Hill Country Arts Focus today announced a call for entries for its 18th annual Art Hop exhibit, which will take place Oct. 2 - November 1 in Georgetown Texas. The month-long juried event showcases approximately 100 works of Texas artists age 16 and up. Art Hop is free and open to the public at the Georgetown Public Library and Lamppost Coffee just off the “the most beautiful town square in Texas.”
The call for entries is now open for submissions in six categories of visual art: representational and abstract 2-D, representational and abstract 3-D, photography and digital art. Deadline to apply is August 20. Submission fee is $45 - $55, depending on the number of submitted works. Winning artworks will receive cash and prizes totaling $4,600.

For qualifications, rules, and instructions, including contact information, go to Hill Country Arts Focus today announced a call for entries for its 18th annual Art Hop exhibit, which will take place Oct. 2 - November 1 in Georgetown Texas. The month-long juried event showcases approximately 100 works of Texas artists age 16 and up. Art Hop is free and open to the public at the Georgetown Public Library and Lamppost Coffee just off the “the most beautiful town square in Texas.”

The call for entries is now open for submissions in six categories of visual art: representational and abstract 2-D, representational and abstract 3-D, photography and digital art. Deadline to apply is August 20. Submission fee is $45 - $55, depending on the number of submitted works. Winning artworks will receive cash and prizes totaling $4,600. Qualifications, rules, and instructions, including contact information, are detailed at (https://www.entrythingy.com/d=georgetownartworks.com?start=list)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the planning and designing of advanced, simultaneous commercial interior design projects. Create functional and aesthetic designs that help boost productivity, increase sales, attract customers, or enhance a work space.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the project work plan from inception to completion including, but not limited to: primary communicated with Sales and Project Management; establishing tasks, staff and hours required; determine billing; setting deadlines, tools and deliverable required.
• Delegate preparation of drawings and specifications. Direct work of design team assigned to projects. Lead A&D and Sales teams in furniture space design.
• Document and communicate the design process in collaboration with peers and applicable departments
  Present innovative designs, accurate proposals, reports and correspondence ensuring customer project objectives are realize
• Monitor process enhancements for improved effectiveness of organizational resources
• Produce design service quotes
  Coordinate, specify and determine quantity and types of materials needed in a complete Bill of Materials to support the furniture installation
• Field verifies space dimensions, conditions and when applicable, existing furniture inventory
• Manage design punch list process during installation. Resolve all outstanding items prior to completion.
• Consult with general contractors, architects and other consultants, as needed
• Proactively communicate intent, plans, status, issues, alternatives, solutions, and resolve conflicts
• Review furniture layouts and specifications to ensure accuracy, consistency with standards and space functionality. Identify issues and resolve.
• Collaborate with Architect or Interior Designer to meet functional, aesthetic and budgetary requirements
• Thought leader for company and department policy and procedures; create, implement and use best practices
• Continually coaches and mentors less experienced staff; builds expertise of entire department; creates training material for designers and other functions with an emphasis on the design role
  Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
  KEY SELECTION AND SUCCESS FACTORS
  WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 5 years of design and furniture specification experience required
• Minimum of 8 years in the commercial interiors industry required
  EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree in Interior Design from FIDER accredited school strongly preferred
• Familiar with a variety of the commercial interiors concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Solid understanding of order fulfillment process.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge appropriate to position
  OTHER/PREFERRED:
• RID, IIDA license strongly preferred
• Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Writer, Microsoft Word, Excel and • PowerPoint
• Ability to successfully prioritize and juggle tasks in a busy, sometimes high pressured, environment
• Ability to find new and innovative ways to deliver on the customers’ requirements
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills with internal and external customers
• Excellent attention to detail
• Negotiation, collaboration and relationship building abilities with both internal and external clients.
• Ability to work and lead a diverse group of people
• Ability to multi-task and work with many interruptions
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Summary Description
Supports the development and sustainability of high-quality middle school and high school Visual Arts programs.

Starting Salary: $18.45/hour
This is non-exempt, part-time position up to 25 hours per week.

Reports to: Executive Director
Under direction of ED, Studio Directors

Application Deadline: Monday, July 7, 2025

SAY Sí Teaching Artist Primary Duties and Responsibilities

STUDENT SUCCESS AND PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

• Teach and engage students at SAY Sí and at community events.
• Develops programmatic creative youth development curriculum and internal deadlines
• Works with other program staff to ensure high standards, goals, and objectives in the program are set and met.
• In partnership with program staff, monitors board-authorized program budget, oversees purchases, and maintenance of studio’s supplies and equipment
• Collaborates with program’s staff including co-teaching artists, studio assistants, work-study/interns, volunteers, and visiting artists. This may include participating in hiring, training, goal-setting, and evaluation based on a framework established by the Executive Director/organization.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to program’s staff, liaisons, mentors, and students including goal-setting, project management, supervisory support, college admissions, and scholarships
• Efficiently and effectively tracks program activities, student success indicators, and other assessment as called for
• In partnership with Studio Director and administrative team, gathers quantitative and qualitative data to inform program efficacy including, but not limited, to enrollment trends, curriculum trends, demographics, and student success

CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION

• Works with administration in production of related publications, schedules, and promotional material for program’s activities, culminating events, and awards/recognitions
• Support events at SAY Sí and in the community
• Contribute to the organizational strategic planning process
• In cases of absent program staff, be ready to lead the studio in programming.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

• Oversees earned income and community partnerships in relation to student success
• Assists the Studio Director and administrative staff with organization-related community partnerships and other initiatives as necessary.

SAY Sí Teaching Artists Required Qualifications:

• Degree in fine arts, and/or equivalent formal training. Work experience equivalent may be accepted (2-4 years).
• Demonstrated expertise in fine arts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills: to talk with diverse audiences and build rapport with SAY Sí’s community and to write detailed descriptions for workshops, promotional material, and more.
• Exhibit basic competency in using a computer and software such as Google Drive, Google Docs, and Gmail.
• Ability to pass a standard background check

SAY Sí Teaching Artists Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate professional practice: performs, exhibits, publishes, maintain a healthy body of work as appropriate to the art form and cultural community.
• Written and verbal Spanish proficiency
• Experience working with youth and/or teaching in an organized setting
• Strong program management and administrative skills.

SAY Sí Teaching Artists Expectations

• Commitment to SAY Sí’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Leadership, Equity, Community and Creativity.
• Effective time and schedule management skills.
• Maintains a studio environment conducive to learning, collaboration, and positive co-instructor/intern/work study dynamics
• Be professional in demeanor: respect for community space environment, materials, rules, schedule, and property.
• Continual improvement efforts based on assessment.
• Openness to collaboration and multidisciplinary work.
• Provide authentic model for the power of artistic thinking, creating, perceiving, reflecting, and attending.
• Stays up-to-date in the disciplines offered by the studio, teaching methods, and art education generally
• Seeks out relevant professional development opportunities in the community
• Maintain positive SAY Sí representation with staff and stakeholders

To Apply:
Please send the following to operations@saysi.org no later than Monday, July 7, 2025.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three professional references
• Any relevant work samples

This position is represented by United Professional Organizers as part of a recognized union. Terms and conditions including pay and benefits are subject to augmentation pending ongoing, inaugural negotiations between union and employer.

SAY Sí is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Forklift Danceworks is a non-profit organization that activates communities through a
collaborative creative process. We challenge traditional notions of dance by redefining what it is, where it happens, and who performs it.

Forklift Danceworks seeks a highly organized Communications & Events Coordinator to support our small but mighty Development & Communications team. This part-time role will focus primarily on content creation and digital communications, while also assisting with planning and executing our annual fundraiser, Lift a Fork. The ideal candidate is a savvy communicator, visual storyteller, and team player with a passion for arts-based community work.
Responsibilities and Duties
Communications (70%)
Manage Forklift’s social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), including content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analytics.
Design and send bi-monthly e-newsletters and event invitations using Mailchimp.
Maintain and update website content, including performance pages, blog posts, and news items.
Organize and manage photo and video archives, coordinate with photographers and
videographers as needed.
Create simple graphics and marketing materials (flyers, signage, social posts) in Canva.
Draft or edit press releases, performance announcements, and blog posts
Ensure all communications are consistent with Forklift’s brand identity and core values.
Events & Development (30%)
Support planning, logistics, and promotion of Forklift’s annual gala, Lift a Fork, including sponsorship benefit fulfillment, email communication, signage, guest list management, and vendor coordination. Attend Lift a Fork planning meetings and the actual event as support personnel.
Support Fall artistic events, including attending events as requested and serving as event personnel.
Provide support for donor communications such as appeal letters and thank-you notes.
Assist with development-related data entry or donor tracking as needed.

Qualifications
2+ years of experience in communications, marketing, nonprofit development, or related field.
Strong written communication and content creation skills.
Experience managing social media for a brand or organization.
Working knowledge of tools such as Canva, Mailchimp/Constant Contact, and website content managers (e.g., WordPress or Squarespace).
Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines independently.
Passion for community engagement, the arts, and Forklift’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with events or donor engagement in a nonprofit setting.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) and CRMs (e.g., Bloomerang, Little Green Light or Salesforce).
Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Compensation & Schedule
Compensation for this part-time position will be $22-$26 per hour, depending on the candidate’s experience. The candidate will work 15-20 hours per week; have a flexible schedule with some required availability during events (occasional evenings/weekends.) Forklift Danceworks is based in Austin, Texas, this is a Hybrid work model: some in-person meetings and events in Austin required.

To Apply:
Send a resume, brief cover letter, and 1–2 examples of past communications work (e.g. social media post, email campaign, or flyer) to info@forkliftdanceworks.org with the subject line: Communications & Events Coordinator Position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not contact Forklift Danceworks directly.
Forklift Danceworks is committed to building an inclusive workplace and increasing diversity on our team. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as BIPOC, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and other identities representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is now accepting applications for a full-time facilities manager. This position maintains an 11,350-square-foot facility and surrounding property with rotating exhibition spaces, artist studios, public spaces, staff offices, grounds, and garden, as well as two off-site storage units.

The successful candidate has prior experience managing building maintenance, repairs, and projects; exhibits flexibility and strong communication skills; and excels at problem solving and managing multiple ongoing projects. While this employee reports to the executive director, they also work closely with all staff members, artists, and volunteers in a team-oriented environment, as well as external service providers and contractors. They must be available to work a Tuesday – Saturday schedule to accommodate HCCC’s public hours, as well as occasional evening events.
To learn more and apply, visit https://crafthouston.org/about/#employment