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Open Call: SPCUNY Student Fellowship

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We are pleased to announce that we’re accepting applications for the 2025–26 SPCUNY Student Fellowship through April 30, 2025! Join our online info session on Tuesday, April 8, at 10AM ET — register HERE to attend or to receive the recording.

Student Fellows are graduate students with a serious art practice, matriculated at any CUNY campus (often but not always from MFA programs), who are working to develop an independent project at the intersection of art and social justice. Selected through an open call, this group will be part of a wider SPCUNY 2025-26 cohort, which includes CUNY faculty/practitioners, all of whom are also developing their own projects. Student Fellows participate in a required weekly seminar in the Fall and Spring semesters and make significant progress towards (or complete) their independent project. They receive an unrestricted $4,000 stipend in the form of CUNY fellowships. 

You will likely benefit the most from being an Actionist with SPCUNY if you are a CUNY graduate student who is:

  • Working towards one or more socially-engaged art projects, and has an existing basic knowledge of social practice art
  • Interested in furthering your engagement with social practice and public-facing art beyond the requirements of an academic program
  • Interested in discussions around social practice’s core issues while developing a project independently

Social Practice CUNY is an educational network that amplifies the collective power of socially engaged artists, scholars, and advocates throughout the City University of New York’s rich tapestry of faculty, staff, and students working for social justice. Based at the CUNY Graduate Center and working with students and faculty across CUNY’s 25 campuses, SPCUNY’s theory of educational transformation fosters structures for diverse creative leaders who will empower New York City as an inclusive, justice-driven cultural landscape.

For more information and to apply: https://socialpracticecuny.org/student-app/

KODA Arts Administration Fellowship

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In partnership with MoMA and artist Cynthia Tobar, the KODA Arts Administration Fellowship is designed for undergraduate students interested in the arts & Arts Administration. This program aims to foster students’ interest in the field while helping them expand their professional experience. Programs similar to this one have shaped career paths for many undergraduate students. 

The Fellowship is structured in three phases: Knowledge Acquisition, Research Project Development, and Research Project Delivery. Fellows will have access to office hours and individual mentorship throughout the program. Faculty for the Fellowship includes artist Cynthia Tobar, invited artists lecturers, and KODA staff members Klaudia Ofwona Drabar and Elif Usuloglu. 

The Fellowship will run from June 6-August 8, 2025, and four students will be selected through an open call process. Four selected Fellows will receive a $500 stipend each for their participation in the program and are expected to commit 5 hours per week to the Fellowship. The fellows will meet on Fridays/Saturdays in New York, NY, including locations such as KODA House on Governors Island and possible extra meetings during the week at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and other cultural institutions.

Timeline and important dates:

June: In-person workshops at KODA on Governors Island:

  • Saturday, June 7 at 11:30-2pm – Workshop #1
  • Saturday, June 14 at 11:30-2pm – Workshop #2
  • Saturday, June 21 at 11:30-2pm – Workshop #3
  • Friday, June 27 at 11:30am-2pm – Workshop #4

July: Individual research mentoring sessions, online office hours, and additionally scheduled afternoon visits in cultural institutions including MoMA.

August: Final Presentations on Friday, August 8 at 11am-2pm at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

Application: The Open Call for KODA Arts Administration Fellowship opens on April 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted between April 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET and April 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Four selected undergraduate students will be notified of the fellowship offer by May 9, 2025.

Eligibility: 

  • NYC-based undergraduate students.

Selection Process: We will be accepting four fellows for the KODA Arts Administration Fellowship. Short-listed candidates will be invited for a short interview. Accepted candidates will be notified by May 9, 2025. 

Apply here: https://koda.submittable.com/submit/323780/koda-arts-administration-fellowship

Publication Opportunity: Utopia Parkway Spring 2025 Issue

The student-led undergraduate literary journal Utopia Parkway is accepting submissions for the Spring 2025 issue! Accepted contributions will be published in a physical book and on the journal’s website. 

Deadline: March 3, 2025.

We accept a wide range of visual art, including illustration, animation, comics, etc. If you’re excited about it then please submit it!

Email [email protected] with questions.

NYC School Construction Authority Graphic Design Internship Opportunity 

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)
25-01 Jackson Avenue
Long Island City NY 11101

Overview

The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) is a public sector entity, responsible for building new public schools and managing the design, construction and renovation of capital projects in New York City’s more than 1,200 public school buildings. Our mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City. We are dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost-effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality and integrity.

Job Description

The intern will support the work of a senior manager in the Human Resources Department. The duties for the position will include assisting with creating engaging and informational visual content for training, digital boards, social media, various events, etc. The Graphic Design intern will collaborate with theHuman Resources team to communicate SCA culture and values effectively though design. Their tasks may include designing recruitment materials. enhancing internal communications, visual aids, and presentations. The intern will use the Adobe Creative Suite and understand the intersection of design and Human Resources. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop and previous graphic design experience is required.

Position Requirements:

  • Local full-time college students currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program or graduate student in a Graduate Degree program in graphic design, communication design or in related areas.
  • Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
  • Strong verbal and written language skills are important.
  • G.P.A. will be considered.
  • Applicants who are selected must be able to present unexpired original documentation to show identity and employment authorization to work in the United States.

Work Schedule:

During the fall and spring semesters, participants may work up to 20 per week. During the winter intercession and summer months (June-August), students may work a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week. Standard weekday office hours should occur between 8 am-5 pm.

Salary:

$ 19.00-$22.00 per hour (based on grade level)

Required Materials Include:

  • Current Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Official Transcript detailing coursework completed to date
  • Official Registration (bursar’s receipt or enrollment verification)
  • Class Schedule

Application Deadline:

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, however the recommend submission deadline is January 24, 2025.

To be considered, please forward the required materials to:

Ruby Saake, Manager of Operations
Business Development Department
NYC School Construction Authority
2501 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: (347) 231-0010
Email: [email protected]

The New York City School Construction Authority is an equal opportunity

Changes to the Design Major Fall 2024

Students who declare their major in Design starting from Fall 2024 will follow the curriculum of the Design Fact Sheet that is currently posted (approved 4/26/2024).

The following changes have been made from the previous curriculum:

  • DESN 214 is no longer a required course
  • DESN 222 is now a required course. It was previously listed as DESN 286
  • DESN 193 has a name change from Intro to Digital Animation to Motion Graphics I
  • DESN 290 has a name change from Motion Graphics to Motion Graphics II

Students who declared their major in Design before Fall 2024 will continue to follow the previous curriculum.

  • If you have taken DESN 193 – Intro to Digital Animation, you do not need to retake it as Motion Graphics I
  • If you have taken DESN 290 – Motion Graphics, you do not need to retake it as Motion Graphics II
  • If you have taken DESN 286 – Interaction Design, you do not need to take DESN 222 – Interaction Design.
  • If you have taken DESN 193, DESN 286, or DESN 290 already, taking them again under their new names/codes will count as a repeated course and replace your previous grade and credits for the class.
  • If you have not taken DESN 286 – Interaction Design AND you have taken DESN 214 – Web Design I, you do not need to take DESN 222 – Interaction Design. If you would like to take Interaction Design, it will count towards your Design Electives.

Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship

Headway proudly offers the Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship, a unique initiative designed to support students in their pursuit of academic and personal excellence. This scholarship is open to U.S. students enrolled in colleges, universities, or vocational-technical schools and is part of our mission to empower learners through literacy and education.

We’ve also recently updated our scholarship page to include insights from our past winner, who shared their inspiring experience and how the scholarship helped them achieve their goals.

Eligibility criteria for the scholarship include:

  • Citizens of the United States;
  • At least 16 years old;
  • Final-year high school students, secondary school graduates, or current college/university undergraduates;
  • A high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
  • Demonstrated leadership at school and/or in the community; and
  • Full-time enrollment in an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school within the United States for the 2025 academic year.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2025, 3 pm CST

Scholarship Amount: $1,500

Application Requirements:

  1. General information about the student;
  2. A current, complete transcript of grades (academic record);
  3. Essay OR Video: the student’s vision for a non-fiction book that has the potential to become a timeless handbook for humanity;
  4. A paragraph about leadership;
  5. A paragraph about goals and motivation;
  6. A letter of recommendation.

Apply here: https://makeheadway.com/scholarship/

School of Arts – Arts Leadership Bootcamp 2025

We are excited to share an exclusive opportunity —the 2025 Arts Leadership Bootcamp, tailor-made for arts students from Queens College, York College, LaGuardia Community College, and Queensborough Community College. This weekend event, happening on our campus from Friday, March 7th to Sunday, March 9th, 2025, offers a unique platform for students to engage in panel discussions, receive 1:1 feedback from industry experts, and participate in workshops on branding, social media, and other critical topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion, financial literacy, hybrid programming, and multi-hyphenate careers.

This is a competitive program funded by the Queens College School of Arts and free of charge for participants. Encourage your students to participate in this transformative experience!

The deadline to apply is January 8th, 2025, at 11:59 pm. Access the application form here: https://forms.office.com/r/RgnpjD5hkC

Students must be available for the entire March weekend (Friday, March 7th, Saturday, March 8th, and Sunday, March 9th) to be selected as a participant, and the Bootcamp hours range from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm on Friday and Saturday and 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday, with lunch and breaks included.

For any application-related queries, please contact [email protected].

Utopia Parkway Launch Event

Date: Monday, May 13, 2024
Time: 12:15–1:30pm
Location: Godwin-Ternbach Museum

Everyone is invited to the launch event of the Spring 2024 issue of Queens College’s undergraduate literary journal, Utopia Parkway. Copies will be available to browse, and student editors and faculty advisors will be on hand to answer questions. This year’s editors include design students Jeremiah Rorie and Rosalyn Garcia. Faculty advisors include Assistant Professor of Design Kristy Caldwell. Read about the editors here.

The Spring 2024 issue includes contributions from design students Janelle Dey, Rosalyn Garcia, Scarlet Hernandez, Jenny Lin, Vivian Luo, Jenny Mao, Habin Moon, Danilo Moy Li, Steven Noh, Jeremiah Rorie, and Maya Speller. Cover art and design by Jeremiah Rorie.

The event will include a slideshow of all visual art from the issue and feature readings from several creative writing contributors.

Graphic Design & Event Intern – QC School of Arts

The QC School of Arts is seeking a Queens College student to join our team as a motivated Graphic Design and Event Intern! The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in graphic design and must be available to work on-site during our upcoming 3-day Arts Leadership Bootcamp from Friday, March 8th, 2024 to Sunday, March 10th, 2024, with flexible hours ranging from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. To be considered, candidates must submit a resume along with samples of their graphic design work.

This position offers an hourly rate of $17 for a commitment of 5-10 hours per week leading up to the Bootcamp weekend, with the potential for extension into a longer internship with the School of Arts. The intern will report to the Associate Dean of the School of Arts.

Email [email protected] with your materials to apply! The deadline to apply is Friday, November 17th at 11:59 p.m.

Join us in contributing to the vibrant creative arts community at Queens College!

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NYSCI New York Hall of Science Graphic Design Internship

Position Title:  Graphic Design Intern  
Department: Marketing and Business Development 
Reports To:  Creative Services Manager 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  
 

Organizational Background: NYSCI is New York City’s premier interactive museum of science and technology, as well as a global leader in STEM education and a laboratory for new forms of learning. Founded during the 1964 – 1965 World’s Fair, NYSCI is recognized for groundbreaking exhibitions, innovative educational programs, youth development and mentorship, teacher professional development initiatives, and large-scale events that draw children and adults into experiential STEM learning. 

Located in Queens, one of the most diverse counties in the U.S., NYSCI welcomes 400,000 visitors annually, including Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, in the borough of Queens, NYSCI welcomes more than 400,000 visitors annually. The cultural vibrancy and diversity of the audiences NYSCI engages with is one of the museum’s greatest assets and informs the institution’s commitment to ensuring that the museum’s exhibits and programs are accessible and relevant to all.  

NYSCI’s mission – to nurture generations of passionate learners, critical thinkers and active citizens through an aspirational approach to learning called Design, Make, Play exemplifies this commitment. We encourage hands-on experimentation, critical thinking, and iterative problem-solving, and design experiences that enable all young people to feel confident and empowered as STEM learners — an approach that has equity and inclusion baked into its core. 
 

DEPARTMENT ROLE 
The Graphic Design Department at NYSCI provides in-house graphic services for all departments and executives at NYSCI and manages the execution of the visual brand identity of the organization in external facing communications in the areas of print, digital design and signage. Design projects range from educational materials, promotional materials, print advertising, signage and video displays. The department plays an advisory role in web and exhibition related projects.  

FUNCTION 
Reporting to the Creative Services Manager this position will allow design students a chance to acquire work-related day-to-day skills in the area of graphic design, print, print production, digital design and signage.  

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Update flyers and templated documents in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications 
• Fielding request for edits and changes to existing designs and publications 
• Operating in-house ink jet printers 
• Occasional hand production skills, i.e. trim out in-house printed posters  
• Familiarity with museum’s extensive photo archive. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
• Excellent design and typography skills 
• Junior/Senior college student 

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 
• Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop 
• Illustration skills a plus. 
• Attention to detail. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
• Strong layout skills a plus 
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Chinese a plus. 
• Experience in video editing/animation a plus. 
• Examples of current design/graphics arts work.  

COMPENSATION 
TBD  

BENEFITS 
NYSCI strives to be an inclusive and equitable place to work. We work to foster diverse voices and perspectives, empower staff as problem solvers, and support professional growth for all.  

The New York Hall of Science offers the following benefits to hourly employees: 

  • Flexible work schedules 
  • Free onsite parking 

How to Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include job title in subject line.  
No phone calls.  

The New York Hall of Science is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We support a drug-free workplace.  
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