Arts Organizations,
Below you will find information on presentation on accessibility for web design – Dec. 5 Missoula - , Board Café: Executive Director Evaluation Survey Form, Social Media: Legal Update, Puffin Foundation grants for emerging artists, Meet the Composer Jan. deadline, Kresge Foundation: Facility Investments and Building Reserves Grants, one item from the Artful Manager blog, and three job openings.
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I hope you have a pleasant Thanksgiving,
Beck
Beck McLaughlin Education & Web Services Director Montana Arts Council PO Box 202201 Helena, MT 59620-2201 406-444-6522 Arts in Education Hotline 800-282-3092 http://artscounterbalance.wordpress.com/
Joe Dolson (Alayne’s) son is going to talk about accessibility for web design for web design folks who get together on a regular basis in Missoula. He would be happy to have web folks for arts organizations come too. http://www.joedolson.com/
December 5th 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Zootown Brew – coffee house
121 W. Broadway
Missoula
Executive Director Evaluation Survey Form
In the last issue of Blue Avocado, we discussed how board evaluations of executive directors (CEOs) are different from all other performance evaluations in the organization. These differences -- including the limited ability of board members to observe the executive -- are also among the reasons why 45% of executives have not had a review in the last year (CompassPoint's Daring to Lead 2011 study). In this article we draw on that discussion and on the submissions of dozens of Blue Avocado readers to propose a process and an evaluation instrument.
(At the end of this article is a link to download the survey form in Word to make it easy for you to modify.)
When we reviewed various the dozens of evaluation instruments sent in by Blue Avocado readers, we found that nearly all of them had these attributes in common: To read more: http://blueavocado.org/node/716
Firing Someone for Slamming Their Nonprofit Employer on Social Media: Legal Update
Dear Rita: I liked your article a couple of years ago about whether employees could be fired for what they posted on their Facebook page. Since then I keep reading about how a federal law, called the NLRA, is being used to regulate what action an employer can take when an employee posts negative comments about the employer on a private Facebook page. Can you explain what this is about? Signed, Wondering
Dear Wondering: You are truly keeping up-to-date on the most recent Facebook decisions and I will be happy to fill you in. And towards the end of this article we've included language for a personnel policy on social media. To read more: http://blueavocado.org/node/710
Puffin Foundation Artist Grants
The Puffin Foundation seeks to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to art organizations and artists throughout the country who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their gender or social philosophy. For the 2012 grant cycle, the Foundation will provide Artist Grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to encourage emerging artists in the fields of theater, photography, and music. The Foundation is particularly interested in supporting innovative initiatives that will advance progressive social change. Prospective applicants must request funding guidelines and forms by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Foundation’s office by December 1, 2011. Completed application packets will be accepted from November 1 through December 30, 2011. Visit the Foundation’s website to review the grant guidelines.
Meet The Composer: MetLife Creative Connections
Meet The Composer (MTC) supports the creation of new musical work and the engagement of new work with people and communities throughout the United States. MTC’s MetLife Creative Connections program provides grants ranging from $250 to $3,500 to enable American composers to participate in public activities related to specific performances of their original music. The program aims to increase awareness and enhance the creative artist’s role in society by strengthening the connections between living composers, performing musicians, presenters, communities, and audiences. Applications are submitted by a sponsoring organization requesting support for one or more composers (up to six) to participate in community outreach activities organized, sponsored, and/or presented by the organization. Applications are reviewed quarterly; the upcoming deadline is January 7, 2012. Visit the MTC website for online application information.
Meet The Composer (MTC) supports the creation of new musical work and the engagement of new work with people and communities throughout the United States. MTC’s MetLife Creative Connections program provides grants ranging from $250 to $3,500 to enable American composers to participate in public activities related to specific performances of their original music. The program aims to increase awareness and enhance the creative artist’s role in society by strengthening the connections between living composers, performing musicians, presenters, communities, and audiences. Applications are submitted by a sponsoring organization requesting support for one or more composers (up to six) to participate in community outreach activities organized, sponsored, and/or presented by the organization. Applications are reviewed quarterly; the upcoming deadline is January 7, 2012. Visit the MTC website for online application information.
Support for Arts Facilities Nationwide
Kresge Foundation: Facility Investments and Building Reserves Grants
The Kresge Foundation’s Arts and Culture Program helps nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in the U.S. properly maintain their buildings through Facility Investments and Building Reserves Grants. This initiative is part of the program’s Institutional Capitalization focus area, which is designed to strengthen the long-term financial health of arts and cultural organizations. Organizations may apply for two types of grants: Facility investments grants support an organization’s renovation and repair projects. (On occasion, new construction projects that include exemplary environmental sustainability practices will be supported.) Building reserves grants are designed to seed or enhance a fund to support the ongoing maintenance and replacement needs of an organization’s facilities over time. Start-up organizations and those organizations that are government-owned are not eligible to apply. Preliminary applications are due March 1, 2012. Visit the Kresge Foundation’s website to learn more about the program.
Kresge Foundation: Facility Investments and Building Reserves Grants
The Kresge Foundation’s Arts and Culture Program helps nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in the U.S. properly maintain their buildings through Facility Investments and Building Reserves Grants. This initiative is part of the program’s Institutional Capitalization focus area, which is designed to strengthen the long-term financial health of arts and cultural organizations. Organizations may apply for two types of grants: Facility investments grants support an organization’s renovation and repair projects. (On occasion, new construction projects that include exemplary environmental sustainability practices will be supported.) Building reserves grants are designed to seed or enhance a fund to support the ongoing maintenance and replacement needs of an organization’s facilities over time. Start-up organizations and those organizations that are government-owned are not eligible to apply. Preliminary applications are due March 1, 2012. Visit the Kresge Foundation’s website to learn more about the program.
THE ARTFUL MANAGER | WEEKLY SUMMARY | a weblog on the business of arts & culture by Andrew Taylor, ataylor@artsjournal.com
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Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2011
JOB OPENING
National Endowment for the Arts Vacancy Announcement- Arts Education Director
The Deputy Chairman for Programs and Partnerships is seeking to fill the position of Arts Education Director, GS-0301-15.
This position will open on November 10, 2011, and will close on January 9, 2012.
This position is being advertised under the Excepted Service authority and is open to all qualified U.S. Citizens.
Please click on the following link to access the vacancy.
Arts Education Director<http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/302927900>
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Dance, West Chester University (West Chester, PA)
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in dance beginning in August 2012. The successful candidate will have experience teaching a cross-cultural and/or interdisciplinary form of dance, in addition to one or more of the following technique forms: all levels of ballet, modern, tap or jazz. He/she will also have experience in at least two or more of the following related dance fields: somatic practice, dance appreciation, choreography, pedagogy, partnering, dance science or improvisation.
Responsibilities may include: choreographing for the University Dance Company, student mentoring, overseeing student concerts and recruitment. All faculty members are expected to pursue research and/or creative activity, advise students, and serve on departmental and university committees.Review of applications will begin January 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in dance beginning in August 2012. The successful candidate will have experience teaching a cross-cultural and/or interdisciplinary form of dance, in addition to one or more of the following technique forms: all levels of ballet, modern, tap or jazz. He/she will also have experience in at least two or more of the following related dance fields: somatic practice, dance appreciation, choreography, pedagogy, partnering, dance science or improvisation.
Responsibilities may include: choreographing for the University Dance Company, student mentoring, overseeing student concerts and recruitment. All faculty members are expected to pursue research and/or creative activity, advise students, and serve on departmental and university committees.Review of applications will begin January 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled
For a full job description, including qualifications and application instructions see the full announcement on the University’s website.
Costume Supervisor, The College at Brockport, State University of New York
The Department of Dance seeks a Costume Supervisor responsible for designing, constructing, and/or pulling from the extensive costume collection and maintaining costumes for all events in the Department of Dance. The Costume Supervisor should be interested and able to supervise, mentor, and teach graduate and undergraduate students basic elements of costume design and construction. This position requires an ability to maintain the costume shop budget, coordinate with guest artists, work with the costume committee of Student Dance Organization, and collaborate with the Director of Dance Production and faculty Artistic Directors. Requirements include:
The Department of Dance seeks a Costume Supervisor responsible for designing, constructing, and/or pulling from the extensive costume collection and maintaining costumes for all events in the Department of Dance. The Costume Supervisor should be interested and able to supervise, mentor, and teach graduate and undergraduate students basic elements of costume design and construction. This position requires an ability to maintain the costume shop budget, coordinate with guest artists, work with the costume committee of Student Dance Organization, and collaborate with the Director of Dance Production and faculty Artistic Directors. Requirements include:
· Minimum two years’ experience in professional or university dance costume design and construction
· Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students and guest artists;
· Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment;
· Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Application Deadline 01-20-2012
For a full job description, including qualifications and application instructions,see the full announcement on the College’s website. (search under the "Department" and select "Dance" – Beck)
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