Percent-for-Art Programs

If you've taken my "Bootcamp for Artists" 8-hour seminar, then you know that I've been preaching this for almost two decades now... but just in case you didn't believe me...

These ordinances, called percent-for-art programs, are seeking to use public spaces to bring art into the consciousness of a wider public by requiring a fee, usually some percentage of the project cost, on large scale development projects in order to fund and install public art.  That percentage usually ranges from 0.5% to 2%, with most programs (ironically) adopting 1% allocation.  As such, percent-for-art programs have been popping up all over the country, although the details may vary from area to area.  For example, the City of Los Angeles’ 1% for arts program, has developers pay an amount equal to 1% of the construction value of a large-scale project to fund public art at the construction site.

Check Nicolita Martinez article here.

Brentwood Arts Exchange is hiring a full-time Assistant Director!

The Brentwood Arts Exchange is seeking candidates for a full-time Assistant Director.

Qualified candidates should have a diverse skill set, including a strong understanding of contemporary art; familiarity with arts marketing; understanding of community-focused arts education programming, excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of art handling best practices; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications;  and knowledge of graphic design principles.

Complete job description and application are available here.

Hurry!!! Application closes 1/26/16.

Press mention

The very talented Elissa Farrow-Savos gets a nice mention in Esther Nash's report on ABMB week:

Showcased at context art fair, the Piece is called totem pile by Elissa Savos art work is a narration of inner worlds revealed. They are about the moments in life we are not sure we should share, and feelings that we are not quite sure we should feel, about our bodies, our families, our choices. 

Read the whole report here.

Hamiltonian Artists Fellowship

APPLICATION FOR 2016-2018 NOW OPEN

The 9th annual open call for the Hamiltonian Artists Fellowship is now open. Advancing the professional development of emerging visual artists, the two-year program serves as a steppingstone for the next generation of contemporary artists in Washington, DC. What will you receive as a Hamiltonian Fellow? -  Solo and group exhibitions in Hamiltonian Gallery -  Mentorship from established artists and art professionals   -  Exhibition support and peer critiques -  Access to professional development lectures and career resources  -  Annual $1,000 stipend   -  Gallery representation through Hamiltonian Gallery  -  Community engagement and outreach opportunities   Apply Today! We have taken our application process online! Visit www.hamiltonianartists.org/apply for all information on application guidelines, fellowship requirements, the selection process, as well as our submission form.   Deadline: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 COB

HAMILTONIAN ARTISTS INC. is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing professional development opportunities to innovative visual artists early in their careers. We offer a competitive two-year fellowship program to artists who have finished their academic training and are looking to transition into a professional art career. Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply. We also run a Professional Development Speaker Series that is free and open to the public.

CONTACT:   1353 U Street, NW Washington, DC  20009 202.332.1116 www.hamiltonianartists.org www.hamiltoniangallery.com