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Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL 60655
773.445.3838
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There are many ways to become involved and support the important work of the Beverly Arts Center:

MEMBERSHIP

Membership contributions provide core support to sustain a growing array of performing arts events, educational activities, and exhibitions. Join today as an individual or business member and receive discounts on classes and performances, invitations to special events, and notices of upcoming programs. Memberships are available online.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

The Beverly Arts Center counts on the support of our corporate partners to run a variety of programs. Sponsoring the arts is a proven, cost effective and highly visible marketing tool. It is one of the most powerful ways to reinforce your corporate image while strengthening your links with the community. We can design a sponsorship package that works for your corporation or business. Please contact Mike Nix, executive director of the Beverly Arts Center, at 773/445-3838 to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

555 Club

5 Years - $500 - 500 Members
Gifts to the 555 Club are tax-deductible as provided by law. 555 Club gifts should be made payable to the Beverly Arts Center. Gifts may be pledged and fulfilled over five or less years.

Click here to download an application to join the 555 Club.

To discuss alternate giving opportunites, please contact Executive Director Mike Nix at 773-445-3838, Kate Coughlin, or a member of the Board of Directors.


CHARITABLE GIVING

Donations to the Beverly Arts Center help ensure the continued excellence and growth of our programs and are deeply appreciated. Your gift may be unrestricted, in which case we will put the contribution to use in the area of greatest need, or designated to support specific programs.

One way to make a real difference is through a tax-deductible contribution to the new Beverly Arts Center.

JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Job & Teaching Opportunities:


New Open Positions as of June 2010
(Check back soon as we often add new listings for BAC instructors, Outreach instructors & more!)

Jewelry Instructor needed for two evening Adult classes and one Saturday Teen class, Fall session, beginning September 7th.
Must be able to teach beginning metal working skills for Jewelry I class including basic fabrication techniques.Jewelry II includes continued fabrication techniques, and will include, sawing, piercing, riveting, forming, soldering and annealing.
Please contact Kris O'Reilly with resume at: art@beverlyartcenter.org
 

Interested in teaching at the Beverly Arts Center? Please fax or mail your resume and a cover letter, outlining your teaching experience and the classes you would like to teach to:

Beverly Arts Center
Attn: Mike Nix, Executive Director
2407 W. 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60655
Or email your resume to mike@beverlyartcenter.org


Internship Opportunities:

An internship at the Beverly Arts Center is a great way to gain valuable job experience. We often have opportunities in marketing, arts administration, and theater operations. If you would like to learn more, please contact Mike Nix at the above address.

Interested in a summer internship? Each summer the BAC offers a number of both paid and unpaid internships for students ages 14-21. Applicants must be residents of the City of Chicago to qualify for a paid position. Email emily@beverlyartcenter.org for more information. Internships are offered in Arts Education, Directing, Stage Management, Costuming, Stagecraft, Lighting Design, Arts Administration, and Graphic Design/Publicity.

Information becomes available in February and applications are due early spring. Internships are generally June - August.

2010 Deadline has passed. 2011 Application will be available early 2011 - Deadline is April 2011.


VOLUNTEERING AT THE BEVERLY ARTS CENTER

Active in the Arts is alive and well at the Beverly Arts Center thanks to our volunteers. If you are currently involved with Active in the Arts volunteer activity, thank you. If you are not volunteering but would like to, please check out our volunteer position descriptions. Whether you are currently volunteering or about to sign up, please share this information with your family friends and neighbors. Volunteering is a wonderful way to expand your social horizons, learn new skills, share your breadth of experience and give back to the community.

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information about getting involved at the BAC. Email karen@beverlyartcenter.org.

Click here to download a volunteer form


Active in the Arts

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Ushering-Usher and see the performance! Come one hour before the performance and stay for light housekeeping after the performance. Your theater admittance is complimentary.

Administration- File clerk would help perform filing tasks, stuffing envelopes, and light typing. Typing skills are required. As a receptionist you would work the front desk assisting BAC patrons and answering telephones. Daytime hours only .

Membership-Keeping membership up to date is an ongoing task of sending renewals out in the mail.

Maintenance-There is always a need for carpenters and painters. These jobs are intermittent and you would be called as you are needed.

Landscaping- You can help cut and water the grass or you can assist the Morgan Park/ Beverly Hills Garden Club members who tend our grounds. The time commitment is from May through September for one to two hours every other week. You can come at you own convenience or or join in with others.

Gallery- Gallery assistants help in hanging, taking down, and packing art shows. You would be called upon as needed .

Cinema-We have a great film program! Help set up and break down the popcorn machine and concession stand and/or distribute film material. Receive complimentary movie tickets for your help.

Backstage theater-The stage crew is involved with building, stage managing etc. Youth directors are needed to direct children backstage during practices and performances. You would be called on a per show basis.

Special Events-The Beverly Arts Center has many annual events such as the Benefit Auction, the Chicago Irish Film Festival etc. Each event has many jobs and responsibilities overseen by volunteer committees.

Publicity- If you are running around anyway, how about helping to distribute flyers, posters, etc.?

Bartending- Bars are open to serve refreshments during evening performances and during special events. (Must be 21 & over)

Fundraising-There are some people who just love to raise money and we would just love for you to help us!

There are many opportunities to become involved at the Beverly Arts Center. If you have a skill you would like to share, or simply want to come lend a hand, please call Mike Nix at 773/445-3838.

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