The ARTL Beat

In Summer Quarter, the ARTL Beat is published every other Friday on a bi-weekly schedule. Students, alumni, and faculty are highly encouraged to submit community news, job postings, and events for inclusion in the newsletter. Email submissions for the ARTL Beat or questions to Program Coordinator Rachel Betron.

ARTL Graduate Marketing Assistant Application Closes Sunday

If you are a current or incoming graduate student interested in bolstering the storytelling and community-building of both the MFA and BA program, apply now! This paid position reports directly to the Arts Leadership Program Coordinator. Role opportunities include: email and web marketing, admissions support, arts leadership event support, and much more. Read the full description and apply! Applications are due Sunday, August 4, 2019.

Seattle Arts Voter Guide - New Features and Candidate Arts Platforms

In addition to reading over 20+ city council candidates' arts platforms on the Seattle Arts Voter Guide, you can now get updates on Seattle Public Schools board candidates, too! Check it out and don't forget to submit your ballot by the August 6, 2019 Primary Elections deadline. Follow the voter guide discussion on Facebook and Twitter!

Seattle Arts Voter Guide >>

Note: Seattle University neither endorses nor opposes any candidate.

Arts Leadership Events

Youth Media Film Screening at the Frye

Next Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 5-6:30 p.m., join Arts Leadership and the Center for Community Engagement at the Frye Art Museum for an evening of creativity with young filmmakers and Yesler Terrace Youth Media. This event is free to the public. You can check out past photos and videos from Yesler Terrace Youth Media on their website.

#DoTheWork: Employment and Professional Resources

Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU) and Graduate Student Council (GSC) now hiring

Undergrad and graduate students! Get involved in college governance with these PAID leadership opportunities. To apply for SGSU positions, you must create a SeattleU Handshake student account:

Chair of External Affairs (SGSU, undergraduate students ONLY) - application link
Chair of Internal Affairs (SGSU, undergrad ONLY) - application link
Marketing & Social Media Chair (GSC, graduate students ONLY) - contact Laura Hauck-Vixie
Events Chair (GSC, grad ONLY) - contact Laura Hauck-Vixie
Director of Communications (GSC, grad ONLY) - contact Laura Hauck-Vixie

Washington Ensemble Theatre: Seeking New Ensemble Members and Volunteers

Washington Ensemble Theatre (WET) invites Arts Leadership students to participate in their upcoming season as an ensemble member or volunteer. You might just run into Rachel Liuzzi, MFA '16, Director of Marketing and Communications, while you're there! Learn more on the WET website.

Job Postings

Join the LinkedIN Group for early and immediate access to arts leadership job postings!

Executive Director - Flying House Productions / Seattle Choruses
Communications Associate - On the Boards
Individual Giving Director - Seattle Rep
Local Learning Network Director - Seattle University
Executive Director - Transport Group

Calls & Opportunities

ArtsWA, NEA and Westaf Summit, Aug. 7 at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, WA - RSVP for free
The Creative Advantage Arts Partner Summer Institute, Aug. 15 at Seattle Art Museum in Seattle, WA - details here
Fall 2019 Civil Rights Pilgrimage, Application due Aug. 16. Travel dates are Oct. 19 - 27 - fall and spring applications
National Arts Strategies Executive Program in Arts & Culture Strategy, - Early Application Deadline of Sept. 1, all applications due by Nov. 3 - program details

Further Reading

Why more and more executive directors of color are leaving their positions, and what we need to do about it - N onprofit AF
The Role of Arts and Culture in Health - Grantmakers in the Arts