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One Deadline For All Shows: July 31, 2009

Exhibit your work among the best! For over 35 years American Craft Council shows have become the model for quality and leadership in the craft field. If you produce original and handmade work in ceramics, glass, metal, jewelry, clothing and accessories, furniture and lighting and more, apply now. It's an opportunity to exhibit and sell your work across the country to thousands of craft buyers, collectors, and enthusiasts who attend the shows. Artists juried in will gain access to the Council's nationwide network of marketing and public relations firms, be featured on the Council's website year round and published in the show directories. Pick and choose among one wholesale and four retail shows produced throughout the year.

2010 Show Schedule
Baltimore wholesale: February 23-24 **NEW** 2-day show
Baltimore retail: February 25-28 **NEW** 4-day show
Atlanta retail: March 12-14 (Preview Party March 11)
St. Paul retail: April 16-18
San Francisco retail: August 6-8

All applications will be reviewed under a rigorous jury process; results will be announced in September. Deadline: July 31, 2009. Apply on-line at www.zapplication.org.
A complete prospectus is available at www.craftcouncil.org/apply. And the Council staff is available to help with your application. Email shows@craftcouncil.org, or call us at 800.836.3470 x276.

Note: If you are new to the digital world, you may seek additional help. We recommend the professional services of Larry Berman who is available at a very reasonable rate. www.bermangraphics.com. 800-350-9289.

- The American Craft Council

ABOUT OX-BOW

Ox-Bow, school of art and artists' residency, is seeking an experienced person to fulfill the Metals Studio Technician position for the 2009 summer. This is a residential position to live and work among a dedicated community of artists for the duration of the summer, May 25th through September 1st . This position is ideal for recent grads looking for additional experience in managing and taking ownership of the metals shop and programmatic needs. This position represents an excellent opportunity to engage with an active community, and to gain valuable experience running and maintaining all aspects of a versatile metals/sculpture studio. Applicants should be self-motivated and able to work with a variety of students, faculty, and processes. The position requires that the technician work a minimum of 40 hours over the week and weekend, dependent on course schedules, class turnovers, and repair needs. Hours can range from early morning to late evening. Technicians receive a weekly stipend of $325, as well as room and board. Additionally, while class needs are paramount, Technicians are encouraged to use the studio in order to maintain an artistic practice.

TO APPLY

Please send a letter of intent, resume, 10 slides or digital images, and contact information for 3 references (email address and phone numbers) to the following address:

Ox-Bow
36 South Wabash, 12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

Applications are due March 20th. References for appropriate candidates will be contacted shortly thereafter. For a more comprehensive list of duties or more information, please email Amy Stibich at astibich@saic.edu. For more information on Ox-Bow, please visit www.ox-bow.org.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General oversight of metals studio
• Set up equipment and studio prior to new student orientation (Sunday) for each class
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized studio
• Facilitate the resale of materials to students
• Repair and maintain tools and equipment as needed
• Maintain a system for tool checkout and inventory
• Be available to instructors for class needs
• Communicate with administration on any concerns
• Manage metals studio budget
• Observe proper studio protocol in line with Ox-Bow policies
• Opening and closing of studio at the beginning and end of summer season.
• Communicate with instructors about individual class needs and the set-up of the studio.

PRIOR TO OPENING OF OX-BOW:

• Acquire studio budget and procedures from administration
• Communicate with metals instructors about individual class needs
• Coordinate with administration to order tools and supplies prior to first class
• Assess all tools and equipment, repairing and replacing as necessary
• Receive and organize any ordered tools and materials
• General clean up of studio and grounds (coordinate with administration)
• Insure ample propane supply (coordinate with Ceramics and Glass studios)
• Order gas and oxygen tanks
• Secure ample supply of firewood
• Secure ample supply of forge coal
• Check and restock first-aid kit
• Clean refrigerator
• Check fire extinguishers and fill as necessary
• Inventory materials in stock and order if needed
• Create any safety or information signage and install in studio
• Post metal technician hours sign in studio

CLOSING OF METAL STUDIO:

• Return and lock all tools and equipment
• Have all gas tanks picked up by vendor
• Do final inventory of tools, equipment, materials, and supplies
• Secure studio equipment and gas lines
• Write an end-of-season report assessing functionality of studio, budget issues, and recommendations for the next season

ABOUT OX-BOW

Ox-Bow, school of art and artists' residency, is seeking an experienced person to fulfill the Ceramics Studio Technician position for the 2009 summer. This is a residential position to live and work among a dedicated community of artists for the duration of the summer, May 25th through September 1st. This position is ideal for recent grads looking for additional experience in managing and taking ownership of the studio and programmatic needs in an educational setting. Applicants should be self-motivated and able to work with a variety of students, faculty, and processes. This position represents an excellent opportunity to engage with an active community, and to gain valuable experience running and maintaining all aspects of a versatile ceramics studio. The position requires that the technician work a minimum of 40 hours over the week and weekend, dependent on course schedules, class turnovers, and repair needs. Hours range from early morning to late evening. Technicians receive a weekly stipend of $325, as well as room and board. Additionally, while class needs are paramount, Technicians are encouraged to use the studio in order to maintain an artistic practice

TO APPLY

Please send a letter of intent, resume, 10 slides or digital images, and contact information for 3 references (email address and phone numbers) to the following address:

Ox-Bow
36 South Wabash, 12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

Applications are due March 20th. References for appropriate candidates will be contacted shortly thereafter. For a more comprehensive list of duties or more information, please email Amy Stibich at astibich@saic.edu. For more information on Ox-Bow, please visit www.ox-bow.org.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• General oversight of ceramics facility
• Set up equipment and studio prior to new student orientation (Sunday) for each class
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized facility
• Be available to instructors for class needs
• Repair and maintain equipment and tools as needed
• Maintain appropriate quantity of clays and glazes for each course
• Oversight of all kiln operations, including electric, propane, glass, and wood-fired
• Manage ceramics studio budget
• Observe proper studio protocol
• Communicate with instructors about individual class needs

PRIOR TO OPENING OF OXBOW

• Acquire studio budget and ordering procedures form administration
• Communicate with instructors about individual class needs
• Coordinate with administration about ordering supplies
• Test and assess all studio equipment
• Insure ample propane supply (coordinate with Ceramics and Glass studios)
• Organize all materials
• Take inventory of material and order as necessary
• General clean up of studio, work areas, and kilns
• Check and restock first-aid kit
• Clean refrigerator
• Secure ample supply of firewood for wood kiln
• Create any safety or information signage and install in studio
• Post ceramic technician hours sign in studio

CLOSING OF CERAMIC STUDIO

• The entire facility must be thoroughly cleaned
• All materials must be organized and inventoried
• See detailed closing procedures for kilns, equipment and studio
• Write an end-of-season report assessing functionality of studio, studio budget, and any recommendations for next season

HomeAgain is a non-profit homeless service provider serving homeless families and individuals in metro Richmond. We operate emergency and transitional programs designed to build skills leading to increased self sufficiency and identify resources needed to obtain permanent housing.

Title: Tutoring/Children's Activity Assistant
Location : Family INRICH Program/ Northside
StartDate : immediate
Openings : 1
Classification : PartTime

Job Description: Children's Activity Assistant/Tutor Assistant needed to work with homeless children residing in our Transitional program. Responsibilities include assisting children with homework, planning and facilitating arts, crafts, and games during a structured but fun Activity Hour. Ability to work in a non-traditional setting with a culturally diverse population. Flexibility to work with children of all ages from 0-18 yrs. High school diploma required with some college experience preferred. Experience in education, child care, and/or working with special needs children a plus. Location is in Northside on the busline, close to N. Richmond YMCA.

Pay Range: $9 - $12/hr, based on experience.

Interested applicants should email resumes to Ly Luong: lluong@homeagainrichmond.org

What's an Apple Campus Representative?

An iPod wearing, concert throwing, iTunes giving, music blasting, MacBook toting, savvy talking, iMovie editing, pavement pounding, iLife living, iPhone using, student sales and marketing guru.

Sound like anyone you know?

If it sounds like you, apply now at campusreps.apple.com

Dollars : 10/hr
Hours : 15

We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated Administrative Assistant for our Glen Allen, VA office. This position will serve Central Virginia.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provides customer service to staff in region/department in regards to ordering, processing of work requests, and special needs.
• Provides administrative support to Regional field offices or Department as necessary for the efficient and effective day-to-day operations.
• Effectively researches, collects, organize and disseminate information in a timely fashion.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, reports and other written materials.
• Assists office volunteers in office-related tasks.
• Assists in creating documents and materials utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes as well as other databases specific to the Division.
• Answers phone inquiries and routes calls to appropriate staff.
• Prepares simple analyses of requested information or data.
• Follows procedures for tracking projects to ensure completion.
• Ensures all communication to both internal and external customers is conducted in a professional manner.
• Assists with the recruitment and training of office volunteers as requested.
• Processes all income per ACS Guidelines.
• Ensures invoices are processed in a timely manner.
• Alerts facilities management when appropriate to ensure facilities are maintained.
• Maintains petty cash as necessary
• Assists with meeting logistics and operations.
• Makes business based decisions; maintains complete and updated files and records in accordance with standards of the Division, submits timely and accurate reports; meets timelines, follows through; apprises supervisor of status; provides viable & innovative solutions to problems; attends meetings/trainings, adheres to approved policy/procedure, represents the organization in a professional manner.
• Maintains and orders adequate inventory of American Cancer Society materials as requested.
• Ensures the memorial program procedures adhere to ACS guidelines.
• Ensures all safety guidelines and emergency procedures are followed according to ACS guidelines.
• Processes requests for ACS literature and materials in a timely fashion.
• Assist the public with requests for wigs, prostheses, bras and other patient service materials as necessary.
• Proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School graduate with a minimum of two years of administrative work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with staff team, volunteers, other organizations, Community leaders and the public at large.
• Intermediate skills on Windows-based PC and Microsoft applications.
• Reliable transportation required

Other Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge of general accounting principles preferred.
• Ability to proofread for accuracy
• Good Organizational Skills

Division: 
South Atlantic Division

Preferred Method of Application: 
Through Employer Website
http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_acs/external/search.do
And search Job ID #: 3595