Job Opportunity

Manager of Education Programs and School Initiatives at Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum The Manager of Education Programs and School Initiatives (Manager) reports to and works closely with the Director of Public Programs and Audience Engagement (Director) to research, develop, implement and assess The Aldrich’s pioneering programs for schools, educators, and the Museum’s adult volunteer docent team. The Manager will develop innovative strategies for increased service to schools and educators, as well as an annual plan for assessing the short- and long-term impact of The Aldrich’s education programs on students and teachers served. The Manager will be knowledgeable about trends and approaches in the field of museum education and will make recommendations for program change and/or growth to the Director, Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Board Committees as appropriate. http://www.nyfa.org/opp_detail.asp?type=Job&id=94&fid=6&sid=17&oppid=48612

job opportunity

Employment Art Therapist/Teaching Artist Westport Arts Center seeks a skilled and innovative part-time art educator to deliver art classes and, specifically, therapeutic arts experiences to a wide range of special populations, including children with special needs, seniors, military veterans and hospital patients. This teaching artist will report to the Director of Education, and collaborate with the Westport Arts Center's education department to design, manage, and implement a variety of dynamic art programs and workshops in various settings.

Qualifications: Undergraduate or master’s degree in art education or art therapy. Excellent artistic and professional skills, attention to detail, ability to initiate, implement, and deliver innovative education programs as part of a creative and collaborative team. Must have the ability to interact effectively with all age levels, need levels, and cultural backgrounds. Send a cover letter and resume to: danielle@westportartscenter.org

Alain Picard

Alain writes,

"Glimmer" is the finished portrait that I began on my Painterly Portraits instructional DVD. 12 x 18" pastel

opportunity for all alumni - tell your friends

Attention WCSU Alumni Business Owners: Are you a WCSU alumnus who owns your own business? Let the WCSU Alumni Association help you showcase your business to the thousands of alumni, students, parents, families and friends who attend homecoming festivities. The Alumni Business Showcase will take place on: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 2 to 5 p.m. Westside Campus (across from Athletic Stadium) You will be allocated space near the Alumni Hospitality Tent. There is no charge to participate in this event. It is an excellent opportunity for us to learn what our alumni business owners are up to and for you to advertise your business. If you would like to participate, call the Office of Alumni Relations at (203) 837-8298 or e-mail alumni@wcsu.edu.

art opportunity

Instructors (Fine & Performing Arts)needed Job Description Arts & Humanities branch of the Regional YMCA of Western CT is seeking professional artists/performing artists/arts educators to teach youth 1 or 2 afternoons per week during the school year. Instructors are needed in our After School Program for middle school students. Instructors may also be needed to teach outreach art programs in local schools or other community based organizations. Areas of instruction needed: pottery, sculpture, wood working, cartooning, drawing & painting, dance and chorus. For more information and to apply, click here: http://regionalymca.applicantpro.com/jobs/36577.html .....

Blue Mountain Gallery Call!

The deadline for the 2013 Juried Exhibition is October 1st! Juror: Andrea Wells, Director of Tibor de Nagy Gallery Apply here: http://www.bluemountaingallery.org/juried-show-2013/

Gulgun Aliriza

Gulgun writes, "Getting ready for my solo exhibition at the Blue Mountain Gallery. Hope to see you at the opening." Gulgun Aliriza: The Poetics of Excess September 3-28, 2013 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 5, from 5 - 8 pm Blue Mountain Gallery 530 West 25th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10001 646-486-4730 Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am – 6pm http://www.bluemountaingallery.org/gulgun-aliriza/ — Gulgun Aliriza: The Poetics of Excess (3 photos)

Kent Art Association - Call for Elected Artists

Kent Art Association "Elected Artist" is a prestigious membership status that you can apply for if you have been juried into 2 shows. Applications are due Aug 22! Check out the website for prospectus: http://www.kentart.org/

Tracy Powers

CT ArtList Check out our new CT ArtList blog post: a profile interview with artist Tracy Powers! Enjoy! http://www.ctartlist.com/1/post/2013/08/ct-artlist-featured-artist-interview-tracy-powers.html

David Macharelli

David Macharelli, Class of 1997, is appearing in a local production of William Shakespeare's, "Much Ado About Nothing," at McLaughlin Vineyards in Sandy Hook on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m. In addition to his first time as performer, David also handled the scenic and prop art for the show. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under the age of 12, or a family four pack for $40. Wine tastings and food are offered at the vineyard. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.mclaughlinvineyards.com/offerings.htm. https://www.facebook.com/events/157034581166082/?ref=br_tf