Opportunities

Up North Arts is looking for talented and dedicated volunteers for some specific positions. 

The Traverse City Philharmonic is seeking your volunteer help. Since its beginning over 70 years ago, the TC Phil has enjoyed the support of many dedicated and loyal volunteers – and couldn’t make music without them.

Whether it is an event or greeting guests or helping with art classes, we have many opportunities.

To promote and encourage cultural and educational activities within the Straits Area of Northern Michigan, and to provide services that stimulate and encourage participation and appreciation of the arts within all segments of the community and to showcase the historic Cheboygan Opera House.

We couldn't do all that we do at Art & Connection without the help of our valued volunteers.

JRAC is a proud sponsor of the Music in the Park Summer Concert Series held in the East Jordan Memorial Park Band Shell on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. This year, we are seeking a few people to help as on-site volunteers. One person is needed for each concert. Duties include greeting the band, obtaining the key from the city hall, opening the bandshell, and locking up after the show. You need not stay for the performance. Please contact the Chamber of Commerce at (231) 536-7351 if interested.

Apply to Teach

Are you interested in teaching a class at NAA?

Thank you for your interest in teaching at the Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts. Class offerings are decided by staff and committee. Instructors receive 70% of class registrations and OAC receives 30% - please consider this when pricing your class. In addition, OAC Members receive a $20 discount on all classes.

The National Writers Series of Traverse City is looking for dynamic, experienced, and outgoing teachers for various creative writing classes. Our Raising Writers program offers free creative writing classes to area youth and serves students from fourth through twelfth grade. Raising Writers provides writing classes across many disciplines, including fiction, creative nonfiction, journalism, poetry, playwriting, Moth-style storytelling, improv, and college essay workshops.

The Traverse City Dance Project Internship Program offers college students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of professional dance and gain hands-on experience in both administrative or production roles. Whether you’re passionate about arts administration or production, our program provides valuable insights and practical skills to kickstart your career in the performing arts.

The Great Lakes Center for the Arts (GLCFA) is guided by its mission to inspire, entertain, educate, and serve all in Northern Michigan year-round by presenting exceptional experiences across the full spectrum of the performing arts and offering impactful educational opportunities.

The Center is a 501(c)3 with four paid internship positions available for the summer of 2025 in the capacities below. All interns will work alongside the entire GLCFA team and gain valuable experience in a variety of areas within arts management.

As the Membership & Volunteer Coordinator at Crooked Tree Arts Center-Petoskey, you will play a key role in managing and expanding the membership and volunteer programs.

Higher Art Gallery is excited to announce an Open Call for:

"Great Bodies"
This is an exhibit dedicated to celebrating the Great Lakes and inland Lakes, streams and rivers which make our region so special. 

The exhibit and reception will be in the Northport Arts Association, Village Arts Building Gallery SUBMISSIONS - Each Photographer can submit up to 4 photos under 30” in width to be hung on display. - Photos must not have been displayed at the NAA in a past exhibit.

RESISTANCE + SUPPORT + ART FOR OUR MARGINALIZED NEIGHBORS

Higher Art Gallery welcomes visual Artists in all mediums who feel the call to practice resistance in the form of making Art to submit one piece for consideration.

What is "Always Here" about?

"Always Here" is an exhibit and means to allow free expression, show & raise support for those facing increasing marginalization & whose very human rights are in jeopardy.

I am designing a large art show that will involve our awesome community of Northport.

What is the gist? The show I am planning will involve most of our students K-12. All students will be randomly paired with an adult in the community. The adult will not know the student who made the work of art they are receiving. The adult will create a work of art inspired by the student's piece. Both works of art will hang side by side at the gallery. Students will see their artwork hang as well as the adult piece next to theirs. Adults can be at the gallery to meet their young artists and to share their creations with them for the first time. It will be exciting for everyone!

This exhibition is being developed in cooperation with the Shoe Club of the East Jordan Middle School. Artists are invited to develop literal and conceptual works relating to the philosophy and mission of the Club, which focuses on instilling motivation, self-worth, compassion, teamwork and thinking beyond ourselves. Learn more about the Shoe Club and watch a video here: https://www.shoeclub.org/

Charlevoix Circle of Arts is excited to announce the opening of the Charlevoix
Photography Club 16th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition, beginning Friday, May 9 through Saturday, June
7. This annual celebration of photographic talent is open to all local photographers and current members of the
Charlevoix Photography Club.

Calling all artists to submit an original work of art or image for the 2025 Festival. The selected work will be featured on the poster, program cover, and other collateral materials related to the 2025 Festival.

Join us for 3 fun filled days of creative art activities centered around the theme of Nature’s Beauty. You are welcome to stay overnight at the Camp or come during the days.

PARK OF THE PINES RETREAT CENTER
4094 Springwater Beach Rd • Boyne City
 

The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) is now accepting applications for the 4th Annual Learning in the Arts Mentorship Program (LAMP), a unique summer opportunity for young people ages 16 to 22 interested in arts education, arts administration, and creative leadership. LAMP offers a comprehensive introduction to careers in the arts beyond being a studio artist, fostering professional growth and leadership skills while supporting youth summer classes.