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The Greater Columbus Arts Council aims to connect individual artists and arts organizations to opportunities and to each other. One way we do this is by populating this section of our website with information on various internal and external opportunities. These opportunities are shared broadly through our monthly OPPArt newsletter. In addition, we offer free professional development workshop series, round-table discussions, and social events.
To submit a Call for Artists, Job Posting, Grant Opportunity, or Workshop, click here to submit details for approval. Note that posting may take up to 1 week; submitting well in advance of the deadline is recommended. Only art-related opportunities will be accepted.
Calls
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Name: Light and Shadow Juried Exhibition – Call for Entry Organization: Light and Shadow Juried Exhibition - Call for Entry Description: We are looking for photographers and visual artists of all experience levels to submit their work for consideration. This exhibition is open to any artist exploring the themes of light and shadow, from literal representations to the abstract. We accept photography, painting, drawing, mixed media and digital artwork and more. International exhibition. $20 for 5 artworks. The winner of Best in Show will receive a $150 cash prize, entered in the Blu Sky Award for a chance to win $500. Apply by June 4, 2023 Submission deadline: June 4, 2023 For more information, please visit https://tenmoirgallery.com/light-and-shadow-call-for-art/ Tags: Expiring Soon, International |
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Name: Art Seen Magazine – Fall and Winter editions 2023 Organization: Art Seen Magazine by The Curator's Salon Description: Submit to the Autumn (Fall) and Winter editions of Art Seen Magazine. Preference for this round is mixed media, sculpture, painting, printmaking, drawing, fiber art and fine art photography. Art Seen Magazine is a bestselling international quarterly art publication, currently accepting submissions from artists in any location. All submissions are considered for interviews, features, Q&As and studio visits. The Fall issue will be published in August and the Winter edition in November 2023. When you submit before 7th June, your submission is considered for both Fall and Winter editions. Submission deadline: June 7, 2023 For more information, please visit https://www.thecuratorssalon.com/submissions Tags: Expiring Soon, International |
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Name: The Columbus Book Festival Organization: Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) Description: The two-day event featuring 200+ national and local authors, dozens of exhibitors, an entertainment lineup and more will showcase Columbus Metropolitan Library’s historic Main Library, the adjacent Kaufman Plaza and Topiary Park. Call for exhibitors, entertainers and food & beverage vendors is still open! Submission deadline: June 9, 2023 For more information, please visit https://www.columbusbookfestival.org/ Tags: Expiring Soon, Local |
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Name: MVVO ART / AD ART SHOW 2023 AT POWERHOUSE ART Organization: MvVO ART Description: This contemporary juried exhibition at Powerhouse Arts features art (paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media) created by artists working in advertising and in related fields. In addition, the art of the top ten artists will be shown on gigantic billboard nationwide, including Times Square for the top three. The number one artist will receive the prestigious Clio Award. Submission deadline: June 15, 2023 Location: 322 3rd Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215 For more information, please visit http://www.mvvoart.com/ Tags: Expiring Soon, National |
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Name: MVVO ART / AD ART SHOW 2023 AT POWERHOUSE ART Organization: MvVO ART Description: MvVO ART will bring the AD ART SHOW 2023 to Powerhouse Arts, Brooklyn, New York. This contemporary juried exhibition features art created by artists working in advertising and in related fields. In addition, the art of the top ten artists will be shown on gigantic billboard nationwide, including Times Square for the top three. The number one artist will receive the prestigious Clio Award. This exhibition will exhibit paintings, sculptures, drawings, photography, and mixed media works at Powerhouse Arts. Submission deadline: June 15, 2023 Location: 322 3rd Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215 For more information, please visit http://www.mvvoart.com/ Tags: Expiring Soon, National |
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Name: Under The Big Top Organization: Vestige Concept Gallery Description: Step right up for the grand delight of the summer art season! Sure to please the eyes and wow the hearts and minds, this wonderous spectacle of the greatest proportions large and small invites the child within us all to enjoy the illusory, the mind bending, the odds and ends of every fringe, and the angel and devil who sits on every shoulder… Exotic creatures, exotic attractions, and strange curiosities from faraway lands- the parade of artistic invention and attractions is calling artists to lend their vision to an “Americana carnivale” of high-flying imagination! Submission deadline: June 24, 2023 Location: 5417 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201 For more information, please visit https://vestigegallery.com/call-for-art/under-the-big-top/ Tags: National |
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Name: Dreamscape Juried International Exhibition Organization: Ten Moir Gallery Description: Ten Moir Gallery is excited to announce their upcoming Dreamscape online art exhibition. We are looking for photographers and visual artists of all experience levels to submit their work for consideration. We invite artists to explore the world of dreams, imagination, and fantasy. The theme encourages artists to submit artwork that reflects their deepest desires, aspirations, fears, and emotions. Dreamscape allows artists to push their boundaries and explore new dimensions of their creativity Eligibility We are open to all 2D and 3D artwork. Submission deadline: June 28, 2023 For more information, please visit https://tenmoirgallery.com/dreamscape-open-call/ Tags: Expiring Soon, International |
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Name: RAISE YOUR ZINE! PHOTO PRIZE 2nd edition – EXTENDED DEADLINE Organization: The Docks aps Description: RAISE YOUR ZINE! THE 2nd EDITION OPEN CALL! COMPETITION NOTICE On the occasion of the annual festival RAISE YOUR ZINE! THE DOCKS launches its second call! The DOCKS supports the development of editorial projects by talented photographers from all over the world. THE PRIZE The prize is the production of a photographic fanzine and the opportunity to exhibit the editorial work during the festival RAISE YOUR ZINE! planning in Naples at the end of 2023. DEADLINE APPLICATION (form + pics) June 30, 2023 at 11,59 p.m. Submission deadline: June 30, 2023 For more information, please visit https://www.welcometothedocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ENG-CALL-FOR-ENTRY-second-edition.pdf For more information, please view https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/68213606_eng-call-for-entry-second-edition.pdf Tags: Expiring Soon, National |
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Name: Open Call for Artists and Curators Organization: CUE Art Foundation Description: CUE’s annual open call provides emerging and underrepresented artists and curators the opportunity and necessary resources to realize an exhibition at CUE’s storefront gallery space on West 25th Street in Manhattan, New York City. As part of this opportunity, selected artists and curators will receive a dedicated honorarium, as well as support from CUE in the form of planning, production, design, and communications. CUE also produces a print catalogue for each exhibition, with a specifically commissioned essay authored by a participant in our Art Critic Mentorship Program. Submission deadline: June 30, 2023 Location: 137 W. 25th Street New York, NY 10001 For more information, please visit https://cueartfoundation.org/open-call |
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Name: Winterfair Organization: Ohio Designer Craftsmen Description: Ranked the #1 Fine Art and Design Show in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine's "200 Best List" in 2022, Columbus Winterfair has been a holiday tradition for 47 years. Nearly 15,000 loyal shoppers across the state and region come to buy! Always held the first full weekend of December in Columbus, a vibrant, art-loving city, this popular holiday show is the perfect way to end your sales season. Visit site for more information. Submission deadline: July 3, 2023 Location: Ohio Expo Center Columbus, Ohio (Midwest) 614-486-7119 For more information, please visit https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11259 Tags: Expiring Soon, Local |
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Name: Art for Life 2023 Organization: Equitas Health Description: Art for Life is a biennial art auction, started in 1989, that has helped raise awareness and approximately $7 million in funding for HIV/AIDS medical care, prevention, education, testing and advocacy services. The event is not only a celebration of the arts community and Equitas Health’s life-saving work, but also a celebration of life and the artists who enrich it. Art for Life has raised million of dollars for the cause, continuing its legacy as the most successful charity art auction fundraiser in Ohio. Submission deadline: July 14, 2023 For more information, please visit https://artforlife.equitashealth.com/submissions/ Tags: Expiring Soon, Local |
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Name: Art-CREATIVE LICENSE Organization: Art Fluent Description: Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, CREATIVE LICENSE. Submission deadline: July 28, 2023 Location: 1 Washington Mall #1218 Boston, MA 02108 For more information, please visit https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11773 Tags: Expiring Soon, National |
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Name: Ohio Teaching Artist Roster Applications Organization: Ohio Alliance for Arts Education Description: Ohio Teaching Artist Roster Applications Now Accepted for 2023-24 Please spread the word that the Ohio Teaching Artist Roster is now accepting applications from Ohio artists! Submission deadline: August 11, 2023 For more information, please visit https://artslearning.ohioartscouncil.org/home/apply-ohio-teaching-artist-roster/ Tags: New, Local, State |
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Name: Call for Visual Art for Day of the Day 2023 Organization: Latino Arts for Humanity Description: We invite you to participate in the art exhibition inside Greenlawn Cemetery's mausoleum for Columbus' Day of the Dead, October 7, 2023. After the Day of the Dead event, the works will be exhibited at Global Gallery or the Columbus Cultural Arts Center. Accepting ceramics, glass, sculpture, printing, photography, drawing and mixed media art. Submission deadline: August 26, 2023 For more information, please visit www.dayofthedeadcolumbus.com Tags: New, Local |
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Name: 7th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition Organization: City of Ocala Description: The City of Ocala Cultural Arts seeks entries for the 7th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition. Ten sculptures will be selected for a two-year outdoor exhibition in Tuscawilla Park in Ocala, Florida. Honorarium: $2,000; Best in Show: $2,000; 2nd Place: $1,000; Honorable Mention: $500; People's Choice: $500. Open to artists currently working and residing in the U.S. with experience designing, fabricating, and installing large outdoor Public Art. All sculptures must be able to withstand adverse weather conditions in a high traffic, public, family park environment. Entry fee: $25. Submission deadline: August 30, 2023 Location: 828 NE 8th Ave. Ocala, FL 34474 For more information, please visit https://www.ocalafl.org/sculpture For more information, please view https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/68213606_cultural_arts_-_call_to_artists_for_sculpture.pdf Tags: Expiring Soon, National |
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Name: Art-INNER SENSE Organization: Art Fluent Description: Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, INNER SENSE. Submission deadline: September 1, 2023 Location: 1 Washington Mall #1218 Boston, MA 02108 For more information, please visit https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11947 Tags: Expiring Soon, National |
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Name: Jazz Road Tours Organization: South Arts Description: Jazz Road Tours supports small, three- to six-site tours at an array of venue types, often in rural communities and other areas traditionally underserved by the genre. This artist-centric grant program—designed to support approximately 50 tours each year—is made possible with funds from the Doris Duke Foundation with additional support from the Mellon Foundation. Award amounts are $5,000 - $15,000. There are multiple application dates throughout the year. Submission deadline: March 1, 2024 For more information, please visit https://www.southarts.org/artist-grants-fellowships/jazz-road/jazz-road-tours Tags: New, National |
Outside Grants
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Name: 2024 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Design Organization: The Vilcek Foundation Description: The Vilcek Foundation is accepting applications for the 2024 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Design. In 2024, three rising immigrant designers living and working in the United States will be awarded cash prizes of $50,000 each. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 12, 2023, at 5pm ET. More information is available at the following link: https://vilcek.co/2024cppdesigngreatercolumbusartscouncil Designers working in digital design, graphic design, product design, or social design are eligible to apply for a Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Design. Deadline to apply: June 12, 2023 Location: 21 East 70th St New York, NY 10021 For more information, please visit https://vilcek.co/2024cppdesigngreatercolumbusartscouncil For more information, please view https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/68213606_greater_columbus_arts_council_opportunity_posting.pdf Tags: Expiring Soon, National |
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Name: The Chiaro Award Organization: Headlands Center for the Arts Description: This fully sponsored artist residency and $15,000 prize will support a mid-career painter residing in the United States. The residency includes a private studio, and inclusion in a dynamic network of Headlands’ creative practitioners and thinkers. Deadline to apply: June 5, 2023 For more information, please visit https://www.headlands.org/ Tags: New, National |
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Name: Vilcek Foundation Creative Promise Awards Organization: Vilcek Foundation Description: The Vilcek Foundation will award three Prizes for Creative Promise of $50,000 each to young, immigrant designers who demonstrate outstanding early achievement in design. Eligible categories include digital, graphic, product, and social design. Deadline to apply: June 12, 2023 For more information, please visit https://vilcek.org/prizes/vilcek-prizes-for-creative-promise/creative-promise-prizes-arts/ Tags: New, National, International |
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Name: $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo Organization: Innovate Grant Description: 🌸 SPRING 2023 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org Deadline to apply: June 22, 2023 For more information, please visit https://innovateartistgrants.org/ Tags: National |
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Name: OAC Individual Excellence Awards Organization: Ohio Arts Council Description: The Individual Excellence Awards program recognizes outstanding accomplishments by artists in a variety of disciplines. This year, applications will be accepted in choreography; criticism; fiction; non-fiction; music composition; playwriting/screenplays; and poetry. Deadline to apply: September 1, 2023 For more information, please visit https://oac.ohio.gov/Portals/0/grants/Guidelines/2024-25Guidelines/Individual-Excellence-Awards.pdf Tags: New, Local, State |
Job Opportunities
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Organization: Jazz Arts Group Position: Chief Executive Officer Description: Jazz Arts Group seeks an experienced and strategic leader to drive the organization's continued excellence in jazz performance and education. Founded in 1973, JAG's mission is to advance and celebrate the art of jazz through performance and education. The incoming CEO will partner with a committed board and lead a staff with deep knowledge of and passion for the art of jazz. They will build on the organization's foundational programs and strong financial position. To be considered, please send a cover letter and resume to: Benefactor Group Recruitment Team HR@benefactorgroup.com Date Posted: April 24, 2023 For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/JAG-CEOprofile For more information, please view https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/68213606_jazz_arts_group_ceo_-_position_profile.pdf Tags: Expiring Soon, Local |
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Organization: Arts Midwest Position: Development Manager Description: Are you our next Development Manager? We think you would be a great fit for this role if you have strong writing skills; knowledge of local, regional, and national funders; familiarity with the principles of Community-Centric Fundraising; experience working with CRM databases, including managing data and creating reports; can manage competing deadlines; and wish to serve as the lead grant writer for an organization. Date Posted: May 2, 2023 For more information, please visit https://t.dripemail2.com/c/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJhdWQiOiJkZXRvdXIiLCJpc3MiOiJtb25vbGl0aCIsInN1YiI6ImRldG91cl9saW5rIiwiaWF0IjoxNjgyNjA5Nzg0LCJuYmYiOjE2ODI2MDk3ODQsImFjY291bnRfaWQiOiIzMjg0MTA3IiwiZGVsaXZlcnlfaWQiOiI0ZWhvb21lb2dnZjRjeW5xbTBkMiIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXJ0c21pZHdlc3Qub3JnL2NhcmVlcnMvZGV2ZWxvcG1lbnQtbWFuYWdlci8_X19zPXBpMTRocjVsaW80OTNkdGV0eWNpJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9ZHJpcCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1XZSUyN3JlK0hpcmluZyUyMSJ9.9ewCHm2scfGlXzBIqmRFFcNcXSgrkT4pRmrxt16SlCY Tags: Expiring Soon, National |
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Organization: Columbus Children’s Choir Position: Youth Choir Director Description: Youth Choir Director: seeking vocal music educator with proven record of excellence with young voices for part time director position, August through May. Teaching and Kodály certification, preferred. Background check, required. Please send the following to kerry@columbuschildrenschoir.org with subject “Director Application” Required: resume. Optional: recordings, lesson plans, letters of reference Date Posted: May 9, 2023 Location: Columbus Children's Choir 760 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43205 For more information, please visit https://columbuschildrenschoir.org/employment-opportunities/?fbclid=IwAR2cHmtmCE677moRvBOv2ypLiMN4BTvtx4vGPVRCFGFLZB8xSPAdZbzdTaI Tags: Expiring Soon, Local |
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Organization: Wexner Center for the Arts Position: Program Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Description: The Wexner Center for the Arts seeks a Program Coordinator in the department of Learning and Public Practice. The Program Coordinator will be engaged in arts learning with a particular focus on museum education practices with diverse audiences. Scope of work will include teaching with art and building arts and education partnerships across Ohio State University with faculty and students, and in K-12 learning spaces across central Ohio. Emerging professionals and those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, bilingual or multilingual, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Date Posted: April 21, 2023 Location: 1871 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43210 Columbus, OH 43210 For more information, please visit https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Program-Coordinator--Teaching-and-Learning_R76512-1 Tags: Expiring Soon, Local |
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Organization: McConnell Arts Center Position: Marketing and Communications Manager Description: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing and Communications Manager will engage external audiences by developing and executing marketing and communications strategies and plans, and developing marketing and communications assets. This position will collaborate with the Executive Director, Program Director, Director of Operations and Special Events and Development Manager to complete the work. The right candidate has an opportunity to shape our future as a brand with a unique and expansive arts portfolio while being able to effectively manage the day-to-day activities of the marketing and communications function Date Posted: April 28, 2023 Location: 777 Evening St. Worthington, OH 43085 For more information, please visit https://www.mcconnellarts.org/about-us/employment-2/ For more information, please view https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/68213606_marketing_manager_-_mac_job_posting_4.19.23.pdf Tags: Expiring Soon, Local |
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Organization: Wexner Center for the Arts Position: Public Programs Coordinator Description: The Wexner Center for the Arts, seeks a Program Coordinator in the department of Learning and Public Practice. The Program Coordinator will be engaged in a range of public programs including talks, panels, and workshops. The Program Coordinator will also support engagement initiatives in the Wex's Learning & Public Practice department, with a particular focus on a variety of interests, audiences, and communities. The hiring committee strongly encourages emerging professionals and those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, bilingual or multilingual, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Date Posted: May 18, 2023 Location: 1871 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43210 Columbus, OH 43210 For more information, please visit https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Public-Programs-Coordinator_R78605-1 Tags: Expiring Soon, Local |
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Organization: Ohio Wesleyan University Position: Director of Ross Art Museum Description: The right person for this position will be a hands-on manager that is enthusiastic about the opportunity to run a small museum. The new Director will maintain successful exhibit initiatives, and identify new ways to highlight a newly revised university curriculum and engage students from across departments in interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Over the past five years the Ross Art Museum has successfully positioned itself as a valuable campus and community partner. The university’s signature program, the OWU Connection, which provides students with experiential learning beyond the classroom, and offers an excellent platform for internships. The museum has prioritized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts to ensure that its programing, board and staff, and policy all reflect a diverse campus community. We seek a new Director that is passionate about these issues and understands that they are essential to maintaining an excellent museum. Finally, the next director will enjoy strong partnerships with local community organizations, particularly the working relationship with the City of Delaware, Ohio, and a network of peer museum directors through the Greater Lakes College Association and Ohio Five consortia. Date Posted: April 4, 2023 Location: Delaware, OH, US For more information, please visit https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a2082ac8-6363-4a1c-92d0-adacd9e4f844&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=455902&lang=en_US&source=CC4 Tags: Expiring Soon, State |
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Organization: CATCO Position: Education Coordinator Description: With you in this critical role, CATCO will intentionally work toward becoming a nationally recognized, anti-racist contemporary theatre company that anchors a thriving local theatre ecosystem in Columbus, Ohio. The person for this position is committed to outstanding theatre education while ensuring young people and adults have meaningful experiences with CATCO programming. You are someone who cares deeply about artist educator development through theatre. You have a passion for facilitating theatrical and educational communal experiences in classrooms and in the community. You are empathetic toward others and are an active, engaged listener. You are people-focused at all times and possess the highest level of integrity. Date Posted: April 13, 2023 For more information, please visit https://www.catco.org/careers/?fbclid=IwAR2RYMrQcd1xexwHpFnNgoMEwKZeljo7kI57R9EujiRU7ll Tags: Expiring Soon, Local |
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Organization: Early Music in Columbus Position: Part-Time Marketing Manager Description: Early Music in Columbus is accepting applications for the part-time position of Marketing Manager, with an ideal start date of July 15, 2023. Open until filled. The Marketing Manager works from home (apart from on-site activities as mentioned) to promote the Early Music in Columbus concert series. The Manager reports to and works in partnership with the Program Director. Date Posted: May 30, 2023 For more information, please visit earlymusicincolumbus.org For more information, please view https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EMiC_Marketing-Manager-Position_2023.pdf Tags: New, Local |
