Seeking Editors for Supporting Artist Employment

During this winter and spring, MSAC is facilitating the public-led creation of a program supporting artist employment in Maryland. This effort is based on data collected in fall 2021, when artists across the state made early recommendations on how to meet Maryland artists’ primary needs. The next step of this process is to identify a panel of editors who will work with MSAC staff to further refine the recommendations into clear policies, which will become part of a new MSAC program aimed at supporting artist employment.

Consider completing an application to serve as an editor in this process. All selected editors will be expected to:

  • Become familiar with previously collected data and current MSAC efforts to support artists, including the Independent Artist Award (IAA) program.
  • Work with MSAC staff to create the policies and procedures of a new program supporting artist employment in Maryland.
  • Participate in at least two virtual meetings discussing the above issues and developing procedure and policy recommendations for further consideration by MSAC staff, council, and Department of Commerce leadership.

What we are looking for:

  • Maryland residents with backgrounds in a variety of arts disciplines (e.g., literary, performing, visual, media, and traditional arts, etc.), or who are interested in learning how changes are considered and implemented within MSAC.
  • IAA winners and applicants from the past three years are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

  • Click Apply Now  to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple. You must be registered as an “Independent Artist” to apply to be an editor. 
  • Under "Funding Opportunities," select "Public Call."
  • Select "Program Editor" from the first drop down option. 
  • Select “Artist Employment Initiative” as the Grant Program from the second drop down option.
  • Click "Save Draft" at the bottom to populate the application.
  • Complete the application and click “Submit.”

Editors will receive a minimum of $300 upon completion of assigned tasks, with the possibility of additional compensation if more than two virtual meetings are needed. A Gmail account is recommended to participate.

Deadline: Friday, February 18, 2022

For questions, visit MSAC’s artist employment initiative page or contact Senior Program Director Chad Buterbaugh at chad.buterbaugh@maryland.gov or 443-469-8239.