These internships are intended for those individuals who wish to explore a career in museum work. Projects assigned involve considerable responsibility and will provide opportunities for the contribution of individual work. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 26, 2010.

Graduates of this program have gone on to establish noteworthy careers in the arts, including museum leadership, in Dallas and beyond. In the 30 years since the program began, more than 100 young professionals have participated.

The 2010–2011 McDermott Internship positions include:

Curatorial Intern (two positions available)
The interns will be designated to work in one or more of the Museum’s collection areas, where they will experience the full range of curatorial activities, including acquisition preparations, gallery installations, research and documentation projects involving the Museum’s collections, as well as publication projects and special exhibitions. The collection areas include African; American and European; Ancient American; Ancient Mediterranean; Asian; Contemporary; Decorative Arts and Design; and Pacific Islands. Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree in art history or a related field.
Stipend: $11,000

Graduate Curatorial Intern (two positions available)
The interns will experience the full range of curatorial activities, including acquisition preparations, gallery installations, research and documentation projects involving the Museum’s collections, as well as publication projects and special exhibitions. Interns holding a graduate degree will be expected to assume a leadership role in the program and will have additional responsibilities as determined by the supervising curator(s). Applicants should have completed a graduate degree in art history or a related field.
Stipend: $13,000

Family Experiences Intern
The intern will assist with family education programs that include Family Celebrations, Studio Creations, Collection Connections, Arturo’s Art & Me, First Tuesdays, homeschool classes, and Late Nights. The intern will receive practical exposure to art museum work including working with performers and supervising Junior League volunteers. The intern will assist in the planning and implementation of art programs for children and families and will have teaching opportunities. The work week for this position is Tuesday–Saturday. Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, or studio art.
Stipend: $11,000

Programs and Resources for Teachers Intern
The intern will assist with the development of programs and resources that support the Museum’s relationship with K–12 teachers. Programs and resources include teacher-led multiple-visit partnership programs, Web-based educational materials, and teacher staff development. The intern will assist staff with administration, planning, research, writing, and implementation. Additionally, the intern will regularly lead tours for K–12 students, higher education students, and adult visitors. Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, or the humanities.
Stipend: $11,000

Adult Programming Intern
The intern will assist with the development, implementation, and promotion of numerous gallery programs, lectures, symposia, performances, and classes for adults throughout the year, including Arts & Letters Live, the literary and performing arts series at the Museum. The intern will assist in program management and will work closely with guest speakers, performers, volunteers, and the public. The work week for this position is Monday–Friday with additional nights and weekends required. Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, or the humanities.
Stipend: $11,000

Teaching Programs Intern
The intern will assist with the planning and implementation of teaching programs and partnerships in the Museum galleries and in the community, including docent training, teacher workshops, tours, and school outreach. The intern will regularly lead tours for K–12 students, higher education students, and adult visitors, as well as classroom experiences for 1st–6th graders through the Go van Gogh® school outreach program. The intern will assist with research and development of materials for docent tours and with a spring honors course offered in conjunction with The University of Texas at Dallas. Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, or the humanities. At least one year of graduate school is preferred.
Stipend: $11,000

Application instructions for the 2010 – 2011 McDermott Internships are available online on the DMA web site: www.DallasMuseumofArt.org/internship

Grumbacher Partners with Large Retailer to Bring Fine Art to Everyone

Grumbacher art supplies is excited to partner with a prominent retailer to offer fine art workshops in retail stores. These workshops will consist of two hours of instruction, during which time students will complete an acrylic painting. There are four curricula in the current line of acrylic workshops, including floral, still life, landscape, and seascape.

Scheduling of workshops will start in March 2010, and continue indefinitely. Traditional florals will be first in the rotation of curricula. Director of Education Sasha DeMarino says, “This is an exciting opportunity on many levels.” It benefits both new and veteran artists. For instructors, it presents an opportunity for steady income. “We are helping provide jobs to art instructors across Texas during a down economy.”

For the students, the beginners’ workshops are designed for the new artist to try their hand at painting, or for the veteran looking to brush up on their skills. They will provide a creative outlet for those wishing to learn to paint in a comfortable environment. “We are able to expose a whole new market of beginners to quality products in a non-intimidating environment, allowing their creativity to blossom,” DeMarino explains. Grumbacher is pleased to be able to both provide jobs and introduce new artists to painting with one program. “The combination of both helps the entire art industry grow and develop for the enjoyment of artists now and in the future,” says DeMarino.

Grumbacher is a brand of Chartpak, Inc. and has been serving the artists’ community for over a century. The Grumbacher brand of art materials has been developed by generations of artists and chemists who have mastered the techniques that produce one of a kind, high quality products. Some of Grumbacher’s most popular lines include Pre-tested® Oils, Max® Water-miscible Oils, and Finest® Watercolors.

To join the Grumbacher team of workshop artists, please contact Educational Coordinator Katie Blanchard.

Contact: Katie Blanchard
Phone: 1-800-628-1910 ext. 282
Email: kblanchard@chartpak.com

The Community Artists Program funds Dallas based artists and organizations to teach, perform, or exhibit works that promote cultural awareness, heighten understanding of art forms and celebrate ethnic traditions. The program is open to artists of all genres including visual and media arts, theatre, dance, music, literary, multi-media and folk arts. Applicants must be residents of the city of Dallas and can submit applications for performances, workshops and/or residencies.

Applications will be evaluated by a Peer Review Panel on artistic qualifications, merit, as well as how the community will benefit from the proposed program. Artists and organizations selected for participation on the CAP roster will be notified by February 2010. Detailed guidelines and requirements are available online at the Office of Cultural Affairs website, www.dallasculture.org/CAP. The application deadline for the Community Artists Program is January 6, 2009.

The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) works to enhance the vitality of the City and the quality of life for all Dallas citizens by creating an environment wherein arts and cultural organizations can thrive so that people of all ages can enjoy opportunities for creative expressions and the celebration of our community’s multicultural heritage. Our mission is to establish a cultural system that ensures that ALL Dallas citizens and visitors have an opportunity to experience the finest in arts and culture. The OCA is advised by an 18-member Cultural Affairs Commission appointed by the Dallas City Council. The OCA manages the city’s Cultural Contracts, Community Artists and Public Art Programs; oversees five cultural centers including the Bath House Cultural Center, Latino Cultural Center, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Oak Cliff Cultural Center (opening in 2010), and South Dallas Cultural Center; and operates the city’s classical music radio station, WRR101.1FM. More information on the programs and services provided by the OCA can be found at www.dallasculture.org.

Calling all Web Comic artists! Dallas Art News would like to highlight established Web Comics in a future article. The theme of the article will be “comics imitating art”, where artists re-create well known works of art using their Web Comic character(s) and style. The article, which will mostly be the images created by the comic artists and links to their sites, will appear during the first week of December 2009.

Dallas Art News would like to feature at least a dozen Web Comic artists. The only limitations will be space (limited to one square) and content (must be suitable for all audiences). Otherwise, we just want to see some great comics representing famous works of art.

The simplest example would be a comic character as Leonardo da Vinci’s  Mona Lisa or Vincent van Gogh with bandaged ear. Contemporary art could also be used. The sky’s the limit.

An even better art work selection could be an iconic work from one of the museums currently covered by Dallas Art News.

Web Comic Artist

The following Web Comic artist are already on board:

• 1977 the Comic* by Byron Wilkins
• After Lily by Hannah Scott
• Brax the Alien Rocker by Philip Vecchio
• Cloud Hopper by Geoff Sebesta
• The Drunken Fools by Antoine Gagnon
• Hermit Hill by Nate Bramble
• Just No Point by Keith Taylor
• Last Stop by Bobby Blakey
• Life’s a Witch by Samantha Wikan
• Liltoon by Brian Powers
• Lint by Colby Purcell
• L.O.S.T. Karmic Debt Comics by Keith Smith
• Mint Condition by John Harmon
• PC Weenies by Krishna Sadasivam
• Quazar451 by Sydney Winchester
• Rick the Stick by Ken Drab
• Salt the Holly by Jessica Riojas
• Super Siblings by Patrick Scullin
• Super Zeros by Will Terrell
• The Wannabe Pirates by Mark R. Largent

* Some Web Comics may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Questions and Answers

Q. Will I be getting paid for my “comics imitating art” work?

A. No, the purpose of the article is to bring attention to the vast amount of talent in the Web Comic world. Each work submitted will include a link directly to the artist’s Web Comic site.

Q. I just started a Web Comic. Can I participate?

A. Dallas Art News is currently only interested in established Web Comic. Your Web Comic site should be more than three months old with a lot of content to view.

Q. Will Dallas Art News own the submitted comic?

A. No, Dallas Art News is only posting your work for the article. We will no more own your work than that of the art images we are granted permission to use on our site.

Q. What is happening the first week of December 2009?

A. Dallas Art News will be doing the Museum Express Tour. This will be a great time for our viewers to see new and interesting content. We want your Web Comic to be a part of it.

Q. What is the deadline for submission?

A. All art work must be received via electronic media by Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. The article will be posted Friday, Dec. 3, 2009.

Q. Is Dallas Art News looking for a featured Web Comic for this site?

A. Yes, Dallas Art News would like to start a featured comic section on our site. We would like to have four or more Web Comic artists providing at least one comic each per month to create this section. Unfortunately, Dallas Art News Web Comic artist is an unpaid position until we start generating revenue.

Please contact Dallas Art News at comics@dallasartnews.com for more information or to participate.

The ideal reporter would be an aspiring writer. Someone who enjoys attending exhibits and documenting the experience. A reporter can be a freelancer, a college or high school student, stay-at-home mom or senior citizen. Anyone in high school or above can apply.

A Dallas Art News reporter should be able to contribute one news post every two months depending upon location. Some areas will have less art news than others.

A reporter will be required to follow style guides (standard and Dallas Art News styles). All reports will be edited prior to posting. Reporters will be given credit for their work.

A Dallas Art News reporter is not a paid position at this time. The position exists mainly for the art and the experience.

Interested reporters should contact Dallas Art News at reporters@dallasartnews.com. Please send links to examples of your work.

Frequently Asked Question

1. I already have a full-time job. Can I be a Dallas Art News reporter?

Yes. Dallas Art News is currently in start-up mode. We are looking for individuals with an appreciation for art and the ability to write an honest review for the benefit of others. We need reporter all over Texas to help report art news.

2. How much does this position pay?

Nothing. Dallas Art News is currently in start-up mode and is not making any money. We are doing this for the love of art.

When Dallas Art News starts making money, we will consider rewarding our reporter, especially reporters who joined us during start-up.

3. I don’t live in one of the cities mentioned. Can I still be a Dallas Art News reporter?

Yes. If you live close enough to one of these big Texas cities, then you can be a Dallas Art News reporter.

4. Are there any benefits to being a Dallas Art News reporter.

Yes. Dallas Art News often gets invited by museums and galleries to preview their exhibits. This is a great opportunity to meet museum directors and curators, artists, gallery owners and special guests.

5. I am an artist. Can I be a Dallas Art News reporter?

Yes. Dallas Art News definitely wants the viewpoint from an artist.

6. I am not sure my writing skills are strong enough to be a Dallas Art News reporter. How will reporters be selected?

All Dallas Art News reporters will be required to submit examples of their writing. If none exists, then we will assign an exhibit to review. Selection will be based on writing examples.

If you are even considering being a Dallas Art News reporter, then send us an e-mail today at reporters@dallasartnews.com.

The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) has been awarded $100,000 by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help retain jobs in the local arts sector. The funding is part of $50 million dollars in stimulus allocated towards non-profit arts organizations through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. MCAD’s proposal was considered in a competitive process—the award represents one of the largest in Texas and the only one made to a municipal arts agency in the state.

MCAD aggressively pursued the funding in response to the community’s need. In March of this year, MCAD conducted a survey to determine how the current economic downturn was impacting local arts organizations. The results showed that as it has nationally, locally the downturn has had a deep effect on the professional arts sector: approximately 50% of organizations indicated they would have to reduce their budgets and 50% indicated they would reduce staffing commitments in the coming fiscal year.

MCAD will redistribute the funding to local arts non-profits in a competitive grant process. Sean McGlynn, MCAD Director, has committed to mirroring the NEA’s process when re-granting funds, “These funds are strictly to help retain professional and contract staff working in non-profit arts organizations. Due to the mandated reporting and oversight requirements, one of the prerequisites will be that an organization has been funded by MCAD in the last two fiscal years.”

MCAD will be contacting organizations who have been determined to be eligible within the next seven days.

The ideal cartoonist will be able to product cartoons on a monthly basis. Cartoons must be rated for family viewing. All cartoons will be subject to editorial approval.

A Dallas Art News cartoonist is not a paid position. The position exists mainly for the art and the experience.

Interested cartoonists should contact Dallas Art News at cartoonist@dallasartnews.com. Please send links to examples of your work.