Ceramic Studio Assistant/Residency
Bard College at Simon’s Rock is seeking applications for a Ceramic Studio Assistant for the fall and spring semesters of the academic year 2016-17 (mid- August through mid-May). This position pays $12 per hour and is open to either one person at 24 hours per week, or two people who would function as a team and each work 16 hours per week. The position grants 24-hour studio access to a private but shared studio, as well as all ceramic, woodworking and metalworking facilities. The appointment begins and ends one week before and after each semester. This is a one-year position with the potential of renewal for a second year.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to help maintain
studio cleanliness, keep the studio and equipment organized, clean, and
functioning smoothly, oversee the loading/firing/unloading of
gas/electric/wood kilns, oversee clay reclamation, keep dry materials
and glazes inventoried and organized, manage work-study students, and
assist with wood firings and wood preparation. Additional
responsibilities may require supervising the wood/metal shop during open
studio hours as well as ongoing projects or tasks that help to make the
ceramic and design studio a more user-friendly, efficient, and
technically advanced place to work.
Standards of performance for both positions include a working
knowledge of clay/ glaze materials and plaster, loading/firing/unloading
of electric and gas kilns and a wood kiln. The ability to train
students on safe studio practices, the ability to work with students at
various skill levels, and the ability to successfully interface with
faculty, staff and administration are required.
Actively creating and developing one’s own ceramic work in the studio is an essential part of this position.
To apply, please email a letter of interest, artist statement,
contact information of at least 2 references, resume, and a link to your
website OR 10 images of your work in .jpg or .gif format with a maximum
total size not exceeding 2 MB to [email protected]. For
questions regarding these positions please email
[email protected]. Applications received by March 15 will
be given priority.
Bard College at Simon’s Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Employment is contingent
on a successful background check. Review of applications will begin
immediately and search will remain open until the position is filled.
For more information about the College, please visit our website at www.simons-rock.edu.
http://simons-rock.edu/why-simons-rock/contact-us/job-opportunities/ceramic-assistant-residency.php
movie day: On the Other Side of the Woods / Teisel pool metsa
On the Other Side of the Woods / Teisel pool metsa from Anu-Laura Tuttelberg on Vimeo.
short stop motion film with puppets made from clay and wood. The film
is shot with natural sunlight coming from the windows of the atelier
which is the setting for the film. The story is inspired by fairy tales.
See more at anulaura.com/on-the-others-side-of-the-woods/
Director, set designer, cinematographer: Anu-Laura Tuttelberg
Animator: Olga Bulgakova
Composer: Sander Põldsaar
Sound Designer: Horret Kuus
Producer: Anu-Laura Tuttelberg, Nukufilm studio, Estonian Academy of Arts
technical tuesday: Making a two piece plaster mold with John Britt
C.R.E.T.A Rome Residency Opportunity
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2016
Immerse yourself in the centuries of art & culture of Rome. The
non-profit organization c.r.e.t.a. rome is offering an international
self-funded residency program in Rome, Italy.
For more information click here.
monday morning eye candy: Cristina Cordova
call for Indigenous artists: REVEAL Indigenous Art Awards
established Indigenous artists working in traditional or contemporary
practices. The awards will be given in six artistic categories
including dance, music, theatre, literature, film/video (media arts),
and visual arts/fine craft.
Applications from artists working in multiple art forms will
also be accepted, however, applicants should choose one of the
artistic categories listed above in which to apply.
Artists selected to receive an award may use the proceeds of the award at their own discretion.
Award recipients will be selected by a jury of peers. Awards
will be given at the sole discretion of The Hnatyshyn Foundation. All
decisions are final.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit a complete application online, or in hard copy
via Canada Post or courier service, no later than the deadline. If
sent by post or courier, submissions must be postmarked or time stamped
no later than this date. There are no exceptions. We encourage all
candidates to submit their applications well in advance to avoid any
chance of missing the deadline.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, you must
- Be of Indigenous descent.
For the purposes of these awards, Indigenous people include First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada. - Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Define and describe yourself as a practising artist.
Other Requirements
The awards are intended for practising artists as performers and
creators. Contemporary and traditional practices are eligible.
Artistic Disciplines
Dance, Music, Theatre
For applicants in dance, music and theatre, the awards are
intended for performance. Oral traditions, storytelling, spoken word,
pow wow and hip hop are included in these categories. Choreographers,
arrangers, composers and directors are not eligible.
Literature
The awards in literature are intended for writers in fiction, non-fiction and poetry, as well as playwrights.
Film/Video (Media Arts)
The awards in film and video are intended for creators working in
film and video (analog or digital), including animation, who retain
creative control of their work. Producers and screenwriters are not
eligible.
Visual Art & Fine Craft
The awards in visual art and fine craft include conventional
visual art practices (painting, drawing, sculpture, photography,
printmaking, mixed media). Installation, performance art and conceptual
art are also eligible.
In fine craft, contemporary and traditional practices are
eligible, including, carving, jewellery making, ceramics, glass work,
bead work, fiber, textile and fashion, and include other
traditional/culture-based materials such as fish scale, caribou hair
tufting, and quillwork.
Submitting Your Application
You can complete and submit your application online starting March 1st. If you are submitting your application in hard copy by Canada Post or courier service, please send all materials in a single package.
Do not send originals. Due to the high volume of requests, application
support materials cannot be returned. Make sure to retain a copy of
any materials you send. Late or incomplete applications and any
supplementary materials arriving after the deadline date will not be
reviewed.
For more details, please consult our frequently asked questions.
You can download a copy of the application form here for reference purposes.
You can apply online starting March 1st.
Results will be communicated in January of 2017.
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