Work Intensive III: Figuration

by | Apr 5, 2012 | Uncategorized

SunKoo Yuh: Studio Shot
Ceramic Arts Workshop
July 2 – 11, 2012Our 2012 Summer Work Intensive is the third such workshop hosted by the Ceramic Arts Program at CSULB. The Work Intensive Program began with the belief that students need diversity in studio-based experiences in order to grow artistically. Every other summer for the past five years, we have invited as many interesting and talented artists working in clay as we could find to come and work alongside our students, as well as other invited guest students, for two unforgettable weeks of hard work, community building, and exchange of ideas.
This summer will be more focused and based on an artistic theme: Figuration.. This is a unique one-time workshop opportunity to work alongside nine superb artists: Tip Toland, Matt Wedel, SunKoo Yuh, Beth Cavener Stichter, Myungjin Kim, Gerit Grimm, Cristina Cordova, Chris Miles and TaeHoon Kim. These artists engage figuration from very diverse perspectives and have been invited to join our students for 10 days this summer in an atmosphere intended to simultaneously sharpen a focus and broaden a range of ideas and possibilities.
Our nine featured artists will present studio demonstrations and lectures on their work. Each day of the workshop will focus on one artist, and will conclude with a well designed “home-cooked” communal meal. On the final day of the workshop, all are invited to the Long Beach Museum of Art to join the artists in a discussion moderated by Chris Miles.
For the first time ever, we are extending an open call for artists and students to apply for approximately twenty-five open workshop slots. Selection will be based upon review of portfolio and statement of intent. Our goal is to bring together a group of highly committed and motivated students of the ceramic arts for a ten-day experience that truly defines the words “work intensive.”
Workspace, materials, and technical assistance with be offered along with planned and impromptu instruction by the guest artists. Studio access is 24/7; firing available upon request. Limited opportunities for tuition reduction are available. Interested parties can learn more on the Application page.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2012

Job posting – Clay Studio in Philadelphia

by | Apr 4, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant position is part time, 18 – 24 hours per week (occasional nights and/or weekends), and primarily serves as an intermediary between The Clay Studio’s many departments and our finance consultants (bookkeeper and controller). Additional duties include assisting the President in managing the office, files, financial processes, and occasional meetings / scheduling. Specific Duties

    • Handling, processing, and coding of all TCS bills and invoices
    • Prep and deliver bank deposits
    • Prep weekly financial information for the bookkeeper
    • Review all sales slips/reports for accuracy
    • Oversee online web charges
    • Assist with prep for annual audit
    • Assist with the monthly bank statements
    • Manage office petty cash
    • Restock and order office supplies
    • Offer miscellaneous administrative assistance
    • Maintain office vacation/holiday schedules – this entails requesting documentation from all staff, including senior – must be comfortable with this responsibility
    • Assist with board meeting and various event preparation
    • Manage the process of digitally archiving documents
    • Report to and Assist TCS President with specific office duties

Key Competencies The Executive Assistant must:

    • Be highly organized with a refined attention to detail
    • Have an ability to anticipate office needs and make recommendations about improving office procedures
    • Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
    • Be trustworthy and able to handle confidential information
    • Possess a basic understanding of accounting and cash handling procedures
    • Hold basic Mac computer skills
    • Be knowledgeable of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
    • Be patient and able to communicate effectively
    • Be independent and motivated
    • Possess an excellent work ethic, passion for the arts, and a sense of humor

Qualifications

    • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of office administrative experience
    • Salary is $12.00 per hour and will not be eligible for benefits.
    • Must be available to work Mondays and Tuesdays

TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Mallory Wetherell, [email protected] on or before April 9th, 2012. No phone calls, please.
http://www.theclaystudio.org/about/employment.php137-139 North Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-3453