This page updated January, 2001

Artist Services
One of ArtCo's main goals is to provide assistance to the individual artist. Towards this goal, this section
provides
the latest information on a number of issues that have a direct impact on
artists such as medical benefits, jobs, tips on good business practices, competitions and other artists opportunities.
This section will be updated frequently so keep checking back for the latest information and/or submit your comments on what interests you.
Professor of Viola - University of New Mexico
POSITION: Part-time, tenure-track, assistant professor of viola
RESPONSIBILITIES: Applied Viola: 8-10 hrs per semester applied lessons
, Chamber Music, Orchestra Repertory, String Quartet, String Repertory,
and String Pedagogy.
RANK & SALARY: Part-time Assistant Professor: Salary=$24,750.
BEGINS: August 13, 2001
QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in music by the start date of the appointment.
Must be qualified to teach university-level applied Viola, string
pedagogy, string repertory, orchestra repertory, and coach chamber music for strings.
APPLICATIONS: Application materials must include: (1) a detailed vita: (2)
a minimum of three letters of recommendation sent directly from their sources or rom an agency
(3) a list of courses or subjects areas previously taught or
within the candidate's ability to teach: (4) programs of recitals and concerts presented
within the last three years. Only complete applications will be considered. Semi-Finalist will be asked to submit
a videotape of their teaching of a private Viola lesson.
DEADLINE: All materials must be received by February 16, 2001. Send
a letter of application and all pertinent materials to:
Jorge Perez-Gomez, Chairman Viola Search Committee - Dept. of Music
University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131
505-277-5135 FAX 505-277-0708 jorgepg@aol.com |
Cultural Arts Program Coordinator
Housing Authority of the City of San Antonio Closing date 12/27/00 Grade 16
Salary Range 15.00 hourly (30 hrs. weekly)
Grant Funded (18 months of funding already secured)
Duties: Performs administrative and specialized work coordinating
a specific grant awarded to the Cultural program, under the guidance of
the
Program Manager, which is designed to prevent drug activity by providing
residents with alternatives to such activity through cultural arts an
other services.
Educ. and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of
related experience or any combination of education experience. Must possess
a valid TX class "CDL" License or b able to obtain one within 6 months of
employment and be insurable by the carrier of SAHA's liability and fleet
insurance.
*A substitution ratio of 2 year of related experience for each year of
education will be accepted.
Persons who are interested in being considered for this position must
file a SAHA Application form in the Office of the Vice President for
Human Resources at 818 S. Flores ST., SA Texas 78204, or fax resume to
Human Resources at 226-9775 or apply on-line at
http://www.saha.org
no later than 5PM, Wed. December 27, 2000 .
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Don't let the flu stop you from making art.
Flu season is here and a vaccine is available at city health clinics. Flu
shots cost $5 at the city health clinics. The health clinics will
also charge the cost to CareLink if you are a member. Be sure and
take your CareLink card when you go the one of the clinics.
Immunization for the flue is available
at all the clinics before noon. Call the clinic for their office hours.
Below is a list of city health clinics:
Immunization Center 345 W. Commerce 207-8894 |
Callaghan-Ingram Clinic 4412 Callaghan Road 436-5042 |
Eastside Branch Clinic 210 N. Rio Grande 224-7981 |
Fredericksburg Clinic 3600 Fredericksburg Rd. 733-8913 |
Kenwood Clinic 302 Dora 736-1536 |
Las Palmas Clinic 911 Castroville Rd. 435-9771 |
Marbach Clinic 7452 Military Dr. 673-6297 |
Old Hwy. 90 Clinic 911 P;d Jwu/ 90 west 433-3279 |
Pecan Valley Clinic 802 Pecan Valley 337-7511 |
Rittiman Clinic 1013 Rittiman Rd. 822-6929 |
S. Flores Clinic 7902 S. Flores 924-2552 |
SW Branch Clinic 9011 Poteet-Jourdanton Hwy. 924-9031 |
Thousand Oaks Clinic 4344 Thousand Oaks 657-7169 |
West End Clinic 1228 NW 18th St. 734-0945 |
Zarzamora Clinic 4503 S. Zarzamora 921-6500 |
ABOUT CARELINK A program to help you with medical problems
CareLink is the financial assistance program of the University Health System. It is a way for you and your family to get medical care at a low cost. Although CareLink is NOT AN INSURANCE PLAN, it is a financial assistance payment plan for service received at the University Health System only.
Who is eligible?
Eligibility is based on family size and level of income. See the examples listed in the table below.
| Family Size |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Income |
$6,000.00 |
$10,000.00 |
$12,000.00 |
$14,000.00 |
| Poverty Level |
75% |
92% |
88% |
85% |
| 4 yr Max. Liability |
$495.00 |
$1,012.00 |
$1,161.60 |
$1,309.00 |
How do I enroll in the program?
If you meet the program requirements, you may contact a CareLink representative by telephone or visit one of their offices.
| Telephone Numbers: |
Hours: |
(210)358-3350 800-844-6202 |
Monday thru Friday |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Main Office: |
Hours: |
University Health Center Downtown 527 N. Leona- 5th Floor |
Monday & Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday |
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Saturday |
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Satellite Offices: |
Hours: |
University Health Center- Southeast 1055 Ada |
Monday & Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
University Health Center- Southwest 2121 SW 36th Street |
Monday & Wednesday |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
This section will be devoted to artist success stories.
Artists will share their experiences and knowledge with respect to their
work. What goals can you set for yourself to fulfill your commercial and
professional dreams? We are working on developing this service, so please be patient, and
keep watching to see when we get this material loaded on-line.
Need to brush up on your business skills? We will provide helpful tips on
business basics that every business person needs to know to run a
successful business operation. Art is your strength.
We hope to provide you with general information that will strengthen
your business savy and hopefully, increase your earnings potential. We are working on developing this service, so please be patient, and
keep watching to see when we get this material loaded on-line.
What are issues you would like to discuss with your colleagues?
What topics would you like us to address in future updates?
This forum is a link between local artists who might not have an
opportunity to meet and discuss these topics in person. Send us
your comments and thoughts to: artco5@concentric.net
Starving Artist Show
39th Annual Starving Artist Show Saturday, April 7 - Sunday, April 8, 2001. Interested artists must obtain an application form from the
Little Church office January 1, 2001 or thereafter. This can be done
in person or by sending a self addressed, stamped, bushiness-size
envelope to: The Little Church. 508 Paseo de La Villita
San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-3593
Registration Procedure:
(1) Complete the application form. (incomplete applications will be returned to sender).
(2) Include a check or M.O. for $25.00. Check will be returned if you
are not registered. $25 is non-refundable if you cancel. A check or M.O. for
10% of your sales will be due and payable immediately following the show.
(3) Include a color photograph (not slide) of yourself with a
sample of your art work in one photo. Print name on back of Photo.
(4) Include a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope.
(5) Return your application as soon as possible in order to expedite registration. |
Sculptors Competition
Area sculptors ages 18-29 can win up to $1,500 in a competition sponsored by the San Antonio
chapter of the National Society of Arts & Letters, a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to assisting
artists at the beginning of their careers.
Deadline for submitting slides of artists work is Feb. 3, 2001. There is an
application fee of $15. For an application, call Polly Price
at 828-4722 or email pollyprice@earthlink.net . . . |
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