Arts Opportunities
Local organizations seek performers, paid staff and volunteers

(If you’re part of an arts organization and have a job opening, need volunteers or are holding auditions, place your information on MiamiArtZine.com. There is no charge for this service. Send info to StarrWriter2000@aol.com)

Ballet Gamonet

Paid Positions

Ballet Gamonet Seeks Director of Development
Ballet Gamonet is seeking a creative and dynamic fundraiser to assume the leadership, management, and coordination for the Company's broad-based fundraising efforts. The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director, and is responsible for supervising and directing development efforts to secure annual and planned gifts, corporate sponsorships, and all major fundraising. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, proven leadership and management experience developing and implementing a broad-based fundraising program, and a successful track record of exceeding established goals. Candidate must be an ambitious, self-motivated, entrepreneurial and innovative development professional with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; and knowledge of best practices in all aspects of development. Applications consisting of a resume with references and inquiries may be directed to: Search Committee, Ballet Gamonet, Fax 305-259-3160 or  e-mail info@balletgamonet.org, 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 102, Miami FL 33137.  No phone inquiries.  Deadline:  November 5.

Ballet Gamonet Seeks Male Ballet Dancers
Interested parties please contact Heather MacKenzie at 305-259-9775.

The Lighthouse Center for the Arts Seeks Art Teachers
The Lighthouse Center for the Arts is northern Palm Beach County's oldest and largest visual arts museum.  Ther center operates out of two buildings and features the stand-alone School of Art, which holds classes for children and adults, beginner through professional levels, and a popular summer camp for children ages 4-16.  Our current needs are for art instructors with the following special areas of interest: watercolor, jewelry making, sculpting and photography, however, all artists of all mediums are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, references and digital images of their work to colleen@lighthousearts.org.  Please respond by October 1.  For more information  visit lighthousearts.org.

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) Seeks Drivers
The 2007 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is looking for drivers for the upcoming film festival. The festival runs October 15 - November 11.  Duties will include transporting filmmakers, press, and others to festival events, to and from the airport, and interviews, etc as well as being another able body to help out during the festival as needed.  Hours will be long on some days and may go late into the evening or start early in the morning. During the peak weeks of the festival you will be working 40 hours-plus!  You must be over 21 and have a valid drivers license and comfortable driving a passenger van.  Pay is $250 per week. Besides all the warnings, it's a fun job and you get to meet some interesting people from all over the world.  Please contact Hal Axler at hal@fliff.com   Deadline: October 5.

Armory Art Center seeks an Executive Director
Nationally known art center and school located in Palm Beach County is seeking a chief executive officer to direct the center through an exciting period of evolution and growth. The center provides visual arts education, lectures and exhibitions, as well as, a nationally acclaimed visiting master artist workshop program.   The chief executive is responsible for the overall management of the center and must demonstrate exemplary strength in fund development, fiscal management, leadership, and have a strong foundation and interest in the visual arts.  Minimum requirements: a bachelor's degree plus seven years executive management or senior administrative experience.  The candidate must demonstrate an ability to achieve aggressive performance goals.  Send resume to the Armory Art Center, 1700 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, Attn: Executive Search Committee.  Fax 561-832-0191: Visit the Armory online at armoryart.org.  Deadline: October 10

2007-2008 Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Seeks Instructors
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is looking for dynamic, creative teachers to work with their upcoming arts programs. All positions are contractual with competitive salary. Please go to www.ArtAndCultureCenter.org/job-opportunities for a more detailed listing of positions available.

Qualifications and Qualities for all positions:
3 or more years experience working with the specific age group for which you are applying. Certified teacher a plus
Punctual and reliable with attention to detail
Ability to interact positively and be diplomatic with children, parents, and coworkers
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
Positive classroom management
Experience creating lesson plans and curriculum (incorporating Sunshine State Standards) for subject being taught
Must pass background check

Interested applicants should mail resume and references to 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020 attn: Director of Education or email education@artandculturecenter.org. Please put position you are interested in at the top of the resume or in the subject line.

World Arts Now Seeks Teaching Artists
World Arts Now, which produces cultural and theatrical events in a broad range of settings for both kids and adults, seeks multicultural teaching artists-especially storytellers, mimes, specialty acts and musicians, as well as actors. Please forward headshot, resume, and detail any teaching experiences in parks, camps, school, arts centers or universities. We are especially seeking teaching artists who already have Broward County teaching or substitute teaching certification (with a current badge) or have a Broward county vendor badge. Check worldartsnow.com or call Dr. Donna, 954-893-0123 or e-mail drdonna@worldartsnow.com.

Florida Stage Seeks Group Sales Person
Florida Stage, South Florida's celebrated professional theatre company is seeking an active and aggressive group sales person to develop and coordinate group opportunities for the theatre's 21^st season.  This is a part-time position.  Possible combination with House Management position for the exceptional candidate.  Florida Stage produces a unique mix of dramas, comedies and musicals and is exclusively devoted to the production of new and developing plays.  Qualified candidates will be extremely motivated, a self-starter; able to take direction; comfortable with direct contact sales; organized and detail oriented. This position offers a competitive salary plus commission.  Our new season begins mid-October, position is available immediately.  Send resume and cover letter to info@floridastage.org or fax to 561-588-4708.  No phone calls please.  Florida Stage is a not-for-profit company and an equal opportunity employer.  Deadline: October 7.

Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre Seeks Full Time Business Manager
Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre, a 56 year-old not-for profit theatre company in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale seeks a full time Business Manager to handle the day-to-day financial operations of the company.  FLCT is dedicated to bringing live theatre to children and families throughout Broward County and beyond with classes, productions, and educational outreach programs. 

Position Description & Duties:
Financial Management (accounts payable and receivable)
Box Office Management (single ticket sales and group orders)
Operational Support (maintain class enrollment data; maintain relationships with current vendors/parents/venues/patrons; act as liaison for board projects, staff members and volunteers;  provide support to outside accountants for timely completion of audit;  responsible for insurance renewal and documentation, provide support for grant documentation; phone and reception duties, office management and general support for program activities.)
This is a full time, salaried, exempt position. 

Benefits:  Medical and dental benefits after 3 months (employee match applies); 403-B retirement plan, paid vacation/sick days. 

Qualifications:
Must have knowledge of accounting software (Peachtree preferred)
Strong background in finance, bookkeeping, and/or accounting required
Strong computer literacy, interpersonal communication skills, and organization
Ability to multi-task in a busy work environment
Experience in the not-for-profit sector preferred
Theatre background encouraged

To apply, e-mail info@flctstar.org or fax 954-523-0507 with cover letter, resume, salary history and references attention Sean Cutler, managing Director.  Deadline: October 14.

Carnival Center Seeks Facilities Rental Coordinator
Under the supervision of the Facilities Rental Manager, this position will be responsible for the accurate and timely management of the Carnival Center schedule and the communication of all schedule-related issues, opportunities and requirements for all events at Carnival Center. For more information: carnivalcenter/Home/job_opp.aspx.

New Vista Theatre Seeks Equity Stage Managers
The New Vista Theatre Company is looking for Equity stage managers for their upcoming 2007-2008 season. The season will consist of five shows produced at the West Boca Performing Arts Theatre, an 833 seat house on the campus of West Boca Raton Community High School on Glades Road, west of US 441. We are currently looking for stage managers for four of the five shows. All applicants please call Peter Librach at 561-732-9953 and e-mail your resume to pl@newvistatheatre.com.

Nova Seeks Adjunct Faculty
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University seeks an adjunct instructor for Intro to Arts Administration course.  Qualifications: graduate degree in Fine/Performing Arts with experience in arts administration.  Please email CV and cover letter to markdunc@nova.edu

Ballet Gamonet Seeks Box Office Manager
Ballet Gamonet is currently seeking a Box Office Manager.  Major responsibilities are:   Managing full control of the box office department along with assisting in general clerical and office work as directed.  Desired experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.  Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus. Please e-mail resume to Lorraine@balletgamonet.org.

Miami Children's Theater

Miami Children's Theater Seeks Professionals
The Miami Children’s Theater is opening a third location and is looking for talented, hard working, dedicated people who have experience working with or in the performing arts to fill the following positions:  Program Director, Camp Director, Theater Director, Theater teacher, Music teacher, Choreographer, Asst. Director, Stage Manager, Asst. Technical Director, Grants Administrator, Administrative Assistant, teachers and counselors.  Full and part-time positions available.  Competitive pay.  Must Love Children!  Please e-mail resume to: angela@miamichildrenstheater.com

Florida Studio Theatre Seeks Production Associate
Florida Studio Theatre, a professional Equity regional Theatre in Sarasota, Florida, is seeking an entry-level Production Associate. Duties include but are not limited to: sound installation for all productions, assist with recording and editing sound effects and cues, maintenance and inventory control of sound and lighting equipment, heading crews for strikes and load-ins, and assist in the scenic and props departments as needed.  Applicants need a working knowledge of all areas of production: scenic, lighting, sound, props and costumes. Check out our website at www.fst2000.org.  E-mail cover letter, resume with references and salary requirement to: Search Committee, Production Associate, Florida Studio Theatre.  E-mail - james@fst2000.org.

Celebrity Cruises Seeks Theatre Technical Professionals
Celebrity Cruises is seeking professional, enthusiastic and motivated candidates interested in applying for ship-based positions as Sound or Light Technicians, Production Managers, and A/V Technicians. Our theatrical venues are equipped with state-of-the-art staging, lighting and special effects. Job duties include setting/striking, operation and maintenance of audio, lighting, A/V equipment, scenic, and props. Proven working knowledge of entertainment systems, including moving lighting and special effects, rigging, or music based audio systems.  E-mail resumes to: WTepley@rccl.com

Mosaic Theatre Seeks Technical Director
Mosaic Theatre, an award-winning professional theatre company in Plantation, is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Director for our 2007/2008 season.  Interested, qualified applicants should e-mail or fax a letter of interest and resume to rsimon@mosaictheatre.com Fax number 954- 472-4713 or call 954-577-8243 for more information.  Please visit our website mosaictheatre.com

Rising Action Seeks Technical Designers
The Rising Action Theatre Company has openings for the following positions for next season:  Set Designer, Lighting Designer, Resident Technical Director, Directors.  Please send letter of interest and resume via e-mail to davidgoldyn@bellsouth.net or snail mail at Rising Action Theatre, 1831 NE 59 Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Vero Beach Museum of Art Seeks Professional Artists, Especially in Glass, to Teach
The Vero Beach Museum of Art is looking for professional artists, especially in glass, with teaching experience, to join our faculty and after school outreach programs. The Vero Beach Museum of Art offers a variety of courses including painting, drawing, ceramics, bronze casting and metal fabrication to the public. The outreach program provides youth in low socio economic communities with in-depth arts experiences. To learn more about the Vero Beach Museum of Art and its programs visit vbmuseum.org. To apply, please send a resume and work samples to: The Vero Beach Museum of Art, Attn: Annie Kraybill, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963, or e-mail akraybill@vbmuseum.org. 

Morikami Museum Seeks Entertainers
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens are accepting demos and bios of musicians for their Sushi & Stroll Sunset Walks as well as other venues. Please e-mail smerryma@co.palm-beach.fl.us if you are interested.  Also, visit morikami.org for further information about the museum.

Arts Academy of Hollywood Seeks Music Teacher
Seeking a general music teacher for preschool and elementary age students, as well as private lessons (at least voice and piano) Position will be available for next school year with possible summer hours.  Educational background and experience necessary.  Seeking qualified, mature, easy-going, and creative individuals.  Only those who submit a cover letter with professional resumes will be considered.  Please send resumes via e-mail to mcerrone@artsacademyofhollywood.com.

Mosaic Theatre Company

Mosaic Theatre Openings
Mosaic Theatre is looking for costumers, electricians, carpenters and backstage help.  Please send a letter of inquiry to rsimon@mosaictheatre.com.  
 
Playground Theatre Seeks House Manager and Volunteers
The Playground Theatre is looking for both House Managers and volunteer house staff (Ushers/Ticket-takers/concessionaires) for its upcoming season. House Managers are paid at an hourly rate. Applicants should be friendly and intelligent with some relevant experience. Please contact Douglas with your interest: e-mail info@theplaygroundtheatre.com, fax 305-751-9556 or tel: 305-751-9550 x224

Main Street Playhouse Seeks Stage Managers
The Alliance Theatre Lab, a non-profit professional theatre company, is looking for Non-Equity stage managers for their upcoming season. Please e-mail resume to thealliancelab@aol.com or for more information, please call 305-567-2721.

Call for Talented Students

youngARTS™ Opens Early Registration for 2008 Awards
youngARTS™, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) that identifies and rewards exceptional student artists from across the U.S., has opened registration for its 2008 program. High school seniors in the 2007-2008 school year or graduates who will be 17 or 18 years old on December 1, 2007 are encouraged to apply for individual cash awards of up to $10,000 and the chance to be named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts, earning national recognition and opportunities for additional scholarships.

The youngARTS 2008 final registration deadline is October 1, 2007 and all audition/portfolio materials must be received in the youngARTS offices by November 5, 2007. Online fees are $35 per discipline category. New York City resident fees will be determined by NYC zip code. Student information submitted by the early deadline will be shared, with permission, to a broad network of colleges, universities and conservatories affiliated with NFAA. Additional fee reductions and waivers are available.

Each year, NFAA invites up to 150 artists to participate in youngARTS Week, a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Miami consisting of performances, master classes, workshops, readings, exhibits and enrichment activities with renowned artists and arts educators. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation sponsors NFAA’s state-wide student outreach in Florida, enabling participation in youngARTS Week in Miami.  One of the national finalists from Florida will also be honored as the “Bank of America youngARTS Winner.”  

Every student who participates in youngARTS Week will receive one of the following awards:
The coveted $10,000 youngARTS Gold Award, a non-stipulated cash award that will be given to up to 15 deserving finalists;
$5,000 Silver Award, bestowed to as many as four deserving finalists in each of the nine youngARTS disciplines;
 Level I, II, III and IV Awards, ranging from $500 to $3,000, granted to the remaining youngARTS finalists.
In addition, at the exclusive request of the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, NFAA nominates up to 50 youngARTS finalists for the Commission’s consideration to be named as Presidential Scholars in the Arts.

Formerly known as Arts Recognition and Talent Search^® (ARTS), youngARTS was established 26 years ago by Carnival Cruise Lines creator Ted Arison and his wife Lin Arison to identify uniquely gifted young artists and assist them both financially and educationally. Its roster of alumni reads like a “Who’s Who” in the arts, and includes such luminaries as actress and recording artist Vanessa Williams, recent Nashville Star winner Chris Young, dancer/choreographer Desmond Richardson, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater principals Matthew Rushing and Linda Celeste Sims, New York City Ballet principal Philip Neal, former American Ballet Theatre (ABT) dancer and current ABT Executive Director Rachel Moore, Warner Brothers recording artist Josh Groban, Philadelphia Orchestra principal clarinetist Ricardo Morales, New York Philharmonic guest solo violinist Jennifer Koh, jazz trumpet player Roy Hargrove, Broadway actors Ron Eldard and Raul Esparza, photographer Lauren Greenfield and visual artist Doug Aitken.

For more information, call 1-800-970-ARTS (2787) or visit www.youngARTS.org.

Auditions 

Historical Characters Needed
Male and female actors needed to play characters from early (c.1926) Miami, including Julia Tuttle, George Merrick, Dr. Kellogg, Carl Fisher, Mrs. Burdine, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, etc., for an event on Saturday, November 3, from 7-10 p.m. at the Miami Springs Country Club.  Those auditioning should bear a resemblance to those persons, even if only slightly (e.g., be thin if person was thin, stout if person was stout). Actors will be asked to research their characters to be able to tell their story of early Miami.  Costumes will be provided.  Non-Equity, paid.  Please contact Donna Wood at dwoodacts@hotmail.com.

Call for Writers

E-zine Seeks Short Fiction by South Florida Writers
MiamiARTzine.com is currently seeking submissions of unpublished short fiction. Any South Florida writer is encouraged to submit their work. MiamiARTzine.com is presented by the Miami Beach Arts Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the awareness of the arts in South Florida and nurturing the voices of those involved in the arts. That said, we cannot pay monetarily, but writers would have a chance to have their work seen by our 4,000-plus subscribers and count it as a publication credit.

Guidelines:
The submission process is open to residents of South Florida
Stories should be 3,000 words or less
Stories must be sent as an rtf (rich text format) attachment in 12pt. Times New Roman, double-spaced, with one inch margins and the words "Fiction Submission" in the subject line
As MiamiARTzine.com is open to anyone who subscribes or logs on, stories must not have any graphic sex or excessive profanity
Writers should include a brief, 100 word publication history/bio
Writers must include name, address and phone number for contact purposes
Stories must be e-mailed to Mary Damiano, editor, StarrWriter2000@aol.com
Writers will be contacted if their story is chosen for publication.
Writers retain the rights for their story and are free to have it published elsewhere, however, the story will remain available in the MiamiARTzine.com archives

MiamiARTzine.com

Arts Writers Wanted
Writers needed for MiamiARTzine.com.  We need writers who are interested in covering the Miami/South Florida arts scene. We're eager to cover people and events that don't get as much coverage as well as the big splashy arts events. This is a perfect opportunity for journalism students and up and coming writers to increase their portfolios, get experience, have their work be seen and make contacts. We need people who can write with some flair, who are punctual, who communicate with their editor, who answer e-mails promptly, and who can turn around a story in 7-10 days. The ability to take and transmit digital photos is a plus. Writers should have a working knowledge of the arts and be comfortable with interviews. Writers are always encouraged to pitch stories that would fit the target and mission of the e-zine. Please, please, please: Only reply if you're serious about your work. We don’t have time to deal with writers who wouldn't know a deadline if it bit them and who don't contact their editor when a story falls through. We’re only interested in working with writers who understand and practice professionalism. As the e-zine is produced by a non-profit organization, compensation will be in experience, clips and perks, including press credentials and entry into events. If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please reply with a brief e-mail about your background, your contact info, resume and a few samples of your writing. E-mail StarrWriter2000@aol.com.

Call for Artists

“Deck the Mall: Lincoln Road Holiday Project” – Call for Entries
Lincoln Road Merchants Inc. announces a public call to artists for the commission of two Christmas Trees for the Annual Lincoln Road Holiday Display.  The selected works will be publicly displayed 9with one project located at Euclid Circle and the second at Lenox Avenue) from November 10, 2007 - January 4, 2008 at the Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach.  Participating artists are required to be an established professional artist living and working in South Florida. The two selected artists will each be awarded $5,000 for materials and artists’ fees. Projects may include complete fabrication of a “tree” and “decorations” or may include the purchase price of a traditional tree and fabrication of the necessary decorations. Tree designs must be a minimum of 16’ tall.

Applications must include the following in order to be considered complete:
1.  Professional resume complete with any relevant press clippings
2.  Complete rendering and fabrication/ installation budget with timetable for proposed design and execution of project
3.  8 – 10 images of completed works/projects by artist (either on a CD or photographs, slides or print-outs)
4.  Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope for return of any materials
Deadline for submission of proposed projects: Monday, October 22, 2007 (delivery deadline).  A copy of the Call to Artists may be found online at lincolnroadmiamibeach.com  For information call 305.674.8278, ext. 11 or e-mail jchestler@artcentersf.org.  Materials should be submitted to: ArtCenter/ South Florida, Att: Lincoln Road Merchants, Inc, 924 Lincoln Road, Suite 205, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Volunteers

Mosaic Theatre
Mosaic Theatre is actively recruiting volunteers to launch several new initiatives. Assist Mosaic Theatre in many different capacities.  Please contact Naomi Zapata at 954-577-8243.

Conni Gordon
Conni Gordon Arts Foundation, Inc. seeking volunteers who are dog lovers and/or who want to help in various tasks connected with an art center. Contact Miss Jerry at 305 532-1001. SoBe location.  Barter possibilities.