AMP connects artists and behind-the-scenes collaborators of all genres, including musicians, painters, performance artists, writers, dancers, and many more, with resources, opportunities, and personal connections. Many AMPers also provide free temporary lodging for other members. With thousands of members in 86 countries, AMP enthusiastically and energetically builds bridges between artists, audiences, and producers through our website, as well as at AMP-hosted parties and multimedia events worldwide. AMP is free to join. The only 'cost' is your energy and enthusiasm in building a global artistic community and helping fellow artists.
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Call for Proposals: Temporary Public Art in NW Pasadena, $1,000 honorarium (Los Angeles area / May 15)

The Armory Center for the Arts is seeking proposals from Southern Californian artists and architects for a temporary site-specific Land/Environmental art installation or structure in a vacant lot in Northwest Pasadena.

Proposals are due via email by May 15th. Winner will be notified by May 31st. Winning project will be installed in June and run from July - December, 2010.

A $1,000 honorarium will be provided to the selected artist/architect to cover expenses related to the creation of the work.

Download complete details and application requirements at:

http://www.armoryarts.org/pdf/transplanter_public_art_cfp.pdf

from LA Culture Net

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Argentine Consul General Seeks Gallery Space for Photographic Exhibit (Los Angeles)

The Consul General of Argentina in Los Angeles, the Honorable Jorge T. Lapsenson, is searching for a gallery in which to mount an exhibit of 75 photographs, each 16" x 20" , titled Five Argentine Photographers, A View from the South, in celebration of 200 years of Argentine independence in September 2010. The exhibition space should have an adjacent space for an opening night reception, and access to the public for a period of 2 to 3 weeks, if possible. Any interested parties are invited to contact the Argentine Consulate at telephone number 323.954.0347, or consuladola@pacbell.net attention Barbara Blanco Rodriguez, Assistant to the Consul General.

from LA Culture Net

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P/T position open - Managing / Ops Director for Long Beach Playhouse (LA area)

LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE MANAGING / OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - POSITION
DESCRIPTION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Description:

This is a part-time (estimated 25hrs per week,) on-site
(no-telecommuting,) exempt / salaried position with benefits. Occasional
evening / weekend hours required to ensure smooth operations of Opening
Nights, benefit performances and special events. Position will start
immediately after hire.

The Managing Director (MD), under the supervision of the Board of
Directors (the Board), is responsible for the overall general management
of The Long Beach Community Players, Inc. (the Company). The MD, with
the assistance of Board of Directors and assigned committees, shall
oversee all business operations, ensure quality a customer / patron

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Employment Opportunity: LA Music Center, special events planning

Assistant Director, Support Organizations

The Music Center/Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, one of
the nation's premier performing arts institutions located in
Downtown Los Angeles, seeks a skilled professional to serve in the role
of planning and coordinating special events logistics.

Reporting to the Director, Support Organizations the Assistant Director
is responsible for the development, management and coordination of
special events and fundraising projects for one or more Music Center
support organization as determined and assigned by the Director. In
addition, the Assistant Director will also have responsibility for the
coordination of department-wide events such as a large scale annual
fundraiser.

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Preparator Needed for Art Museum (LA area)

City of Torrance Community Services Department

Cultural Services Division

JOB OPPORTUNITY

RECREATION SPECIALIST -- (Exhibition Preparator)
$15.87 - $17.50 per hour

The City of Torrance Community Services Department is currently accepting applications for a Recreation Specialist (Exhibition Preparator) with the Cultural Services Division.

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, the Recreation Specialist (Exhibition Preparator) works mostly during the times when exhibits at the Torrance Art Museum (TAM) are being installed and taken down.

DUTIES:
* Plan and organize exhibition elements for TAM, working with curators and artists;
* Advise curators and artists on feasibility of installation and availability of materials;

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Employment Opportunity (LA area): Director of Development, Venice Arts

Position: Director of Development Venice Arts seeks a Director of
Development to oversee and implement its development and communication
strategies. Working under the supervision of the Executive Director,
this full–time position has responsibilities in the following key
areas:
1. Donor Development

2. Annual Campaign

3. Events

4. Supervise Grants Manager in Grant–based Development

5. Marketing and Communications

6. Related Administrative Duties

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is an individual with:

1. A proven track record in each area outlined, above, with at least
2 years experience working in a management level position in
development; existing relationships with local and national foundation,
public, and corporate funders a plus

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Open Call to Artists for Valley Artists Studio Tour (VAST) (LA area)

San Fernando Valley artists are invited to submit their work for
consideration for the Valley Artists Studio Tour (VAST) 2010. Artists
will open their studios during the October 2-3 weekend for the public to
tour, meet the valley's many fine artists, and purchase their works.
Proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the non-profit programs
sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Arts Council. The application
deadline is April 23. To download an application, access the web at
www.sfvartscouncil.com .

Established in 1969, The San Fernando Valley Arts Council is a
non-profit organization dedicated to providing arts programs for the
public. The SFVAC meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of every month

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Need Band Members

Hi!

I currently live in Kernville, but need band members in LA. SF is acceptable. Need to make a video to use for bookings as I launch new album. Music on www.amyarena.com . I could use a guitarist and a drummer or, even better, someone who bangs on drum machines like my busy husband (youtube Jeremy Ellis). Thanks! Amy

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Call to Artists: Ventura Art Festival (deadline May 15 / June 30)

Ventura Art Festival “Call to Artists”

Ventura Art Festival
Saturday October 2 from 10-6 and Sunday October 3 from 10-4
Plaza Park in downtown Ventura

Artists of all original fine art and fine craft disciplines may
apply. Artists must submit one application per category. All entries
will be juried. Digital images of work required for jurying. Show
juried by Michael Kelly, fine artist/designer and Director, Ray
Bradbury Theater and Film Foundation.

Application Fees are:

$15 Early Bird Application Fee (received by May 15)

$25 Application Fee (received by June 30)

$35 Late Application Fee (if received by July 23)

Artists must provide their own displays and/or canopy. Space fee is
$175.

This year, the Ventura Art Festival will select a Featured Artist.

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Free 3-month subscription to Art Opportunities Monthly

Art Opportunities Monthly (AOM) is offering a free, no-obligation 3-month subscription to introduce its new format. It is now much easier to read, a snap to search and it looks nice, too.

AOM, a monthly list of opportunities for artists and photographers world-wide, has been around for over 10 years. It is preferred by professional artists because it screens out the scams and for-profit "contests" and presents each hand-selected opp in a quick-to-scan capsulized form. It is sent in a highly search-able, freshly organized PDF directly to your email addresses.

To find out more and sign up, simply go to:

http://xrl.us/AOM3free
(Link to www.artopportunitiesmonthly.com)

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