Job Posting – University of Arkansas

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  • MFA degree with demonstrated professional achievement in the field of Ceramics
  • College teaching experience
  • Broad knowledge of historical and contemporary aspects of ceramics, art, and theory
  • Experience in most ceramic techniques including wheel, hand building, and mold making/slip casting
  • Experience in three dimensional design techniques including woodshop and mixed media building processes
  • Knowledge of low to high-fire materials and firing of electric, gas, and atmospheric kilns
  • Commitment to community outreach and student mentoring

Job Duties: Teach two classes per-semester, supervise graduate students and adjunct faculty teaching three-dimensional design courses, work with graduate students and advanced ceramics students, manage ceramics studio and equipment, including supervising graduate assistants, and maintain an active research record. Where To Apply? Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, artist’s statement, statement of teaching philosophy, list of 5 professional references w/address, phone, email, 20 images of professional work, 20 images of students’ work (all images should be a maximum of 1024 X 768 pixels, RGB, 72 dpi, jpeg), image identification list indicating each image’s description and/or title, dimensions, medium, and date in corresponding numbering to presentation. (Any digital video work should be submitted as QuickTime files.) All materials should be submitted on a CD or DVD and formatted for Macintosh. Please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you wish the materials to be returned. Deadline: March 1, 2011 or until position is filled. Materials should be sent to: Jeannie Hulen, Chair, Department of Art 116 FNAR Center University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

7th International Biennale of Ceramics, Inside Out, presented by the City of Kapfenberg, Austria

Open to all artistic forms of expression concerning the use of ceramics – with the exclusion of china, serially manufactured objects and ceramic design. A maximum of three works are allowed to be entered to the competition. The works must not exceed the age limit of two years and they have to correspond to the motto of the Biennale of Ceramics 2011. Only works that have never been entered to take part at any other competition are accepted. The dimensions of the objects entered have to be of reasonable size, height and weight. In other words, an exhibition at the gallery of the Cultural Center should not take extraordinary efforts for the should not take extraordinary efforts for the organizers. Digital photographs of the works are required. Please take the pictures in front of neutral background. The photographs have to be sent via CD ROM, DVD or USB Stick. A resolution of at least 300dpi is required. Please take the pictures of each work from at least two different angles and name it with the exact title. To enter the competition/exhibition of the 7th Biennale of Ceramics the Cultural Center of Kapfenberg requires a package of the following data:

  • The filled out application form.
  • The list of works entered.
  • The digital photographs of the works entered.

Please write the password “Keramikbiennale” (Biennale of Ceramics) on your package and send it to the following address: KUlturZentrum Kapfenberg
Mürzgasse 3,
A – 8605 Kapfenberg
All entries have to reach the Cultural Center before June 15th, 2011. The data/documents entered will remain with the organizer and will hence not be returned. Artists will be responsible for shipping. For more information: http://www.keramik-biennale-kapfenberg.at/en/anmeldung_ausschreibung.htm# Prospectus: invitation

Ceramics Monthly, Emerging Artists 2011, call for submissions

In May 2011, Ceramics Monthly will feature the works of emerging clay artists. Those actively pursuing a career in ceramics for less than ten years are eligible. To be considered, submit the following:
-Up to five professional-quality digital images (300 ppi resolution on a CD, plus a full-size color print of each image), with complete descriptions of works.
-Full contact information including email, artist’s statement and resume. Mail to: Emerging Artist, Ceramics Monthly, 600 N. Cleveland Avenue Suite 210, Westerville, Ohio, 43082 Do not submit materials in binders or folders. Emailed submissions and submissions of more than five images will not be considered. Submitted materials will not be returned. Due to the volume of entries, no phone calls please. Arrival Deadline: February 25th, 2011 Emerging Artist Contest
Submission Information (PDF)