November 22 – January 10, 2008

“Fins, Fur and Feathers”

New ceramics by Louis Ballard, Chris Berti, Susan Bostwick, Melody Ellis, Carole Epp, Jacob Foran, Todd Frahm, Bruce Grimes, Roxanne Jackson, Ron Kovatch, Leanne McClurg Cambric, Laura O’Donnell, Angela Rose, Katy Rush, Rimas VisGirda, Michaelene Walsh, Catherine Wiesener, Janis Mars Wunderlich.

I’m completely thrilled to annouce the opening of the show Fins, Fur and Feathers at the Cinema Gallery in Urbana IL. Not only does yours truly have 2 pieces in the show, but some of my all time favorites are in the show as well. As an emerging artist I’m pretty excited to be showing with some artists I was referencing years ago in my thesis. Please do check out the show if you’re near by or you can view some of the work online here.

January 5th 2009 Entry Deadline
“Starbrick Clay National Cup Show”
Location: Nelsonville, Ohio
Exhibition Dates: February 27–April 19, 2009
Juror: Matt Long
Open to cups, mugs, goblets, tea bowls, teacups and tumblers.
Juried from digital or slides.
Fee: $20 for three entries; $30 for five entries.
Contact:
Starbrick Clay Fine Art Ceramic Gallery
21 W. Columbus St.
Nelsonville 45764
[email protected]
740.753.1011

Assistant Professor: Division of Craft (Ceramics)

COMPETITION NO. F104.08

Subject to budgetary and final approval by the Board of Governors, this is an initial three-year appointment, renewable for continuing appointment.

REVIEWS BEGIN December 15, 2008
APPOINTMENT BEGINS July 1, 2009

Qualified applicants must have an MFA, MA or PhD and an established or rapidly developing exhibition record. Post-secondary teaching and/or relevant professional experience is required.

It is expected that the candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses to include a wide range of ceramic methodologies, skills and concepts. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to pedagogical and program development.

Knowledge of contemporary and historical discourses in ceramics and the visual arts is essential. Interest in one or more of these areas: ceramic materials, rapid prototyping and/or mold-making, theory and critical writing would be an advantage.

Service to the University and leadership in research and curricular initiatives is expected.

As NSCAD establishes a research agenda in innovation and technology, the University is seeking a candidate who will utilize the new Ceramics facility to develop unique collaborations and experimental directions for the medium of clay.

Applicants should include a current curriculum vitae, a maximum of 20 digital images of professional work, (on a single CD-ROM or DVD-ROM) and the names and contact information for three references. The University will seek permission from the applicant before contacting the referees. A statement of teaching philosophy, an artist statement and other relevant support documentation would be an asset. Please quote competition number F104.08 in your application.

DIRECT APPLICATIONS TO:
Dr. Kenn Gardner Honeychurch
Senior Vice President
Office of Academic Affairs and Research
NSCAD University
5163 Duke Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J6 Fax: 902 425 4664

Read it here…

Longwood University Art Department website: http://www.longwood.edu/art

official post: http://www.longwood.edu/HR/EMSvacancies.htm

Longwood University’s Art Department is seeking an Assistant Professor of Ceramics, starting in August, 2009. This position requires an MFA degree, with college-level teaching experience and a regional/national exhibition record preferred. Successful candidates must demonstrate a broad knowledge of ceramic techniques, including: wheel & hand-building, mold-making, surface decoration, glaze calculation, kiln construction/maintenance, and a knowledge of both contemporary art and historical issues of craft. Familiarity with electric & gas kiln firing, with knowledge of salt, soda, and wood firing. Teaching responsibilities will include all ceramics levels and some two & three-dimensional design courses.

Tenure-track faculty members at Longwood are required to maintain effective teaching, an active exhibition record, and university and departmental service, including student advising and committee assignments. 4/4 teaching, with additional independent-study projects for advanced students.

Review of completed applications will begin on December 8, 2008 and continue until position is filled. A satisfactory criminal background check is required. Please send letter of application, cv, teaching philosophy, 20 slides or digital images of creative work, 20 slides or digital images of student work, and contact information for three current references. Other supporting materials may include exhibition reviews or other written material. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials, and send entire packet to:

Randy Edmonson, Ceramics Search Committee Chair,
Longwood University,
Department of Art,
201 High Street,
Farmville, VA 23909.

Completion of a 30 million dollar addition to Longwood’s Art Department will be complete in 2011. The department has 180 majors and 60 minors with nine full-time faculty. For more information about the department, refer to: www.longwood.edu/art. An AA/EOE institution, Longwood University encourages women and minorities to apply.