The Art in the Loop Foundation (AILF) is seeking an Art Director for our 2021 Art in the Loop Project and 2021 ARTwall. The Art Director will have the opportunity to support our efforts to provide unique temporary public art opportunities to emerging and established artists. Local artists, curators, arts organizers and individuals with art director experience are encouraged to apply. AILF values an equitable, diverse, and inclusive art community.
Job Description:
The 2021 Art Director coordinates the application, installation, and exhibition process for the AILF summer art series and the ARTwall. The art director works with Vice-President for the Downtown Council and AILF director, Ann Holliday, and in collaboration with AILF partner organizations, including KC Streetcar. Visit artintheloop.com to view past projects and ARTwalls.
This position is a year-long contract of $4,000 paid in three installments over 2021. While the position is not hourly, it is estimated between 150-200 hours over the course of the year. A majority of the time commitment is focused from March to July, from releasing the call for artists to the installation of artwork.
Position responsibilities:
Assist with promoting the calls for artists to diverse communities and participate in one or more public outreach sessions
Assist with finalizing calls for artists and artist applications
Promote and represent AILF and the project at community arts events
Create selection criteria (based on KCMO Municipal Art Commission guidelines)
Review and rank applications
Assist with establishing the Artist Selection Panel and the artist selection process
Coordinate a public opening for the project
Develop curatorial oversight to the overall project
Provide any information about the project for news/press that may arise during the project timeline
Generate writing for the project, in the form of curatorial statements, essays, blog posts for AILF or other arts organizations as needed
Assist with program assessment
Coordinate artist information for the closing reception
Assist documentation and social media strategies
Provide assistance to artists
Formalizing project content
Following up on artist commitments to material and time
Art in the Loop Annual Timeline
March- Release the Calls for Artists
April – Art Selection Panel meeting, Call for Musicians/Performers released
April/May – Sign Contracts with the Artists; Music/Performance Selection Panel meeting, selection and contract signing
May/June – Artwork installed and Kick-Off event
June/July/August – Performance Series (Tentative)
November – Artwork removed
November – Closing Reception
If you are interested in apply, please submit the following in a single PDF attachment to ann@downtownkc.org on, or before Monday, March 8, 2021.
Resume
Statement of Interest
1 – 2 Writing Sample(s): could be the form of a prior press release, article, or essay.
The Art in the Loop Foundation (AILF) aims to fill this position by March 15, 2021, to begin work on the 2021 Calls for Artists.
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Art in the Loop Seeks Art Director for 2021 Art Projects
The Art in the Loop Foundation (AILF) is seeking an Art Director for our 2021 Art in the Loop Project and 2021 ARTwall. The Art Director will have the opportunity to support our efforts to provide unique temporary public art opportunities to emerging and established artists. Local artists, curators, arts organizers and individuals with art director experience are encouraged to apply. AILF values an equitable, diverse, and inclusive art community.
Job Description:
The 2021 Art Director coordinates the application, installation, and exhibition process for the AILF summer art series and the ARTwall. The art director works with Vice-President for the Downtown Council and AILF director, Ann Holliday, and in collaboration with AILF partner organizations, including KC Streetcar. Visit artintheloop.com to view past projects and ARTwalls.
This position is a year-long contract of $4,000 paid in three installments over 2021. While the position is not hourly, it is estimated between 150-200 hours over the course of the year. A majority of the time commitment is focused from March to July, from releasing the call for artists to the installation of artwork.
Position responsibilities:
Art in the Loop Annual Timeline
If you are interested in apply, please submit the following in a single PDF attachment to ann@downtownkc.org on, or before Monday, March 8, 2021.
The Art in the Loop Foundation (AILF) aims to fill this position by March 15, 2021, to begin work on the 2021 Calls for Artists.