The Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture at UMBC (CADVC) seeks community feedback to help us understand our service to community. This survey should take no more than a few minutes of your time. 

Please link here for our survey on the CADVC mission, open until November 27. 

We appreciate the feedback and input from our community!

Header: Levester Williams, "dreaming of a beyond: Baltimore" (2021-2024) 4K color video/video installation still (Coming from behind, a hand with dark brown skin tone reaches around to the front of a marble column in a park-like setting. In the background a bland white marble border runs between a parallel strip of grass and a reflecting pool.) Photo courtesy of the artist. Body: Photo by Tedd Henn (Levester Williams addresses a group gathered for an artist talk at the CADVC art gallery.) Please note: images may not appear on all feeds or emails.

The Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture presents the early-career survey Levester Williams: all matters aside, an exhibition curated by Lisa D. Freiman, professor of art history at Virginia Commonwealth University

The exhibition will be accompanied by the first in CADVC's public art projection series with a new video art gallery set into the open amphitheater of the UMBC Fine Arts Building. There is more information on the projection series at https://umbc.edu/stories/exploratory-artist-levester-williams-marble/.

The Opening Reception will include a public program featuring Levester Williams, Michelle Diane Wright, and Lisa Freiman.

The exhibition will open for regular hours on Friday, September 20, and will continue through December 14.

Visitor Information

Admission is free.

Parking for the Opening Reception is free, available in nearby Lot 8. Please visit here for directions and additional information.

Header: Detail of video still of Nia Hampton in the vignette “Nia’s Embrace” from “dreaming of a beyond: Baltimore,” filmed at Mount Vernon Park Place in November 2023. Photo by Levester Williams. (Coming from behind, a hand with dark brown skin tone reaches around to the front of a marble column in a park-like setting. In the background a black and white marble border runs between a parallel strip of grass and a reflecting pool.) Body: A drone image of the Texas Quarry in Cockeysville, Maryland, one of the locations where Cockeysville marble is mined. Photo courtesy of Levester Williams. (Birdseye view of a circular bright teal body of water at the center of a marble quarry.) 

The 2024 Visual Arts Senior Exhibition is up from May 14 through May 25. 

Stop by the CADVC to view the graduating students’ work starting today and again for the reception and awards presentation on May 21 from 5 to 7pm!

Thursday, February 29, 2024, 6-8 pm

The Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture (CADVC) inaugurates the "demo" of a new public video art projection gallery with work by artist Levester Williams, featuring his work "dreaming of a beyond: Baltimore" (2021-2024). The event will include a conversation between Williams and curator Lisa Freiman. Hot refreshments will be served. Showings of the work will continue on select evenings in late February and early March.

Images - 1. Levester Williams, "dreaming of a beyond: Baltimore" (2021-2024); 4K color video/video installation still (In a park-like setting, a person with dark brown skin tone sits embracing a white marble column from behind. Their hands touch the stone. Their face, obscured. They wear a light pink sweatsuit and brown boots. In the background, a nude fountain sculpture spouts water from the center of a pool of water. White marble also forms the border around the pool.)

Learn more about Public Programs here.

Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture
UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle
Fine Arts Building, 105
Baltimore, MD 21250
(410) 455-3188

Plan your visit

Images: 1. Header: Chunky golden text of exhibition logo. 2. At the center of a colorful graphic design is a white circle with the text "Artistic Methods." A star diagram encircles the central title. Wooden disks, with individual researchers' names hand-printed on them, rest on the points of the star. Colorful overlapping circles surround the star at the perimeter of this square-cropped image.

"Spectrum of Process" presents a range of UMBC faculty approaches to art and culture through rigorous, experimental processes. The exhibition is interdisciplinary, including works of fine art, design, pedagogy, and the visual culture of research.

The 2024 UMBC Faculty exhibition is presented in two parts:

New Faculty and Staff Exhibition

• Eva Grandoni
• Dave Greber
• Eric Millikin
• Julie Sayo
• Kelley Yang

February 8, 6pm: Opening reception!

Join the faculty, staff, and students involved in "Spectrum of Process" for a celebratory reception.

February 14, noon: Research and Process, featuring faculty and students involved in the "Can You Catch a Deep Fake?" and "Artifacts" research projects

Join researchers Lee Boot, Christine Mallinson, and their research teams for intimate discussions about two critical research activities at UMBC, focused on the topics of climate science and Deep Fake audio technologies. Both of these interdisciplinary research activities use visualization strategies to interpret and understand important changes in our environment and culture. The format of the conversation will be a gallery tour followed by Q+A.

February 21, noon: Julie Sayo, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, presents Babayin Writing Workshop!

Julie Sayo is a Filipino-American graphic designer and educator. Her studio practice explores identity and the role of graphic design in decoloniality through the study and type design of Baybayin, a Tagalog writing system of the Philippines.

Join Julie Sayo in an interactive workshop to learn Baybayin writing and her research.

Space is limited. Sign up here.

Learn more about Public Programs here

If you need any specific accommodations at one of our events or to experience the exhibition, please contact CADVC at cadvc@umbc.edu or 410-455-3188 as soon as possible.

Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture
UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle
Fine Arts Building, 105
Baltimore, MD 21250
(410) 455-3188

Plan your visit

Images1. Chunky golden text of exhibition logo 2. Header: Detail, Gabriel C. Amadi-Emina, "Face Catcher," 2021, diptych photographic print on museo silver rag adhered flat on wooden panel. Courtesy of the artist. (On the left side is a close-up of brightly colored pink and orange flowers. To the right is a textile with bright pink flowers. The two are separated by a yellow void. Text on the far right says, "Who will survive.")

The Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture (CADVC) at UMBC announces its Spring 2024 open hours. The gallery will reopen to the public beginning Friday, February 9th with our first show of the year, "Spectrum of Process: 2024 UMBC Faculty Exhibition." "Spectrum of Process" will be inaugurated by a festive reception free and open to all on February 8. 6-8pm. More information about the exhibition, its associating events, and our broader season of programs will be announced at cadvc.umbc.edu.

In Spring 2024, exhibitions on view at CADVC may be visited free of charge at the following times, when the University is open:

Images - 1. Photo: David Lee (A crowd of people in dark silhouette against a white gallery wall on the right view a sculpture on the left. The sculpture, a large silver sphere, is suspended just above a blond hardwood floor on the left. 2. Header: (only visible on MyUMBC Groups) Detail, Gabriel C. Amadi-Emina, "Face Catcher," 2021, diptych photographic print on museo silver rag adhered flat on wooden panel. Courtesy of the artist. (On the left side is a close-up of brightly colored pink and orange flowers. To the right is a textile with bright pink flowers. The two are separated by a yellow void. Text on the far right says, "Who will survive.") 3. Logo: "Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture," in white text against a black background.)

Job no: 494323
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Other

Department: Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture https://cadvc.umbc.edu/

Position Overview: The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking a Gallery Operations Specialist for the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture (CADVC). Reporting to the Director and working closely with Center staff, students, and University colleagues in Business Administration, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day business, facilities, and procedural operations of the CADVC.

Why Work at UMBC? UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $60,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

What is it like to work at UMBC?  Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a "2023 Great College to Work for" in every category.

Telework: A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities: The Gallery Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day business, facilities, and procedural operations of the CADVC, including overseeing facility administration, coordinating endowments and special projects, administering the unit with comprehensive knowledge of institutional and unit policies, procedures, and special issues, coordinating personnel requirements, providing administrative and financial management, coordinating and implementing business relationships with partners including specialists in the fields of art and cultural production, and managing and coordinating all program financial transactions including sales.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Knowing and administering unit policies and coordinate facility-related administration. 
• Coordinating endowments and special projects.
• Coordinating personnel requirements for the CADVC.
• Coordinating and implementing business relationships with partners and outside vendors, including specialists in fields of art and cultural production (artists, art handlers, etc.).  
• Overseeing and coordinating all transactions related to the Traveling Exhibitions program, Publications series Issues in Cultural Theory, and Community Outreach/Public Program initiatives. 
• Providing administrative and financial management analysis to the Executive Director monthly.
• Working closely in transparent and frequent communication with appropriate parties in the Dean's office, financial and advancement offices, and with other key internal partners to facilitate clear collaborative budgeting, planning, and overall organizational operations management. This includes being the CADVC HR & payroll Liaison point of contact with CAHSS Shared Services, serving as time sheet approver, staff contracting, administering PageUp, and coordinating grant management with CARAT.
• Scheduling travel for staff, visiting artists, curators, and other partners.
• Producing itineraries, run-of-show documents, and other organizational materials.
• Assisting Director with general administrative needs, including routine meeting notations, scheduling/calendar assistance, and overseeing certain CADVC interoffice requests including catering, workforce, and facilities requests related to office operations.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Some evening and weekend hours will be required for the position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, or the equivalent four years of comparable experience.
• Three years of financial management within the context of an arts administration or business administration experience; familiarity with institutional policy and procedures or demonstrated ability to learn and implement institutional procedures.
• Experience with the following or comparable experience and demonstrated ability to learn: accounting and accounting principles, PeopleSoft (finance, special funds, human resources), Excel, management of budgets, operational grant and foundation accounts, and endowments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, Arts Administration. Arts- related education would be preferred.
• Five years of university or museum/gallery, and/or cultural administration experience; experience with arts and culture-related organizational procedures and management. Management and supervisory skills are preferred.
• Accounting experience preferred.
• Budget management experience strongly preferred.

Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits: UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more
• Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 
• Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary: Salary starts at $60,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hours: Full time; Some evening and weekend hours will be required for the position.

Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.   

Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization: As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Advertised: Oct 4 2023 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time

Images: 1. Header detail: Gabriel C. Amadi-Emina, Fade Catcher, 2021, Diptych photographic print on museo silver rag adhered flat on wooden panel. Courtesy of the artist. (On the left side is a close-up of brightly colored pink and orange flowers. To the right is a textile with bright pink flowers. The two are separated by a yellow void. Text on the far right says, Who will survive.) 2. CADVC logo: "Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture" in white text against black background.

Job no: 494324
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Arts/Technical/Administration

Department: Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture

https://cadvc.umbc.edu/ 

Position Overview: The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking an Exhibition Designer and Coordinator for the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture (CADVC). Reporting to the Director and working closely with Center staff, students, artists, curators, and colleagues in art production and presentation, the incumbent will be responsible for completing the individual design, coordination, fabrication, installation, and presentation of exhibitions and special projects presented by the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture (CADVC). 

Why Work at UMBC? UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $57,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

What is it like to work at UMBC?  Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2023 Great College to Work for. In every category.

Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

The scope of this position includes overseeing all exhibition, commission, and associated technology decisions including the organization of production designs and diagrams and production schedules for artists, curators, and production teams. This position is responsible for all concerns related to the engineering and scheduling of materials and teams for preproduction, production, and postproduction of exhibition installation, construction, and lighting. Responsibilities include the preparation of diagrams, forms, schedules, procedures, installation, technical needs, operations notes, materials, and the research and implementation thereof. This key staff member at CADVC takes the lead on working closely with artists and curators, training and overseeing teams of installers including student staff, fabricating exhibition display devices including graphic designs and specialty gallery displays, lighting, art handling, packing and crating, and traveling art and exhibitions to other venues.  This person supervises all workers in the CADVC's gallery space, and coordinates work on the CADVC website, including part-time and full-time contractual workers as well as undergraduate and graduate workers.

Other specific responsibilities include: 

• Engineering, scheduling, and producing all materials and teams for preproduction, production, and postproduction of exhibitions. Point person for faculty and student exhibitions.

• Serving as lead installer during exhibition installations and de-installations.

• Overseeing purchase and use of all materials used in fabrication and installation of exhibitions and artistic projects, in consultation with curators and artists. Oversight of all audiovisual and other technologies for CADVC exhibitions and program.

• Polite and professional communication with all partners, including lending institutions, exhibiting artists, guest curators, and others. Regular interfacing and consulting with museum design departments nationally and internationally, as well as lighting design firms, audio visual experts, university and college galleries, local cultural agencies, and other peer institutions.

• Supervising the CADVC shop and storage spaces.

• Training and supervising student assistants

• Overseeing all contractual workers in the CADVC gallery space and shop.

• Managing and maintaining inventories and upkeep of gallery furniture, technical apparatuses, and specialty tools and materials.

• Traveling occasionally to facilitate offsite installation of traveling shows, pickup and drop-off of art materials, and other work in support of CADVC.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Some evening and weekend hours will be required for the position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Required: BA in the Arts or BFA or at least four years of comparable experience.

• Must have a professional background and previous working experience of at least two years related to fine art exhibition and/or museum work in the areas of fabrication, installation, and presentation.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• MFA or MA in the Arts

• Degrees with emphasis in media technologies are desirable.

• Three to five years experience related to fine arts exhibition and/or museum work in the areas of fabrication, installation, and presentation.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits: UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here): 

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  

• 15 Days of Sick Leave  

• 15 Holidays

• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester

• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

Life and disability insurance, Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan), Professional development opportunities, Wellness opportunities & Much more Contingent II positions may include some benefits. Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary: Salary starts at $57,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hours: Full-time.  Some evening and weekend hours will be required for the position.

Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Advertised: Oct 5 2023 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled

Image: CADVC logo: "Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture" in white text inside a black circle