Tenure-track position in Studio Art at U of R

The Department of Visual Arts at the University of Regina invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Studio Art, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence July 1, 2011. The successful candidate should be a highly qualified practitioner with an MFA or other terminal degree. Candidates should have expertise in a range of contemporary approaches to art making, the ability to contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and graduate teaching in Visual Arts as well as to interdisciplinary initiatives within the Faculty of Fine Arts. An active record of research dissemination is essential. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach art foundations, and courses in at least two of the following areas: ceramics, digital imaging, intermedia, professional issues, and sculpture. Skills in the use of digital tools will be considered an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to administration and committee work in the Department, Faculty and University and to teaching and research within the Faculty of Fine Arts.

The Department of Visual Arts at the University of Regina is a comprehensive program with majors specializing in ceramics, drawing, intermedia, painting, print-media, sculpture, art history and cultures of display. The Department is located within the Faculty of Fine Arts and members engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative work within the Department, Faculty and University. Faculty include studio artists and art historians and the Department offers BFA, BA, BA (Honours) and MFA degrees, a special 3-year program for Arts Education majors and two certificate programs. Faculty in Visual Arts are active artists, academics, curators and writers, who disseminate their work nationally and internationally. The Regina area supports a lively arts community with a number of significant public, commercial and artist-run galleries, and both the University and the City of Regina have a strong commitment to public art.

DEADLINE: February 28th, 2011.

Applicants are required to submit a letter of application; CV; examples of studio practice on CD or DVD and/or other relevant documentation of current work; a statement of research practice; a statement of teaching philosophy identifying areas of teaching expertise; all academic transcripts (originals required), up to three reprints of scholarly writing if applicable, and the names of three referees who have been asked to send letters by the deadline date.

ALL applications will be received using our electronic system athttp://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers.

For full position requirements and instructions on how to apply go tohttp://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers.

More information about the Department of Visual Arts can be found at:http://www.uregina.ca/finearts/visual.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We value diversity in the workplace.

Visiting Artist/Instructor – Ceramics (Competition 1011-JA-FT-30)

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 2011 – 2012 academic year for the position of: Visiting Artist/Instructor – Ceramics (Competition 1011-JA-FT-30)
Nine (9) month appointment – over two (2) semesters from August 25, 2011 to May 31, 2012. This position has been an integral part of the Ceramics program for over 20 years and is currently 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 glazing materials will also be provided. The Visiting Artist will be expected to maintain an active 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 2012. 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 pottery are particularly sought for this academic year. Please submit applications by March 31, 2011 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) digital images of recent studio work accompanied by a corresponding numbered list including titles, medium and size to: Alberta College of Art + Design
1407 – 14th Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4R3
Fax: 403.284.6236
E-mail: [email protected] For further information about the college, Calgary, Alberta, Canada and this position please visit our web site at www.acad.ca. 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.

Call for makers, artists, designers:


in designboom’s unique and world famous market exhibitions, visitors are not only able to meet
the young avant-garde designers and become familiar with their work but also buy self-produced or limited edition pieces directly from the designers. profits through sales can be used towards partially covering any travel costs.

over the intense days of exhibiting and socializing, the designers have the chance to discuss their work with other like-minded professionals, customers, manufacturers, distributors, press and museum curators – verifying their designs and their packaging credentials.

after tokyo, sydney, seoul, melbourne, stockholm, saint-etienne, valencia, copenhagen, …
this unique formula now sees its 23rd edition, since our very first mart in new york in 2005.

would you like to join us?
designboom is currently selecting designers.
if you are interested in participating at this mart, please email us now!
how to participate
please email us a few images of your objects that you would like to bring.

criteria
you should keep in mind that the mart is a sales exhibition,
therefore you are invited to sell a small amount of (self) produced items priced from:
10 USD – 100 USD
objects should be lightweight and easy to carry.

send us your work
please send your submissions to: [email protected]
subject line: ‘designboom mart new york’.
emails should not exceed 3 MB

Call for makers: Craft NI’s Exhibition Programme

Craft NI is now inviting proposals for its annual, selected exhibitions programme 2011-12 from craftspeople, designer-maker, curators, craft networks and retail outlets.
The Craft NI gallery is a showcase platform for displays and exhibitions of quality contemporary craft. Through an annually selected exhibitions programme, Craft NI offers year round access to displays and exhibitions of quality contemporary craft in the centre of Belfast. The ground floor gallery is housed in the historic Cotton Court building, a former Bonded Warehouse and is conveniently located opposite the Merchant Hotel in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.

Each year Craft NI invites designer-makers, craftspeople, curators, craft organisations and retail outlets to submit exhibition proposals for an annual programme of exhibitions at the gallery. Normally, exhibitions run for two months. A craft curator selects exhibitions on the basis of proposals submitted to Craft NI and on our general quality criteria. Find out more about the exhibition programme here → Selection Process and Criteria
Work will be selected for display by an independent panel on the basis of the exhibition proposal and Craft NI’s general quality criteria.

By this, Craft Northern Ireland means contemporary work that:

  • extends practice as well as ensuring high standards of technical skill and design;
  • does not reproduce or restore but is innovative in its use of materials and aesthetic vision;
  • reflects the signature of the individual maker and demonstrates investigation of processes and critical enquiry.

Your application should contain:

  • Contact details
  • 4 jpeg images of recent work or link to website/blog
  • CV (no more than 2 pages)
  • Brief description of the work you are proposing (max 150 words)
  • Indication of how you will use the space/any special technical requirements
  • Information on when the proposed work is available
Venue: Craft Ni
End: 14th March, 2011 16:00
How To Take Part: Please complete an application form and return with required information to [email protected] or post to Craft NI, Cotton Court , 42 Waring St. Belfast BT1 2ED The closing date is 14 March 2011.

2011 Call for Artists: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2011

Now in its 50th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition [TOAE] is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place annually on Nathan Phillips Square, every July.

As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Hundreds of artists participate and an estimated 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors.

In 2010, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition’s award program presented over $30,000 in cash awards and prizes to participating artists.

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is a charitable, non-profit organization supported by a group of volunteers active in the art and corporate communities. The exhibition is financed through registration fees, and by government, corporate and individual sponsors, enabling the TOAE to charge one of the lowest registration fees in North America. No percentage of the artists’ sales is taken by the organizers. Apply online at the TOAE website at or call 416.408.2754 for more information. For further information, please contact: Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
264 – 401 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON
M5V 3A8
416.408.2754
toae [at] torontooutdoorart [dot] org

Call for artists DownStreet Art

DownStreet Art is pleased to announce a call for artists and curators for the 2011 season. This is a great opportunity to have your work/project showcased in an art-friendly community, to be in touch with artists, curators, and professionals in the art world, and to be part of a larger discourse about contemporary art. Opportunities are many, so please read details carefully and fill the application accordingly to your needs. DownStreet Art welcomes any form of art and any art work team. If you are a duo/trio or a group of artists willing to show together please apply! DownStreet Art 2011 will run from June 23rd till October 11th (Columbus Day Weekend). It will begin with a kick-off celebration on June 23rd and will hold four “DownStreet Art Thursdays” (with all galleries hosting opening receptions and downtown performances); and it will all culminate in North Adams Open Studios weekend on October 11th. Please note that as a public art project, DownStreet Art is dependent on available/empty spaces, sufficient funding and adequate staffing. While we are planning for 2011, the number of available/empty spaces (and thus opportunities) is uncertain at this time. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION NOW! CLICK >>>HERE