Other Opportunities
Opportunities is a one-stop shop for the latest arts-related jobs, funding sources, calls for artists and training opportunities. You may also submit an opportunity in one of the categories below. We moderate submissions, and listings are posted at the discretion of staff. It may take a couple of business days for your listing to appear.
Organization
Art Fluent
Website
www.art-fluent.com
More Info
Amy Matteson Neill
hello@art-fluent.com
5084191015
Fee to Apply
$25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry.
Deadline to Apply
11/21/2026
Description
Green sits at the psychological midpoint of the color spectrum, and the eye processes it with the least strain of any hue. It's tied to safety, stability, and growth, though it can just as easily tip into envy or unease. That range makes it one of the more emotionally loaded colors artists can work with. Show us your version of GO GREEN.
JPEGs due by Friday, November 20, 2026, at midnight MST. Over $1,200 in cash prizes. All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com. Visit www.art-fluent.com/calls-for-art/go-green-prospectus/ for a full prospectus.
How to Apply
ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to GO GREEN. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com. We are happy to walk you through the process.
MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists with tips on how to get high-quality images of their work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on its blog, which you can find here: www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. The maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.
Link to Opportunity
https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/18019/CAFE
Posted
8/21/2026
Organization
Graphite Arts Center
Website
graphiteartscenter.org
More Info
Tara Shadduck
gallery@graphiteartscenter.org
Fee to Apply
20
Deadline to Apply
11/15/2026
Description
With no restrictions on subject matter or medium, artists are invited to explore any concept, style, or approach. We are looking for work that proves impact is measured not by scale but by the strength of the idea and the quality of its execution.
Works, including frame (if any), must measure no more than 12 inches in any direction. Presented during the month of December, Oui offers collectors the opportunity to acquire original works in a petite scale. Unlike our traditional exhibitions, purchased works may be taken home immediately, allowing the exhibition to evolve throughout its run as works find their new homes.
Oui is a juried group exhibition open to all media. Artists may enter up to 5 works.
Exhibit Dates: December 4-January 2, 2027
Deadline to enter: Sunday, November 15
How to Apply
Complete prospectus and entry form found on our website, see Calls for Art
Link to Opportunity
https://graphiteartscenter.org/call-for-art-oui-petite-in-scale-monumental-in-impact/
Posted
8/21/2026
Organization
Jack Straw Cultural Center
Website
https://www.jackstraw.org/
More Info
Levi Fuller
levi@jackstraw.org
Deadline to Apply
11/2/2026
Description
Jack Straw Cultural Center is now accepting applications for the 31st year of the Jack Straw Writers Program, with Curator Harold Taw.
The purpose of the Jack Straw Writers Program is to introduce writers to the medium of recorded audio; to develop their presentation skills for both live and recorded readings; to encourage the creation of new literary work; to present the writers and their work to the public; and to build community among writers.
Participating writers are presented in live readings, in the printed Jack Straw Writers Anthology; and on the web and radio. Each year an invited curator selects the participating writers from a large pool of applicants based foremost on artistic excellence. Writers receive training in vocal presentation, performance, and microphone technique to prepare them for public readings, interviews, and studio recording. Their recorded readings and interviews with the curator are then used to produce programs for SoundPages, our literary podcast, and for selected radio broadcast.
The Writers Program requires participants to be on-site at Jack Straw Cultural Center for a number of small-group activities, such as an introductory orientation, workshops for microphone/voice technique and live performance, in-studio interview session with the program curator, and live readings - pending any necessary adjustments due to COVID-19 or other emergencies. Most of these activities take place between January and June. Additional Writers Program readings will take place around the community throughout the year, including a final reading with all of the writers in November. Work appearing in the Jack Straw Writers Anthology may not be previously published material, and any subsequent publication of this work must acknowledge the Jack Straw Writers Program.
Selection Process: Writers Program applications are evaluated and awarded by an invited curator. The curators change each year. All applicants will be notified of the results in writing. Please allow at least five weeks after deadline dates for the review and notification process to be completed. The first Writers Program mandatory meeting will take place in January 2027.
The 2027 Writers Program Curator is Harold Taw. Harold is a playwright, novelist, and multi-form writer. A 2011 Jack Straw Writing fellow, his debut novel was Adventures of the Karaoke King (Lake Union Publishing 2011). His short stories, essays, and plays have featured on NPR, in a New York Times bestselling anthology, in literary journals and podcasts, and in The Seattle Times; his screenplay Dog Park was a 2023 LA LGBTQ+ Film Festival winner. With The 5th Ave Theatre’s Writers Group, Harold wrote the book for two musicals: Persuasion (2015), based on Jane Austen’s final novel; and original one-act The Missed Connections Club (2014). Persuasion had its world premiere at Taproot Theatre Company in 2017 and its California premiere at Lamb's Players Theatre in 2018. He wrote the book and lyrics for In a Better World: a Multiverse Musical, which had a staged reading funded by 4Culture, and the original play C[Y]PHER, which had a staged reading funded by City of Seattle and presented by Infinity Box Theatre Project. C[Y]PHER will have its world premiere produced by Pork Filled Productions in August 2027.
Selection Criteria: The Writers Program typically receives a hundred or more applicants, from which 12 writers are selected. Curator selections will be based primarily upon the excellence of the work represented in the support materials provided by the applicant, with the goal of curating a demographically and stylistically diverse group of writers who will work together well as a group.
How to Apply
Apply online via Submittable
Link to Opportunity
https://jackstraw.submittable.com/submit/360487/jack-straw-writers-program-2027
Posted
8/21/2026
Organization
Jack Straw Cultural Center
Website
https://www.jackstraw.org/
More Info
Levi Fuller
levi@jackstraw.org
Deadline to Apply
11/23/2026
Description
Jack Straw Cultural Center is now accepting applications for the 34th year of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program, which helps artists of many genres and disciplines to create and present new work. Up to eight artists/teams are awarded 20 hours of free recording and production time with an engineer at Jack Straw Cultural Center; an additional 10-12 artists/teams receive matching awards. The Artist Support Program is open to artists of all disciplines whose project proposals include sound as a major component. Such projects might include recording a music album, producing radio programs, oral histories, audio literature, sound for a gallery installation or public art project, film, music and sound design for dance and theater, digital media work, etc. Completed projects are publicly presented at a Jack Straw artist event.
Selection Process: Artist Support Program applications are evaluated and awarded by a multidisciplinary selection panel. The panelists change each year, and are all established artists and arts professionals invited by Jack Straw staff. The names of the panelists will be made public after the selection process has been completed. All applicants will be notified of the results in writing. Please allow at least twelve weeks after deadline dates for the review and notification process to be completed.
Selection Criteria: The process can be highly competitive depending on the number and range of applications. Panelists will base their selections upon the excellence of the work represented in the support materials provided by the applicant; the artistic merit of the proposed project; the feasibility of the proposed project; and the subjective response of the panelists to the applicant’s proposal/work in comparison to the other submissions received.
For artists located outside of the area who are unable to travel the Jack Straw, we may still be able to work with you, as long as your physical presence is not required in the studio. We are able to work with artists remotely for recording, editing, mixing, and training, with the lead artist providing direction remotely as needed.
How to Apply
Apply online via Submittable
Link to Opportunity
https://jackstraw.submittable.com/submit/360485/jack-straw-artist-support-program-2027
Posted
8/21/2026
Organization
Jack Straw Cultural Center
Website
https://www.jackstraw.org/
More Info
Levi Fuller
levi@jackstraw.org
Deadline to Apply
11/23/2026
Description
Jack Straw Cultural Center is now accepting submissions for the 29th year of the Jack Straw New Media Gallery, a unique venue in Seattle where artists from various disciplines can present works in which sound is an integral or exclusive element. This program enables artists to experiment with audio and other technology and to develop new skills and ideas in a supportive setting. Up to four artists/teams are selected to receive up to 20 hours of free studio time with an engineer, which they may use to realize the sound component of their project, with training as needed. Artists’ new work is presented in our gallery in the following year. Gallery exhibitions include an opening reception, artist talk/workshop, podcast/interview posted on our web site, youth and family engagement programs, and other events.
Selection Process: New Media Gallery applications are evaluated and awarded by a multidisciplinary selection panel. The panelists change each year, and are all established artists and arts professionals invited by Jack Straw staff. The names of the panelists will be made public after the selection process has been completed. All applicants will be notified of the results in writing. Please allow at least twelve weeks after deadline dates for the review and notification process to be completed.
Selection Criteria: The process can be highly competitive depending on the number and range of applications. Panelists will base their selections upon the excellence of the work represented in the support materials provided by the applicant; the artistic merit of the proposed project; the feasibility of the proposed project; and the subjective response of the panelists to the applicant’s proposal/work in comparison to the other submissions received.
How to Apply
Apply online via Submittable
Link to Opportunity
https://jackstraw.submittable.com/submit/360486/jack-straw-new-media-gallery-program-2027-28
Posted
8/21/2026
Organization
The Hopper Prize
Website
https://hopperprize.org
More Info
Patricia
info@hopperprize.org
Fee to Apply
$40 to submit 10 artworks
Deadline to Apply
11/18/2026
Description
The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Fall 2026 artist grants.
We have recently increased grant amounts to $4,500.
We are offering $4,500 and $1,000 grants to artists and photographers around the world.
The Hopper Prize was established in order to increase the recognition of artwork created by artists and photographers. Our aim is to advance artists' careers by providing them with unrestricted financial support that is coupled with a platform for increased visibility. We accept submissions twice a year via an open call.
We are currently accepting submissions for the Fall 2026 grant cycle.
Program Highlights
Total Awards: $13,000.00 USD for visual artists
— $4,500.00 – 2 artists will each receive a $4,500 (USD) grant
— $1,000.00 – 4 artists will each receive a $1,000 (USD) grant
— 30 artists will have their work archived at hopperprize.org
— A selection from the submissions will be featured on our Instagram feed @hopperprize
— Additional exposure will be available to winners through our Journal: Insights into Contemporary Art
Expand Your Network
Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. Grant winners and finalists will join an international roster of past recipients who have gone on to exhibit their work at major galleries, museums, arts fairs, and biennials.
6 artists from our open call will each receive an unrestricted cash grant.
2 artists will win $4,500 and 4 artists will win $1,000.
30 artists will have their work archived at hopperprize.org.
Grant awards are unrestricted and may be used any way the recipients choose.
When submitting your work, you will have the option to opt-in to be considered for possible Instagram features on our feed @hopperprize, where we currently reach an audience of over 175k. Our editors will be featuring select submissions on a rolling basis prior to the application deadline.
In addition to grant awards, our shortlist, and Instagram reach, we will be providing an additional platform for exposure via our online Journal Insights Into Contemporary Art (https://hopperprize.org/journal/). We launched this digital publication to give artists a new channel to amplify their voice while providing an in-depth look at their work, practice, and background. Grant recipients and shortlisted artists will all receive the opportunity to publish an interview to include any work of their choosing as a means of providing continued support beyond the open call.
Eligibility
The Hopper Prize is open to all artists around the world age 18 and older working in any media. There are no restrictions on genre, subject matter, or media. We welcome entries in all media.
International artists are eligible to apply.
We are committed to supporting artists from diverse cultural backgrounds at all stages of their professional careers. All artists are encouraged to apply.
Recent Winners
https://hopperprize.org/spring-2026-grant-winners-finalists/
We support artists working in all media, from diverse backgrounds, in wide-ranging geographic locations. Recent grant winners include:
— Denis Sarazhin, Lebanon, New Jersey
— Farren van Wyk, Cape Town, South Africa
— Alteronce Gumby, The Bronx, New York
— Jacqueline Surdell, Chicago, Illinois
— Michelle Im, Queens, New York
— Nelson Hernandez, London, United Kingdom
— Æmen Ededéen, Placitas, New Mexico
— Roxanne Jackson, New York, New York
— Jo Dennis, London, United Kingdom
— Johanna Seidel, Dresden, Saxony, Germany
— Luke Austin, Los Angeles, California
— Grade Solomon, New York, New York
— J. Carino, Riverside, California
— Molly Blumberg, Chicago, Illinois
— Dadu Shin, Brooklyn, New York
— Hayden Williams, Frederick, Maryland
— Jillian Freyer, Boston, Massachusetts
— Margaret R. Thompson, Santa Fe, New Mexico
— Alex Bex, Berlin, Germany
— Suzanne Clements, London, United Kingdom
— Liam Fallon, London, United Kingdom
— Liza Jo Eilers, Chicago, Illinois
— Nicole Economides, Athens, Greece
— Paree Rohera, Providence, Rhode Island
— Hai-Wen Lin, Chicago, Illinois
— Antonio Scott Nichols, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
— Ariana Gomez, Austin, Texas
— Derek Franklin, Portland, Oregon
— Ingmar Björn Nolting, Leipzig, Germany
— Abdulhamid Kircher, Los Angeles, California
— Allison L. Wade, Chicago, Illinois
— Andreia Santana, Lisbon, Portugal & New York, New York
— Anna Perach, London, United Kingdom
— Jimena Chávez Delion, Lima, Peru
— Krystle Lemonias, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
— Ville Kansanen, California
— Emily Kraus, London, United Kingdom
— M’hammed Kilito, Casablanca, Morocco
— Emily Weiner, Nashville, Tennessee
— Judd Schiffman, Providence, Rhode Island
— Mar Figueroa, New York, New York
— Eli Durst, Austin, Texas
— Britt Ransom, New Orleans, Louisiana
— Azadeh Gholizadeh, Chicago, Illinois
— Brittany Miller, Bronx, New York
— Galina Kurlat, Brooklyn, New York
— In June Park, Brooklyn, New York
— Rafael Perez Evans, London, United Kingdom
— Jazmine Harris, Chicago, Illinois
— Anya Roberts-Toney, Portland, Oregon
— Cathy Hsiao, Chicago, Illinois
— Julia Gutman, Sydney, Australia
— Sagarika Sundaram, New York, New York
— Abi Salami, Dallas, Texas
— Abigail Lucien, Baltimore, Maryland
— Hasani Sahlehe, Atlanta, Georgia
— Laura Berger, Chicago, Illinois
— Jennifer Sirey, Brooklyn, New York
— Cielo Felix-Hernandez, Richmond, Virginia
— Akihiro Boujoh, Utrecht, Netherlands
— Joey Solomon, Brooklyn, New York
— Lynnea Holland-Weiss, Cleveland, Ohio
— Susan Chen, Hartford, Connecticut
— Yannick Lowery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
— Andrea Ferrero, Mexico City, Mexico
— Christopher Desanges, Boston, Massachusetts
— Dominic Hawgood, London, United Kingdom
— Kira Dominguez Hultgren, San Francisco, California
— Vikesh Kapoor, Sunset Pines
— Adrian Coleman, London, United Kingdom
— Trish Tillman, New York, New York
— Nicholas Moenich, Brooklyn, New York
— Elena Bajo, Los Angeles, California
— Vanessa da Silva, London, United Kingdom
— Mark Baugh-Sasaki, San Francisco, California
— Genevieve Cohn, Bloomington, Indiana
— Sydney Cook, Baltimore, Maryland
— Jinyong Park, London, United Kingdom
— Isabel Yellin, Los Angeles, California
— Alex Callender, Northampton, Massachusetts
— Alicia Eggert, Denton, Texas
— Daniel McCarthy Clifford, Minneapolis, Minnesota
— Juan Giraldo, New York, New York
— Maja Ruznic, Los Angeles, California
— Letitia Huckaby, Benbrook, Texas
— Tracy Kerdman, Saugerties, New York
— Lebohang Kganye, Johannesburg, South Africa
— Christopher Meerdo, Chicago, Illinois
— Erik Parra, San Francisco, California
How to Apply
Simple Application
We made our grant application simple to reduce the stress of submitting your work and save you time. The application is short and can be completed in under 20 minutes.
To apply for a grant, you only need to submit this information:
— Name & Email
— Instagram Username (optional)
— Up to 10 Image or Video attachments
— Artwork captions
— Artist Statement & Biography (optional)
Link to Opportunity
https://hopperprize.org
Posted
8/21/2026
Organization
National Coalition Against Censorship
Website
www.ncac.org
More Info
Minji Lee
minji@ncac.org
Deadline to Apply
10/15/2026
Description
Over the past year and a half, the U.S. cultural sector has faced immense pressure to limit programs and materials that address themes disfavored by the current U.S. government administration—impacting art museums and galleries, science and history museums, even national treasures like the Smithsonian Institution.
Executive orders guiding federal agency practices and a list of over 300 blacklisted words compiled in government memos, claim to forbid (or at least implicitly discourage) a range of ideas and subjects including but not limited to: race, gender, critical views of US history, environmentalism, and activism. Though these instructions technically apply only to federal agencies, they have nonetheless contributed to a tense atmosphere that has left many curators and museum directors questioning whether and how to continue existing programs, apply for funding, and promote their activities.
This year’s curatorial workshop, Curating from the Blacklist, invites curators to discuss challenges, strategies, and responses to curating works exploring themes discouraged by the current administration. Discussions will be led by Clement Hanami (Japanese American National Museum), Alisha Kerlin (The Marjorie Barrick Museum at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas), and Hamza Walker (The Brick), and John D. Spiak (Grand Central Art Center).
How to Apply
Application process
The workshop is open to curators and artistic directors- both independent and those working within institutions. In the application, each participant must submit:
A brief statement of interest;
A case study proposal example that relates to the workshop’s themes. (Three case studies from applicants will be examined in the workshop.)
The applicant’s relevant experience.
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the end of the day on September 16, 2026. Upon acceptance, confirmed participants must remit a non-refundable workshop fee of $85.
Link to Opportunity
https://ncac.org/project/arts-culture-advocacy/8th-annual-curatorial-workshop
Posted
8/21/2026
Organization
City of Lynnwood Arts Commission
Website
www.LynnwoodArts.org
More Info
Fred Wong
fwong@lynnwoodwa.gov
4256705502
Fee to Apply
0
Deadline to Apply
10/25/2026
Description
Lynnwood City Hall is inviting artists to apply to exhibit at our gallery in 2027. FREE to apply. No commission for sales. Go to www.LynnwoodArts.org and look for box “Artist Opportunities / Resources”. Deadline is October 25, 2026.
How to Apply
Go to www.LynnwoodArts.org and look for box “Artist Opportunities / Resources”.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Play-Lynnwood/Arts-Culture-and-Heritage/Artist-Opportunities-Resources
Posted
8/28/2026
Organization
City of Lynnwood Arts Commission
Website
www.LynnwoodArts.org
More Info
Fred Wong
fwong@lynnwoodwa.gov
4256705502
Fee to Apply
0
Deadline to Apply
10/25/2026
Description
Lynnwood Rec Center is inviting youth artists (under 18) to apply to exhibit at our gallery in 2027. FREE to apply. No commission for sales. Go to www.LynnwoodArts.org and look for box “Artist Opportunities / Resources”. Deadline is October 25, 2026.
How to Apply
Go to www.LynnwoodArts.org and look for box “Artist Opportunities / Resources”.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Play-Lynnwood/Arts-Culture-and-Heritage/Artist-Opportunities-Resources
Posted
8/28/2026
Organization
Seattle International Dance Festival
Website
www.seattleidf.org
More Info
Catherine Nueva Espana
catherine@seattleidf.org
Fee to Apply
0
Deadline to Apply
10/12/2026
Description
We invite Seattle-area contemporary dance artists to apply to the James Ray Residency and Touring Project (JRRTP), a program of the Seattle International Dance Festival (SIDF). The application portal opens September 1, 2026 and closes October 11, 2026. The residency begins January 1, 2027. Information and application at: https://seattleidf.org/james_ray_residency.
JRRTP is a comprehensive program that includes financial support, touring development and support, free rehearsal space, business/operations consulting, and a fully-produced performance at the Seattle International Dance Festival in June 2027. The program will award four Seattle-area based contemporary dance artists/companies time and resources to fully develop their work, steward and grow new and current donors and patrons, and create better systems to facilitate the creative-performance cycle. The program also fosters the local dance ecology and enriches the city’s cultural landscape by supporting Seattle-area artists.
How to Apply
Please fill out the online form and submit a short work sample and your CV.
Link to Opportunity
https://seattleidf.org/apply/
Posted
9/18/2026
Organization
Freehold Theatre
Website
freeholdtheatre.org
More Info
Dan Hurwitz
dan@freeholdtheatre.org
Fee to Apply
$499 (discounts available)
Deadline to Apply
10/13/2026
Description
This course is for beginners who want a fun and effective way to get started in the world of Voice Over. Through this course you'll be given everything you need to start your Voice Over Career from anywhere in the world!
By the end you’ll know what equipment to buy, how to set it up, where to look for work, how to get representation (agents), techniques and skill building exercises that will make your performances stand out in this booming industry. As well as spending the last to sessions in the studio to get first hand experience. Take the first step on the path of making your VO dream come true!
How to Apply
Register on our website
Link to Opportunity
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22561130&appointmentType=97073182
Posted
10/9/2026
More Info
Magnolia Monroe
magnoliamonroeburlesque@gmail.com
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
ABOUT THE SHOW
The show combines burlesque performance with storytelling. Performers bring an act to the stage, and we also get to hear some of the story behind it: where it came from, why they created it, how it evolved, a ridiculous performance story, why it disappeared for years, or whatever makes that particular act interesting.
The tagline is: Come for the strip, stay for the stories.
I want the visual identity to capture both sides of that idea: the spectacle and glamour of the performance, but also the intimacy and personality of getting a glimpse behind the curtain.
OVERALL LOOK & FEEL
I'm drawn to a cheeky adult-cartoon aesthetic with a retro feel, influenced by mid-century advertising, vintage nightlife, old theatrical ephemera, and burlesque history.
The personality I'm imagining is:
• Campy and playful
• Glamorous but not overly polished
• Cheeky and sexy without being explicit
• Retro without looking like a reproduction of a historical poster
• Warm, intimate, and inviting
• A little weird
• Gender-neutral and inclusive
• Distinctive enough to become recognizable
I'd like to avoid the more common burlesque visual shorthand of a sexy female silhouette, corset, martini glass, etc. as the central identity. The performers in this show will represent different genders, bodies, identities, and performance styles, so I don't want the brand itself to suggest there is one particular way a burlesque performer looks.
I also want to avoid anything that feels childish, culturally stereotyped or appropriative, or dependent on copyrighted characters and imagery.
THE DRESSING ROOM
The central visual concept I'm interested in exploring is a theatrical dressing room and illuminated vanity mirror.
The dressing room feels particularly right for this show because the audience is getting access to something they normally don't see. They see the polished act onstage, but then they get some of what usually lives backstage: the history, creative process, mishaps, memories, and personality behind it.
I'd love for the illuminated dressing-room mirror to become one of the recurring visual anchors of the show.
The basic environment could remain recognizable from poster to poster, while what's happening in and around the mirror changes with each edition's theme.
THE MASCOT
I'd also love to explore creating a small recurring show mascot: an anthropomorphic vintage microphone.
I'm imagining the personality of an old mid-century advertising mascot, expressive and slightly mischievous, but clearly designed for an adult nightlife show rather than looking like a children's cartoon character.
The microphone feels especially appropriate because it represents both performance and storytelling.
I don't necessarily see the mascot as the star of every poster. I'd rather have them "live" in the dressing room and become a recurring little character that audiences start recognizing.
Their role could change with each theme. For a movie-themed show, they might have a clapboard. For horror, they might be hiding under the vanity. For a particularly strange theme, they might simply be staring at whatever is happening with an expression of complete confusion.
There's room for a lot of personality and running jokes over time.
THE FIRST EDITION
The January premiere will be built around nostalgia and returning acts.
One of the things that inspired this show was how many fantastic burlesque acts disappear simply because performers move on to newer material. The first show will bring back beloved acts that haven't been seen onstage in over 5 years and give performers an opportunity to tell the stories behind them.
I'm currently playing with a theme/title along the lines of:
THEY'RE BAAAAACK!
With supporting copy such as:
A burlesque show celebrating beloved acts and the tales behind them.
Visually, that could give us old costume trunks, feathers, rhinestones, old photos, forgotten costume pieces, makeup, jewelry, etc. around the dressing room.
I also like the possibility of one or two small handwritten notes or visual jokes incorporated into the environment, such as:
"Same legends, new stories."
or
"Glitter never retires."
But I don't want to overload the poster with slogans. The theme illustration and primary information should have room to breathe.
HOW THE DESIGN WOULD EVOLVE
Future editions will have completely different themes, so flexibility is important.
For example:
Movies & TV: Same dressing-room world, but the environment might include filmmaking/television references such as a clapboard, film reel, popcorn, director's megaphone, TV remote, etc. The imagery would evoke the theme without relying on copyrighted characters.
WTF Is This Act?: The dressing room could become completely bizarre. Inexplicable props, strange things happening in the mirror, and our poor microphone mascot wondering what they've gotten themselves into.
Other future themes could include horror, Broadway, sci-fi, fairy tales, decades, monsters and cryptids, cult classics, holidays, and more.
The goal is for every poster to feel fresh and specific to that edition while still immediately looking like recognizable to the show.
PERFORMER & HOST BILLING
One element I'd really like built into the recurring design is a clear marquee-style area for the cast.
Something along the lines of:
FEATURING
Performer Name • Performer Name • Performer Name • Performer Name
HOSTED BY
Host Name
The host is an important part of the format because they will guide the storytelling/interview portion, so I'd like the host to have separate billing from the performers.
I'd like this section to prioritize readability. The names will change with every edition and should feel like an intentional part of the design rather than information squeezed into whatever space is left.
INFORMATION HIERARCHY
I'd ideally like the poster to communicate, in roughly this order:
1. SHOW TITLE (I will send the show title upon contracting an artist)
2. Come for the strip, stay for the stories.
3. The theme/edition title
4. Performer names and host
5. Date and venue
6. Doors/show time, 21+, ticket price and ticket information
For the premiere, the basic event information will be:
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Start Time TBD
VENUE NAME, Seattle
21+
Exact doors/show time, ticket price, ticket URL, poster dimensions, and any required venue branding are still being finalized.
COLOR & TYPOGRAPHY
I'm open to your ideas here and would really like the visual identity to reflect your style.
I'm currently drawn to deep teal or near-black, cream, warm gold, burgundy, and a bright pink/red accent. Again, I would defer to you on suggestions though. I really like the idea of warmth of illuminated marquee bulbs and the slightly imperfect texture of vintage printed material.
For the title, I'm imagining the SHOW TITLE in large, highly readable retro lettering that could eventually function almost like a wordmark, potentially with the ampersand treated as a contrasting element.
I'd rather establish a small number of recognizable visual elements than fill every inch of the poster with vintage decoration.
REUSABILITY
This is the part where I'd especially value your expertise.
Because the show runs every other month, I'd love to create a visual system rather than a single poster. Ideally, some elements remain consistent:
• Show title/wordmark
• Tagline
• Dressing-room/mirror concept
• Microphone mascot
• General typography and color language
• Performer/host marquee
• Event-information structure
Then each edition gets its own theme artwork, props, jokes, theme title, cast, and event details.
I'd love to talk about the best way to structure that from an illustration/design standpoint. That might mean creating some reusable assets that I can update myself, having you create the new themed artwork for each edition, or some combination of the two.
I definitely don't want to assume I should be modifying your artwork without discussing that with you first.
WHAT I'M HOPING TO COMMISSION
For the initial project, I'm interested in discussing:
• Overall show visual identity
• Primary poster design/template
• Show wordmark/title treatment
• Microphone mascot design
• Artwork for the January "They're Baaaaack!" edition
• Reusable performer/host marquee and event-information areas
• Print-ready poster once venue provides specifications
• Social media versions/crops
• Reusable logo/mascot assets for social media and the eventual website, if appropriate
I'm very open to your recommendations about what should actually be included in the initial commission versus what makes sense to develop later.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the concept, how you might approach the reusable aspect, your availability and timeline, and what you would charge for a project like this.
I'm excited about giving my show a visual personality that can grow along with the show, and I'd love for the artist involved to have room to bring their own ideas and style to that world.
How to Apply
Email a cover letter with a link to look at your sample art to magnoliamonroeburlesque@gmail.com
Link to Opportunity
https://www.upwork.com/ab/applicants/2097418044986833189/job-details
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
4Culture
Website
4culture.org
More Info
Fiona Dang
fiona.dang@4culture.org
Fee to Apply
free
Deadline to Apply
10/22/2026
Description
King County Wastewater Treatment Division will be making improvements to the Elliott West Wet Weather Treatment Station or EWWTS. Since 2005, EWWTS has helped keep Elliott Bay cleaner by treating stormwater and wastewater during wet weather. It removes solids and disinfects the polluted water to protect water quality in the bay. If EWWTS was not in operation, these pollutants would enter Elliott Bay in what is called a Combined Sewer Overflow or CSO. There are many CSO outfall locations throughout Seattle. Now, new rules from the Washington State Department of Ecology require upgrades at the station. These changes will help the station meet updated water quality standards and continue to protect Elliott Bay from pollution in the future. This is a major investment to ensure King County continues to protect public health and the environment for years to come.
In partnership with King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD), 4Culture is seeking one artist or artist-led team to create a site-specific artwork for the east glass façade adjacent to the Elliott West Wet Weather Treatment Station (EWWTS) interior stairwell and upper facing north glass window. Artwork will inspire and engage the broader community by reflecting on the site and its relationship to:
-Elliott Bay and the project theme identified as “Water’s Edge”: This is inspired by the shore where EWWTS is located and how it has changed dramatically over the last 130 years. It has gone from a dynamic and natural shoreline to one fully manipulated by human design and industry.
-the Interbay and Lower Queen Anne neighborhoods and the larger community
-the surrounding landscape and its connection to Elliott Bay and the Puget Sound
-collaborative conversations with artist Laura Haddad given her existing history with Undercurrents, an existing artwork at the Denny Way/Lake Union CSO
-and consideration of Laura Haddad’s design for the perforated metal panels on the west façade of EWWTS. There will be some overlap in both artists’ design timelines.
The selected artist or artist-led team will develop original artwork that responds to the architectural character of building, the surrounding environment, and EWWTS’s important role in supporting essential public infrastructure. The artwork will be highly visible to the community on the east side of EWWTS and transit along Elliott Ave West. The artwork should be thoughtfully integrated with the site. 
The selected artist or artist-led team will work closely with 4Culture, Wastewater Treatment, the project consultant, and Laura Haddad of artist team Haddad/Drugan to collaborate on the artwork and its integration into the architecture of the new EWWTS upgrade.
How to Apply
Submission of an online application is required for this opportunity.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.4culture.org/grants/king-county-wastewater-treatment-elliott-west-wet-weather-treatment-station-upgrade/
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
Seattle Rep
Website
www.seattlerep.org
More Info
HR
hr@seattlerep.org
Deadline to Apply
10/11/2026
Description
Department/Team: Finance & Business Technology
Work Location: In-Person
FLSA Classification: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Benefits: Full Medical/Dental/Vision coverage; 401(k) & FSA availability; Paid Vacation & Personal Days; eligible for parking discounts & free ORCA card
Starting Pay Range: $27.18 - $33.00 per hour
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 9, 2026
You can apply from your phone by texting "ITHT" to (206) 966-4931
ABOUT US
Founded in 1963 and recipient of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Seattle Rep remains one of the country’s leading not-for-profit regional theaters. Bold stories, brilliant artists, and passionate audiences come together to shape each season at Seattle Rep, which includes everything from new play workshops to world premieres, celebrated classics, and recent Broadway hits. Over the decades, we’ve launched landmark productions, provided training opportunities to generations of youth and emerging theater practitioners, and built programs that expand access to theater for audiences of all ages from across our diverse community.
We are powered by a year-round staff of professionals who are passionate about making theater that matters, and we believe that their best work happens when everyone feels seen and valued. This culture is fully reflected in our:
Mission
Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.
Vision
Theater at the heart of public life
Values
Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices
About the Position
The I.T. Helpdesk Technician serves as a primary resource and point of contact for theater employees to identify, diagnose, mitigate, and resolve computer technology issues. This role is a key member of the Business Operations team, whose function is to provide a reliable and productive computing environment for employees and other theater constituents, including maintenance and improvement of physical server and network infrastructure, computer equipment, cybersecurity posture, and usage of cloud-based software and services.
Seattle Rep is engaged in a resource-sharing initiative with Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT) where certain administrative services are shared across the two organizations, including a combined box office and I.T. staffing. The I.T. Helpdesk Technician role is based primarily on-site and in-person at Seattle Rep, although assigned tasks and responsibilities may span across both theaters, which are about a 10-minute walk apart on the Seattle Center campus. The combined computing environment across both theaters consists of approximately 170 year-round and seasonal staff with 100+ laptops, shared workstations, server and network hardware, and miscellaneous other PCs and devices.
This position is a primarily on-site role, with remote or hybrid work dependent upon Seattle Rep’s currently established Hybrid Work Policy. Because of Seattle Rep’s performance calendar, activity in the theater building regularly extends into evening hours, and the ideal candidate for this role will work a schedule that provides I.T. support closer to performance start times (beginning at 10am-11am and ending work at 6pm-7pm). Further details of work scheduling will be developed with the Business Operations team and are subject to the position’s responsibilities and organization’s requirements over time.
Typical Duties Include:
I.T. User Support
Act as primary point of contact for theater staff to resolve I.T. issues and requests, offering both in-person and virtual support (e.g. hardware, software, and printer troubleshooting; software installations and support; cybersecurity response and virus/malware removal)
Maintain computing device inventory and perform general maintenance tasks (e.g. PC imaging, component swaps, BIOS troubleshooting, hardware decommissioning)
Respond to incoming I.T. requests, prioritize by urgency, track status, and document progress, notes, and resolution via helpdesk ticketing system
Manage user account lifecycles, directory updates, distribution lists, access permissions, security controls, and policies across hybrid Windows Server and Microsoft 365 business environment
Serve as general resource for training and education of staff members with a wide range of comfort and skill levels using business technology, modeling clear communication, patience, compassion, and positive support
Assist users with technical support for other business systems, including basic investigation, troubleshooting, and liaising with external support contacts as needed
Examples: Tessitura CRM, Zoom, Adobe, DocuSign, RingCentral, Square POS
Support cybersecurity posture and resources, including incident identification, mitigation, and resolution, and security awareness training and simulated attack campaigns
Network and Infostructure Support
Troubleshoot network and server infrastructure issues in collaboration with other I.T. staff and contractors
Serve as collaborator for larger network and server projects, such as upgrades, replacements, and decommissions
I.T. Management
Partner with other I.T. staff and contractors on general technology projects:
Information resource collaboration (shared files and project planning systems)
Network and server infrastructure updates
Incident response and disaster recovery processes
Help with management of end-user I.T. and system process documentation (how-to articles, training resources, and shared policy libraries)
Maintain familiarity with I.T. budget and resource allocation and strive to find creative and cost-effective solutions to technical needs
Collaborate and communicate effectively with Business Operations, Finance, HR, Facilities, and other teams across the theaters to support daily work, projects, and initiatives
Serve as an essential contributor to culture and success
Add constructively to the collaborative and collegial health of Seattle Rep and Seattle Children’s Theatre
Add actively and constructively to the EDI (equity, diversity & inclusion) work of the two organizations
Engage with and strive to embody Seattle Rep’s and SCT’s missions, visions, and values in all aspects of work
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Two to four years of hands-on technical experience (or educational equivalent) and a desire to grow professional skills:
Desktop support (Windows, Mac)
Mobile devices (iOS, Android)
Microsoft 365 applications and administration, particularly SharePoint/OneDrive
Familiarity with Windows Server
Cybersecurity and antivirus solutions
Active Directory and Entra
Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and thoughtful written and verbal communications, especially with employees spanning a wide range of technical expertise and I.T. comfort levels
Attention to detail and quality of work
Ability to determine urgency and prioritize among multiple tasks, managing workload and staying balanced during times of fast-paced work or interruptions
A strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Desired Qualifications
Genuine interest in the performing arts and the work of producing non-profit theater
Additional areas of technical experience:
Cloud solutions (Azure/AWS)
Local and cloud backup solutions
Network maintenance (IP routing/switching, firewalls)
Seattle Rep is excited about and actively working towards becoming a more diverse, anti-racist organization. We are interested in attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others from marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.
Every candidate brings something special to the table. If your experience and skills don't perfectly align with the job qualifications but you are excited about the role, feel your values align well with the Rep, and are willing to strive for excellence in your work, please apply. We will train the right candidate.
TO BE CONSIDERED
Submit a resume detailing related experience and education
Submit a cover letter that outlines how your related experience and education qualifies you for the position and illustrates why you want to work at Seattle Rep.
Applications will be reviewed once the position has closed.
At Seattle Rep, we are committed to finding the right fit for our team through a personalized, human-centered review process. Members of this position’s application/resume review team will carefully evaluate your materials.
Applications will be reviewed until role is filled.
Workplace accessibility and accommodations can be discussed with HR once an offer of employment has been extended.
How to Apply
Please apply using the link
Link to Opportunity
https://seattlerep.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/1b2bb519-07b1-91c6-4a79-74c413ca44f9/apply?source=3826083-CS-59698
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
Seattle Theatre Group
Website
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SEA1014STTG/JobBoard/7a3506c0-dc84-43e7-8f33-61bbf6854d0c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=697591cd-0d4b-4167-a747-c66dae7d330c
More Info
Nancy Del Villar Vive
nancyv@stgpresents.org
206-3070-0796
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
The Assistant Carpenter shall be employed in all shows and events that require additional help above the Stage Carpenter in the Carpentry Department at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. Events include Broadway shows, corporate events, dance, comedy, and musical acts among others. The responsibilities include working with the Stage Carpenter to ensure safe running and supervising local crews, working with other stage departments to complete the needs of the show. Must be able and willing to work with all departments in the theater for non-departmental shows (ie Non-Yellow Card shows) as directed by the Head Carpenter. This position earns $44.80/hour and receives benefits according to STG's contract with IATSE Local 15.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. (Other duties may be assigned)
Ability to work with a team in all aspects of interaction (house crew, Local IATSE over hire Crew, Road Crew, and Clients)
Ability to work with the Stage Carpenter in duties and priorities work assigned.
Ability to lead a crew of varying sizes.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities of a show and fluctuating schedule in a positive manner.
Ability to lift 50lbs unassisted.
Ability to work a safe and predictable manner under stressful conditions and long hours.
Ability to be proactive in work assignments and work independently.
Ability to oversee the local Carpentry crew in absence on Stage Carpenter
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have working knowledge of traditional Stage Carpentry and be able to work with and maintain all stage carpentry equipment. (ie soft goods, stage surface, fly system, carpentry pieces, grid work)
Ability to safely use power and hand tools to complete work assignments.
Ability to work from an elevated position.
Demonstrated attention to details.
Knowledge and ability to run a Broadway show and cues.
A good general working knowledge of Lighting, and Sound Equipment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Vision – corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary.
2. Sitting/Standing/Walking – about 90% of the time is spent standing and walking.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter at the following link https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SEA1014STTG/JobBoard/7a3506c0-dc84-43e7-8f33-61bbf6854d0c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=697591cd-0d4b-4167-a747-c66dae7d330c
Link to Opportunity
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SEA1014STTG/JobBoard/7a3506c0-dc84-43e7-8f33-61bbf6854d0c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=697591cd-0d4b-4167-a747-c66dae7d330c
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
City of Redmond
Website
https://www.redmond.gov/185/Arts-Culture
More Info
City of Redmond - Cultural Arts Team
CulturalArts@redmond.gov
Deadline to Apply
10/26/2026
Description
Idylwood Park Asphalt Art Design, Call for Artist
DEADLINE: Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. PST
FUNDING: $3,000 total for designs
SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 25, 2026: Applications due, 11:00 p.m. PST
Week of November 2, 2026: Selection panel
Week of November 9, 2026: Finalist selection announced
Week of December 7, 2026: Finalist proposal deadline
Week of December 14, 2026: Finalist Interviews
Monday, January 18, 2027: Selection announced
Monday, March 1, 2027: Artist delivers final design to staff
June - July, 2027: Installation by City staff
OPPORTUNITY
The City of Redmond is seeking an artist or artist team to create unified designs for three crosswalks adjacent to Idylwood Park in Redmond, WA. These designs will be fabricated out of Thermoplast and installed by the City of Redmond’s Public Works team. This is a creative opportunity to utilize art to reflect the local community while improving visibility and road safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
LOCATION AND SITE OVERVIEW
Three crosswalks are located at the intersection of West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE and NE 36th St, in the Idylwood neighborhood, adjacent to Idylwood Park in Redmond, Washington.
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to individual artists or artists groups residing in the United States. Because the artist is expected to understand the local park and neighborhood, the artist selection panel will consider the proximity of the artist’s studio to the project site.
BUDGET
The selected artist or artist team will receive $3,000 total for designs for three crosswalks.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process shall occur in two phases:
In the first phase, an Artist Review Panel comprised of arts professionals, Redmond Arts & Culture Commissioners, and community members will select up to three (3) candidates based on qualifications and past examples of work.
In the second phase, the short-listed candidates will be given crosswalk dimensions and design specifications. They will then have 4 weeks and be paid a $500 stipend to develop a draft concept to be shared during a proposal presentation for finalists held during the week of December 14, 2026. Artists will be evaluated based on presentation materials, professional references and answers provided to interview questions posed by the selection panel. Artist presentations will be generated by each artist in any presentation format they wish and will occur in-person at Redmond City Hall.
The finalist selected will then move onto the Redmond Arts & Culture Commission for approval. Upon selection of a finalist, a professional services contract will be executed.
Applicants will be notified of the panel’s initial decision by email no later than November 9, 2026. Finalists will be notified of the panel and Arts & Culture Commissions final decision by email no later than January 18, 2027.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Shortlist Selection Criteria - Finalists will be selected through a panel process that will evaluate the applications based on the criteria below:
* Strength of Statement of Interest and Understanding of the Project
* Quality and strength of past artwork
* Demonstrated ability to produce a final design
Finalist Selection Criteria - The Artist Selection Committee may select a finalist during the proposal presentations based on the following criteria:
* Original vision, creativity, and sophisticated conceptual skills
* Compliance with guidelines and submission requirements based on dimensions shared with finalists
* Ability of the proposal to address the goals/theme of the overall project:
- INSPIRATION: How do you see the themes of this project and the character of this community coming alive through your design?
- DESIGN: How do the three designs interconnect together to create a unified project that reflects the specific location?
- CREATIVITY: How is this design unique to your creative process, while also fulfilling the criteria
REPRODUCTION  
The City of Redmond reserves the right to document accepted work through print, film or electronic media for promotional purposes.  
DISCLOSURE
The City of Redmond reserves the right to alter the selection process or recommend non-funding should we deem these actions necessary. The City of Redmond reserves the right not to select any of the applicants.
How to Apply
To apply, each artist (or project team) must prepare the following materials and submit their application online at bit.ly/redmond-asphalt-art-call :
1. Statement of Interest (not to exceed 300 words), including: Your connection to Redmond and your understanding of the Idylwood Park community
2. Resume: If more than one artist is applying, please merge all resumes into one document (not to exceed two pages)
3. Images of Past Work: Up to 5 images of previous design work and an image list with the following information for each photo: title, year made, and short description.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.redmond.gov/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-11/Idylwood-Park-Asphalt-Art-Design-Call-300
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
Arts West
Website
https://www.artswest.org/
More Info
Alyza DelPan-Monley
resumes@artswest.org.
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
Financial Planning & Oversight
• Manage ArtsWest’s rolling financial projection process, working proactively with
department heads and the Producing Artistic Director to develop and regularly update
organization-wide income and expense forecasts.
• Regularly review actual and projected financial performance against budget, flagging
significant variances, emerging risks, or questions that need attention.
• Work closely with the Producing Artistic Director and accountant to maintain cash-flow
forecasts, develop annual budgets and year-end projections, and prepare financial
reporting for organizational decision-making and Board oversight.
Business & Financial Administration
• Oversee routine financial administration, including invoices and vendor payments,
royalty reporting and payments, bank deposits, credit-card reconciliation, payroll
coordination, and review of earned-income reporting; delegate appropriate routine
tasks to the Administrative & Project Coordinator.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of nonprofit, corporate, tax, and other required business
filings.
• Serve as a primary administrative liaison between ArtsWest staff and the organization’s
accountant/bookkeeper.
Human Resources, Benefits & Compliance
• Support the Producing Artistic Director in maintaining compliance with applicable
employment requirements and organizational policies.
• Oversee employee benefits administration and Open Enrollment and serve as liaison
with ArtsWest’s benefits broker.
• Maintain organizational memberships, licenses, insurance, subscriptions, personnel
records, and required renewals.
• Support recruiting and hiring administration and work with the Production Manager to
maintain systems for contracts and required artist and personnel documentation.
Organizational Systems & Operations
• Maintain calendars and systems for recurring organizational deadlines, including
financial, regulatory, benefits, insurance, licensing, and administrative needs.
• Maintain effective records-management and administrative systems and identify
opportunities to make internal workflows clearer, simpler, and more reliable.
• Supervise and prioritize the work of the Administrative & Project Coordinator, ensuring
routine administrative needs are handled consistently and do not unnecessarily fall to
the Producing Artistic Director.
• Coordinate the business side of facilities needs, including vendors, inspections, contracts,
and major maintenance, in partnership with Production staff and the Administrative &
Project Coordinator.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit in PDF format a cover letter that outlines how your related experience
and skills qualifies you for the position and your resume to resumes@artswest.org.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The anticipated start is November 1, 2026.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.artswest.org/about/work-with-us/
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
ArtsWest
Website
www.artswest.org
More Info
Alyza DelPan-Monley
resumes@artswest.org
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
Administrative & Project Support
- Maintain organization-wide calendars and administrative timelines for defined projects
and initiatives.
- Track assigned deliverables and deadlines, follow up with responsible staff, and flag
overdue or unresolved items to the Business
Manager or Producing Artistic Director.
- Schedule meetings, circulate materials, take notes as assigned, and maintain action-item
lists.
- Provide administrative support for organization-wide planning processes, including
Season Planning and Staffing, Strategic Planning, Staff Retreats, and other initiatives as
assigned.
- Conduct outreach and follow-up for discrete organizational, fundraising, partnership, or
administrative projects.
- Assist with research, inventories, records cleanup, account transitions, and other finite
administrative projects.
Financial Administration Support
- Provide administrative support to the Business Manager, including preparing bank
deposits, organizing and routing invoices and financial documentation, data entry,
document collection, and records maintenance as assigned.
- Handle financial information with accuracy and confidentiality.
Office & Operations Support
- Support organization-wide filing, scanning, mail, supplies, and records-management
needs.
- Serve as a point of follow-up for routine IT, office equipment, vendor, and service issues
and coordinate with outside support when needed.
- Assist with maintaining organizational accounts, subscriptions, access lists, and
administrative records.
- Support routine facilities coordination, vendor access, and light facilities and upkeep
tasks as assigned, such as changing lightbulbs, replacing basic supplies, and helping keep
shared spaces functional and organized.
- Take on other administrative, project, and operational tasks assigned by the Business
Manager or Producing Artistic Director as capacity allows.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit in PDF format a cover letter that outlines how your related experience
and skills qualifies you for the position and your resume to resumes@artswest.org.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The anticipated start is November 1, 2026.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.artswest.org/about/work-with-us/
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
Peninsula Art League
Website
https://peninsulaartleague.org
More Info
Robin Avni
robin.avni@peninsulaartleague.org
Fee to Apply
Fees start at $45 for PAL Members and $55 for non-members. $10 for each additional submission up to a total of 3 submissions.
Deadline to Apply
10/19/2026
Description
Peninsula Art League (PAL) is proud to present the 24th National Fine Art Show, our annual juried art exhibition celebrating excellence in two- and three-dimensional art and photo/digital art from November 14th through December 2nd at the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum.
This exceptional exhibition showcases national, regional, and local artists, carefully juried by notable museum curators Jessica Wilks, Tacoma Art Museum and Greg Robinson, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. They will be awarding over $8500 in cash prizes. Submissions are open now on CaFE until October 18, 2026.
How to Apply
You can apply via our website here: https://peninsulaartleague.org/shows/2026-national-fine-art-show-juried/. Or you can apply directly on CaFe (callforentry.org) and search for Peninsula Art League 24th National Fine Art Show 2026.
Link to Opportunity
https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17837/CAFE
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
Emerald City Music
Website
www.emeraldcitymusic.org
More Info
Sean Campbell
sean@emeraldcitymusic.org
2062505510
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
The Marketing and Patron Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day execution of Emerald City Music’s email marketing, social media, digital advertising, grassroots promotion, and patron communications. The coordinator also supports front-of-house operations and produces timely content during concert weeks. Reporting to the Executive Director and collaborating closely with the Artistic Director, this position helps translate ECM’s artistic programming into clear, welcoming, and compelling communications. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and highly organized colleague who enjoys moving between digital marketing, creative content production, patron service, and live-event support.
Social Media Marketing — approximately 30%
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Artistic Director on social media strategy and the editorial calendar.
Draft social media copy and create or adapt simple graphics, videos, and other visual content for organic and paid social media.
Schedule and publish approved content across ECM’s social media platforms
Build and place approved paid campaigns, and track performance.
Produce timely content during concert weeks, including coverage of rehearsals, performances, artists, behind-the-scenes activity, and patron experiences.
Monitor comments and messages and respond to routine inquiries or direct them to the appropriate staff member.
Email marketing — approximately 30%
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Artistic Director on email strategy, messaging, and scheduling.
Draft, build, proofread, and schedule approved promotional emails, approx. 2-3 per month.
Create and send pre-concert informational emails to ticket holders for each program.
Review basic performance measures, including opens, clicks, and ticket-purchase activity.
Patron and concert support — approximately 20%
Attend scheduled ECM events in Seattle and Olympia as assigned.
Assist with front-of-house setup and teardown.
Manage or support the Seattle box office and patron check-in before performances.
Respond to routine ticketing and event questions and refer more complex issues to the Executive Director.
Help provide an organized, accessible, and welcoming experience for patrons, artists, volunteers, and community partners.
Additional Responsibilities — approximately 20%
Maintain an integrated marketing calendar covering email, organic social media, paid advertising, event listings, print distribution, and concert communications.
Coordinate poster and flyer distribution in high-traffic and community-relevant locations.
Perform other related marketing or patron-engagement duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Send resume and cover letter to employment@emeraldcitymusic.org.
Link to Opportunity
https://www.emeraldcitymusic.org/jobs/marketing-patron-engagement-coordinator
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
HECHALE PRODUCTIONS
Website
hechaleproductions.com
More Info
HAORAN ZHONG
haoranzhong@hechaleproductions.com
Fee to Apply
0，program fee 2250
Deadline to Apply
1/31/2027
Description
Awaken Your Artist is a six-day acting retreat and performance immersive taking place January 18–23, 2027 in Mexico City. Conceived and produced by Hechale Productions and hosted by Centro Cultural Casa Hechale, the programme brings a small international cohort of actors and performing artists together for more than 30 hours of workshops, training, experimentation and cross-cultural artistic exchange.
Across the week, participants work through acting, movement and embodied practice, ensemble training, improvisation, text and scene exploration, play, and collaborative performance-making. The programme is designed around sustained practice: time to work closely with other performers, encounter different approaches to performance, test ideas, take creative risks and develop new ways of listening and responding in the room.
Awaken Your Artist grows from Hechale Productions’ ongoing cross-border work connecting artists and theatre communities across Mexico and the United States. Participants arrive with different training histories, languages and cultural references, allowing artistic exchange to emerge through the work itself — through movement, rhythm, text, humour, memory, conversation and shared practice.
The immersive is hosted at Centro Cultural Casa Hechale in Santa María la Ribera, an independent cultural centre for theatre, performance, dramaturgy, movement, artistic research, residency and international exchange. Mexico City is an essential part of the experience. Alongside daily studio sessions, participants take part in selected theatre visits, cultural activities, group outings and shared meals, creating opportunities to encounter the city’s artistic life and continue conversations beyond the rehearsal room.
The programme includes:
- 30+ hours of acting and performance practice
- Movement, embodied and ensemble training
- Improvisation, text, scene work and performance experimentation
- Accommodation in Mexico City
- Selected meals
- Group outings and cultural activities
- Theatre and artistic encounters
- Access to creative and rehearsal spaces at Casa Hechale
- A small international cohort
Dates: January 18–23, 2027
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Programme Fee: USD 2,250
Application Fee: None
Language: English, within a bilingual English–Spanish artistic environment
Eligibility: Open internationally to actors and performing artists
More information and registration: hechaleproductions.com/actingretreat
How to Apply
https://actingretreat.hechaleproductions.com/
Link to Opportunity
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
Graphite Arts Center
Website
graphiteartscenter.org
More Info
Tara Shadduck
gallery@graphiteartscenter.org
Fee to Apply
20
Deadline to Apply
2/15/2027
Description
NuDNW II explores the variety and beauty of the nude figure in art, from the classical to the contemporary in both 2D and 3D works. All figurative artists are invited to apply.
NuDNW is a juried group exhibition open to all media. Works should be finished (no sketches please). Works will be selected based on relationship to the theme (nude), technical command of the medium, overall execution, and adherence to submission guidelines. Open to all interested artists.
How to Apply
For complete prospectus and entry form, visit the Graphite Arts Center website.
Link to Opportunity
https://graphiteartscenter.org/call-for-art-nudnw-ii/
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
PARADE
Website
https://paradeart.com
More Info
Gareth Arnold
jobs@paradeart.com
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled
Description
STUDIO ASSOCIATE
ABOUT PARADE
PARADE is an art advisory firm partnering with developers, owners, architects, and design teams to create distinctive art programs for the built environment.
Based in the Pacific Northwest and working across the United States, we lead art programs from initial strategy through final installation. Our role sits at the intersection of art, design, and execution: understanding the vision for a project, identifying the right creative opportunities, bringing exceptional artists to the table, and managing the many decisions and details required to deliver the work successfully.
Our firm is small by design. We pair senior-level judgment with hands-on work, and you are reading this because we are seeking to add one or two new team members to help us meet growing project needs.
We are open to hiring someone based in Seattle or in other parts of the United States. Must be willing to travel to our headquarters twice per year as well as regular project-based travel.
POSITION
The Studio Associate supports creative and production activities across PARADE’s art programs, from early research through installation.
The role offers broad exposure to our work and room to grow in the areas of strongest aptitude and interest. You will assist in the implementation of art projects and act as a point of contact for our clients, artists, and fulfillment partners. The role works closely with Project Managers, Art Consultants, Curators, and external partners like artists, framers, fabricators, and installers to help ensure the smooth execution of projects. You will gain hands-on experience managing aspects of the project lifecycle, including budgets, orders, and documentation, while learning the intricacies of the art production and installation process.
The approximate allocation is 40% art consulting and creative support, 40% project and production coordination, and 20% artist resources, marketing, admin and studio support. The mix varies by project. No two days will be the same.
ART CONSULTING AND CREATIVE SUPPORT 40%
Project review and scope: Review plans, renderings, FF&E packages, and design narratives; prepare preliminary scope decks and help define artwork locations, dimensions, and priorities.
Research: Explore each project’s place and context; identify artists and works suited to its goals and budget.
Presentations: Build client art decks and simple mockups showing concepts, selections, scale, and placement.
Artist outreach: Gather pricing, availability, lead times, and imagery; prepare preliminary selections for team review.
Team participation: Join internal reviews, kickoffs, and client meetings as appropriate; take and distribute notes, organize research and project information for future use.
PROJECT COORDINATION AND PRODUCTION 40%
Specifications and orders: Help translate approved art programs into specifications, quotes, purchase orders, and production documents.
Production tracking: Place and track assigned orders, checking files, quantities, dimensions, finishes, and shipping details.
Budgets and schedules: Help track costs, milestones, shipments, and deliveries; flag risks and follow up promptly.
Partner coordination: Communicate with artists, framers, printers, fabricators, installers, and other partners.
Installation: Gather site information and coordinate access, deliveries, insurance, and schedules; support local installations and occasional travel to be the point of contact on site at project installations.
Closeout: Prepare installation packages, artwork signage, artist information, and closeout materials; help resolve production issues.
Systems: Keep project and accounting information accurate.
RESOURCES, ADMIN, MARKETING AND STUDIO SUPPORT 20%
Artist resources: Support artist research, outreach, onboarding, PARADE PRINTS, and licensing initiatives.
Records and samples: Maintain artist images, bios, pricing, availability, project history, and physical samples.
Marketing: Organize project photography and information for portfolio, website, social media, and other initiatives such as award submissions.
Studio support: Help organize shipments, meetings, events, and studio resources; improve shared tools and processes.
Team & Executive Support: Assist with company meetings, social gatherings and provide administrative support as needed. Assist with various errands and tasks as needed in support of team and Founding Principal.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You probably have not done this exact role before, but you bring the curiosity, judgment, resourcefulness, and follow-through to grow into it.
Curious and resourceful: You ask good questions and look beyond the obvious answer.
Organized and accountable: You manage details, communicate clearly, and flag problems early.
Visually perceptive: You notice composition, color, material, scale, and presentation.
Adaptable and hands-on: You are comfortable moving between research, presentations, production, and on-site work.
Motivated to grow: You welcome feedback and increasing responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Approximately 2-4 years of experience in art, design, architecture, galleries, fabrication, project coordination, creative production, or an adjacent field.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage several priorities independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience with Photoshop, Acrobat, Trello, Xero, Squarespace, or similar tools is helpful but not required.
Experience reading architectural plans and elevations is helpful but not required.
Ability to occasionally travel and work on site for installations.
We welcome candidates with unconventional backgrounds.
HOW WE WORK
Our approach is defined by four values. PARADE uses these values as a framework for how we make decisions and evaluate individual and team success.
CARE Understand the goals and constraints of the project and treat clients, artists, partners, and one another with fairness and respect.
CURIOSITY Ask the questions that lead beyond the obvious solution. Look closely at place, architecture, audience, and context, and keep learning.
TASTE Exercise judgment. Develop a point of view, understand why something works or doesn’t, and maintain a high bar for what ultimately makes it into a project.
FOLLOW-THROUGH Make it real. Communicate clearly, manage the details, solve problems, and carry the same level of attention from creative ideation through to final delivery.
WHY JOIN PARADE
Broad experience: Learn the creative and technical sides of art consulting from experienced teammates and collaborators.
Meaningful projects: Contribute to art collections, commissions, murals, and installations across the United States.
Intentional growth: Build your strengths within a small, collaborative team that values mentorship and initiative.
Sustainable practice: Join a firm committed to staying small by design, with a 32-hour week and hybrid work.
COMPENSATION
Base salary is $52,000–$56,000 annually for a 32-hour week. With profit sharing, estimated total annual compensation is $60,000–$65,000; actual profit sharing will vary. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and 401k matching.
Application deadline: October 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
HOW TO APPLY
Email a cover letter, résumé, and relevant portfolio or project examples to jobs@paradeart.com. In your cover letter, tell us briefly what interests you about PARADE and why this combination of creative and project-based work appeals to you.
How to Apply
Email a cover letter, résumé, and relevant portfolio or project examples to jobs@paradeart.com. In your cover letter, tell us briefly what interests you about PARADE and why this combination of creative and project-based work appeals to you.
Link to Opportunity
https://paradeart.com/jobs
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
Gallery B612
Website
https://www.galleryb612.com/
More Info
Miyoung Margolis
info@galleryb612.com
8778882612
Fee to Apply
35
Deadline to Apply
10/31/2026
Description
This exhibition will explore the stories that remain unspoken, untranslated, and hidden beneath the surface. We are seeking artworks which explore and reimagine language and written systems in relation to visual and gestural expressions.
How to Apply
Apply via gallery website
Link to Opportunity
https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page/calligraphic-expressions-(early-app
Posted
10/9/2026
More Info
searchteam@tocartspartners.com
Deadline to Apply
10/31/2026
Description
Arts FMS seeks a Senior Finance Consultant to join their growing team. This practiced nonprofit professional is a highly motivated and self- directed individual with extensive experience with accounting and financial management, specifically in the arts and culture sector. In addition to having deep expertise in nonprofit accounting and substantial experience running a finance department, this leader will be an adept communicator and comfortable building strong internal and external relationships. They will have at least ten years of experience in nonprofit accounting, demonstrating proficiency in managing an organization’s accounting and finances.
How to Apply
To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials.
Link to Opportunity
https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/arts-fms-various-positions
Posted
10/9/2026
More Info
searchteam@tocartspartners.com
Deadline to Apply
10/30/2026
Description
Arts FMS is pleased to also be hiring a Finance Consultant to join their growing team. With at least five years of experience in nonprofit accounting, the Finance Consultant is a flexible, industrious, and detail-oriented project manager, who will be invested in relationships with two to five clients. Depending on the size of those client organizations, the Finance Consultant may be charged with complete oversight of the relationship, responsible for payroll, bill pay, bookkeeping, and month close. For mid-size, large or small organizations, the responsibilities will vary. Capable of taking on a broad array of responsibilities, the Finance Consultant needs to be judicious about their time to manage numerous projects and deadlines with care and accuracy.
How to Apply
To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials.
Link to Opportunity
https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/arts-fms-various-positions
Posted
10/9/2026
More Info
searchteam@tocartspartners.com
Deadline to Apply
10/30/2026
Description
Arts FMS is pleased to also be hiring a Finance Associate to join their growing team. This nonprofit professional is a highly motivated and self-directed individual interested in building a career in accounting and financial management, specifically in the arts and culture sector. In addition to having some nonprofit accounting skills and experience working within a finance department, this administrator will be extremely detail oriented and comfortable communicating internally with colleagues and externally with clients. They will support several Arts FMS consultants, as they guide clients in financial management and decision-making, and will be able to maintain a steady array of financial and administrative tasks with accuracy and timeliness.
How to Apply
To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials.
Link to Opportunity
https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/arts-fms-various-positions
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
Freehold Theatre
Website
freeholdtheatre.org
More Info
Dan Hurwitz
dan@freeholdtheatre.org
Fee to Apply
$499 (discounts available)
Deadline to Apply
10/13/2026
Description
Want to try your hand at stand-up comedy but need an extra nudge to get started? Or do you have some experience but want some extra guidance up your game? This class is for both beginners and early-career comics, and will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to take (or re-take) the stage! We’ll focus on comedic styles, joke-writing, stage presence, and delivery, as well as how and where to get started as a new Seattle comedian.
How to Apply
https://freeholdtheatre.org/studio/
Link to Opportunity
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/e351fe63/?appointmentTypeIds[]=96653261
Posted
10/9/2026
Organization
Seattle Rep
Website
www.seattlerep.org
More Info
HR
hr@seattlerep.org
Deadline to Apply
11/11/2026
Description
Department/Team: Production
Position Reports To: SRT Technical Production Manager
Work Location: Cornish Playhouse
FLSA Classification: Seasonal/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Benefits: Vacation & Personal Days per Union contract; eligible for parking discounts & free ORCA card
Starting Pay Range: $34.00 per hour (Per Union Contract)
Application Deadline: November 11, 2026
You can apply from your phone by texting "ASHT" to (206) 966-4931
ABOUT US
Seattle Rep is committed to producing extraordinary programming. We believe that our ability to contribute to excellence in the arts depends on building and supporting a robust and diverse community.
We continuously work toward inclusion of those who have been excluded historically, particularly BIPOC communities, women, LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities, ensuring they are represented in all parts of the organization, including at the decision-making table, inclusive of their intersectional identities like age, religion, background, political ideology, and veteran or military status. This work is reflected in our:
Mission
Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.
Vision
Theater at the heart of public life
Values
Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Alhadeff Studio Head Technician works with the design and production teams to implement designs for both Cornish at Seattle University productions and professional rentals. This is a full time, academic year staff position, typically September – May, with additional summer hours, as needed, to support equipment maintenance, summer classes and shows. This position is represented by the collective bargaining agreement between IATSE Local #15 and Seattle Repertory Theatre.
Typical Duties Include:
- Maintains the facilities of the Alhadeff Studio in conjunction with the Technical Supervisor.
- Runs IATSE crews during all calls/events in Alhadeff Studio.
- Collaborates with the Seattle University Academic Venue Supervisor, Production Manager, and Cornish Faculty to build and manage standards in the theater and work rooms.
- Attends Seattle University department and show/event meetings when scheduled by the Seattle University Academic Venue Supervisor.
- Maintains accurate equipment inventory records, plots, and associated paperwork in the Alhadeff.
- Supports the Seattle University Academic Venue Supervisor in maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
Works with Cornish productions and client Designers and Seattle University Seattle University Academic Venue Supervisor to:
- Advise in generating labor estimations and schedule
- Ensure safe and timely load in, show run & load out of all shows and events
- Assist students and clients in gear choices
- Should have a working knowledge of all theatrical technical areas and how they interact. Particular emphasis on electrics and programming, and also including scenery, audio, projections, and more. Should there be a need for work in multiple areas simultaneously, more workers will be scheduled to assist.
- Acts as the Swing Technician for the SU Playhouse Mainstage.
- Works cross departmentally in the SU Playhouse with other Playhouse staff as needed
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, in accordance with the CBA.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Commitment to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace via decisive action including consistently seeking out opportunities for self and community improvement in the areas of racial equity, accessibility, gender inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.
- Collegiate or other specialized training in theatrical and entertainment staging systems and techniques.
- Must be able to work well with students in an educational capacity
- Demonstrated ability to work with professional production teams, performers, and theater staff
- Strong organizational skills; proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
- Strong leadership and delegation skills
- Self-motivated, responsible, collaborative and able to work with minimal supervision
- Experience with PC and Mac; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, proficient in Excel.
- Comfortable working above the stage floor in a lift or on a ladder.
- Minimum (3) years experience in theatrical lighting.
- Basic Understanding of network-based lighting systems
- Basic Experience with LED lighting equipment, intelligent fixtures and systems.
- Basic to intermediate understanding of modern audio technologies, including but not limited to: QLab programming, audio over IP (e.g. DANTE), and digital audio consoles (Yamaha QL, specifically)
- Understanding of design processes
- Strong technical theater experience, including:
- ETC EOS Family light board programming
- Basic lighting design
- Digital sound system set up and operation
- QLab programming
- Theatrical rigging
- Projection set up and operation
- Experience with drafting programs (Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD, and Lightwright)
- Experience with aerial work platforms, and counterweight fly systems.
- Must be willing to work cross-departmentally and assist other crew members in other skills when requested
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 - 70lbs
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in higher education, not-for-profit, or arts environment
- Production management experience
- Supervisory experience in a union represented theater/venue.
- Experience with student work environments
- First aid, AED, and CPR training
- Fall Arrest training
- Aerial lift certification
- Demonstrated ability to work positively with professional production teams, performers, and theater staff
Seattle Rep is excited about and actively working towards becoming a more diverse, anti-racist organization. We are interested in attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others from underrepresented groups to apply.
Every candidate brings something special to the table. If your experience and skills don't perfectly align with the job qualifications but you are excited about the role, feel your values align well with Seattle Rep, and are willing to strive for excellence in your work, please apply. We will train the right candidate.
TO BE CONSIDERED
1. Submit a resume detailing related experience and education.
2. Submit a cover letter that outlines how your related experience and education qualifies you for the position and illustrates why you want to work at Seattle Rep.
Applications will be reviewed once the position has closed.
At Seattle Rep, we are committed to finding the right fit for our team through a personalized, human-centered review process. Members of this position’s application/resume review team will carefully evaluate your materials.
Workplace accessibility and accommodations can be discussed with HR once an offer of employment has been extended.
How to Apply
Please follow the link provided to apply for the role
Link to Opportunity
https://seattlerep.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/35a804f4-b000-ffb1-1b7c-5abc7e085476/apply?source=3834267-CS-59698
Posted
10/9/2026
More Info
Keri Kellerman
keri@scandiuzzikrebs.com
Deadline to Apply
10/20/2026
Description
The Common Acre — Executive Director
Location: Seattle, WA — Hybrid — this role requires regular, sustained, on-site presence at restoration and land-based program sites and in the neighborhoods we serve. The ED is expected to build direct relationships with community members, land workers, cultural partners, and donors; this is not a primarily desk or remote-based leadership role.
Job Type: Full-Time, 30 hours per week, Exempt
Reports To: Board of Directors
Salary Range: $90K– $100,000k / year
Application Deadline: Rolling until filled
Applications will be reviewed starting: 10/20/26
Organization Snapshot
The Common Acre is a mixed Indigenous-led (Unangan/Unangas) organization with 100% BIPOC Board and staff. Through collaborative efforts we offer culturally relevant restoration, conservation, and food workshops in Rainier Beach, Skyway, Tukwila, Pioneer Square and the Central District aimed at revitalizing landscapes impacted by gentrification and colonization. We honor the relationship between people, the land, and culture by restoring culturally relevant Native plants and foods, providing Unangan/Unangas cultural programming, and activating community green spaces.
The Common Acre is a nonprofit organization, and we recognize that nonprofits are capable of perpetuating white supremacy culture. Discussion about the characteristics of white supremacy culture is incorporated into Board of Director meetings with the ED and we frequently review our policies and procedures in order to build and maintain equitable practices.
We work with a wide range of partners in our programs and advocacy initiatives. Some of our key partnerships include Indigenous Creatives Collective, Renton School District Native American Education Program, Foster High School Environmental Science Classes, Old Growth Solution, Washington Farmland Trust, L.I.G.H.T foundation, and tribal leaders and members from Suquamish, Colville, Makah, Swinomish, and Muckleshoot, among others.
Annual Budget: Approximately $650,000
Staff Size:4 full time staff (30 hours a week)
Founded: 2012
Cause Areas: Culturally relevant native plant education, urban gardening, youth programming, Native language preservation and education, environmental justice, policy and advocacy work, upholding tribal sovereignty.
Position Summary
The Executive Director is a collaborative and values driven leader providing strategic and operational leadership across programs, finance, fundraising, community partnerships, and staff/board management, while staying rooted in The Common Acre’s core values and purpose. This role is hands-on in the daily operations of the organization, thinks broadly about systems and practices to help the organization and staff succeed, and sits in the driver’s seat guiding the vision for our future work.
The team at The Common Acre is small and mutually supportive. Our culture is one of collaboration, shared responsibility, and a positive approach to times when all hands are needed.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Vision
*Partner with the Board and staff to set the organizational vision and strategy
*Provide clear and consistent leadership in communicating organizational goals to the team, pursuing those goals, and utilizing tools to assess alignment and progress
*Represent the organization’s mission and values in coalition, policy, or public-facing spaces
Community & Program Leadership
*Maintain deep, accountable relationships with the community(ies) the organization serves and partners with
*Participate in policy conversations and spaces as appropriate while building relationships with elected officials, law makers, and lobbyists
*In collaboration with the Program Director lead an active cause-related policy campaign in partnership with urban Native and tribal leaders
*Build and maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with federally recognized tribes and other Native led non-profits doing similar or aligned work
*Work collaboratively across all areas of the organization, occasionally providing hands-on support to programs, events, and operations as needed to advance organizational goals and ensure effective delivery within a small-staff team
*Support program execution when needed. This may look like day-of administrative support, staffing a table at a community event, set-up or break-down of tables, chairs, signage, etc.
Fundraising & Financial Oversight
*Participate in fundraising efforts as a primary spokesperson for The Common Acre; attending events, helping to build and maintain relationships with donors and funders, and participating in funding asks
*Partner with the Development Director in establishing fundraising goals, monitoring progress, and strategizing adjustments where needed
*Work with Grants Contractor and Development Director to develop and implement a holistic grants strategy that addresses short-term and long-term organizational priorities
People & Culture
*Lead organizational development efforts that strengthen culture, staff capacity, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability
*Provide hands-on leadership and actively support staff in achieving organizational goals and objectives
*Foster a collaborative, accountable, and team-oriented culture through coaching, mentorship, and accessibility
*Hands-on supervision of the Development Director; including responsibility for setting priorities and goals, monitoring fundraising performance, and supporting key donor and partner relationships
*Hands on supervision of the Program Director; including responsibility for monitoring program staffing, co-establishing desired program outcomes, monitoring program implementation, and maintaining a process of programs assessment for desired outcomes alignment
*Manage all hiring and human resources administration including compliance with labor laws and record retention
Operations and Finance
*Serve as core administrator for general operations and administrative tasks including: ensuring permit and insurance compliance, managing technology needs and licenses, managing annual business filings, and collecting and sorting the mail
*Act as the central communications manager including supporting the Programs Director and Managers with external communications content, driving strategy, and ensuring supportive systems are in place
*Develop and manage the annual budget in partnership with staff and the board
*Oversee financial activities together with bookkeeper; including tracking expenses and ensuring timely payments, depositing checks, and actively monitoring cashflow
Partner with the contract bookkeepers to maintain financial systems and ensure accurate reporting
*Support the accountant in annual 990 preparation and filing
*Step in where needed with other administrative tasks, balancing strategic leadership with a willingness to support day-to-day operations and organizational priorities
Board Partnership
*Act as the primary point of contact for the board and staff of The Common Acre
*Support governance, recruitment, and board development
*Regularly report out to the board on the status of programs, partnerships, financial position, and future initiatives
Who You Are
The Common Acre is seeking an Executive Director who is curious, community focused, and open to learning. You will thrive in this role if you are adaptable, passionate about our mission, and engaged.
Highly Desired
*3+ years in nonprofit, community organizing or related leadership roles
*Highly proficient in nonprofit administration and general operations
*Demonstrated strength in communication both written and verbal, on an inter-personal level and through external communications channels
*Extensive experience working with tribes, tribal affiliated groups, and Native people
*Experience and a high level of comfort with nonprofit financial management and reporting
*Track record of supervising staff and building organizational culture
*Experience with stewardship work, land use, access, and/or acquisition
*Has knowledge of and capacity to speak about policy as it relates to conversation initiatives
*Demonstrated fundraising experience in grant management, donor relationships, solicitations etc. Extensive experience not required.
*Comfort and capacity to be a public ambassador for TCA through public speaking and communicating across digital and in-person mediums with a broad range of people
*Lived or demonstrated commitment to racial and economic justice and food sovereignty
*Proficient with word processing and email suites, specifically Microsoft and Google
Preferred / Nice to Have
*Experience with urban farming
*Experience and comfort with large fundraising campaigns like capital or multi-year campaigns
*Experience with policy development on a local or state level
*Proficient with Excel
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: 90,000–100,000
Health, Dental and Vision: 90% employee costs covered. Dependents not covered at this time.
Generous PTO and sick time.
To Apply
We care more about your relationship to this work — to land, culture, and community — than about a perfect resume match. If this role speaks to you, please apply, even if you don’t check every box.
Send a resume and cover letter to hiring@commonacre.org.
The Common Acre is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color; LGBTQIA2S+ individuals; people with disabilities; and others historically excluded from nonprofit leadership positions.
How to Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to hiring@commonacre.org.
Link to Opportunity
https://commonacre.org/job-openings/hiring/
Posted
10/9/2026