Jobs: Chicago Artists Resource

Chicago Conservation Center

CAR_Mechelle — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:41:59 -0500

The Chicago Conservation Center is seeking student interns who are interested in working in marketing, publicity, client services, web design or account management for an art conservation company. As one of the nation's leading private art restoration and conservation laboratories, The Chicago Conservation Center has cared for fine art from some of the country's most prestigious museums, galleries, corporate and private collections. more...

Box Office, TimeLine

CAR_Mechelle — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:51:09 -0500

Responsibilities include managing reservations, welcoming patrons and balancing receipts at performance dates of TimeLine's 2008-09 season. Time commitment is approximately 15 - 25 hours per week during performance runs - Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons/evenings and Sunday afternoons, plus select Wednesday evenings and special events/performances on occasion. There is pay. more...

House Manager, Timeline

CAR_Mechelle — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:22:00 -0500

Responsibilities include managing front-of house operations at performance dates of TimeLine's 2008-09 season, including welcoming and representing TimeLine to patrons, and working with stage management to ensure the efficient running of performances. Time commitment is approximately 15 - 25 hours per week during performance runs - Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons/evenings and Sunday afternoons, plus select Wednesday evenings and special events/performances on occasion. There is pay. more...

Dance Instructor/Choreographer

CAR_Mechelle — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:16:23 -0500

Teach musical theatre dance and choreograph dance numbers in conjunction with the Eileen Boevers Performing Arts curriculum and in cooperation with the Triple Threat Musical Director. Seeking a qualified dance choreographer for Triple Threat on Tuesdays from 3:45-5:45 pm at Apple Tree Theatre. Taught by two instructors, this class encourages confidence and a positive self-image, and helps students to be brave in front of an audience. This class is our training program for the Eileen Boevers Traveling Troupe. Pay is hourly; please send cover letter and resume.

Receptionist, Actors' Equity

CAR_Mechelle — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:53:18 -0500

Answer all incoming phone calls using multi-line Avaya IP Office system, triage and send to appropriate staff. Back up Mailroom, opening mail, and distributing mail. Back up for the audition appointment line when coordinator is absent. Take cancellations and schedule waiting list on a daily basis. Greet all visitors to the office, contacting appropriate staff of their arrival and making them comfortable until they are escorted into the office. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Salary: $460.00/week plus benefits, including employer-paid health insurance and defined benefits pension plan. more...

House Theatre Concierge

CAR_Mechelle — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:48:18 -0500

This part-time position (22 hrs/wk) makes certain that our fans and their guests are taken care of at every House show. Will have assistance from interns and other staff. Must be available Thursday – Sunday evenings throughout the run of our fall show, DAVE DAVINCI SAVES THE UNIVERSE at the Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park. Position is from Sept 4 – Nov 8. The House’s residency at the Chopin is part of a new era for us, and this person will be responsible for creating and cultivating the exuberance and party atmosphere that The House is known for in this new home. more...

Resale Inventory Coordinator, SAIC

CAR_Stacie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:08:28 -0500

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO is seeking a candidate who will maintain inventory of Resale’s storage spaces and keep all Resale Centers and Media vending machines fully stocked with a variety of specialized art making materials. Receive deliveries of materials for Resale such as lumber, clay, plastics, fabric, neon parts, etc. Make arrangements for and supervise moving crews to receive deliveries and restock the Resale Centers as needed. more...

Coordinator, Co-op Internships, SAIC

CAR_Stacie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:46:18 -0500

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO is seeking a candidate who will meet with students to access skills for potential Co-op Internship positions for the Fall 2008 semester. Assist Assistant Director to maintain and update data on People Soft, produce reports and statistics. Assist in job development and Co-op employer relations. Input and maintain student and employer records. Assist with producing promotional materials. Assist with administering the Illinois Cooperative Work-Study Program, which funds salaries to Illinois State students who qualify to receive this funding. more...

Curatorial Assistant, MCA

CAR_Stacie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:24:51 -0500

The Museum of Contemporary Art seeks a Curatorial Assistant to provide research support and assist with all aspects of exhibition programming and collection development. Responsibilities include conducting research on the collection and on forthcoming exhibitions; compiling informational packets for traveling exhibitions; preparing, coordinating and monitoring loan forms; and providing general assistance with management of artists’ files. The Curatorial Assistant will help organize meetings of the Exhibition and Collection committees and will take and transcribe meeting minutes. more...

Senior Preparator, MCA

CAR_Stacie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:16:43 -0500

The Museum of Contemporary Art seeks Senior Preparator, Exhibitions. Planning and successful installation of assigned exhibitions. Assisting in the creation and tracking of budgets. Assisting with the department�s involvement in all non-exhibit activities. Participating in the setting and achievement of new goals for the department in the areas of exhibit design, art handling, building techniques, material selection, and storage. more...

PT Dance Instructor for CPS Program

madiemer — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:09:35 -0500

Be a part of HAVING A BALL, Chicago Public Schools’ ballroom dance intensive that reaches over 1,300 students! CPS is looking for a select number of dance instructors to join the staff of its official ballroom dance program.

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Bridge Art Fair Internships/Various

mworkman — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:10:54 -0500

Bridge Art Fair is seeking interns for Fall season Marketing, Arts Administration, Art Direction and Design departments. All internships begin September 2008, unpaid. University credit-course internship options available for students of Columbia College, Art Institute of Chicago and other Chicago-area universities. more...

Bridge Art Fair PR/Marketing Assistant

mworkman — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:07:06 -0500

Assist the Marketing Director in a range of duties, including sponsorship fulfillment, database management, designing marketing materials and a range of other support duties. Candidate must possess a good knowledge of contemporary art fairs and of the contemporary gallery scene. Previous experience working with galleries or the art press is a must. This position also entails client management, and candidate will work with galleries to meet their wide-ranging needs, and to coordinate global marketing efforts. Full benefits package included after 60 day evaluation. more...

Contractual Teaching Artist (Visual Art, Dance, Drama)

kkardell — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:15:42 -0500

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Programming Coordinator, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

hr@cso.org — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:53:08 -0500

Assist Vice President for Artistic Planning (VP) and Artistic Administrator (AA) in a variety of artistic planning tasks and projects (summarized below). Provide administrative and programming support for the AA. Assist Artistic Programming Advisor (APA) with production elements for Beyond the Score. Coordinate and execute chamber music series, Composer-in-residence Chicago residencies and ancillary adult education programs, including all pre-concert lectures.
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