Longwood University – Assistant Professor of Ceramics

by | Nov 10, 2008 | Uncategorized

Longwood University Art Department website: http://www.longwood.edu/art

official post: http://www.longwood.edu/HR/EMSvacancies.htm

Longwood University’s Art Department is seeking an Assistant Professor of Ceramics, starting in August, 2009. This position requires an MFA degree, with college-level teaching experience and a regional/national exhibition record preferred. Successful candidates must demonstrate a broad knowledge of ceramic techniques, including: wheel & hand-building, mold-making, surface decoration, glaze calculation, kiln construction/maintenance, and a knowledge of both contemporary art and historical issues of craft. Familiarity with electric & gas kiln firing, with knowledge of salt, soda, and wood firing. Teaching responsibilities will include all ceramics levels and some two & three-dimensional design courses.

Tenure-track faculty members at Longwood are required to maintain effective teaching, an active exhibition record, and university and departmental service, including student advising and committee assignments. 4/4 teaching, with additional independent-study projects for advanced students.

Review of completed applications will begin on December 8, 2008 and continue until position is filled. A satisfactory criminal background check is required. Please send letter of application, cv, teaching philosophy, 20 slides or digital images of creative work, 20 slides or digital images of student work, and contact information for three current references. Other supporting materials may include exhibition reviews or other written material. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials, and send entire packet to:

Randy Edmonson, Ceramics Search Committee Chair,
Longwood University,
Department of Art,
201 High Street,
Farmville, VA 23909.

Completion of a 30 million dollar addition to Longwood’s Art Department will be complete in 2011. The department has 180 majors and 60 minors with nine full-time faculty. For more information about the department, refer to: www.longwood.edu/art. An AA/EOE institution, Longwood University encourages women and minorities to apply.

An elegant narrative approach – the art of Kate MacDowell

by | Nov 10, 2008 | Uncategorized

Every once in a while you run across work that just gives you goosebumps, it hits you somewhere internally in all the right ways and changes how you see things. Kate MacDowell’s work was just that for me recently so I wanted to share it with you. I’ve long dealt with environmental/socio-political topics in my own work, but when I came across Kate’s work via ARTAXIS I realized I had found someone who deals with such subject matter in the most beautifully poetic way and that that methodology was in fact extremely successful in portraying the importance of the subject matter.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Please check out her website for more info, images and contact details.



Daydreaming about a vacation…

by | Nov 10, 2008 | Uncategorized

September 18 – October 1

The Canadian Crafts Federation, provincial craft councils and partner organizations proudly present a unique 14 day cultural tour of South Korea. With a focus on fine craft and cultural traditions, this tour is a once in a lifetime experience. Travel with fellow Canadians interested in craft and cultural practices, network with artists, academics, and gallery owners, and connect to the many cultural organizations in Korea.

A special tour highlight includes a visit to the Cheongju International Craft Biennale, the largest fine craft event of its kind with work from over 40 nations. Canada is the featured guest country for 2009, showcasing contemporary Canadian fine craft. Part of the proceeds raised by the tour will support Canadian participation in the Biennale.

Highlights of Tour
8 days in Seoul
3 days in Cheongju
1 day in Icheon
Note: 2 days of travel to/from Korea

Cheongju International Craft Biennale, Opening Ceremonies & Canadian Festivities, Changdeokgung Palace, National Folk Museum, Mt. Namsan Seoul Tower, Han River Cruise, Korean Craft Council, Street Markets and shopping, Yongmunsa Temple, Icheon Ceramic Village, Korean Craft Museum, Early Printing Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village walking tour, Contemporary Studio Visits, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Traditional and Modern Korean Cuisine etc.

Optional post-tour extensions include a traditional hanok experience in Korea, or travel to Japan, Thailand, Singapore, or China.

Cost per person based on double occupancy includes air travel, hotel, select meals and taxes: $3,907 from Vancouver; $4,087 from Calgary/Edmonton; $4,325 from Toronto and $4,415 from Halifax. (*Excludes tips and other personal spending. Other departure points available upon request.)

$100 early bird discount
Early Bird booking deadline : Dec. 31, 2008

For more information, visit www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca
or contact [email protected] or (506) 444-3315.

For Booking/Reservations : contact Joyce Lui at Mimi Holidays Inc. at 604.232.4080 or 1.866.918.4080 or email [email protected]. Tour details see www.mimiholidays.com/packages/CICB_2009.pdf.