employment opportunity – Curator & Gallery Coordinator @ Red Lodge Clay Center
Red Lodge Clay Center is pleased to announce a search for the full-time position of Curator & Gallery Coordinator. This individual will work closely with the Executive Director, RLCC Staff, and Residents to fulfill the mission statement set forth by the Red Lodge Clay Center.
About the Red Lodge Clay Center: The RLCC was established in 2006 by Executive Director, David Hiltner. The Center’s residency programming, contemporary gallery, and education-based mission are nationally recognized in the field of ceramics and continue to grow every year. The community of Red Lodge is a small, rural town in south-central Montana with a vibrant tourist-driven economy nestled on the edge of the Beartooth Mountains. We are in close proximity to some of the greatest natural beauty in the US including National Parks such as Yellowstone, as well as pristine rivers, mountains, and a myriad of outdoor activities. We are dedicated to fostering the success of our employees through their own professional practice as well as through the collective effort and dedication of the Clay Center’s mission.
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should have knowledge of contemporary ceramics, an active studio practice, and previous gallery/curating experience. In addition, we expect candidates to have the necessary interpersonal/communication skills and organizational capability to manage our Resident workforce, as well as maintain excellent relationships with our clients and artists in addition to the other duties required of the Curator & Gallery Coordinator.
Preferred Qualifications: MFA, prior sales/marketing experience, proficiency in Adobe Suite and online sales platforms (Shopify) as well as WordPress and Microsoft Office. Also, prior experience and proficiency with digital photography and photo editing is desired. In addition, we are interested in candidates that are able to develop and implement a short and long-term set of goals and strategies for the continued success of our Retail and Gallery spaces.
The Curator and Gallery Coordinator will be responsible for:
- Work with Executive Director to establish annual Exhibition Calendars
- Curate and install monthly gallery exhibitions
- Maintain Retail Inventory and RLCC Gallery website
- Managing Resident Staff
- Facilitate public relations and advertising, including the RLCC monthly newsletter
- Monitor and update inventory and sales through the point of sale software
- Maintain excellent relations and communication with Represented Artists
- Oversee logistics of packing & shipping InventoryTo apply:
Send cover letter, CV, names and contact information for three references, artist statement, and 20 images of current artwork, as well as writing/curatorial samples (3 Exhibition proposals and accompanying press release) to David Hiltner via email at [email protected]. Application deadline: January 31st, 2018 Applications will be reviewed on upon receipt.
Starting annual salary commensurate with experience. Other benefits include: private 24/7 studio space, Discounted materials/Firings, paid leave for professional development, as well as being part of a strong community of makers and artists.
If you have questions, please call (406) 446-3993, or, email: [email protected]Learn more about the Clay Center at: www.redlodgeclaycenter.com
monday morning eye candy: The Crafted Dish
Okay so this isn’t a typical Monday Morning Eye Candy for musing about mud, but hopefully you can forgive me this week. I’ve been working with National Clay Week over the last year on this amazing publication that showcases a range of ceramic eye candy and talent from across Canada. We’ve paired up gorgeous pots with mouth watering recipes to entice you to pull those beautiful pots in your collection out of the cupboard and use on a daily basis.
Sixty one artists are showcased in the publication, and we’ve included an essay by Julia and Yolande Krueger. Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to The Stop, our community partner in Toronto, ON. From their site:
“The Stop strives to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds health and community, and challenges inequality. For over 30 years, The Stop Community Food Centre has been at the forefront of dignified, innovative programs that provide access to healthy food; build skills, health, hope, and community; and confront the underlying issues that lead to poverty and hunger. Our wide range of programs include drop-in meals, a food bank, community kitchens and gardens, perinatal and family support, civic engagement, and children and youth engagement.”
Below are some of the gorgeous spreads from the publication. I’m really proud of what we’ve accomplished on a zero budget, with the support of some seriously amazing folks in our creative community. Please consider adding this publication to your book collection. Support exposure for #canadianceramics and financially support The Stop and their programming.
Find out more about this project and links to the 61 artists: www.thecrafteddish.com
Buy the book here: www.blurb.ca/b/8196010-the-crafted-dish
residency opportunity: Sonoma Ceramics
Sonoma Ceramics at the Sonoma Community Center is now accepting applications through November 5 for our six-month Winter/Spring Artist in Residence opportunity. This is an all-inclusive residency including studio, efficiency apartment, firings, monthly stipend, employment, and exhibition.
We invite all ceramic artists to apply who are on a professional track- emerging, mid-career, or established who embrace engaging with the community.
Our residencies are located in the small city of Sonoma, one hour north of San Francisco, the heart of wine country.
Please visit our website for more information: http://www.sonomaceramics.com/
To name a few, past residents include: Sunshine Cobb, Jill Oberman, Bobby Free, Julia Feld, Tony Wise, Xia Zhang, Austyn Taylor, Colby Charpentier, and Karl Schwiesow(present) and we continue to support exceptional talent in our 10th year!
Please pass this information along to interested individuals in your networks whether it is for the upcoming deadline or future opportunities.
· Spring (January-June) 2018: DUE November 5, 2017
· Fall (July- December) 2018: DUE April 22, 2018
emerging artist: Wade Folger MacDonald
National Clay Week starts OCT 9th!!!
Here’s a quick last minute rundown:
Monday: Using Handmade with The Crafted Dish
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Purchase a copy of The Crafted Dish.
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Follow @Thecrafteddish and @nationalclayweek on Instagram
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Join in the fun by sharing your own recipes and images on your instagram feed using #thecrafteddish #NCW2017 and tagging @thecrafteddish for the opportunity to be showcased during the Monday of NCW. While the publication was limited to #canadianceramics – this call for online participation is open to everyone! Celebrate your culture, your art, and your food through sharing recipes and stories of how handmade craft and homemade food go hand in hand.
Tuesday: Clay Conversations with Artaxis
Artaxis is hosting 24 conversations by our members streaming live from 16 countries over 12 hours on our Artaxis Facebook page. Each artist will spend 30 minutes answering questions submitted via the form on this page. The event begins at 10:00 am Eastern Standard Time on October 10th, 2017.
Wednesday: Collaborations with Clementine Porcelain and Manchester Crafts Guild Youth and Arts Program
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Visit nationalclayweek.org for a how-to guide on how to plan your own Plate Project and plan one for the near future.
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Or if you are feeling ambitious- get in touch with Clementine Porcelain now and they will help you organize an event to coincide with their live stream on Oct. 11th. Let’s make it the biggest Plate Project workshop yet!
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Participate in the live auction hosted by Clementine Porcelain, clementineporcelain.com. The auction of plates is to raise money for the National BackPack program. Including a plate from Jeff Bridges!!
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Visit MCG’s live stream instagram 4-5pm EST to view and participate in their class collaboration – https://www.instagram.com/mcgyouthandarts/
Thursday: Nuts and Bolts with The Pottery Workshop
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LIVE Simultaneous Roundtable discussion and demonstration with live Q&A starting at 9pm with: Dryden Wells, Luca Li, Huang Fei, Rain Harris, Birdie Boone, Ekrem Yazici, and more!
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Every three hours, starting at 9am EST, we will release a new youtube video that highlights The Pottery Workshop in China and their surrounding area. Videos will explore Historic Jingdezhen, Artists Interviews, The Pottery Workshop, and many other topics!
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Post your own photos of your time at The Pottery Workshop on Instagram – #thepotteryworkshop #NCW2017
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Open Studios with YOU!
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Visit a studio who is hosting an Open Studio and bring students, family and or friends. Support your local community just by being there. Our website has a map and links of studios in your area. Find one and mark your calendar. We hope to see you there!
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Post photos of studios you visit and #NCWOS #openstudio #NCW2017 and we will repost on our feed.
movie day: Shio Kusaka & Jonas Wood
From 30 September 2017 to 7 January 2018, museum Voorlinden presents a duo exhibition featuring the artist couple Shio Kusaka (b. 1972) and Jonas Wood (b. 1977). It is their first two-person exhibition in Europe. Wood, an American painter from Boston, and Kusaka, a ceramic artist from Japan, live and work in Los Angeles. Voorlinden would like to introduce the Dutch public to these artists, who are both celebrated in the United States.
www.voorlinden.nl/exhibition/shio-kusaka-jonas-wood/?lang=en
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