Opportunities Outside of the OFFICE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
Grants
Artists Calls / Auditions / Nominations
Residencies
Education: Workshops / Webinars / Conferences
Other Opportunities
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JOBS
Various Job Opportunities in the Arts
The following websites regularly post listings of jobs in the arts, museums, and nonprofits. Check often for updates.
California Arts Council Job Page
California Association of Museums Job Page
The Impact Foundry
GRANTS
Poets & Writers - Funding for Readings and Workshops - ongoing
Organizations that sponsor readings and workshops in California may apply for grants to be used for writers' fees. Organizations that may apply for grants include: colleges, cultural centers, museums, libraries, correctional facilities, hospitals, small presses, community centers, senior centers, places of worship, bookstores, cafés, galleries, and theaters. Nonprofit status is not required. Events must be open to the public, with the exception of events taking place in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. Please submit your application at least eight weeks before the proposed event. Click here for the guidelines.
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation - ongoing
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation will only fund young artists who are pursuing their studies or are in the early or developmental stage of their career, are working in a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking, and demonstrate the determination and talent to pursue a lifetime career in their art practice. For more information, click here.
Roy W. Dean Film Grants - Multiple deadlines
There are three Roy W. Dean Film Grants available each year for documentaries, narrative features, web series, and short films. One for Spring, Summer, and Fall. For more information, click here.
Behind the Scenes Basic Needs Grant - ongoing
Entertainment technology professionals may be eligible for a grant if you are seriously ill or injured. We will accept applications from anyone who meets our criteria and has been hospitalized with Covid-19. For more information, click here.
Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants - Deadline varies
This program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 to professional dancers in need, who have a dire financial emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You must demonstrate an urgent and critical need for emergency support in order to apply. Deadlines for each cycle can be found on the website. For more information, click here.
ARTIST CALLS / AUDITIONS / COMPETITIONS
RESIDENCIES / FELLOWSHIPS
MusicLandria Residency - Deadline: ongoing
The Library Of MusicLandria is launching a new residency program for musicians. Residents will be selected based on their responses to the questions below. If you are unable to afford the cost of the residency, please apply regardless, we might be able to provide a limited number of scholarships. For more information, click here.
EDUCATION: WORKSHOPS / WEBINARS / RESOURCES
TechSoup Technology Assistance - ongoing
TechSoup offers managed IT services, technology training courses and webinars, and help with social media analytics for nonprofit organizations.
A Digital Classroom Just for You - various dates
In need of practical solutions and a bit of inspiration to advance your programming, organization and career? Can't make it out to a conference? Need a cohort of experts and peers? If you answered yes to any of those questions then a Digital Classroom is right for you. Americans for the Arts (AFTA) offers a digital classroom series to increase your success in the arts. Build your arts administration skills, network and knowledge with one of the three fall classroom options - Arts Leadership, Arts Marketing or Public Art Digital Classrooms. More information.
The Artist's Contract
The Artist's Contract website is a hub for free legal contracts for visual artists. It is part of a larger movement to establish better professional practices within the art world. For more information, click here.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Midtown Performance Space Rental Opportunity
Colloquially nicknamed CLARA, the E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts is a cultural amenity located in Midtown, providing studio and performance space for professional and community-based arts groups. CLARA’s 1,950 square-foot auditorium is available for hourly rental for rehearsal or performance. This sun-drenched space features hardwood floors, large windows and fresh white walls. Click here for rates and other information.