Appalachian Center for Craft
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE (CLAY)
The Appalachian Center for Craft is seeking an Artist in Residence (AIR) of exceptional talent to provide support in the Clay Department. The purpose of the AIR program is to provide a creative, residential environment for emerging professional artists and to broaden student and faculty awareness of new approaches and techniques. The Craft Center’s mission is to offer the finest studio professional craft education through the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Certificate of Accomplishment and workshop programs, and to provide a regional cultural resource through the workshop, exhibition, and gallery programs. TERM OF THE RESIDENCY: One year, August 16, 2011 – August 15, 2012. The resident may be invited back for two additional years at the request of the Craft Center for a possible total of three years as a resident. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have completed the MFA degree. Selection will consider the candidate’s potential artistic and professional growth within the residency, technical skills in studio and equipment maintenance, and potential for instructional support. EXPECTATIONS AND DUTIES FOR CLAY RESIDENT: General familiarity with clay materials, operation of clay mixers and pugmills, glaze mixing, electric and gas kiln firing and basic equipment maintenance. Basic knowledge of hand power tools and construction/framing is desirable. Oversight of general maintenance and cleanup of clay studio, glaze pantry, glaze lab, and condition/use of kilns & equipment. Periodic inventory of glaze materials and other studio supplies. The resident will work 20 hours per week on studio maintenance, mixing glazes, firing kilns, and other studio tasks including managing the needs of the workshop program. During the Craft Center’s summer workshop season the resident manages the studio, ordering materials for the workshops and insuring smooth operation. Specifics of managing the studio during workshops will be discussed with the artist in residence in advance, with both the supervising faculty member and the program manager. Residents will receive directions from the program manager regarding workshop support. During the workshops the resident may be able to take part in the workshop on a space available basis, or pursue their own work while also being available for the visiting instructor. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: Includes occasional teaching duties during faculty absence. Resident will periodically give appropriate class demonstrations and/or participate in class discussions. Resident may participate in mid-term and final group review. In exchange for compensation, resident may have the opportunity to teach workshops and academic classes in clay or foundations, and conduct outreach demonstrations. The resident must produce a significant body of studio work while showing a high level of technical expertise and aesthetic merit. In consultation with the department head, expectations of the AIR’s studio work will be reviewed after arrival. COMPENSATION: Residence in Craft Center housing is a required condition of studio residencies. Single occupancy bedroom with private bath (whether married or single, cooking and lounge facilities are shared with other residents), individual studio space and 24 hour studio access are provided. A stipend of $1,620.00 annually is provided. Also, opportunities for additional employment through workshop and outreach programs or adjunct teaching may be available. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Visit www.tntech.edu/jobs for the job description which will be listed under the Clerical/Support Staff button. Follow instructions to create an application and apply online. ALSO, submit a CD of digital images in JPEG format, resume, and three letters of reference to: Appalachian Center for Craft, 1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville, TN 37166, Attention: Artist in Residence Application-Ceramics. For questions please email Professor Vince Pitelka at [email protected] or phone (615) 597-6801. Application screening: Review of applications will begin April 1, 2011. Position open until filled. AA/EEO.
