by Carole Epp | Jan 31, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The College of the Arts at Kent State University seeks a dean and invites
nominations and expressions of interest.
Founded in 1910, Kent State University is the largest public multi-campus
system in Ohio with eight campuses serving 38,457 students in local
communities across Northeast Ohio. It provides the intellectual,
scientific, social, economic, and artistic resources of a major research
university in a safe and serene campus setting. The Kent Campus has a
student body of 25,000. The University is characterized by its
collaborative culture, strong academic and research orientation, and
commitment to diversity and community engagement.
The College of the Arts includes the School of Art, the Shannon Rodgers and
Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, the Hugh A.
Glauser School of Music, and the School of Theatre and Dance. The College
serves more than 2,500 students at the baccalaureate through doctoral
levels, through eight degree options and over 50 individual program
concentrations. The purview of the Dean of the College of the Arts also
includes the Kent State University Museum, which houses one of the nation¹s
preeminent collections of historic and contemporary fashionable dress.
The dean reports to the provost and provides strategic and operational
leadership to advance the college. The ideal candidate will be a strong
advocate for the arts, an educator with a clear vision, a committed
artist/scholar, and a professional able to imagine new possibilities for the
college. He or she must have a deep appreciation of and commitment to
supporting each of the disciplines represented in the college. The dean,
with the faculty, will be responsible for recruiting and retaining faculty
and for new program development. Increasing the diversity of the student
body and the faculty is essential to the mission of the college and the
university as a whole.
He or she will take a leading role in raising funds externally from
corporations, foundations and individuals to support the college¹s mission.
The dean will serve as the principal steward for the college¹s resources
its faculty and staff, students, finances, and facilities.
The candidate should have credentials appropriate for appointment as a
tenured full professor in one of the program areas of the College. Salary
is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review
of applications will continue until the position is filled. Application
materials including a cover letter addressing qualifications, curriculum
vitae and the names and contact information of three or more references
should be sent to:
Keli Greene, Search Coordinator
Kent State University, Office of the Provost
P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242
Email: [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Jan 30, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Deadline: April 16, 2010
Exhibition Dates: June 9 – July 9, 2010
Jurors: TBA Applications may be obtained at colleges /universities with Fine / Visual Arts Programmes across Canada Feb 2010. Students are responsible for return shipping of works. Canadian residents only. For application / info: please call 647.435.5858 or email
[email protected].
by Carole Epp | Jan 30, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Alberta College of Art + Design is one of only four publicly funded Canadian post-secondary institutions devoted exclusively to the advanced education of visual artists and designers. The college has recently entered into a vital new phase in its development and embraced a new mandate and vision that endorse a model of the institution as a laboratory for experimentation and as a catalyst for cultural development and creative inquiry into the arts and emergent cultural fields. The college welcomes applications for the upcoming 2010 – 2011 academic year for the position of: Visiting Artist/Instructor – Ceramics (Competition 0910-JA-FT-17)
Nine (9) month appointment – over two (2) semesters from August 23, 2010 to May 31, 2011 This position has been an integral part of the Ceramics program for over 20 years and is funded under the ACAD Rawlinson Visiting Faculty Program made possible by the generous donation of the Jill Rawlinson Fund. To complement existing instructional resources, the Visiting Artist in Ceramics will instruct a total of four (4), six (6) hour long studio courses at all levels of the undergraduate BFA in Ceramics program and will be expected to participate in Ceramics program activities and administrative workload. The Visiting Artist will receive remuneration (on a prorated –basis) in line with the salary of a full time instructor teaching a two course per semester load and will be provided with a generous studio space within the Ceramics facility. Firing and glaze materials will be provided. The Visiting Artist will be expected to maintain a personal research/studio practice during the time at ACAD and will be invited to mount a solo exhibition/presentation of her/his research/studio practice at the college in April 2011. Qualifications
The successful candidate will have: a significant professional exhibition record and recognition as a ceramist, an MFA or an equivalent degree or combination of education and professional experience in ceramics, substantial teaching experience at the post secondary level, excellent technical skills and a wide knowledge of all aspects of the discipline with a particular regard for the international ceramics profession. Applicants with a studio practice and teaching experience in the fields of sculpture and/or ceramics design are particularly sought for this academic year. Please submit applications by March 1, 2010 including: letter of application; the names/email/telephone contacts of three (3) referees; a current curriculum vitae; Two statements, one outlining teaching philosophy and practice and one regarding studio and research practice; twenty (20) images of recent studio work accompanied by a corresponding numbered list including titles, medium and size (all in C.D. format) to: Alberta College of Art + Design
1407 – 14th Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4R3
Fax: 403.284.6236
E-mail: [email protected] Alberta College of Art + Design is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes expressions of interest from all qualified applicants for consideration for this or other suitable vacancies. While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest, please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In situations with several qualified candidates, preference will normally be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
by Carole Epp | Jan 29, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The American Craft Council is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Executive Director.
The next Executive Director will have the unique opportunity to lead and sustain the American Craft Council through an exciting new phase of the Council’s history. With the relocation to Minneapolis, this chief executive will dynamically and strategically lead the future vitality, relevance, and impact of the Council.
As a nonprofit, membership-centric organization, the Executive Director is accountable to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for the execution of the strategic plan and development and implementation of the programs, policies, and practices of the Council. Within that framework, the Executive Director is responsible for the management and development of approximately 15 employees and a budget of $6 million.
Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for strategic direction, external relationships and fundraising, board and executive committee relations, membership growth and development, spokesperson and public relations, and administration.
This position is located in Minneapolis, MN (relocation from New York City to be completed by July 2010).
… Information: http://www.craftcouncil.org/
by Carole Epp | Jan 28, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
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28 January 2010 DESIGN FOR EVERYONE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OPEN The Victorian Government’s State of Design Festival is a key element of the Design Victoria Strategy developed to increase the awareness of the value of design and showcase how design generates innovation, promotes sustainability and adds value to business and society. For 2010, Design for Everyone, the Festival’s public program, will explore and communicate the importance of design to a broad public audience. Participation in Design for Everyone is an opportunity for individuals, organisations and businesses to demonstrate how design is improving living conditions, creating sustainable development opportunities, increasing commercial advantages and generating new and innovative products and services. The 2010 State of Design Festival theme of ‘Change by Design’ promotes the value of design as a practical tool for the creation of sustainable communities and competitive industries. The theme is communicated via the Design for Everyone program to a broad business, design industry and general public audience. The Festival is seeking Design for Everyone content that showcases design and the Victorian design industry, and falls within the category of eco-design aimed at the general public. Past public events and exhibitions that respond to the 2010 theme include:
- Native furniture launch at Format Furniture
- Shelter Stories exhibition presented by Architecture without Frontiers
- My Patch, My Future-City: Children’s sustainable workshop presented by Artillery Interior Architecture
- Design of the Times: eco-design talk by Liane Rossler, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
- Lightcycle: Sustainable Lighting Exhibition presented by Electrolight
- The Garbage Warrior: Michael Reynolds, eco-design talks in Melbourne and Bendigo
- 6 Star building tours with Bendigo Bank, Bendigo
The State of Design Festival is now seeking expressions of interest for public exhibitions, projects, installations, seminars, workshops and creative events to be included in the 2010 Design for Everyone program. Download the Expression of Interest PDF Design for Everyone FAQs Apply online
Deadline for application is Monday 15 February 2010. |
by Carole Epp | Jan 28, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Yellowhead Rotary Arts Festival features a variety of art displays, including a pottery show. They are looking for an experienced potter to spend a day in Hinton judging the entries and providing a demonstration. All travel costs will be covered in addition to payment for services. This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise with a small community of enthusiastic potters! Please contact Lisa at [email protected] or 780-712-6313 if you are interested or would like more information. Date: April 17 or 24 (TBA soon).
