Arts Opportunities
Local organizations seek performers, paid staff and volunteers

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Artist Opportunity

Call for Artists
Miami-Dade Parks is now is accepting applications from young artists in performing and visual arts for its 25th Annual Cornucopia of the Arts, scheduled for October 28, 2006 at Deering Estates at Cutler. Application deadline is May 31, 2006 and available at .
For more information, call 305-755-5455.

Joanna Tyka

Not-for-profit Music Organization Seeking Artwork
The Chopin Foundation of the US is a not-for-profit organization that presents an annual monthly concert series called the Chopin Festival, the majority of which is presented free to the general public in both Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. The Foundation is preparing to assemble the season brochure for the 2006-2007 Concert season.  The brochure will be a folded 8.5 X 11 glossy brochure, with a cover that simply announces that this is the 2006-2007 season.  Last season, the cover design was graciously donated by artist Joanna Tyka, and 5,000 copies were distributed throughout South Florida, with her name credited on the brochure.

We cannot pay for the use of the artwork, but for a young artist who is looking to build a portfolio, and gain exposure, it’s a terrific opportunity.  You can also lend a hand to maintaining a creative image for a not-for-profit.  We are looking for artwork (painting, photography, photographed sculpture, or another medium that can be turned into a jpeg image) that clearly reflects the theme of classical piano, young pianists and classical piano, or Frederick Chopin. 

Visit chopin.org to send us an e-mail.  Let us see what you have.

Auditions

EDGE Theatre
The Edge Theatre is holding auditions for their May and July productions.  Athletic, in-shape actor needed for one-man tour-de-force Nijinsky's Last Dance June production in downtown Miami. Also actors needed for Albee's Zoo Story July production in South Beach. Auditions by appointment only.  Send headshot and résumé to edgetheatre@earthlink.net or call Jim Tommaney at 786-355-0976.

Paid Positions

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
Actor’s Playhouse is seeking a self-motivated, detailed individual with basic administrative skills for a full-time sales position. Benefits include base pay plus commission. No sales experience necessary, must enjoy working with kids, and be a team player. Immediate opening, send resumes or inquiries to promeu@actorsplayhouse.org.
For more information visit: actorsplayhouse.org or call 305-444-9293 ext. 602

Volunteers

Conni Gordon Art Classes
Need two volunteers to help prepare for art lessons at various locations, including the Miami Beach Library, Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, Cable Tap TV (Conni Gordon Art Instruction Series; materials and records kept at 427 - 22 ST, Miami Beach, 305 532-1001.)

Conni Gordon

Dates vary according to the scheduled activities. With volunteers, we could conduct many more of our famed “Instant-Art” sessions, but we are limited financially. We work with a 501(c)3 (The Knowledge College people) but we have no staff—or finances—to develop and maintain grant proposals, as much as the grant people wanted to help us this year.

Office help is needed to prepare for community services rendered (13-week half-hour TV shows on Cable-Tap, for instance). We won the Miami Herald Business Makeover last year, but no financial or business person came to our rescue. All we got were constant requests for our successful lessons, from condos, old age homes, etc.

For more information, visit connigordon.com

Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium
Volunteer Program Requirements:  Must be at least 16 years old, attend scheduled interview, Commit to 20 hours within the first 2 months, followed by 4 hours every subsequent month.  The Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium is located at 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 

Science Interpreters: Do you enjoy science? Do you like to share your knowledge with others? Do you look forward to meeting new people? Would you like to conduct science demonstrations, activities, and workshops for the general public? If you answered yes, then come join our interpretive staff!
Volunteers needed year round, Monday - Sunday. Flexible schedule.

School/Group Guides: If you like working with children of all ages and appreciate their energy, then this volunteer opportunity is for you! During the school year and over the summer, school groups visit us for educational field trips and are guided through the Museum galleries, Planetarium and Wildlife Center. Volunteers are needed to work closely with our School Group Coordinator, Science Interpreters, and other volunteers to make the Museum experience a fun and exciting one!
Volunteers needed year round, Monday ? Friday. 9:30am - 2:00pm.

Wildlife Center Interpreters/Keepers : Our Wildlife Center serves not only to educate visitors about the fabulous creatures in our care, but also to care for and rehabilitate injured raptors through the Falcon Batchelor Bird of Prey Center. Out in the Wildlife Center you have the opportunity to participate in general animal maintenance, wildlife education, and veterinary assistance. This position requires extra dedication and time commitment, but for anyone who loves animals it's well worth it!
Volunteers needed year round, Monday - Sunday. Flexible schedule.

Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium's Immersion Theatre

Camp/Educational Programs Counselor: During Spring Break and the Holidays we host camps for kids PreK-5th grade, and over the Summer our camps are for kids all the way up to 8th grade! As a camp counselor you will assist teachers during their classes as well as with the before and after care programs.
Volunteers needed during School Breaks, Monday ? Friday. 7:30am - 4pm.

Administrative Volunteers: If you would like a regular schedule, but want the chance to explore the many facets of the Museum this is the perfect program for you! Scanning pictures for an online exhibit, reorganizing a media database, putting together membership packages, pick a day or two (or three or four!) and you'll have something new to do every week.
Volunteers needed year round, Monday - Friday. 9:30am ? 5:30pm.

Other Opportunities: There are many other volunteer opportunities in the museum including: exhibit maintenance (21+), administrative/clerical assistance, and museum store assistance. If you have special interests or skills please let us know and we will find the best place for you!

How do you become a volunteer? Fill out the online Volunteer Application. If you have any additional questions or concerns, contact Idelys Fraguela at (305) 646-4265.

The PlayGround Theatre for Young Audiences
Volunteers are needed to distribute information, help with clerical duties in the administrative office, assist with setup of promotional events and use their imagination to market the company.  Volunteers get free tickets to performances. Office located at Shores Performing Arts Theater, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores.  Call 305-751-9550 or toll free 888-635-7536.

Miami Performing Arts Center
Volunteer at MPAC and Embark on an Exciting Adventure!

Central to the successful operation of any large performing arts center is a dedicated volunteers team, and Miami Performing Arts Center is already putting together a corps of hard-working, arts-loving individuals who will help the Center become one of the most important cultural institutions in the Americas. Volunteers will play a leading role in making MPAC a favorite venue for patrons to experience the finest performances from around the world. As the MPAC representatives with the most direct contact with audience members, volunteers will know first-hand what audiences are feeling and saying. That knowledge will be invaluable as the Center does everything it can to ensure that the time these patrons spend at the Center will be thrilling and memorable.  MPAC Volunteer Corps will be a true reflection of our wonderfully diverse community, composed of a wide variety of people with different backgrounds, assorted interests, and unique skills.

Miami Performing Arts Center

Opportunities for volunteering at the Center encompass many areas, from performing clerical duties in administrative offices during the day to ushering at performances in the evenings. MPAC will also be looking for volunteers to provide concierge services, edit and translate documents, greet visitors, check-in bags and umbrellas, serve on advocacy committees, and offer counseling and mentoring to other volunteers. In an international city such as Miami, knowing more than one language, while not a requirement for all volunteer positions, is especially helpful.

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