NHIA

Opportunities

 

The Institute supports community outreach and service learning for BFA students through the Opportunities Page. The list of opportunities is a resource for Institute students and alumni to access a current list of paid contracts, internships and volunteer opportunities in the greater Manchester area. It is designed to connect students with the community and to provide them with opportunities to exercise their skills outside of the classroom.

All listings are posted for 30 days or until the opportunity has been completed.

If you have further questions please contact Bob Masterton, Website Coordinator.

Ceramics/Pottery

Drawing/Illustration

Graphic Design

Painting/Mural

Photography *NEW!*

Sculpture

Call for Entry/Submission

Employment/Internship *NEW!*

Other

 

 

Ceramics / Pottery

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Drawing / Illustration

Reconstruct a
House Portrait

Category of Work

Drawing/Illustration

Paid/Volunteer

Paid, $150

Schedule for Completion

March, 2012

Dimensions

16" x 24"

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

December 20, 2011

Other Details

An individual wishes to commission a painting commemorating their former home that has burned to the ground on the basis of a low-resolution cell phone image.

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Graphic Design

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Painting/Mural

None at this time, check back soon!  Back to Top

 

Photography

 

Volunteer Photography
for Girltopia, GSA

Category of Work

Photography

Paid/Volunteer

Volunteer

Schedule for Completion

February 25th, 2012

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

January 17th, 2012

Other Details

The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains is hosting an event called Girltopia Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at St. Anselm College, Manchester, NH.  In the afternoon,  a Girl Scout fashion show of old uniforms taking place, and GSGWM is seeking a photographer to take photos of the show and the models.  While this is a volunteer opportunity, the  student  would be allowed to have a display booth advertising their own photography services at the event.  Click here for more details on the event.
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Wedding Photography
5/27/2012

Category of Work

Photography

Paid/Volunteer

Paid, $150 - $250

Schedule for Completion

May 27th, 2012

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

October 3rd, 2011

Other Details

A photographer of a sophomore-level or beyond is sought for wedding photography at a 5-hour event this May 27th, 2012, possibly engagement pictures as well.  Professional camera Preferred.
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Volunteer to Teach Photography with
Girl Scouts of the
Green and White
Mountains

Category of Work

Photography, Other

Paid/Volunteer

Volunteer

Schedule for Completion

Fall 2011 and Spring 2012

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

June 09, 2011

Other Details

Girl Scouts GWM is seeking one or more persons with photography experience to conduct an eight-session online course in basic photography for girls via Adobe Connect.  Curriculum includes photography activities, virtual tours of a dark room or photography studio, and learning basic photography skills.  This program is scheduled to run in Fall 2011 and Spring 2012, with a flexible timeline based on the volunteer’s time.  Volunteers can be located anywhere as long as they have internet access.  All volunteers are required to take a training course.
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Local Makeup Artist
Seeks Collaboration

Category of Work

Photography, Other

Paid/Volunteer

Other, Trade

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

May 17, 2011

Other Details

A local make-up artist is seeking a collaboration with photography students here at the institute.  In the interest of mutual portfolio development, services as a make-up artist in either a glamour or special-effects capacity are offered in exchange for prints of the completed project.

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Sculpture

 

Steady Hands Needed
for Model Sculpting

Category of Work

Sculpture

Paid/Volunteer

Paid, TBD

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

Very Small

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

May 3rd, 2011

Other Details

HO Scale Model Railroading seeks sculpters to produce brass lost-wax masters for figures in 1:87 scale.

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Call for Entry/Submission

Call for Entry:

Glamour in Mud Season

Category of Work

Call for Submission

Paid/Volunteer

90% Sale of Work
50% of all proceeds for best in show

Schedule for Completion

February 2012

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

November 17, 2011

Other Details

The Village Players theater company in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire announces a call to artists for a juried exhibition and sale April 13-15, 20-22, 2012. Professionals and students in all disciplines are encouraged to submit. We are eager to receive original works that depict how New Englanders can be glamorous even during mud season. Entries might emphasize the fun and playful style of theater or show the New Hampshire environment during that season (sap buckets, melting snow...).
Artists must be age 18 or over. Artwork to be entered must be 2-D and no larger than 30 inches in either direction, including frame.
Artwork selected for the competition must be delivered in sturdy, reusable boxes. Return shipping must be prepaid and enclosed with artwork. Artwork may also be delivered directly to the committee in Wolfeboro, NH. Artwork should be framed, wired, and ready to hang. All artwork will be displayed and will be for sale with the price to be determined by the artist. The Village Players will take 10% of the sale price. The prize-winning artist will receive 50% of the money taken in by the Village Players from the sale of pieces in the show.
Artists must submit a digital image, as a JPG file no larger than 2MB, with their entry fee of $10. Up to two additional images may be entered for $5 each.
Deadline: February 2, 2012.
Visit www.glamourinmudseason.org for details and entry form or contact Stefanie Marsh, tumbledown@metrocast.net, 603-569-6382.

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Display Your Work at
Citizens Bank

Category of Work

Call for Submission

Paid/Volunteer

Volunteer

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

October 19, 2010

Other Details

Bourque and Associates wants you to display your art in the spacious and well-trafficked lobby of citizens bank.  One or two students at a time can display their family-appropriate works of art on a monthly basis, free of charge.  No framing necessary!

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Display Your Work at
St. Joseph Hospital
in Nashua

Category of Work

Call for Submission

Paid/Volunteer

TBD

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

TBD

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

january 24, 2010

Other Details

St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua NH is soliciting the submission of artwork by local artists to be on displayed in their new building on a rotating basis.  A great opportunity to gain exposure to a large audience.

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Display and Sell
Your Work at
Fratello's
in Manchester

Category of Work

Call for Submission

Paid/Volunteer

Proceeds from sale of work

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

TBD

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

December 14, 2010

Other Details

Fratello’s in Manchester seeks local artist to display their work.  Enhance the atmosphere of this American-Italian eatery and get some exposure.  Work should be situation-appropriate and moderately priced.  Artists are responsible for the hanging and sale of their own work.

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Consignment Opportunity at White Swan Yoga Studio

Category of Work

Call for Submission

Paid/Volunteer

Paid Subject to Sale

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

TBD

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

October 19, 2010

Other Details

Small shop located at White Swan Yoga Studio seeks pottery, jewlery, small paintings and/or photography for consignment.

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Employment/Internship

Weekend Sports
Photography, Ongoing

Category of Work

Photography

Paid/Volunteer

Paid, $12/hr

Schedule for Completion

None, position is ongoing

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

January 17th, 2012

Other Details

Actionphotos.com is a sports photography company looking for several  new sports photographers mainly for weekend sports event work.  This position is ongoing, pay rate is for photographers providing their own equiptment,

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Production Assistant,
Victoria Tane Studios

Category of Work

Photography

Paid/Volunteer

Paid, TBD based on experience.

Schedule for Completion

None, position is ongoing

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

January 17th, 2012

Other Details

Victoria Tane Studios seeks a detail-oriented production assistant to help with jewelry production out of a small studio in Nashua.

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Join the
iWed Video Crew

Category of Work

Photography

Paid/Volunteer

Paid, $100-$150 per event

Schedule for Completion

None, position is ongoing

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

March 21, 2011

Other Details

iWed Video in Manchester, NH seeks someone with photography experience to shoot video as part of a crew. SLR camera experience preferred, however they are willing to train the right person.

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Screen Printing
for Symmetry Medical

Category of Work

Other

Paid/Volunteer

Paid

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

April 10, 2011

Other Details

Symmetry Medical, a manufacturing company, is seeking persons with screen-printing skill and experience to assist in the manufacture of their product in a 2nd or 3rd shift capacity; duties would consist of working within their printing department, using hand processes to screen print product.

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Curatorial Assistant
Internship

Category of Work

Other

Paid/Volunteer

Volunteer

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

February 1, 2011

Other Details

The Portsmouth Museum of Art is seeks an intern for an ongoing Curatorial Assistant position.  This is an unpaid internship.  Duties include:
-Developing and maintaining and art inventory system
-Organizing and maintaining an artists filing system
-Maintaining art storage including packaging, storing and cataloguing pieces, as well as preparing for shipment.
-Labeling artwork for shows
-Assisting in researching artwork for shows

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Textile Arts Operation Seeks Stitchers

Category of Work

Ongoing/Recurring

Paid/Volunteer

Paid

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

TBD

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

Octoberber 12, 2010

Other Details

Amee Runs with Scissors creates textile, art jewelry using a combination of fabrics, braid and beads, and is currently seeking stitchers.  The best candidate has a "crafty" background: knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, etc.
Must be able to travel to Nashua, NH for training after which, work is handled as contracted piece-work done on the contractor's schedule. Completed work can be mailed, delivered or picked up by arrangement. All supplies will be provided and basic tools will be available as needed.

Please see www.ameerunswithscissors.com for images of work.

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Other

Fundraiser Decorations for
NH Catholic Charities

Category of Work

Other

Paid/Volunteer

TBD

Schedule for Completion

2/4/12

Dimensions

TBD

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

November 17, 2011

Other Details

Each year NHCC puts on a large annual fundraiser - a black tie Mardi Gras event. They seek the assistance and artistic abilities of students to help.

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Presentation for
Hillcrest Terrace Retirement Community

Category of Work

Other

Paid/Volunteer

TBD

Schedule for Completion

N/A

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

October 19, 2010

Other Details

Provide an art presentation for retirees.

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Join the
Artist Advisory
Committee at
Main Street Art

Category of Work

Ongoing/Recurring

Paid/Volunteer

Volunteer

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

TBD

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

December 14, 2010

Other Details

Main Street Art, a local non-profit community arts organization in Newfields, NH, is seeking students to participate in their Artist Advisory Committee.  Committee members would assist in the selection, display, and marketing of work in the organizations gallery space, and would have an opportunity to display their own work as well.

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Volunteer
to
Teach Art!

Category of Work

Other

Paid/Volunteer

Volunteer

Schedule for Completion

Ongoing

Dimensions

N/A

Filled/Available

Available

Date Posted

October 19, 2010

Other Details

Main Street Art, a non-profit community arts organization serving the greater Seacoast NH area, is seeking art teachers and volunteers to provide art classes to students of all age groups.

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