Artist in Residence at Colorado Mesa University

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CMU offers two residency options in Ceramics, Graphic
Design/Illustration, Printmaking, Painting/Drawing, or Sculpture area.
This is 9-month position with possibility of one-year renewal.

Date of Residency: August 15. 2016 through May 15. 2017.

Application Deadline: Position is open until filled. Priority is given to applications received by Saturday, July 22nd, 2016.

This Artist in Residence program at CMU is a self-directed residency,
which is designed to provide an emerging artist with university
experience based on studio access, teaching opportunities, and studio
management experience, as they make the transition from graduate school
to a professional artistic/educational career.
Furthermore, the program is intended to allow a resident the artistic
research time and space to pursue developing new ideas and create a
body of work while enhancing the art program at Colorado Mesa
University.

Accepted residents will teach 2/2-course load in 2D or 3D design area
the candidate is suitably qualified for or 1/1-course load in 3D
design, CNC router, and 10 hours Technician. Also the AIR will
participate within the area as an informal collaborator and mentor for
students, while working in the common studio space with students.

Website: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/art/people/artist-in-residence.html

call for entry: University of North Florida International Ceramics Exhibition

by | May 24, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

McKenzie Smith
 
Description of Show: 
The
UNF Cermics Guild is pleased to host The UNF International Ceramics
Exhibition. This show will highlight ceramic excellence, according to
juror McKenzie Smith. Participation is open to all artists 18 years of
age or older. Work submitted must be original, must use clay as the
primary material, and must have been completed within the last 3 years.
Awards: 
Purchase Award
Best of Show
Honorable Mentions
Calendar:
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 by Midnight Pacific Time
Exhibition Dates:  September 1, 2016 – October 14, 2016  
Email Notification Begins: July 27th, 2016
Accepted Works Due: August 19th, 2016
Juror: 
McKenzie
Smith is a potter working in Florida. McKenzie worked as a Core Student
at the Penland School of Crafts. He received his BFA from the
University of South Florida and his MFA from the University of Florida.
Residencies include the Archie Bray Foundation, Banff Center For The
Arts, Baltimore Clayworks, and the University of Miami. Smith has
exhibited widely and taught numerous workshops.
Gallery: 
UNF Gallery of Art
Founders Hall 
Building 2 • Room 1001
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224