Current Happenings
and Announcements
at Madera County Arts Council
Madera Theatre Project presents
James and the Giant Peach, Jr.
Tickets on sale for today’s final performances
Show plays at Madera South High School
Four performances only
Jan 11, 2025
Buy tickets here
https://our.show/james
Please note: Seating is first come / first seated and are not reserved.
Call to Show Directors!
For Madera Theatre Project – Summer 2025
Click here for complete information and to submit your proposal
Our holiday gala was a smashing success!
Thank you to all who attended and helped to support the arts in Madera County.
Thanks to all who participated in and attended
Thanks for supporting
Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts
PLEASE NOTE!
PhotoMuse24 – has been postponed to 2025
Watch this page and our social media for more information soon.
Gratitude opens the heart to what we love. Photography in all its forms gives us the opportunity to share that love. It is a powerful medium of human expression that offsets complacency.
This year in PhotoMuse the challenge is simple. Focus your camera on something that you love and produce the best image you can of it. And tell us why you are grateful for it.
We were delighted to host The Mitchell Sisters at the Circle Gallery
as part of our ‘Pieces of Perception.’
Pieces of Perception: Defined by Culture
Job Openings
The Madera County Arts Council
is hiring artists!
Are you an artist who has a passion for educating and engaging with the community through the Arts?
We are looking for Teaching Artists!
Four different positions – please read below and send your information.
We are currently expanding throughout Madera County. We are looking to hire artists for the MUSD after school program, in-gallery workshops and classes, Off-site programs and classes, artists-in-schools program and artists in residence.
About Madera County Arts Council & Circle Gallery:
The Madera County Arts Council & Circle Gallery is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities through the arts. Since 1982, we have been fostering creativity and innovation by reaching out to all Madera County stakeholders. Our gallery space is used for art exhibitions and events to support and promote local artists and community members.
Madera Unified School District (MUSD)
After School Program Teaching Artists (ASP)
Madera County Arts Council (MCAC) currently has a team of After School Program (ASP) Teaching Artists who specialize in visual and performing arts. The objective of the ASP Teaching Artists program is to enrich and guide creativity in students from TK-8th grade.
Our approach to ASP enrichment is project-based, where the learning is structured around the process of conceptual creativity. Teaching Artists provide students guidance in researching, exploring, visual planning/ mapping, implementing, refining and reflecting to guide the students in creating their final project.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an engaging four-week project-based lesson plan.
- Assist in recruitment and retention of student participation.
- Keep students engaged and create a classroom culture of respect, and participation.
- Manage classroom of up to 15 students.
- Create a flyer and class summary to promote your specific project.
- Attend MCAC meetings once a month.
- Monitor emails and texts regularly to communicate with MCAC in a timely manner.
- Maintain and submit timesheets.
Scheduling and Time Commitment:
- Weekday availability between 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.
- Meetings with MCAC staff are once a month.
- Placement at a different school site each month.
- Elementary schools: schedule is typically a one-hour session for TK-K or 1st – 3rd or 4th – 6th.
- Middle Schools: schedule is typically a one-hour session per class.
- Artists are compensated for two hours of instruction and one hour of preparation per day.
- MCAC provides all art materials required for these classes.
Qualifications:
- AA degree is preferred.
- 2 years’ experience as an artist required.
- Experience working with diverse youth populations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with MUSD and MCAC staff.
Pay rate: $30.00 per hour. This position is considered part-time with no health insurance benefits and no retirement plan.
Please note: All applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted and provide a negative TB test.
In addition, candidates hired will need to obtain blood born pathogen and mandated reporter certification.
To apply, please email your resume, portfolio and cover letter to: Cynthia Montes – MCAC Arts Education Coordinator CynthiaMontes@maderaarts.org
Add ‘MUSD After School Program (ASP) Teaching Artist’ to the email subject line
In-gallery and off-site Teaching Artist:
In-gallery and off-site Teaching Artists lead engaging art classes and workshops. On occasion, you’ll take your expertise on the road, teaching classes at various off-site locations to reach a wider audience and enrich communities beyond our gallery walls. You’ll collaborate with our team to coordinate logistics and ensure the success of each class or workshop.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an engaging lesson plan.
- Coordinate with MCAC staff
- Keep participants engaged and create a classroom culture of respect, and participation.
- Manage classroom of students and participants.
- Submit, maintain and keep track of your supplies.
- Monitor emails and texts regularly to communicate with MCAC in a timely manner.
- Track and submit time sheets.
Scheduling and Time Commitment
- Varies based on project.
- Artists are compensated for one hour of preparation per day.
- MCAC provides all art materials and supplies required for these classes and programs.
Qualifications:
- BA or BFA preferred.
- 4 years’ experience as an artist required.
- Experience working with diverse youth populations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with MCAC staff.
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour. This position is considered part-time with no health insurance benefits or retirement plan.
Please note: All applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted and provide a negative TB test. In addition, candidates hired will need to obtain blood born pathogen and mandated reporter certification.
To apply, please email your resume, portfolio and cover letter to
Areej Latif – MCAC Gallery Manager areej-latif@maderaarts.org
Please add ‘In-gallery and off-site Teaching Artist’ to the email subject line
Artists in School (AIS) Teaching Artist:
Madera County Arts Council has a team of teaching artists who deliver Arts Education programs in schools throughout Madera County. MCAC Teaching Artists aim to promote creativity and skill enhancement among students through interactive hands-on art curriculum. Our teaching artists are expected to be proficient in various domains of visual and/or performing arts.
Responsibilities:
- Create and implement engaging lesson plans.
- Submit lesson plans to MCAC staff for modification and approval.
- Keep students engaged and create a classroom culture of respect, and participation.
- Manage classroom of students.
- Submit, maintain and track your supplies.
- Attend meetings one day per month.
- Monitor emails and texts regularly to communicate with MCAC in a timely manner.
- Track and submit time sheets.
Scheduling and Time Commitment:
- Weekday availability.
- Artists are compensated for one hour of preparation per day worked.
- MCAC provides all art materials and supplies required for these classes.
Qualifications:
- BA/BFA preferred.
- 4 years’ experience as an artist required.
- Experience working with diverse youth populations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with MCAC and school administrative staff.
Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour. This position is considered part-time with no health insurance benefits or retirement plan.
Please note: All applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted and provide a negative TB test. In addition, candidates hired will need to obtain blood born pathogen and mandated reporter certification.
To apply, please email your resume, portfolio and cover letter to
Cynthia Montes – MCAC Arts Education Coordinator CynthiaMontes@maderaarts.org
Please add ‘Artists in Schools (AIS) Teaching Artist’ to the email subject line
MUSD Artists in Residence (AIR)
The Artist in Residence program provides a great opportunity for professional artists to mentor art students at three MUSD middle schools and three high schools. The AIRs share their expertise, knowledge, and skills with students by showcasing their process of creating art. AIRs work closely with educators to design a residency that suits the classroom’s needs. Additionally, the AIRs conduct studio hours, which is an after-school program that transforms the art class into an art studio.
The final part of the Artist in Residence program is managing student interns at the MCAC’s Circle Gallery. The objective of the internship is to give students hands-on experience in event coordination, project management, marketing, exhibit curating, and gallery management.
Responsibilities:
- Attend meetings with MUSD teachers and collaborate on each two-week residency.
- Collaborate with art teacher daily.
- Create and present artistic process during class time.
- Manage after-school studio hours for up to 15 students.
- Teach specialty to middle and high school students during studio hours.
- Plan and manage student internships.
- Submit, maintain and track supplies.
- Oversee student paperwork collection and submission.
- Manage student gallery submissions.
- Monitor emails and texts regularly to communicate with MCAC and MUSD in a timely manner.
Scheduling and Time Commitment:
- Weekday availability between 8:00pm -6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
- Artists in Residence is placed at different school site every two weeks.
- MCAC provides all art materials required for these classes.
Qualifications:
- BA/BFA in professional content area preferred.
- 4 years’ experience as an artist required.
- Experience working with diverse middle and high school students.
- Gallery experiences preferred.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
Pay Rates: $30.00 per hour. This position is considered full-time with no health insurance benefits or retirement plan.
Please note: All applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted and provide a negative TB test. In addition, candidates hired will need to obtain blood born pathogen and mandated reporter certification.
To apply, please email your resume, portfolio and cover letter to
Cynthia Montes – MCAC Arts Education Coordinator CynthiaMontes@maderaarts.org
Please add ‘MUSD Artists in Residence’ to the email subject line
The disciplines MCAC artists currently teach are painting, drawing, sculpture, animation, photography, music, theatre and dance. Do you have a specialty not listed here? Let us know! We’d love to talk to you.
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If you or someone you know has a passion for art and would like to share that with our community,
this might be the perfect opportunity!
Please note: All teaching artist applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted and pass a TB test.
Madera County Arts Council & Circle Gallery 424 N. Gateway Drive Madera, CA 93637 www.maderaarts.org
Madera Theatre Project
2024 Summer season was a smashing success!
Thank you to all who attended and supported
Poetry Out Loud was held at Madera County Arts Council
February 7, 2024
Our 2024 Circle Gallery Event and Exhibit Schedule
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Past Events and Other Information
‘My Culture, My Heritage’ exhibit was featured on ABC30 – check it out
https://abc30.com/madera-art-gallery-exhibit/11538823/
Coming up next at The Circle Gallery
The Urbanist Collective
April 22 – May 27, 2022
May 13, 2020
Thanks to all of our supporters and friends who watched and donated to the
‘Un-Gala for the Arts’ on Saturday.
Special thanks to Matt Otstot, Terry and Cyndy Dolph,
Marcheta Williams, Jon Bock and Shannon Grissom
About Us…
The Madera County Arts Council is a private, non-profit organization working to support and promote all arts in Madera County. Madera County Arts Council was established in 1982 by the Madera County Board of Supervisors. We have worked with the California Arts Council in a state-local partnership since 1982. In May 1983, the Madera County Arts Council became an incorporated agency with 501 (c)(3)non-profit status.
Mission Statement…
Provide Madera County residents and visitors access to art and culture through diverse programs and services.
Promote art education by enriching school curricula and other community activities.
Stimulate and support local arts groups and individual artists within the county.
Serve all generations and multi-cultural groups.
Develop public and private financial support for the arts.
Play a role in the economic development of the area through the promotion of the arts.
Encourage the promotion of a wide variety of public art and initiate fundraising activities to sponsor art in public places.
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Location: 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10a-6p
Phone: (559) 661-7005 Fax: (559) 661-7901
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