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Date Posted: 10/2/09
Closing Date: 10/23/09
Hiring Agency: Region 2 Arts Council
Location: Bemidji, Minnesota
Position Description: Program Assistant, Region 2 Arts Council
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Employment Conditions: Full-time
Work Shift: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Travel Required: yes
Job Description:
The Program Assistant implements, evaluates, and manages the R2AC’s Artist grant and training programs. This position administers all aspects of the artist grant programs, supplies necessary technical support to constituents, and assesses programming in relationship to current and future needs in the region. The Program Assistant will promote the Region 2 Arts Council grant programs and outcomes through media, meetings and events. In addition, the Program Assistant will work with the Northern Arts News newsletter editor and oversee publication.
Position Description:
Program Assistant, Region 2 Arts Council
Minimum Qualifications:
A college degree and experience managing programs in an arts or non-profit organization. Experience in the arts is highly desirable.
Position Purpose:
The Program Assistant implements, evaluates, and manages the R2AC’s Artist grant and training programs. This position administers all aspects of the artist grant programs, supplies necessary technical support to constituents, and assesses programming in relationship to current and future needs in the region. The Program Assistant will promote the Region 2 Arts Council grant programs and outcomes through media, meetings and events. In addition, the Program Assistant will work with the Northern Arts News newsletter editor and oversee publication.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Self-motivated, works well independently, and able to prioritize workload with little supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a small staff.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with a variety of individual artists, groups, and arts organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze written materials in relationship to guideline restrictions and criteria to make appropriate conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills; including writing, listening and speaking.
• Capable of maintaining impartiality, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Sensitive to political, social, geographical, and economic issues of North Central Minnesota.
• Represent R2AC in the Region.
• Experience with word processing (Microsoft Word) and Excel spreadsheets.
• Have the ability and willingness to travel within Region 2 and the state, occasionally overnight. (a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is mandatory.)
Responsibilities:
Artist Grant Programs: Individual Art Grants, Artist Mentorship Grants, Artist School Residency Grants
• Administer the artist grant programs and grant reviews.
• With the assistance of R2AC office staff, administer the grants process, including determining the eligibility of grants, preparing grants for panel review, notifying grant applications of the status of their grants, keeping accurate records of all grant applications received and awarded for the Council and monitoring final reports.
• Oversee all office management, i.e., filing, correspondence, etc. associated with administering the artist grant programs.
• Provide information to the Executive Director and Board regarding grants or grantees as necessary.
• Work in association with the Executive Director to review policies, program services, accounting, and other management activities related to the artist grant programs.
• Foster working relationships and gain excellent rapport with regional artists in multiple disciplines and with artists from communities of color.
• Have an overall attitude of providing service and growth opportunities to artists and arts organizations in the region; encouraging artists to apply for grants.
• Assist with conducting information gathering for needs assessment process.
• Assist in the ongoing arts planning process pertaining to the artist grant programs.
• Provide technical assistance to applicants through grant writing workshops and one-on-one assistance.
• Recruit and select panel members with the assistance of the Executive Director for the grant programs; train and communicate with selected panel members; schedule and facilitate the panel review meetings.
• The panel scheduling will include overseeing all necessary correspondence, confirmation, accommodations, etc., necessary to carrying out the panel review meetings. Included will be the development of meeting agendas and all relevant materials necessary for panel review. With office assistance this material will be mailed to the panel at least ten (10) days before the scheduled review meeting.
Artist Training Program & Arts Conferences:
• Plan, organize, recruit speakers or organizations and promote the artist training programs and conferences.
• Establish a database for all training programs and conferences.
• Attend and oversee implementation of the workshops and conferences in association with the Executive Director.
• Establish an artist database and/or registry with pertinent information and work samples.
Media Promotion and Events Planning:
• Work in association with the Executive Director to promote the Legacy Funding and outcomes to the counties in Region 2 and the State.
• Meet with city and county government, non-profits, schools, artists, etc. to promote awareness of the new funding and available grants.
• Assist Executive Director with kick-off event, Big Check events and other Legacy media events to promote the funding and outcomes.
Northern Arts News Newsletter:
• Work with editor and Executive Director to gather content for each issue.
• Recruit writer for Guest Commentary and Showcase Artist.
• Give assistance to Editor as needed.
• Proof editor’s draft before submission to printer.
• Work with Executive Director to evaluate editor’s performance according to signed contract.
Working Conditions:
• Work will involve evening events and occasional weekend meetings.
• Regional and statewide travel is required with night travel on occasion.
Region 2 Arts Council Listening Session in Bemidji
On September 17, 2009, the Region 2 Arts Council will gather community input on the needs of the community-at-large. Schools, city/county government, non-profit organizations, artists, art organizations and others are encouraged to attend.
The Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC) is convening this listening session to gather information to make informed decisions on how to better serve Beltrami County. The purpose of this meeting is to hear from community members what is working well and not so well for the arts in Beltrami County. The goal of the discussion is to share feedback and ideas. This is an opportunity to discuss your thoughts and ideas on how to meet the needs of the arts in your community. It is important for us to listen to the needs and the experiences of people such as yourself. Facilitators for the listening session will be Region 2 Arts Council Board members from Beltrami County, Patricia Rall and Kathy Gustafson.
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009
Location: Public Library Conference Room – Bemidji
Time: 5:00 p.m.
There is no charge to attend this meeting but we ask that you please register in advance. Please email r2arts@paulbunyan.net or call 751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447.
On September 17, 2009, the Region 2 Arts Council will gather community input on the needs of the community-at-large. Schools, city/county government, non-profit organizations, artists, art organizations and others are encouraged to attend.
The Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC) is convening this listening session to gather information to make informed decisions on how to better serve Beltrami County. The purpose of this meeting is to hear from community members what is working well and not so well for the arts in Beltrami County. The goal of the discussion is to share feedback and ideas. This is an opportunity to discuss your thoughts and ideas on how to meet the needs of the arts in your community. It is important for us to listen to the needs and the experiences of people such as yourself. Facilitators for the listening session will be Region 2 Arts Council Board members from Beltrami County, Patricia Rall and Kathy Gustafson.
Date:Thursday, September 17, 2009
Location:Public Library Conference Room located at 210 1st Street, West
Time:5:00 p.m.
There is no charge to attend this meeting but we ask that you please register in advance. Please email r2arts@paulbunyan.net or call 751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447.
Artists, arts and non-profit organizations, schools, cities and communities will want to start planning to be prepared to take advantage of these funds in January 2010. The Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC) will receive approximately $234,000 in 2010 to be re-granted in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen and Lake of the Woods counties.
The R2AC along with the other regional arts councils and the Minnesota State Arts Board is developing the strategic plan for these funds to make sure we are meeting the needs in our region and in the state. All of the information we gathered throughout the state and our region through needs assessment surveys are being utilized in this process. We continue to seek public input and are happy to talk with you about any additional ideas or suggestions you may have.
The Arts & Cultural Legacy funds will be directed toward the following three priorities that were established as part of the legislation: Arts Access, Arts education and Cultural Heritage.
78% for Arts Access: to support Minnesota artists and arts organizations in creating, producing, and presenting high-quality arts activities; to overcome barriers to accessing the arts; and to instill the arts into the community and public life in this state.
15% for Art Education: This will be to fund proposals that support life-long learning and appreciation of the arts, including support for K-12 activities that enhance but not replace school arts curriculum.
5% for Cultural Heritage: for events and activities that represent the diverse ethnic and cultural arts traditions, including folk and traditional artists and art organizations, represented in this state.
Start thinking and dreaming about what you would like to do in your community or school.
Please call the Region 2 Arts Council 218-751-5547 with questions.
Applications are still available for the Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants. Please note that this grant opportunity has a deadline of October 1, 2009.
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative grants may be requested by individual Native American artists (request cannot exceed $700) to assist them in the completion of an artistic work or to take advantage of an opportunity; by schools (request up to $500) that wish to engage the talents of an artist-in-residence; and by organizations (request up to $1,200) for community project grants. Applicants must reside in the Region 2 area, including Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen Counties, or nearby counties including Becker, Roseau, Itasca, and Cass counties.
Please note that the term “arts” refers to music, creative writing, dance, visual arts, theater and other forms of creative expression.
Read more about the AAIG Grant
To request a printed application form, email us mailto:r2arts@paulbunyan.net or contact the Region 2 Arts Council office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601, 751-5447 or toll free at 1-800-275-5447. Staff assistance is available to all applicants to discuss ideas, select artists, or to assist in completing the application form.
Applications are now available for the R2AC Individual Artists grant. Please note that this grant opportunity has a deadline of October 7, 2009.
R2AC Individual Artist Grants may be requested to help individual artists in our five- county area (Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen). An artist may request a grant of up to $1,000 for expenses associated with a specific project or opportunity that contributes significantly to the artist’s creative growth or career advancement.
Please note that the term “arts” refers to music, creative writing, dance, visual arts, theater and other forms of creative expression.
Read about previous recipients.
Or contact the Region 2 Arts Council, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601, 751-5447 or toll free at 1-800-275-5447. Staff assistance is available to all applicants to discuss ideas, select artists, or to assist in completing the application form.
The Headwaters School of Music & the Arts is offering a Jewelry Making Techniques 101 workshop presented by Christina Thorn, a designer and producer of one-of-a-kind jewelry. Christina operates a small gift boutique located in downtown Bemidji and is presenting this workshop to acquaint participants with a general knowledge of proper tool selection and use; protective safety procedures; and to learn basic stranding and wire linking techniques.
The workshop will take place at the Headwaters School of Music & Arts located at 519 Minnesota Avenue NW in Bemidji, Minnesota on Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The workshop is limited to eight (8) people.
The workshop fee is $45 per participant. To register, send a check in the amount of $45.00 made payable to the Region 2 Arts Council, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN 56601. The registration deadline is September 9, 2009. Please note that there will be no refunds unless the workshop is cancelled.
If you have questions about the workshop please call Janet Brademan, Executive Director of the Headwaters School of Music & Arts (444-5606).
Download the September/ October Northern Arts Newsletter
In this issue:
Northern Arts Newsletter submissions can be sent to Please send submissions r2arts@paulbunyan.net
The North Dakota Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Minnesota Region 2 Arts Council, is pleased to present an exhibit of Snow Country Prison: Interned in North Dakota.
Sixty years ago Snow Country Prison was a Department of Justice internment camp that was surrounded by a 10-foot tall chain link fence and topped with strands of barbed wire. Armed guards kept certain people locked inside. The exhibition will feature historic photos and murals of the camp, floor-to-ceiling cloth banners imprinted with images of people interned there, and wall text drawn from the haiku poems of one of the ethnic Japanese internees, Itaru Ina.
Now it is a United Tribes Technical College – an institution focusing on the education of American Indian Students. Then it served, as some people thought, to secure the homeland.
This event is free and open to the public with an informal talk on the exhibition by Matthew Wallace, Director of Rural Arts Initiative. All Minnesota sites are funded by the Met Life Foundation.
Exhibit Schedule:
September 1 – 25, 2009
North Country Museum
Park Rapids, Minnesota
October 6 – 20, 2009
White Earth Veterans Memorial Building
Mahnomen, Minnesota
Snow Country Prison is touring Minnesota and North Dakota as part of the North Dakota Museum of Arts’Rural Initiative, a community outreach program the Museum developed in 2004 as a means of encouraging student learning through the arts.
If you wish more information, please contact Matthew Wallace at mwallace@ndmoa.com, 701-777-4195 or visit www.ndmoa
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