piret, director, Alabama Cello Society: alabamcellosociety@gmail.com

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08/14/2023  Students! Demonstrate your art at a downtown Tuscaloosa gallery or business during First Friday Art Walk! Here’s your chance to share your art and make connections in the community during the popular First Fridays each month from 5 pm to about 8 pm (depending on the venue). Dates are: October 6, November 3, and December 1. To sign up, click on the link: https://forms.gle/MCwukFfv99tzJHRz5  Information sessions also happen periodically. For more information, email Abi at abibrewer71@gmail.com.

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07/31/2023 The Birmingham Museum of Art is seeking a manager of volunteer and visitor services. No deadline is posted. For a complete job description and how to apply, go here: https://www.artsbma.org/opportunities/manager-of-volunteer-and-visitor-services/

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07/25/2023  The Department of Art and Art History at UAB seeks a studio lab supervisor to assist in the supervision, maintenance, health, safety, and organization of the studio art facilities. For full job description and application visit uab.taleo.net and search for “Lab Supervisor” or go here. No deadline posted.

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07/25/2023  The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa is announcing its annual Small Grants Program, awarding projects by Tuscaloosa County artists and non-profit organizations. Grants to all local teachers for arts-related projects are also available through the Community Foundation’s Arts in Education Grant. The Arts Council is now accepting grant applications from local artists and organizations for upcoming projects taking place between Oct. 2, 2023, and May 15, 2024. The deadline for applications is Oct. 2, 2023, with recipients announced by Oct. 31, 2023. The maximum Small Grant available to organizations is $1,000 and $750 to individuals. For more information and to apply, go to: https://tuscarts.org/small-grants/

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07/17/2023 Huntsville City School system is seeking to fill positions in the Fine Arts. Interested recent graduates with undergraduate degrees (or graduate degrees) in any of the following areas: Visual Art, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Technical Theatre, or General Theatre we have positions for those that are interested in teaching at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels. Successful applicants do not have to be certified; we will guide them in the process of attaining an Alabama Teaching License. They can teach for up to 3 years without certification. Recent graduates or even not-so-recent graduates) with questions should contact Barton Craft, Fine Arts Coordinator, Huntsville City Schools, Barton.craft@HSV-k12.org. Interested applicants can create a profile with the universal application system of the Alabama State Department of Education. Once you have completed your profile you can then apply for open positions in our system by searching “certified positions” and sorting by school system. ALSDE Website: https://ats1.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=00008500

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02/15/2023 Red Rook Press, a new literary small press that started in September as a joint venture between the Writers Guild and the UA English Department, is seeking designers and/or an artist. “We recently selected our first two books for publication — a poetry collection and a novella, both from UA undergraduates — and I was wondering if any of your students might be interested in either joining our design and production team or providing artwork. “For design and production, our plan is to create two layouts for each book, one black and white, and another, full-color layout for eBooks. We’re also looking for illustrations and cover design submissions. If possible, please share the attached graphic with your students.” Contact faculty advisor Paul Albano ppalbano@ua.edu | website

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10/13/2022 Seeking artists to exhibit in a well-lit, open gallery space at the University Medical Center. Exhibitions coordinator Deborah Hughes (a UA BFA alumna) is looking for artists to be featured in future shows and particularly would like to showcase students in the UA art program. It’s a great opportunity to be seen, have your work enjoyed and a nice resume item. Works can be for sale directly by the artists. If you are interested in having your work considered for inclusion, please send an email, with the subject: “Wellness Walls for Art Shows,” to deborahhughes50@gmail.com with a brief statement about your art and attach six (6) JPEG images representative of your work. Also feel free to contact Deborah directly at 205 310 5939 with questions and leave an identifying voicemail. Exhibitions change every three months. News items about previous exhibitions are at this link.

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10/03/2022 Animation/VFX/Game Industry Job Postings (Google doc), national and international – ongoing

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09/26/2022 Sweet Wreath is looking for a video editor to work with us on music videos and documentary projects. If you are interested, let us know! Some experience with video preferred and ability to commit to 2-3 days a week. This is a great way to get more experience in both music and film production and contribute to an artistic collective. Contact Sweet Wreath on Instagram.

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09/21/20220 Vinegar, a nonprofit contemporary art gallery in Birmingham, is seeking volunteers to help with gallery operations. Sign up for Vinegar’s volunteer opportunities newsletter to hear of upcoming opportunities. Vinegar is co-directed by Professor Melissa Yes in the Department of Art and Art History; for further inquiries, you can reach her at myes@ua.edu.

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06/13/2022 UPerk, a business in downtown Tuscaloosa, is looking for student artists to display their work at the UPerk coffee shop alongside more seasoned artists during the First Friday Art Walk. The goal is to have two artists each month with varying experience in the field. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the manager, Caroline, at cforduperk@gmail.com.

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ON-GOING  Alabama State Council on the Arts artist grant applications: generally, for projects that occur between October 1 and September 30, applications are due the previous year’s March, June, and September, depending on the type of grant. Find out how to apply.

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02/07/2022 Collision Literary Magazine at the University of Pittsburgh seeks submissions of undergraduate fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art. Check the website for specific issue deadlines; they read on a rolling basis. More info here.

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