by Carole Epp | Nov 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
OCTOBER 26, 2013 – DECEMBER 7, 2013
Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre. Medicine Hat, Alberta
As a craftsman, a clay expert and the Artistic Director of the Shaw
International Artist Residency program at Medalta Historical Clay
District, Aaron Nelson has a very broad and deep view of making craft
today. To create the art in this surprising, smart and fun exhibition he
investigated how to mesh sophisticated digital technology with
traditional ceramics, and explore ideas about networking and
connectivity.
In Connectivity, Aaron’s handmade traditional tea cups, platters,
vases and porcelain chandeliers are connected, sometimes by way of their
decorative gold luster, with electrical and electronic circuitry,
telephones, iPods, generators, light bulbs and audio speakers. The
gilded decoration works as a simple circuit board – the surfaces of the
ceramics become energized with flowing electrons as they transmit
electrical current and data. Visitors are invited to ‘turn on’ and
interact with the pieces physically or through their electronic devices.
Elegant and innovative, serious and playful, Nelson’s new work in
Connectivity links the richness of craft objects and craft practice to
our lives today, through which both digital and communication
technologies flow – exploring the connections, both literal and metaphorical, between electronics, communication and craft.
***Public Reception with the Artist – Thursday November 21, 7-10pm***
www.aaronnelson.ca
www.esplanade.ca/aaron-nelson-connectivity/
by Carole Epp | Nov 17, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
EMPLOYMENT
Position Title – Director of Development
Contact – Jenna Savage, Executive Assistant, [email protected]
Description
The Clay Studio, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a focus on the ceramic arts, seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director of Development to lead our annual fundraising efforts while simultaneously conceptualizing and executing an ambitious strategy for growth. With a 40th Anniversary on the horizon, this is a great opportunity to raise your professional visibility while laying the foundation for a capital campaign within 36 months.
The Director of Development plays a leadership role in formulating strategies that support the annual fundraising goals as well as the expansion of the organization’s contributed income. S/he collaborates with the President, Senior Staff and Board members to create, communicate and implement our development activities. S/he is responsible for meeting and expanding all contributed income budget goals.
As The Clay Studio prepares for an extended period of growth, the Director of Development will play a key role in driving fundraising effectiveness, community awareness, and growth on a new scale. To be successful, the person in this position will be entrepreneurial, knowledgeable about key fundraising methods, adaptive, highly energetic, and eager to take on new challenges. Superior people skills will serve you well in this position! Organizational Background
The Clay Studio was founded in 1974 as an artist collective. As we approach our 40th Anniversary in 2014, we have a proud legacy of presenting international programs, hosting three national clay conferences, and serving local artists, students, children, and adults. The organization has worked to attain a strong local, national, and international reputation in the field of ceramic arts programming.
The Clay Studio has a budget of $1.7 million, of which 50% is contributed income. We are organized in the following six business units: Consignment Shop, Gallery, Studio Rental Program, Ceramics School, Claymobile, and Artist Residency. In the coming two to three years, the organization anticipates the need for a capital campaign in the range of five to ten million dollars.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will posses a broad understanding of philanthropic practice, have a track record of meeting annual fundraising expectations, and demonstrate a proven history of increasing contributed income. S/he will be a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising. Outgoing personalities are encouraged! CFRE is preferred and/or a track record of fundraising results.
Essential Skills
The Clay Studio is seeking a strategic thinker who also knows how to put the wheels in motion. The successful candidate will have experience and strengths in the following areas of fundraising:
Leadership, Management and People Skills Supervise a Development Assistant, volunteers, and interns as needed Engage the full Board, Committee members, and colleagues in development strategies & implementation.
Maintain a strong network of community contacts
Development Strategy
Continue Annual Fundraising schedule of approximately $900,000
Utilize existing programming to attract and retain members; going to classes, workshops, First Friday events, and public networking
Exercise your people skills to expand our giving program: devise new membership attraction & retention strategies, increase major donors, and increase corporate sponsorships giving
Develop and implement a planned giving program
Special Events Planning and Management
Devise and implement special events that range in size from intimate cocktail receptions to major galas
Create development opportunities within existing outlets such as workshops, First Fridays, lectures, newsletters, etc.
Conceptualize and execute events as a member of a team that consists of colleagues, donors, board members, volunteers, and contractors.
Grants Management
Identify and cultivate granting agencies (private, public, government)
Guide a Development Assistant who has strength in grant writing
Manage internal metrics for grant reporting
To Apply
In order to be considered, please submit the following information
Cover letter outlining qualifications and salary expectations
Professional resume
Three relevant references
Relevant writing samples of a successful grant and donor solicitation letter
Submit to Jenna Savage, [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
Deadline – Review of applications will begin immediately with deadline of December 13 or until filled.
INTERNSHIP
The Clay Studio Intern Program
Become an active member in The Clay Studio’s community by participating in an internship. The Intern Program is geared towards ceramic enthusiast and those interested in the non-profit sector who want to further their experience and be part of a supportive educational community. Interns perform a wide variety of functions throughout the organization and can be required to do physical labor and heavy lifting.
Interns work 5 hours per week, one day a week during the Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer term. In exchange for this work, participants will receive a free class, access to open studio hours, and other class benefits such as shelf space, glazes and firings.
It is important to both the educational value of your experience as well as the stability of the program that applicants are prepared for a commitment of one full 120-week term, or 60 hours, to The Clay Studio’s Intern Program.
Internships are available in the following areas: Studio (School and/or Summer Clay Camps), Outreach/Education (Claymobile), Gallery/Shop, and Administration/Development.
To Apply
Application can be downloaded HERE. E-mail application and resume to [email protected] with Intern Application in the subject heading. For more information please contact Vice President, Jennifer Martin at [email protected].
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Clay Studio offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in the School and Gallery. Volunteer duties include assisting in classes and workshops, performing administrative work, staffing the School Store, helping in the Gallery & Shop, and assisting at Clay Studio special events and First Friday openings. Dates and hours vary. We are looking for friendly volunteers with an interest in ceramics.
To Apply
Application can be downloaded HERE. E-mail application and resume to [email protected] with Volunteer in the subject heading. For more information please contact Jennifer Martin at [email protected].
About The Clay Studio
The Clay Studio is Philadelphia’s only nonprofit solely dedicated to the education and promotion of the ceramic arts, and is one of the world’s leading institutions in the field. Founded in 1974, The Clay Studio supports the ceramic arts through its artist residencies, gallery, studio space, and school, educational & outreach programs. The programs of the Clay Studio reflect the dual character of the organization: as a community centered institution involved with the life of the city and region, and as a national and international focal point for ceramic arts. The Clay Studio believes in promoting broad access to the ceramic arts, therefore programs are geared to all levels of interest and proficiency.
The Clay Studio is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that are prohibited by law.
137-139 North Second Street · Philadelphia PA 19106 · 215.925.3453 · T-Sa 11am-6pm, Su 12p-6p · [email protected]
– See more at: http://theclaystudio.org/about/employment.php#sthash.w1g1mwLw.dpuf
