The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) announces the inaugural cycle of the Meyerhoff-Becker Curatorial Fellowship, a year-long residency program, based in Baltimore, Maryland. The selected fellow will receive a full-time residency, round-trip travel expenses, and a $40,000 USD salary with benefits. Applicants who come from groups historically underrepresented in the museum field are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Walters Art Museum is among America’s top 50 art museums. Situated in the historic Mt. Vernon district of Baltimore, the Walters has an internationally-renowned collection of over 36,000 objects. It presents major exhibitions annually, has a world- class conservation studio and research program, and is a leader in education. The Walters’ Advancement Division consists of Development, Marketing & Communications, and Visitor Services. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving & Major Gifts, the individual will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team.

Kudos: Sandra Lacy Presents in 36th Annual Choreographer’s Showcase

We are absolutely delighted to note that the Dance Department’s Sandra Lacy has been selected once again for the 36th Annual Choreographer’s Showcase Saturday, January 26th, 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.This evening of works by new and established choreographers has been inspiring dance audiences and supporting scores of dance makers since 1983. Called a “rite of passage in the DC-area dance community”, the Showcase gives area choreographers the chance to demonstrate their talent on a professional stage.

LAB: Empirical Evidence: John Ruppert

January 31 – March 16
Opening Reception: 
Thursday, January 31, 5 – 7 p.m.
Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture

The Center for Art, Design and Visual Culturepresents an exhibition of work by artist John Ruppert entitled LAB: Empirical Evidence: John Ruppert. The exhibition will span the artist’s recent explorations with installation, sculptural objects, photography, and sound as it relates to the world around us. Influenced by his intense interest in natural phenomena, Ruppert’s overarching investigation will focus on the intersection of the natural world and humanity. In a broader sense, he seeks to develop a heightened consciousness of our precarious existence on the planet.

Professor Lisa Moren selected as CIRCA-IMET Artist in Residence, Spring 2019

CIRCA and the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) are pleased to announce that UMBC Visual Arts Professor Lisa Moren has been selected as the inaugural CIRCA-IMET Artist in Residence. Her project FLOCKING: A Social Narrative in Marine Biology will be supported in Spring of 2019.

Professor Moren’s project will investigate marine bio-mimicry, documenting chaotic patterns found in nature that are difficult to visualize, such as flocking, murmurations, and “organic differentiation.” The goal is to simulate found bio-phenomena digitally, allowing the public to experience it through virtual reality and digital fabrication.

The residency awards the selected artist research support funds, a course release and a studio space on the IMET campus. Professor Moren will have opportunities to engage scientists  and to present work and have discussions with IMET stakeholders, including faculty, students, start-up companies in the IMET Harbor Launch business incubator and partner institutions. Professor Moren will share her residency work in a public program when IMET hosts an “Open Day” on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Corrie Francis Parks featured in UMBC Magazine story on Art-Sci Intersections

Her most recent work, “Foreign Exchange,” an animated short about imaginary borders, combines both worlds, with individual pieces of sand journeying across frames dotted with inked winks of paper presidents.

“I think the really interesting part of what I’m doing right now is this idea of looking closely at things,” she says. “You start to see all of these little details, and I think that it’s a broader metaphor for the way we need to approach social problems, political problems. It’s about looking at the needs of the individual as well as this big, giant generalization.”

https://magazine.umbc.edu/tiny-beautiful-things/

As vital part of the Guest Services Department and Port Discovery team, Museum Experience Associates are responsible for providing guests with an excellent, memorable experience, stellar customer service, and supporting the Museum’s educational philosophy. As a member of our team, you’ll support playful learning and discovery through meaningful interaction with children and adults, ignite imaginations, and teach children through hands-on experiences.

Organization Description

Organization Description

The CURRENTS festival is a more than just an annual event. CURRENTS is a community made up of our dedicated staff, our treasured interns, the fantastic local artists, our install crew, our network of volunteers, our partner venues that host events during the festival, and all the artists who fly out from all over the world to participate in our festival every year. Come and join us.

Our next internship program lasts from June 1st – 30th 2019.

What we offer:

• Housing for the duration of the festival in our shared intern house.
• A stipend of $750 to help with travel and meals.
• College credit when pre-arranged with university and student.
• Letter of recommendation from us. (if requested)
• Lunch every day of install and deinstall of the festival. (June 1st-8th, and June 26-29th)
• A wonderful community of artists from around the world, our and staff and interns
• Experience and technical knowledge/training

Summary:
Responsible for assisting the Associate VP of Public Affairs in public affairs and in managing development, programs and operations support for the Visit Baltimore Education and Training Foundation. Activities to include outreach, programs, events and meetings; and support and advocacy efforts. We’re looking for candidates with a positive, team-oriented mindset, with the proven ability to thrive in a matrixed organization that fosters a fast-paced, results-based work environment.