AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

ROCK THE AGES - Reading Series

In August 2010 in Los Angeles The S&P Experience will produce a reading series of screenplays and plays written by women who rock in their 30's, 40's & 50's.

One writer from each age group will be chosen and The S&P Experience will produce a staged reading of their work.

Deadline for submissions is May 3, 2010.

Please visit our website for more details: www.spexperience.biz

Questions: Please send an email to info@spexperience.biz

Thanks!

from LA Culture Net

Benita Bike's DanceArt, the chamber modern dance company based in Los
Angeles, is looking for a few good women for next season (READ: hard-working
thinking dancers). Get a feel for what we do at www.danceart.org. There is
pay for performances, and training will begin soon. Auditions are being
arranged after a preliminary phone call to Benita (818-353-5734).

Benita Bike

Director

Benita Bike's DanceArt Company

(818) 353-5734

(818) 353-1476 fax

www.DanceArt.org

from LA Culture Net

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR "BLUE PLANET" exhibition on the theme of water.

DEADLINE: SAT. April 24, 2010

JUROR: KIM ABELES

OPENING: SAT. June 26, 2010, 5 to 7 pm

VENUE: SOMArts, San Francisco

BLUE PLANET examines the social, political and economic aspects of
water. Exhibit runs in conjuction with Elements: An EcoArt Conference
on Friday, 6/25 that features panels, film-festival, discussion
groups, art-making, performance events and awards ceremony.

PROSPECTUS online at http://www.sbawca.org/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/blue_planet_pr...
.

Open to all California based artists whose art addresses the topic of
water. Submit up to 3 high-res images or video on CD (see prospectus
for details) plus short Artists Statement.

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

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

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

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.

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;

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

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