Residency opportunity (electric kiln only)

by Carole Epp | May 20, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

The Department of Visual Arts at the University of Western Ontario invites applications for an Artist/Scholar-in-Residence to take place from September 01, through December 31, 2011. The Residency celebrates contemporary art and innovative scholarly research in art history and visual culture. The competition is open to artists and scholars at any stage of their career; emerging artists and junior scholars are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is June 15, 2011. The successful candidate will be provided with a $5000.00 stipend, a paid one course teaching allocation, assigned studio or office space, and an exhibition or public lecture opportunity in the Department’s ArtLab Gallery. To apply please send a brief statement outlining your interest in and suitability for the Residency, along with a CV, and a portfolio of work (images, audio/video files, etc), or an outline of a current research project and writing sample to:

Joy James,
Ph.D. Chair
Department of Visual Arts
John Labatt Visual Arts Centre
The University of Western Ontario
London, ON N6A 5B7
CANADA
[email protected]

Telephone: 519-661-3440 • Fax: 519-661-2020 • www.uwo.ca/visarts

Appalachian Center for Craft

by Carole Epp | Apr 21, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE (CLAY)

The Appalachian Center for Craft is seeking an Artist in Residence (AIR) of exceptional talent to provide support in the Clay Department. The purpose of the AIR program is to provide a creative, residential environment for emerging professional artists and to broaden student and faculty awareness of new approaches and techniques. The Craft Center’s mission is to offer the finest studio professional craft education through the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Certificate of Accomplishment and workshop programs, and to provide a regional cultural resource through the workshop, exhibition, and gallery programs. TERM OF THE RESIDENCY: One year, August 16, 2011 – August 15, 2012. The resident may be invited back for two additional years at the request of the Craft Center for a possible total of three years as a resident. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have completed the MFA degree. Selection will consider the candidate’s potential artistic and professional growth within the residency, technical skills in studio and equipment maintenance, and potential for instructional support. EXPECTATIONS AND DUTIES FOR CLAY RESIDENT: General familiarity with clay materials, operation of clay mixers and pugmills, glaze mixing, electric and gas kiln firing and basic equipment maintenance. Basic knowledge of hand power tools and construction/framing is desirable. Oversight of general maintenance and cleanup of clay studio, glaze pantry, glaze lab, and condition/use of kilns & equipment. Periodic inventory of glaze materials and other studio supplies. The resident will work 20 hours per week on studio maintenance, mixing glazes, firing kilns, and other studio tasks including managing the needs of the workshop program. During the Craft Center’s summer workshop season the resident manages the studio, ordering materials for the workshops and insuring smooth operation. Specifics of managing the studio during workshops will be discussed with the artist in residence in advance, with both the supervising faculty member and the program manager. Residents will receive directions from the program manager regarding workshop support. During the workshops the resident may be able to take part in the workshop on a space available basis, or pursue their own work while also being available for the visiting instructor. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: Includes occasional teaching duties during faculty absence. Resident will periodically give appropriate class demonstrations and/or participate in class discussions. Resident may participate in mid-term and final group review. In exchange for compensation, resident may have the opportunity to teach workshops and academic classes in clay or foundations, and conduct outreach demonstrations. The resident must produce a significant body of studio work while showing a high level of technical expertise and aesthetic merit. In consultation with the department head, expectations of the AIR’s studio work will be reviewed after arrival. COMPENSATION: Residence in Craft Center housing is a required condition of studio residencies. Single occupancy bedroom with private bath (whether married or single, cooking and lounge facilities are shared with other residents), individual studio space and 24 hour studio access are provided. A stipend of $1,620.00 annually is provided. Also, opportunities for additional employment through workshop and outreach programs or adjunct teaching may be available. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Visit www.tntech.edu/jobs for the job description which will be listed under the Clerical/Support Staff button. Follow instructions to create an application and apply online. ALSO, submit a CD of digital images in JPEG format, resume, and three letters of reference to: Appalachian Center for Craft, 1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville, TN 37166, Attention: Artist in Residence Application-Ceramics. For questions please email Professor Vince Pitelka at [email protected] or phone (615) 597-6801. Application screening: Review of applications will begin April 1, 2011. Position open until filled. AA/EEO.

ARTIST RESIDENCY: MAWA, Winnipeg deadline April 29 and October 28

by Carole Epp | Apr 9, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

New Canadian artist residency at MAWA, Winnipeg New! Artist Residency At MAWA Two deadlines: April 29, 2011 (for residencies in 2011) and October 28, 2011 (for residencies in 2012) MAWA is offering our urban, loft-style apartment to women visual artists for residencies of 2-4 weeks in duration. Applicants can use this space and time for research, reflection, networking and/or production. We will provide free accommodation and a $300 honorarium. The MAWA apartment is fully furnished and includes a kitchen, a bathroom with shower, a double bed, a double futon/couch, and a designated parking space. All linens and cooking utensils are provided. The apartment is located on the second floor of 611 Main Street in downtown Winnipeg. Sadly, it is a walk-up and is not wheelchair accessible. [email protected]
MAWA’s apartment is a clean space that is not conducive for painting and many forms of sculpture. However, we will work with you and other Winnipeg art centres to help you gain access to the facilities and resources you need. These could include a rough studio, printmaking, video and darkroom facilities, or introductions to likeminded artists and curators.
While at MAWA, we ask that you present your work to our members in a form of your choice (screening, talk, performance, showcase of work-in-progress, etc.). Artists at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. Equal consideration will be given to emerging and established artists. Rural Manitoba artists are especially encouraged. Imagine an urban retreat!
Applications must be received by April 29 and October 28 at 4 pm, and should include:
-a cover letter saying why you would like time in the MAWA apartment (goals, rationale)
-a detailed description of what you will need while you are here (access to other facilities or equipment requested)
-first choice of preferred dates; second choice of preferred dates (including start and end dates)
-an artist’s c.v.
-up to 20 images on CD or two videos on DVD
-a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of your materials
In conceiving of this residency program, MAWA hopes to increase dialogue between our geographical community-Winnipeg-and the art world beyond; to create networking opportunities for women artists; and to provide an oasis in which women artists can do whatever they need to do in order to move their practices forward.
Please send applications to:
Residency Program,
MAWA, 611 Main St.,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1E1. If you have any questions, contact Lisa at 204-949-9490 or [email protected]