Job Posting: SODA Resident Workshop Co-ordinator

Call for applications and/or recommendations
SODA is currently seeking applications for an emerging ceramic artist to join SODA for a 12 month period as the new workshop administrator and facilitator commencing May 2013 .

With the success of SODA studios and The SODA International Ceramic Residency program in Western Australia, SODA is moving to larger premises. In June 2013 SODA will be relocating its studios, onsite accommodation apartments and workshop facility to new premises in North Fremantle – next door at the former Perth Galleries building. With the philosophy that generosity enhances education, SODA is launching a new weekly workshop program to nurture the ceramics arts in the Western Australian community.

Along with the successful rolling International Visiting Artist program, SODA is now able to host a new permanent position for a qualified emerging Ceramic Artist for a period of 12 months. SODA is currently seeking applications for an emerging ceramic artist to join SODA for a 12 month period as the new workshop administrator and facilitator commencing May 2013. The successful applicant should be aligned with our principles that the skills and ideas learnt at SODA become building blocks to be sourced and utilised into life beyond the clay studio. The successful applicant is encouraged and will be supported in the development of their own studio practice while at SODA.

Resident Workshop Co -coordinator Role
Teaching 8 week wet clay program – Two hour after school classes for children three times per week. Saturday 3 hour theme based Workshops for Adults running for 8 weeks Special one off events – private functions, corporate events etc Holiday clay programmes

Facilitating
Maintain materials and equipment for each class Organise the storage, drying, loading and firing of kilns for each program prepare and maintain the communal workshop space in an ordered and tidy condition before and after each workshop

Administrating Receive, record and file all payment and enrolments of students from each program
Administration and Co-ordination Support International Visiting artist workshop program

Qualifications required
SODA is seeking a studio artist who has graduated from a ceramic degree program in the last 2 – 10 years who has excellent teaching skills. The successful applicant must be cable of administrating and teaching a broad range of Children’s and Adult theme based clay courses on a weekly basis. Applicants should reflect a willingness to be generous with information, possess strong technical skills, convey exceptional interpersonal skills and importantly exude great enthusiasm for clay. Remaining organised and reliable is essential in this role.

Income and expenses
The successful studio artist will receive a percentage of the profits generated from the workshop program as their income. They will also be required to cover their own living expenses

Accommodation and studio rent
The successful applicant will be provided with their own private onsite living suite. They will share kitchen/dining and studio facilities with the International Visiting Artists and the Directors of SODA.
The successful applicant is required to pay $2500.00 per term for the duration of four 13 week terms to cover their accommodation, studio rent and equipment costs.

Application Specifications Please provide a detailed description of classes/ community events that you would be willing to offer. Show examples of previous teaching experience. Indicate your teaching philosophies and strategies.

Please provide a personal statement: Describe your ceramic practice accompanied by 10 recent images of works, and the direction of your studio practice while at SODA
Please provide a 1 page Resumé
Two letters of recommendation
Name, address (current and permanent), phone number, email address.
Please address digital applications only to [email protected]
Applications close 1st November 2012
For more information go to www.sodaresidency.com and www.fleurschell.com

Residency opportunity – A.I.R. VALLAURIS

The upcoming application submission deadline is:
AUGUST 1, 2012

We are accepting applications for the 2013 program.

We recommend you submit your application as early as possible as your submission date may be taken into consideration for time-slot selection priority.

The applications can be submitted by email.

To receive an application form please email us at :
[email protected]

Don’t miss out: Upcoming Red Lodge Clay Center Residency Opportunity.

Red Lodge Clay Center

Don’t forget! 

We now have one application window for Short-Term Residency Proposals.  Apply at Slideroom
by July 17, 2012 for residencies between September 1, 2012 and May 31,
2013.  Project proposals may be as short as two weeks and as long as
three months.  Please share the message with your students and
colleagues who may not know about Red Lodge Clay Center Residency
opportunities yet.

Complete your application today!
Red Lodge Clay Center

Red Lodge, Montana 59068
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Residency opportunities @ Red Lodge Clay Center

In order to suit the needs of a variety of artists and maintain an
atmosphere of momentum and diversity, the Red Lodge Clay Center offers
two residency options. Year-long residencies run from September 1st
through August 15th. Short-term, proposal based residencies ranging from
one to eight weeks, are considered from September 1st through May 31st.
Please submit separate applications if applying for both residency
options.

The year-long residency is ideal for committed individuals in
transition from post baccalaureate studies to graduate school, as well
as those pursuing the development of professional artistic careers.
Self-directed ceramic artists searching for the time, space and
resources needed to explore new ideas and create new work will enjoy the
rural mountainous setting. Accepted residents will be provided with
studio space, housing, utilities, and a monthly stipend in exchange for
twenty hours of work per week at the Clay Center. Responsibilities will
include assisting in the retail operation of the gallery, teaching
community clay classes, as well as cleaning and maintenance of the
studio and gallery. Residents will be responsible for personal living
expenses, as well as all material and firing expenses. The application deadline is February 1st.

The short-term residency is ideal for the ceramic artist who is
working to complete a special project requiring one to eight weeks’
time. Accepted short-term residents are provided with studio space and
24 hour access to the studio. Fully furnished apartments are available
for $450.00 per month or a prorated basis congruent with the scheduled
residency. Short-term residents will be responsible for personal living
expenses, as well as all material and firing expenses. The application deadline is July 13, 2012 for residency proposals occurring between September 1st through May 31st.

The Red Lodge Clay Center welcomes applications from ceramic
artists who will thrive working as a team, in a community minded
atmosphere.

Apply Online

PO Box 1527 Red Lodge, MT 59068 Ph. 406.446.3993
http://redlodgeclaycenter.com/residency-info.php

Artist-in-Residence Program at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Deadline for applications is postmark Saturday, May 19, 2012. 
 
Eight month residency positions available in Ceramics, Sculpture, 2D media, and Jewelry.
 
Residency Period: September 1, 2012 – May 1, 2013
 
Residency Requirements:
At least 20 hours weekly on premise (producing your work)
Be
responsible for keeping facilities and equipment clean for others’ use
and undertake regular maintenance and organizational tasks necessary for
upkeep of communal studio (average of 15-20 hours a week)
Participation in the collective life of the studio
Up to 10 hours annually of community outreach (slide lectures or demonstrations)
Be a monitor for studio hours and assist Master Artist Workshops when needed
Contribute a piece to an annual Armory Art Center Fundraiser
Participate in Armory special events as needed
 
Residents will receive:
Semi-private studio space
Generous monthly stipend
Paid teaching opportunities
Exhibition opportunities
Free firing privileges and use of studio glazes

For more ifo please contact:

Lauren Clay
Ceramics Department Chair
Armory Art Center
1700 Parker Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
D. 561. 832.1776 x 37
F. 561. 832.0191
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