job posting: 2 openings @ Northern Clay Center!
SALES GALLERY ASSOCIATE
This is a part-time, hourly position that provides retail and other assistance in Northern Clay Center’s Sales Gallery. When working in the Sales Gallery, this person serves as the primary receptionist for the Center, including responding to questions about NCC programs and registering students. The position reports directly to Tippy Maurant and Emily Romens, and supports other work of the gallery staff. The schedule for the position will include Wednesday through Friday, every other weekend, and may include additional hours as needed. Please send resume and letter of interest to [email protected] for consideration.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 16, 2019
View the full job description here.
EDUCATION TECHNICIAN AND RESIDENT ARTIST
Northern Clay Center (NCC) has earned a reputation as an innovative cornerstone of the ceramic arts. Renowned for visionary leadership, compassionate teamwork, and unsurpassed hospitality, NCC is now seeking an Education Technician.
The Education Technician is responsible for the daily flow of work produced by Northern Clay Center’s education programs—from management of raw materials, to ensuring best safety practices in materials lab, to firing clay works—and is an integral part of the community-centered environment at NCC.
This position serves as one of three technicians in support of the Clay Center’s education program, each of which has a list of shared responsibilities and unique responsibilities,which require open communication as a member of the team, under the leadership of NCC’s Studio Manager and ultimate coordination of the Manager of Education and Studio Artist Programs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, August 18, 2019
View the full job description and application instructions here.
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Northern Clay Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Shary Boyle on Hyperallergic with a must listen podcast!
“I chose to become an artist to try to pursue a life of true questioning and subversion and an alternative position to what I saw as a common drive towards capitalist values of growth and progression and I want to just to continually have access to watching and observing and questioning that.” – Shary Boyle
Read the article and hear the podcast HERE.
call for artists: Curatorial Fellowship @ Banff Center
Banff International Curatorial Institute Fellowship Winter 2020
Program Overview
The Banff International Curatorial Institute (BICI) Fellowship program supports established curators, arts writers, cultural critics, researchers, and artists in focusing deeply on the development of their work. The program allows for self-directed research over an extended period of 12 weeks, within the creative and intellectually stimulating environment of Visual Arts at Banff Centre. Up to four participants will be selected by an international jury for this unique, fully scholarshipped program.
In addition to focusing on their own practice, participants will engage with other artists-in-residence in Visual Arts programs to grow their networks and expand their research. They will visit studios, join reading groups, share knowledge through presenting research in progress, as well as engage with each other and Banff Centre’s curatorial and artistic staff.
What does the program offer?
The BICI Fellowship allows visual arts professionals to develop work and pursue critical research. Scheduled programming is light to allow for self-directed project development as well as opportunities to connect and collaborate.
Participants may work on the continuation of an existing project, the early development of a substantial new project, create work towards a confirmed external publication or exhibition, or conduct research involving BICI publications and Banff Centre’s permanent collection and archives. Projects and research that are timely, socially relevant, and of high artistic merit will be considered.
Participants can attend talks and presentations by faculty and guests of Visual Arts programs and Walter Phillips Gallery, and expand networks by connecting with artists from around the world. Participants will also have a private office or studio space, accessible 24 hours a day. In addition, the program offers funding to cover tuition, accommodation, and an on-campus meal plan.
Who should apply?
The BICI Fellowship is open to mid- to- senior-level curators, arts writers, cultural critics, researchers, and artists exploring original topics within visual arts. Artists working in practice/material-based studio research are welcome to apply.
Applicants should have an established exhibition/publication record, have completed formal training in visual arts at the post-secondary level, or have equivalent experience and recognition from their peers.
Deadline to apply is Sept 4th, 2019
Full details HERE.
emerging artist: Ryana Lawson
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canadian ceramic residency opportunity!
Open to emerging and established visual artists in ceramic or overlapping interdisciplinary practices. Applications are accepted on-line only.
The program provides ceramic artists the ability to work in a supportive community environment of like-minded individuals, to share their expertise and vision, to inspire excellence and create work at the highest level in a nurturing and creative environment.
The residency is a multi-faceted experience that will include opportunities for teaching, community outreach, interaction with other artists, and studio care, and will culminate in an exhibition of new work.
Professional Development, Opportunities & Obligations
The Resident Artist Program offers individuals the opportunity to further develop their work, and to establish professional practices and standards. Both Centers offer the support of their staff and facilities to help Resident Artists reach the next stage of development in their careers.
The Caetani Centre, ACNO & VCAC will facilitate workshops, receptions, and public programming based around the participating artist’s work. All organizations work together to provide additional opportunities for public educational programs, artist presentations, and feedback from other artists and mentors. The artist may propose additional events and community programming if they choose.
As a relatively new program, the Caetani Centre is interested in feedback and constructive criticism, and requests that the participant submit an exit survey upon completion of their project.
Artists-in-Residence are requested to leave a piece of art in the community, if possible.
Exhibition Opportunity
Residents will have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the Vernon Community Arts Centre’s Lobby Gallery, with technical support from the VCAC. Curatorial support is provided by the Caetani Center, and the artist will contribute to and receive a small publication about their residency and exhibition.
Selection of Applicants
The program is open to both emerging and established artists. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of post-secondary training completed or in progress with a major in ceramics, be self-directed and able to work independently. Preference is given to candidates who have demonstrated artistic excellence as well as interest in experimentation and innovative techniques.
The successful CeramAIR Resident has a genuine commitment to working with clay, a willingness to work with the local community, and a desire to grow in the development of their own work. They bring a high level of professionalism and competency to the studio that enriches the quality of our programs and facility.
A selection committee composed of arts professionals will review and select candidates for the program. Selection is based on the body of work presented, cv and project proposal.
Full details can be found HERE.
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