by Carole Epp | Jun 8, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
Figurative ceramist – Dan Les from Matei Plesa on Vimeo.
“Seeing Dan in his workshop, working, one can only
imagine all the stories and legends that have been told in this place,
and how he is singing romanian traditional songs so the newly made
pottery would get the traditional spirit. It’s a mythical, magical place
that everyone should visit once in their life time.”
This short documentary is part of a personal project called “Fascination of the Craft”.
You can see more documentaries here: fascinatiamestesugului.com
by Carole Epp | Jun 8, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colorado — Anderson Ranch Arts Center
The Studio Coordinator supports the Artistic Directors in the vision,
operation, maintenance and technical aspects of the program, studio,
facilities and equipment. The Studio Coordinator is responsible for
overseeing and performing the day-to-day operations of the studio
programs: maintaining supplies, general upkeep and maintenance of their
specific studio facilities, including technical and educational
assistance to residents, visiting artists, summer faculty and students.
In addition, the Studio Coordinator supports the Artistic Directors with
administrative duties in all programs for which the Artistic Director
is responsible. All Studio Coordinators are expected to collaborate and
work together as a team with all ranch staff. Studio Coordinator
positions are year-round, full-time positions, usually 40 hours per week
from October through mid-May and 60-plus hours per week from mid May
through September.
Position starts: September 5, 2016
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the studio building and
facilities, such as cleaning, changing lights, trash removal, heating,
plumbing and mechanical needs.
- In collaboration with the Artistic Director, order, design and
install major and minor equipment, oversee the safety of studio
facilities including first aid supplies, maintain fire alarm systems
with regular walk-throughs and inspections.
- Assist with summer and non-summer workshops, work with Artistic
Director to manage supply lists, order all supplies, work with faculty
regarding workshop curriculum and help to coordinate 20 to 30 workshops
per year. During summer, the Studio Coordinator trains and supervises 3
to 4 interns within their department, and provides assistance to the
faculty and students. Studios are cleaned and readied each week for new
workshops.
- Promote and market summer and non-summer workshops.
- Teach at least two weeks of workshops per year.
- Support the Artists-in-Residence Program, Visiting Artists, Gallery,
Summer Programs, Development and Administration departments at the
Ranch.
- Train and supervise interns consistent with Ranch policies.
- Participate in all staff, art team and departmental meetings.
- Provide technical support and assistance to residents and visiting artists.
- Support Ranch outreach activities through studio tours, short talks,
demos, etc. Participate in the educational component of community-based
projects.
- Support staff and board to cultivate positive relationships with
volunteers, to include donor cultivation and board/staff committees.
- Support publications by providing descriptive materials about Ranch
programs to Marketing staff for the newsletter, workshop catalog,
website, blogs, PR images, etc.
- Encourage and maintain sponsorship arrangements and cultivate giving
opportunities among students, donors, faculty and visiting artists.
- Participate in Anderson Ranch special events.
- Support the Artistic Director in the production of his/her artwork and research.
- Be a leader, be a team player and a contributor. Embrace leadership with a positive and flexible attitude.
Candidate Qualifications/Skills:
- Demonstrated organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Effective people skills are crucial.
- Desire and interest in working with an alternative non-profit arts educational organization.
- A broad appreciation and understanding of the ceramics arts.
- A strong understanding of ceramic processes and technologies;
including all aspects of kiln firings, repairs and maintenance.
Knowledge of gas, wood and electric kilns as well oxidation and
reduction firings. Electric computer kiln understanding and knowledge.
- A thorough knowledge of plaster, glaze and clay body chemistry and applications.
- Experience in running and operating a ceramics studio department.
Ability to manage a team of interns for summer workshops and winter
residency programs.
- Have effective experience in ceramic workshop experience and problem
solving. Faculty, student and artist in resident experience desirable.
- Basic knowledge and experience of clay forming techniques; throwing,
hand building and slip casting using the wheel, slab rollers,
extruders, etc.
- Computer skills; word processing, Photoshop basics, digital camera
skills, scanning and printing. Some knowledge of basic 3D modeling
programs such as Rhino and CAD software would be helpful.
- Be a quick learner.
- BFA or MFA desirable, but not necessary.
- A love and passion for the ceramic arts.
Salary and Benefits
Anderson Ranch Arts Center offers an excellent and competitive
benefits and compensation package. This position provides salary,
housing, vacation, health insurance and other benefits.
Application Instructions
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 10 images and the names
of 3 references to [email protected]. Include in subject line:
Studio Coordinator of Ceramics Application. No phone calls please.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the ideal candidate is selected.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2016
To Note
This job summary is not to be interpreted to be all-inclusive. It is
intended to identify the essential functions and qualifications of the
job. The applicant may be required to perform job-related
responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job
description. Certain functions not explicitly stated above are
nevertheless understood to be essential to this position. Anderson Ranch
is an equal opportunity employer.
by Carole Epp | Jun 4, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
HAMILTON ARTISTS INC. IS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hamilton
Artists Inc. is committed to the presentation of contemporary art and
related practices. The Inc. facilitates critical dialogue surrounding
issues in contemporary art through exhibitions, publication,
performances and public events. The Inc. actively
engages in community arts programming and educational initiatives that
represent the breadth and depth of cultural life in our city and beyond.
As the Executive Director for the Hamilton Artists Inc., the
successful candidate will combine their strong leadership experience and
initiative with strategic and creative decision making to strengthen
the capacity and operational oversight of the organisation.
The Executive Director is responsible for the successful
leadership, development and management of the organisation according to
the strategic direction set in partnership with the Board of Directors.
The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors and will
be required to manage staff and oversee volunteers; contribute to the
delivery of exceptional programming; manage the day-to-day finances and
operations of the gallery; maintain accurate and timely communications
with the membership and community at large.
The Executive Director is the organisation’s ambassador to the
Arts Community and beyond, and as such, is responsible for building
strong, inclusive partnerships with diverse community groups and
institutions while fostering relationships with curators, artists,
donors and sponsors.
The Hamilton Artists Inc. is looking for a candidate who is adaptable, organized and self-motivated.
The Executive Director position for the Hamilton Artists
Inc. is a full time position with a salary commensurate with experience,
beginning July 6, 2016.
The successful candidate will possess:
– A minimum of 3 years of experience in a non-profit art gallery or equivalent arts administrative experience.
– Experience managing budgets and grant writing.
– Supervisory experience.
– Strong verbal and written communications skills.
– Excellent interpersonal skills.
– Computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), data management, Quickbooks or other accounting software.
– A solid knowledge of Canadian and
international contemporary art, an understanding of the local and
regional arts communities, as well as a commitment to issues of
inclusivity within these communities.
– Fluency in both official languages, written and verbal, considered an asset.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
– Manages staff, interns, and volunteers.
– Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the gallery.
– Works with the Board Treasurer to control and oversee budgets and financial resources to manage the operations of the gallery.
– Administers the funds of the
organisation according to the approved budget, and monitors the monthly
cash flow of the organisation.
– Collaborates with staff and board to
develop and deliver programming including gallery exhibitions, external
projects, auxiliary and off-site programming.
– Researches and writes grants, reports, operational and other funding opportunities that may be available.
– In addition to the Chair of the
Board, is the public representative of the organisation, and as such,
attends and sits on several community groups and committees.
– Identifies and develops contacts with
schools, community agencies and cultural organisations, building
partnerships that support community outreach and learning.
– Oversees and contributes to the
activities of the gallery’s functioning committees: Programming,
Fundraising, Communications and Membership Outreach, Special Events and
Merchandising, and Building and Facilities.
– Prepares online communications and marketing for events and activities.
– Manages membership database and communications.
– Works with the Board of Directors in creating and monitoring inclusive, strategic and development plans for the organisation.
– Implements and monitors metrics for the evaluation of programs and community impact.
Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume, cover letter,
and contact information with two references by 12 PM on June 12, 2016 to [email protected] with Executive Director Applicant in the subject line.
HAMILTON ARTISTS INC. 155 JAMES ST N, HAMILTON, ON
905.529.3355 http://theinc.ca
See the job posting here.
