Jobs in the Arts

+ Teaching Artists Open Call - All Disciplines, CCE in Kingston

The Center for Creative Education in Kingston is expanding its roster of teaching artists for its upcoming Fall season. Applications will be reviewed until August, but if you feel you have something you wish to give back to the community, act quickly! These spots fill up fast!

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/211584997519169

The deadline to apply is August 28th, 2026. For further information, my contact info is pdougherty@cce4me.org.

+ ASK’s Gallery Committee is seeking additional members to help hang & promote our shows!

Do you have experience installing exhibits? Willing to climb a ladder and wield a hammer? Then the Gallery Committee needs you! Curatorial experience is a plus! Monthly on the Thursday before each show.

Marketing Volunteer: Are you comfortable using Mailchimp, Canva, Instagram, and Wordpress? ASK’s Gallery Committee is seeking members to help with monthly updates to our website and social media promotion of our shows. This work is remote!

Interested? Please contact Karen at gallery@askforarts.org

+ Upstate Films / Development Manager

Since 1972, Upstate Films, a 501(c)3 cultural presentation organization, has provided an ambitious schedule of film and educational programs for New York State’s Mid-Hudson Valley. Upstate Films is headquartered at the beloved Starr Cinema in historic Rhinebeck, NY, with additional screenings and live events across the river at the newly acquired Orpheum Theatre in the Village of Saugerties, as well as a robust schedule of series and off-site programs. (upstatefilms.org)

Development Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with strong communications and administrative skills to help us raise funds for our growing organization. The Development Manager works directly with the co-Executive Directors. This is a primarily in-person part-time position working primarily from our Saugerties office during standard business hours. Some remote hours are possible. Occasional hours needed for evening and weekend events.

Responsibilities include:

● Database manager: in-house manager of donor database (through Bonterra), Business Partners/sponsor database (Airtable) and grants database (Airtable)

● Manage development calendar and provide weekly update/priority lists for directors

● Manage and fulfill all benefits, acknowledgements and baseline donor/sponsor outreach

● Manage development events including annual Member Screen Share and 10-12 fundraising/member programs annually alongside Executive Directors and Board of Directors

● Manage Business Partners (sponsors) database and outreach, including renewals and contracts

● Grants research and support of grant-writing team

● Campaign manager for Annual Appeal, capital projects and annual fundraiser

• Monthly reporting

Qualifications:

● Strong writing and communication skills

● Comfort and familiarity with Google Apps, Slack, Airtable, and/or other web-based database and project management tools

● Flexibility and experience with multitasking in a busy office environment

● Comfort with working independently and taking initiative to improve systems and

processes

● Excellent people skills, and a knack for communicating gracefully and generously with

theater staff, managers, Board members and patrons

● A love of film and the arts in all their forms

● Appreciation of the Hudson Valley and its many communities

● Arts/nonprofit management and fundraising experience a plus

Compensation

Starting pay is $25/hour billed hourly with a commitment of 25-30 hours per week. Hours are tracked bi-weekly. A modest health care stipend may be available. Upstate Films is cultivating a new generation of not-for-profit leaders and administrators and this position has the opportunity for advancement.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to jason@upstatefilms.org.

+ Program Assistant - Garrison Art Center

Deadline: Until filled https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/workwithus

The Program Assistant supports GAC’s administrative, educational, gallery, and event operations. As a primary public contact, this role manages front desk activities and provides cross-departmental support for programs, exhibitions, and special events, including registration, scheduling, communications, and logistics. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, personable, and passionate about the arts.

If interested in the position, please send your resume and cover letter to: Catherine Graham, Executive Director Director@garrisonartcenter.org

+ Paid Figure Model Opportunity - Woodstock School of Art

For information: https://woodstockschoolofart.org/employment-opportunities/

+ Teaching Artists Open Call - That Creaive Space Beacon, NY

That Creative Space is expanding its teaching roster for Fall 2026 and is looking for teaching artists who can lead multiple types of workshops rooted in process, material exploration, and creative discovery for all levels. Applications are rolling until June 15.

Find our more and apply here: https://www.thatcreativespace.org/opportunties

+ Chief Development Officer - Bay Street Theater via TOC Arts Partners

Deadline to Apply: Rolling

Contact: searchteam@tocartspartners.com

Bay Street Theater seeks an experienced and dynamic Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead development efforts and serve as a key member of the senior management team. This leadership position offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to shape the fundraising strategy of a prestigious regional theater at a pivotal moment in its evolution.

For more information, visit: https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/bay-street-theater-chief-development-officer

+ Teaching Artists Wanted - Garrison Art Center

Have a great class or workshop idea? We’re looking for passionate teaching artists to join us at Garrison Art Center!

Pitch your class or workshop and share your creativity with our community. Please reach out to Kit at education@garrisonartcenter.org.