Opportunity: Artist Directory

http://www.kentuckyarts.org/education-camps/

Calling all artists! Kentucky artists who are qualified to conduct residencies in schools may apply to be included in the online Teaching Artists Directory. The Kentucky Arts Council says it is accepting applications until March 15 for the index. Applicants must reside in Kentucky and have the skills required to work with teachers and students to design and implement arts education programs.

Council Executive Director Lori Meadows says the council requires schools applying for grants to work with artists from the directory. Eligible are artists working in any medium, including visual arts, performing arts, literary arts and folk arts. Artists are allowed to apply in more than one discipline or medium but must submit separate applications. For more information, visit http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Opportunities/TAD.htm

Three Opportunities: Volunteer fair in Frankfort & position in Frankfort & sculpture call

The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) will host an informational fair Jan. 16 for people who want to know more about KHS volunteer opportunities. The event will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History at 100 W. Broadway in Frankfort.

Current volunteers and KHS staff will be on hand to answer questions about the volunteer experience and current needs. Opportunities exist in a wide range of areas, from data entry and collection processing to leading tours and working with schoolchildren. Anyone age 14 and older can apply to volunteer.

The event is a prelude to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 20. More information is available at history.ky.gov/volunteer

Opportunity: Internship at the Kentucky Arts Council - apply asap!

The Kentucky Arts Council is seeking a part time (10-12 hours per week) intern to assist with activities celebrating the 30^th anniversary of the Al Smith Fellowship program. Internship period is from June 30 to September 30.  

Intern will work closely with the individual artist program director and other agency staff and will be in communication with Fellowship artists of all disciplines. Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and possess good communication skills. Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple small projects at one time are a must.

To apply send letter of interest including references and resume to Eva Latterner at eva.latterner@ky.gov. No phone inquiries please.

Opportunity: Kentucky Crafted: The Market (Sat. March 3 in LEXINGTON)

Art students have volunteered at this event in the past. It's a great way to share the arts with Kentuckians! Interested in helping out? Contact Dr. Decker for information.

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