call for artists: 3rd annual Artaxis Fellowship

by | Jan 17, 2018 | call for entry

We are excited to announce the Call for Applicants for the 3rd annual Artaxis Fellowship. This year, we will be offering two fellowships, each one worth up to $2,000, to fund a two-week summer workshop in ceramics at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. The fellowships will cover room, board, and tuition for a two-week workshop, and up to $500 for travel to and from Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine, USA.The Fellowship is intended to increase diversity, equity, and access across the field of the ceramic arts. Therefore, Artaxis encourages artists of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

This year’s Artaxis Fellowship Selection Committee, consisting of Eva Kwong, Crystal Morey, and Neha Kudchadkar  will select the recipient based on artistic merit and financial need. The two recipients will be able to attend a two-week workshop of their choice at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in the summer of 2018.

Eligibility:

  • The Fellowship is intended to increase diversity, equity, and access across the field of the ceramic arts. Therefore, Artaxis encourages artists of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
  • Artists 18 years of age or older, at any stage of their career. Nominee does not need to be a student.
  • Artists must be able to demonstrate financial need and, if requested by the board, provide a copy of the first page of your most current tax return or other financial document.
  • The Fellowship is designed to offer an experience that would otherwise not be possible for the Nominee. To that end, any Nominee who has attended numerous workshops will not be considered in need.
  • This Fellowship is open to National and International applicants. Artaxis will provide International applicants with letters of invitation, but cannot offer additional funding or support with acquiring a visa.

The 2018 Artaxis Fellowship is supported by Artaxis members and funded by Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in an effort to nurture talent within creatively driven individuals by offering financial support to underrepresented artists.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Deadline: January 31st, 2018

artaxis.org/fellowship

job posting(s): Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts

by | Jan 14, 2018 | job posting

Development Assistant

Watershed seeks a Development Assistant to support the organization in the areas of donor cultivation and stewardship; annual appeals, and special event coordination.

Summer Staff Positions

Watershed’s year round staff is supplemented during the summer by seasonal employees. These summer staff members are essential to the operation of the residency program and are an integral part of the Watershed team. Positions include work in the studio, kitchen and dining room, administrative office, and housekeeping.

While each staff position has specific responsibilities and duties, a strong emphasis is placed on teamwork. Friendliness, politeness and interpersonal communication skills are vital to working effectively in a dynamic environment that is often intense and demanding. Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times and to contribute to the general upkeep and appearance of the facilities. The focus of all work is to provide an exceptional experience to our resident artists.

Summer staff work a minimum of 35 hours per week. Additional hours are expected during events and some evening and weekend hours will be required. During their time at Watershed, summer staff members are provided with shared housing, all meals, a modest stipend, and dedicated studio space, however, limited time may be available to produce personal artwork.

Watershed is accepting applications for 2018 summer staff positions until February 15, 2018. Interviews will be conducted in March and applicants will be notified of their status in early April.

Full details and job descriptions on their website.