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August 18, 2010
Cultural News from the
Editor's Picks &
Most Popular
Dexter Arts Center
beginning to take
shape, develops
mission statement
A2SO Auditions
Using Mobile Phones to
Guide Museum Visitors
The Council of Michigan
Foundations has an
opening in their Detroit
office for a Project
Coordinator
Mosaic Youth Theatre
seeks Director of
Acting Programs and
Director of
Development & Donor
Relations
U-M wins starring role
in new Creative Film
Alliance
Michigan: Filmmaker to
Use Tax Credit to
Promote Nonprofit
Movie Theaters
Help wanted: Creative
thinkers to solve
business problems
(Opinion Article)
The Russel Industrial
Center offers
affordable space for
creatives and artists
Arts Alliance News
Hi Arts & Culture Folks, TheRide (AATA) seeks your input
Date: Wednesday, August 25 - 9am-11am
TheRide (Ann Arbor Transportation Authority) is creating a new Transit
Master Plan and would like input from the arts & cultural community. I
think it's great that we're being recognized as a constituency whose voice
needs to be heard and I hope that you'll share your input -- or pass this
onto a colleague, board member, volunteer or other individual who can
share the cultural perspective. Here's the details on the meeting: United
Way of Washtenaw County, 2305 Platt Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-5115,
(734) 971-8200
a3arts.org - Calling all artists, musicians, poets, and all other
creative types
A free web presence, if you don't already have one. Increased online
visibility, if you already do (profiles show up in Google searches). A
calendar of events you can add to whenever you want...and more! Create
your profile today! It'll take only a few moments. Click here to begin.
Help wanted: Creative thinkers to solve business problems
a3arts.org, August 4, 2010
According to a recent IBM poll of 1,500 CEOs, creativity is the No. 1
"leadership competency" of the future. Sadly, as a country, we're not doing
a very good job at preparing our young people with the creative thinking
skills needed for these jobs. And that's where the arts comes in. Read full
article.
The Arts Alliance Membership
The benefit packages and membership fees can be found on our website
here. You can sign up to be a member here. Please direct membership
questions to Dorrie.
It's a new World Wide Web out there - Are you trained?
Special trainings for groups of 5 or more are available on topics like
personal branding, social media, internet marketing. Just email
justin@a3arts.org to set a date for you or your organization. All trainings
cover a3arts.org and are about 1.5 hrs. long. FREE thanks to the James A.
Knight Foundation.
Whom to contact at the Arts Alliance
For communications about the website and Creative Connections, contact
Justin. For questions about the cultural plan, marketing & PR, education

2. Blackbird Theatre finds
new home in
Kerrytown
Pop-Up Card Workshop
at The Scrap Box
Work by Michigan
Artists Wanted at
Anton Art Center
In This Issue
Arts Alliance News
Michigan, National &
International News
Upcoming Workshops,
Meetings & Conferences
Useful Resources
Awards, Recognitions &
Accomplishments
Funding Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Job Opportunities
and diversity, contact Tamara. Please direct membership questions to
Dorrie. All minigrant questions should go to Cindy.
Submit items to the newsletter
Listings for the next newsletter must be received by Tamara
by Friday, August 27. [Please note: We do not promote events via our
newsletter, please post events on a3arts.org]
Michigan News
Arts village plan gains support
Detroit Make It Here, August 5, 2010
The Heidelberg Project's decade-old plan to provide housing for artistsin-residence and educational and economic-development projects is finally
gaining traction with local and national foundations. Read full article.
Dexter Arts Center beginning to take shape, develops mission
statement
The Dexter Leader, August 13, 2010
Two-dozen visitors toured the old gristmill building at 3515 Broad St. Aug.
4 prior to holding the second Dexter Arts Center public meeting. Read full
article.
Transit Master Plan Questionnaire
TheRide is developing a Transit Master Plan for Washtenaw County. The
Plan will set the direction for how the transit network will be developed
over the next 10, 20 and 30 years. They have specifically requested input
from the arts and cultural communities. To take a survey about The Plan,
click here.
Michigan: Filmmaker to Use Tax Credit to Promote Nonprofit Movie
Theaters
The Michigan Messenger, July 26, 2010
"Film director Michael Moore has announced that he will use the expected
$1 million dollar film tax credit from his Traverse City-based production
Capitalism: A Love Story to develop a project that will revitalize Michigan
towns by promoting nonprofit movie theaters. Read full article.
Art Meets Business
Emerging Leaders
Network
U-M wins starring role in new Creative Film Alliance
Concentrate Media, July 14, 2010
The future of Michigan's fledgling film industry and the University of
Michigan's role isn't being molded in Ann Arbor right now, but in northern
Michigan. Read full article.
National & International News
Museums Add, Improve Cell Phone Tour Applications
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, July 29, 2010
New York's American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) offers a great
example of how museums and other cultural institutions can use the
iPhone and other smartphone devices to help patrons navigate collections
and learn about exhibits. Read full article.
Model Program Uses Dance to Ease Effects of Parkinson's Disease

3. The Seattle Times, July 29, 2010
An unusual dance class is taking place: one taught by professional dancers
and offered free of charge for people with Parkinson's disease and their
caregivers. It's one of a small but growing number of such classes
worldwide. Read full article.
Popularity Contest Philanthropy
Createquity, August 6, 2010
Recently, JP Morgan Chase & Company gave away $5 million to two
hundred charities, including some arts organizations, through its Summer
2010 Chase Community Giving campaign... You'd think we'd be happy
about this, right? Wrong. Read full article.
Proposed Bill to Regulate Museum Art Sales in Limbo
Philanthropy News Digest, August 13, 2010
A legislative bill that would have prohibited cultural institutions from selling
pieces of their collection to cover operating costs has stalled, the New York
Times reports. Read full article.
Pulitzer-Winning Cartoonist Uses Gulf Spill Tar to Ink Editorial
Cartoons
The Tuscaloosa News, July 25, 2010
Steve Breen's job demands creativity. A Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial
cartoonist at the San Diego Union-Tribune, Breen decided he wanted to do
something different and powerful with his illustrations for his cartoons on
the Gulf oil spill. Read full article.
The Most Important Leadership Quality for CEOs? Creativity
Fast Company, May 18, 2010
For CEOs, creativity is now the most important leadership quality for
success in business, outweighing even integrity and global thinking,
according to a new study by IBM. Read full article.
The Creativity Crisis
Newsweek, July 10, 2010
For the first time, research shows that American creativity is declining.
What went wrong-and how we can fix it. Read full article.
Upcoming Workshops, Meetings &
Conferences
(Newest listings posted first)
New Capacity Building Programs in Detroit and Grand Rapids,
Michigan - Applications now open! "Why the Arts are So Hard"
Application deadlines - Detroit: August 27, 2010 (extended); Grand
Rapids: September 27, 2010
We are pleased to announce two capacity building programs available free
of charge to participants in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan. These
two-year intensives consist of: Six half-day symposia in "Why the Arts are
So Hard", Fundraising, Marketing, Artistic Planning, Strategic Planning, and
Board Development Periodic web-chats to cover seminar sub-topics in
depth. Tailored consultative services for each participant. Detroit's first
symposium: September 29. Grand Rapids first symposium: November 19.
Questions or Comments? Please email the DeVos Institute of Arts

4. Management, or click here.
Join a Creative Conversation in October
Be a part of National Arts and Humanities Month by joining a Creative
Conversation in your community. The Creative Conversations program
brings together the emerging arts leaders in your community to discuss
how to advance the arts where you live. Last year, more than 1,500
emerging arts leaders participated in 43 locally hosted Creative
Conversations nationally, and those leaders continue to be engaged at the
national level today. To join the Ann Arbor event (date TBD) email
justin@a3arts.org. For general information visit the Americans for the Arts
website.
Detroit Playwrights Network
Date: August 28, 2010
New playwriting network being formed. The purpose is to assist fellow
playwrights with script development, production issues,
marketing/promotion, casting, funding, etc. The first planning meeting will
be held at 1:00 PM at Biggby Coffee in Detroit. For more information, call
Octavia at 313.727.1011 or click here.
Pop-Up Card Workshop at The Scrap Box
Date: September 11, 2010 (10-11:30am)
Become familiar with paper engineering and create buildings, animals, and
other surprises from simple cuts & folds that will "pop" into three
dimensions! (ages 7 & Up). For more information, click here.
Producers Workshop: Be Your Own Hollywood with Joel Paul Reisig
Dates: August 21, 2010 - Troy, MI; September 11, 2010 - Flint, MI
Learn to write, finance, shoot, and distribute your own independent movie.
For more information, click here.
After the Grant
Date: October 12, 2010 - Chicago, IL; October 27, 2010 - Cleveland, OH
For every grantseeker who is looking to strengthen relationships with their
funders and for those who are responsible for managing the grant to
ensure that the next grant is within reach. For more information, click
here.
National Arts Marketing Project Conference:Tech. Tools. Times.
Dates: November 12 - 15, San Jose, CA
Make it all new at this year's National Arts Marketing Project. From new
preconferences geared just for you to workshops on technology, revenue
generation, and audience engagement, this year's NAMP Conference
covers everything you need to know to help your organization thrive. Join
the conference to learn how you can capitalize on new opportunities and
connect with hundreds of colleagues and peers. For more information,
click here.
Fine Art Gallery Tutorial
Time and date TBD amongst participants
$40, with all proceeds going to The Arts Alliance. Chelsea's River Gallery is
seeking fine artists who want to learn more about submitting their work to
galleries, competitive art fairs and juried exhibits. This tutorial is an
unusual, interactive opportunity for visual artists to learn first-hand from
an expert how a gallery decides whether to represent them. Register

5. here or send questions to Sandra at sandra@a3arts.or
Michigan Cultural Data Project Training Sessions
Dates: September 16, 2010 10:00 am - Ann Arbor Public Library
The Michigan Cultural Data Project (MICDP) is an online, financial
management tool which allows arts managers and artistic leaders to
understand and analyze their organization's financial performance and
situation easily and intuitively. These important training sessions will
provide you with an overview of the history and goals of the Michigan CDP,
as well as an introduction to the types of data collected. Upcoming
sessions include: For more information, click here.
Calls for Artists
(Newest listings posted first)
Community Theatre of Howell announces auditions for Seussical Jr.
Auditions begin Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 6:00-8:00pm
Seussical Jr., a delightfully wacky musical that blends together many
stories of Dr. Seuss. Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. You
can download the audition form on their website: www.cththeatre.org, if
you wish to fill one out in advance. A small photo is required.
River Gallery seeks work for U of M's Rackham
Deadline: digital images, September 3rd; selected works, September 17th
River Gallery will be curating, installing and marketing an all textile art
exhibit at the Rackham building on the central campus of the University of
Michigan. This exhibit titled From Tradition to Innovation is the 4th in a
series of exhibits we have created for Rackham. The building is a fully
restored architectural gem and is the site of many conferences,
symposiums, fundraisers and special events. Work has been sold at the
last three shows. Direct questions to Debbie at River Gallery,
734.433.0826, deb@chelsearivergallery.com.
Call to Student Artists
Deadline: September 15, 2010
Art Harvest, Brighton Art Guild's fifth annual juried fine art exhibition
October 25 - 31 at the Howell Opera House has cash prizes in both high
school and college categories. Participation is open to all high school and
college artists 16-22 years old (as of October 1, 2010) residing in Ingham,
Livingston, Oakland, or Washtenaw Counties. Please see details and
application on our web site. For more information, click here.
Auditions: Peppermint Creek 2010 - 2011 Season
Dates: August 22 & 23, 2010
Roles available for the following plays: Reasons To Be Pretty, Equivocation,
Distracted, and The Pride. Come ready for cold readings from the scripts which will be provided. Also, bring possible conflicts with rehearsals and a
headshot and resume if you have it (but not necessary). Call 517.927.3016
to schedule an audition time.
Strolling the Streets Art Fair
Date: August 28, 2010
Call for Artists and Artisans for a Strolling the Streets art fair and Sidewalk
Sale in charming downtown South Lyon MI. Booth space is 10' x 10' and is

6. just $50.00 Shopping, Food, Music and more shopping! Additional event
details and applications are available here.
Auditions: Wild Swan Theater
Dates: September 7 & 8, 2010
Looking for actors to round out casts of The Firebird (December 2010) and
Treasure Island (May 2011) as well as actor(s) for touring company.
Prepare a 1-2 minute monologue, 16 bars to be sung or played on an
instrument (if you have these skills) Call 734.995.0530 or email
michelle@wildswantheater.org to set up a 10-minute appointment. For
more information, click here.
Auditions: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Dates: September 21 - 24, 2010
Open positions include Section Violin, Section Viola, Section Cello, Section
Bass, Oboe I, Bassoon II, Horn III, Trumpet III and Section Percussion. For
more information, click here.
Auditions: Lansing Symphony Orchestra
Dates: September 21 - 23, 2010
Open positions include Assistant Concertmaster, Assistant Principal Second
Violin, Section Violin, Principal Viola, Section Viola, Assistant Principal
Bass, Second Flute, Third Flute/Piccolo, Principal Clarinet, Second Clarinet,
Second Bassoon, Principal Percussion, Principal Harp, Principal Timpani.
For more information, click here.
Art Harvest: Brighton Art Guild's Annual Juried Fine Art Exhibition
Deadline: September 15, 2010
Artists from age 16 and up will consider this a special opportunity to
showcase their talent and compete with others for recognition & cash
awards. For more information, click here.
MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland Seeking Experienced
Sculptor
Deadline: October 6, 2010
The Art Committee for the Harlow Expansion at the MidMichigan Medical
Center - Midland, in Midland, Michigan is seeking qualified and experienced
sculptors to submit proposals for a monumental sculpture to be
permanently featured in the lobby of the Harlow Expansion. Interested
candidates must have references from four large-scale projects in the past
five years (medical/corporate/municipal/public). Qualified candidates
should contact Alex Fink, Co-Art Consultant for the Harlow Expansion at
616.392.3239 or via email at theninesgallery@gmail.com in order to
receive the full Request for Proposal packet.
Writers Needed
Young publishing company looking for college stories to publish in an
anthology. Submit your best tales from your years in university. They can
be whatever length and whatever subject. For more information, click
here.
Display Art Needed at Ann Arbor Salon
BANA Salon and Spa is now looking for artist to display art in their gallery
for the months of August-September. Submit photographs of your work via
email. For more information, click here.

7. The 4th Annual Peoples Arts Festival
Dates: August 27 - 29, 2010
Painters, glass blowers, break dancers, poets, freaks, geeks, gangsters,
weirdos, activists, and humanitarians. The Artists Coalition is looking for
artists of all kinds to take part in the opening of The 6-North Gallery @ The
Russell Bazaar Center during The 4th Annual Peoples Arts Festival. There
will be live Hip Hop on Friday, Rock n Roll on Saturday and a V.I.P. free for
all on sunday. Live grafitti artists will be hosting a griafitti battle to judge.
If you or anyone you know is interested in Displaying their skills for people
from all over the country please contact J. Anthony @ 313.908.0838
Art at Your Feet - Street Painting Event
Dates: September 11 - 12, 2010
A two day street fair showcasing artists and their chalk creations in
downtown Blissfield. Chalk and materials will be provided to artists.
Squares are typically 10 x 10', specific sizes can be adjusted based upon
your design. For more information or questions email
artatyourfeet@gmail.com
Call for New Plays
Deadline: January 2011
Prologue Theatre Co. seeks new, short plays for the 2011 Landmark
Festival. Scripts should be approximately 10 minutes in length, and related
to Prologue's season theme, Nudes: Women in Art. We encourage you to
think about untold stories from the past that are relevant to a modern
audience. Submit your script to Literary Director Whitney Morse at
literary@prologuetheatreco.org. For more information, click here.
Call for Artists: Lido Gallery in Birmingham
Deadline: Open
This is an exciting new gallery with a mission to promote distinctive
talented artists. All mediums will be considered including paintings, original
prints, glass, pottery, jewelry & mixed media. E-mail or mail 5-10 images
along with a retail price list, artist's statement and contact info. Web site
links will also be accepted. Mailed material will be not be returned. Sold art
commissions will be split 50/50. E-Mail: Chezpg@aol.com; Mailing
Address: Lido Gallery, Attn: Artist Submissions, 33535 Woodward Ave.,
Birmingham, MI 48009
Work by Michigan Artists Wanted at Anton Art Center
Deadline: November 1, 2010
Michigan artists are invited to submit their work for consideration to the
Anton Art Center. This call is open to all artists 18 years of age or older,
living and working in Michigan throughout 2011. For more information,
click here.
Useful Resources
50 States 50 Days
Americans for the Arts
Starting on Saturday, July 31 and continuing until Saturday, September 18,
Americans for the Arts Action Fund will coordinate a "50 States 50 Days"
initiative that supports local advocacy activities in all 50 states and in as
many congressional districts as possible. This summer, the Arts Action
Fund is urging arts advocates to use their incredible arts institutions at

8. home to convey their message about the arts in a setting that reinforces
themes of economic development; jobs in the arts; arts education; and
partnerships between artists, institutions, and local policymakers. For more
information, click here.
Work in the Arts
Work in the Arts provides a wide range of comprehensive career
opportunities, listings and valuable information including: Full time, part
time and project based jobs in all areas of the arts, internships,
fellowships, commissions, assistantships and graduate school
opportunities. For more information, click here.
Awards, Recognitions &
Accomplishments
Recipients honored with Golden Paintbrush awards
The Ann Arbor Chronicle, July 29, 2010
The University of Michigan Hospital System, Ann Arbor gallery Abracadabra
and Tamara Real were recent recipients of the 11th annual Golden
Paintbrush awards. Read full article.
Transitions
Mosaic announces interim chief operating officer
Encore Michigan, August 6, 2010
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit has named Deborah M. Pfliegel interim
chief operating officer. Read full article.
Blackbird Theatre finds new home in Kerrytown
Ann Arbor.com, July 23, 2010
After a year-long property search, the Blackbird Theatre will settle into its
new home in Ann Arbor's Kerrytown District. The visionary company will
share its new home with the sh-aut Gallery at 325 Braun Court. The
lively, intimate venue is located near Kerrytown Shops and Ann Arbor's
Farmers Market. Read full article.
Space Chase
Rehearsal Studio Available for Rent
Wild Swan Theater's rehearsal studio is available for rent after 5pm
weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday. This ground floor studio,
which measures 30' x 25', is well-lit, has a wall of mirrors, a piano, and
free & ample parking, is perfect for rehearsals or classes. We offer
reasonable hourly rates-- discounts are given for multiple dates. The studio
is conveniently located near Westgate Shopping Center at I-94 and
Jackson Road in Ann Arbor. For more information, contact Michelle Lanzi,
Company Manager, at michelle@wildswantheater.org or (734) 995-0530.
Russell Industrial Center
Spaces in Building 2 at Russell Industrial Center have opened up: 600
Square feet 450 a month, 1000 square feet 565 a month, 1200 Square

9. feet 665 a month,1500 Square feet 800 a month. Call Eric for a tour at
313.471.9750. For more information, click here.
Funding & Scholarship Opportunities
(Newest listings posted first)
Attention College Art Students
Deadline: September 27, 2010
The Brighton Art Guild is accepting applications for the $500 "Norma Gray
Scholarship" from college art students ages 17 - 25 who are residents of
Michigan. Please see details and application on our web site. For more
information, click here.
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the Arts
Offers Grants for Artists and Nonprofits
Deadline: September 24, 2010
The NALAC Fund for the Arts is a field-advised grant program designed to
help Latinos develop their creative talents and make lasting contributions
to their communities and society as a whole. For more information, click
here.
Kresge Foundation Arts and Culture Program Seeks Preliminary
Applications for Facility Investments and Building Reserves Grants
Deadline: September 15, 2010 (preliminary application)
The Kresge Foundation's Arts and Culture Program is inviting preliminary
applications for its Facility Investments and Building Reserves grants. The
opportunity is part of the program's Institutional Capitalization focus area,
which is designed to strengthen the long-term financial health of arts and
cultural organizations. For more information, click here.
Nominations Invited for National I Love My Librarian Awards
Deadline: September 20, 2010
Nominations are now open for the 2010 Carnegie Corporation of New
York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award. The award program
invites library users across the United States to recognize the
accomplishments of librarians in public, school, college, community
college, and university libraries for their efforts to improve the lives of
people in their community. For more information, click here.
Freedom to Read Foundation Announces Competition for Banned
Books Week Grants
Deadline: August 27, 2010
Through its Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund, the Freedom to Read Foundation
will provide two grants - one for $2,500 and one for $1,000 - to two
organizations to support "Read-Outs" celebrating Banned Books Week
2010 (September 25 to October 2). A Banned Books Week Read-Out is an
event during which people celebrate the freedom to read by gathering to
read from books that have been banned or challenged over the years. For
more information, click here.
First Peoples Fund Accepting Applications for Artist in Business
Leadership Program
Deadline: September 1, 2010
The First Peoples Fund's Artist in Business Leadership program is designed

10. to help Native American artists develop their marketing and business skills
and establish self-sustaining arts-based businesses. For more information,
click here.
Prism Comics Seeking Submissions for Queer Press Grant
Deadline: September 15, 2010
Prism Comics is accepting submissions for the 2010 Queer Press Grant, an
annual grant to assist in the publication and promotion of LGBT comics.
The grant of approximately $2,000 will be awarded to an LGBT cartoonist
who is self-publishing a comic book with queer characters and/or themes.
For more information, click here.
Surdna Foundation Accepting Applications for Arts Teachers
Fellowship Program
Deadline: November 12, 2010
The Surdna Foundation is accepting applications for its Arts Teachers
Fellowship Program, a national initiative to support the artistic
revitalization of outstanding arts teachers in public arts high schools. For
more information, click here.
YouTube Launches $5 Million Grant Program
YouTube, a division of search giant Google, has announced the launch of a
$5 million program to support amateur video creators and help them
attract a larger audience to its Web site. For more information, click here.
Sundance Institute Invites Sloan Commissioning Grant
Applications for Science-Themed Screenplays
Deadline: September 24, 2010
The Sundance/Sloan Commissioning Grant provides support for a scienceor technology-related narrative feature-length project that is at an early
stage such as full treatment or early screenplay draft. Projects must have
science or technology as a major theme or scientists as major characters.
For more information, click here.
Grammy Foundation Accepting Applications for Music Preservation
and Research Grants
Deadline: October 1, 2010 (Letter of Inquiry)
The foundation will award archiving and preservation project grants to
organizations and individuals working to advance the archiving and
preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas.
The archiving and preservation area has two funding categories preservation implementation ($20,000 maximum award each) as well
asplanning, assessment, and/or consultation ($5,000 maximum award
each). For more information, click here.
Project Applications Invited for French American Jazz Exchange
Deadline: October 22, 2010
Jointly administered by Chamber Music America, the cultural services
department of the French Embassy, and the French American Cultural
Exchange, the CMA/FACE French American Jazz Exchange supports small
jazz ensembles and/or individual musicians from France and the United
States, or their territories, who wish to engage in a collaborative project in
one or both countries. The project must feature at least one public
performance and may include such activities as touring, recording, and
audience development. For more information, click here.

11. Thatcher Hoffman Smith Creativity in Motion Prize - $40,000
Deadline: August 31, 2010
The University of Oklahoma's College of Arts and Sciences invites
applications for the fifth biennial Thatcher Hoffman Smith Creativity in
Motion Prize. The $40,000 prize is open to all fields of creativity including,
but not limited to, the arts, cultural affairs, education, and science and will
be given to an individual whose creative project is currently underway.
Past applications have come from scientists, artists, film makers, authors,
educators, and more. Further information is available at
http://cim.ou.edu.
NAMM Foundation Accepting Applications for 2011 President's
Innovation Award for Exemplary College Students
Deadline: September 30, 2010
The NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the mission of
advancing active, lifelong music making through scientific research,
philanthropic giving, and public service programs, is accepting applications
for its 2011 President's Innovation Award to support undergraduate and
graduate students pursuing careers in the music products industry. For
more information, click here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Have a listing? Email Tamara.
Creative Classified
Have a listing? Email Tamara.
Job Opportunities
(Newest listings posted first)
Wild Swan Theater is seeking a half-time development officer
Responsibilities include corporate and individual fundraising, event
co-ordination in concert with the board and staff, grant writing supervision,
and board relations. The successful applicant should have at least 3 years
of experience in nonprofit fundraising, have excellent interpersonal and
writing skills, and be energetic and able to take initiative. Salary
commensurate with experience. Please submit resume, writing sample,
and letter of interest to the organization's Co-Artistic Directors: Sandy
Ryder and Hilary Cohen, Wild Swan Theater, 410 S. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor,
Michigan 48103.
Director of Acting Programs, Mosaic Youth Theatre - Detroit, MI
Deadline: August 20, 2010
The director of acting programs reports to the CEO with regards to artistic
aspects of acting programs and to the director of programs on matters of
curriculum, evaluation, budgetary, strategic planning and day to day
operations of the department. The director of acting programs provides
leadership, oversight and management of artistic, performance and
educational objectives in support of Mosaic's mission. Provides appropriate

12. artistic and educational experiences for young artists ages 11-18 in the
Mosaic Acting Company. For more information, click here.
Public Relations Officer, The Michigan Humanities Council Lansing, MI
Deadline: August 20, 2010
The successful candidate will have three to five years experience in the
public relations/marketing field; understands the value of branding and
social media; experience working with federal and state legislators; knows
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and In Design, excellent writer and
communicator; a B.A. degree in Journalism is preferred. Salary is
competitive, excellent benefits. Interested candidates must send a letter of
interest with salary requirements, resume, and a list of references to:
Michigan Humanities Council, 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B, Lansing,
MI 48912.
Resident Artist, Flint Youth Theatre - Flint, MI
Deadline: August 25, 2010
Seeking resident artist to perform productions and teach drama classes.
BA or BFA in Performance and some teaching experience are required.
Full-time position includes health benefits, paid vacation; salary is
commensurate with experience. Start date in early September. Send
introductory letter, resume, photo and three letters of reference to:
wpward@flintyouththeatre.org. For more information, click here.
http://www.thefim.org/
Membership Coordinator, The Michigan Literary Network - Detroit,
MI
MLN is looking for an individual interested in serving as a volunteer
membership coordinator. Database skills required. Customer Service,
organization and follow up skills a plus. Some knowledge of wordpress
required or a willingness to be trained. Send resume to
motownwriters@yahoo.com.
Ad Sales Exec, The Michigan Literary Network - Detroit, MI
MLN is looking for an individual interested in obtaining advertisements
from businesses and authors. Commission based only. Individual can
acquire text, print and audio ads from customers to be used throughout
the Michigan Literary Network websites and Internet Radio Show. Send
resume to motownwriters@yahoo.com.
Crew Call: "Playback" - Grand Rapids, MI
Low-budget film shooting in Grand Rapids area looking for the following
PAID crew positions. Other positions are already filled. This is a
NON-UNION shoot currently scheduled for 4 weeks, beginning August 31.
Seeking LOCALS only - IE: you live and can work as a local in Grand
Rapids area. No housing or travel will be provided. Send your resumes to
playbackmovie@gmail.com with desired position in subject line. Available
positions include 2nd Assistant Director, 2nd 2nd Assistant Director, Key
Set PA, Set PA's, Office PA, Costume Supervisor, Set Costumer, Key Hair,
Key Make-Up, Data Manager (shooting on RED cameras), Production
Accountant, Set Decorator, On-Set Dresser, Propmaster, Leadman, Boom
Op and Drivers.
Project Coordinator, Council of Michigan Foundations - Detroit, MI
The Project Coordinator will assist both the Council of Michigan

13. Foundations Executive and the MNA Executive, with project
coordination/planning, event planning, project research, administration
and evaluation, communications, information management, and member
services. The position will provide equal support for both executives and
offices respectively during the work week. For more information, click
here.
Executive Director, TBD Music Festival - Grand Rapids, MI
Local emerging music festival is looking for an executive director. The
qualified candidate will report to the festival manager and will be
responsible for executing all aspects of the festival's operating activities.
Experience in fund raising and sales is essential as well as the ability to
organize and direct volunteer group work activities. Successful candidate
should have good verbal skills and be conversant with social marketing
vehicles. Please include salary requirements with cover letter. For more
information, click here.
Prop Assistant, University Musical Society - Ann Arbor, MI
Seeking experienced prop assistant for ten productions in theatre, dance,
musical theatre, and opera. Broad range of abilities must include good
knowledge of prop crafts, computer graphics, paint, special effects &
driving large vehicles. Experience in managing computer databases, prop
stock and running shows. Candidate must enjoy supervising student
workers. A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education &
experience with recognized professional company required. Send letter,
resume, references to: Amanda Mengden, Production Manager, University
Productions, 911 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1265For more
information, click here.
Co-Executive Director/Operations for Living Arts - Detroit, MI
Deadline: August 6, 2010
The Co-Executive Team of Living Arts (Co-Executive Director/Operations
and Co-Executive Director/Program) provides leadership in accomplishing
the mission, strategic goals and objectives of the organization. The
Co-Exec/Operations ensures there are operational supports in place to
maintain and improve services and build organizational capacity. Evidence
of experience in: fund development including grant-writing, financial
management, supervisory/management experience, working strategically
with other organizations; Spanish-bilingual a plus. For more information,
click here.
Director of Development - The Arts League of Michigan (ALM) Bloomfield Hills, MI
This two-year grant funded position is renewable upon future funding
through candidate's efforts. Working with ALM's President and grant
partner Cranbrook Educational Community, primary focus will be on
expanding ALM's donor base and increasing its unrestricted and designated
funding through the hands-on development of annual fund, membership,
sponsorship and other annual giving programs. For more information, click
here.
Director, Exhibitions, Tyler School of Art, Temple University Philadelphia PA
Under the broad direction of the Dean and in close collaboration with the
School's senior staff and University officials, the Director will plan, develop,
implement and manage a high profile, comprehensive series of exhibitions

14. and public programs for Temple University's Tyler School of Art.
Responsibilities include up to three professional exhibitions per year and
the supervision of the MFA student exhibitions in the spring. For more
information, click here. (Job ID: TU 13433)
Managing Director, Northwestern University's Theatre and
Interpretation Center - Evanston, IL
This position supervises a total regular staff of 19 and a season of up to
eight main stage productions, one student musical/variety show, a summer
season and several smaller productions. This is a senior staff and
leadership position that works collaboratively with the Dean's office and
the departments of theatre and performance studies in meeting the needs
of the academic and performance programs of the School. For more
information, click here. (Job ID #16171)
Crew Call for Feature Film "Suspended" - Lansing, MI
Last Laugh Productions is seeking all positions for an August shoot. Put
position in subject line and e-mail Karl Millisor at
CastingLastLaugh@gMail.com
Production Manager, Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at Michigan Technological University,
seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead and coordinate all areas
of production planning including budgeting, operations, and logistics. Serve
as liaison to and advance all technical aspects for events with artists and
reps. Schedule and supervise our all student production staff for
load-ins/outs, run crews, and maintenance. For more information, click
here.
Director of Programs - Ann Arbor, MI
The Ann Arbor Art Center seeks a Director of Programs. Responsibilities
include development and implementation of a large studio art program and
exhibition program. Applicants must have a studio art background and
demonstrated three years of program management experience that
includes planning, evaluation, supervision, and budgeting experience.
Salaried, full time, benefits. For further information and to send a resume,
contact- mchamberlin@annarborartcenter.org. For more information, click
here.
UMS: Director of Education & Community Engagement - Ann Arbor,
MI
The Director of Education and Community Engagement will lead an awardwinning department that has been recognized by leading national private
and public funding agencies for the quality and impact of its programs.
UMS is looking for a visionary thinker who can also plan and execute
exemplary programs; work effectively with and garner the respect of a
diverse group of educators, community leaders, and UMS staff and
volunteers; and represent UMS with distinction at local, state, national,
and international events. For more information, click here.
Grant Researcher - Intern, The Arts Alliance - Ann Arbor, MI
Work with the Chelsea District Library & The Arts Alliance staff to help
identify funding opportunities that match our priorities. The individual must
gain a complete understanding of the program for which he/she is
requesting funding. The scope is limited to a couple projects centered

15. around the creative economy & providing business & arts related services
to the community. To apply, click here
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