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job posting: Limited-Term Appointment Position in Ceramics

by Carole Epp | Feb 15, 2016 | Uncategorized

Concordia University’s Department of Studio Arts
invites applications for one limited-term appointment position in
Ceramics at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, effective
August 1, 2016 to May 14, 2017.

Limited-term appointment positions are subject to budgetary approval
and departmental or unit need. Individuals holding limited-term
appointments may be reappointed, given continued funding and need, as
well as satisfactory job performance. Together, initial appointments
and subsequent reappointments may not exceed 36 months or a span of
three consecutive years.

Studio Arts is the largest department in the Faculty of Fine Arts and
enjoys a longstanding reputation as one of Canada’s foremost
environments for the study and creation of visual art. BFA programs are
offered in Ceramics, Fibres and Material Practices, Intermedia (Video,
Performance and Electronic Arts), Painting and Drawing, Photography,
Print Media, Sculpture and Studio Art. For more than 30 years, Studio
Arts has maintained an MFA program of international stature. The
department emphasizes the importance of studio production, and has an
experienced technical staff and a faculty complement of more than 100
full-time and part-time professors, including some of the most
celebrated contemporary artists in the country.

During the initial appointment, the successful candidate will
normally be expected to teach up to 18 credits at the undergraduate
level and up to 21 credits per annum if reappointed. Successful
applicants should be prepared to advise and participate in reviews at
the graduate level. Responsibilities will also include active
involvement in committee and administrative work.

Candidates for this position should possess an MFA degree or
equivalent with a preference of two years university teaching
experience. We are seeking a practicing ceramicist who is actively
engaged within the field. The ideal candidate should show an unequivocal
engagement with the materials of ceramics, demonstrate technical
expertise in handbuilding and a strong understanding of the issues
surrounding the contemporary practice of ceramics. Although classes are
taught in English, fluency in spoken and written French would be
considered an asset.

Submissions should include:

a letter of application
curriculum vitae
statement of teaching philosophy
evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and evaluations)
a list of courses taught with course descriptions
documentation of past and present artwork (20 images)
examples of student work (20 images) sent on DVD, CD, or USB Stick
the names and contact information of three referees

All short-listed candidates will be required to provide an attestation of terminal degree.

Applications with a self-addressed, stamped envelope should be submitted or postmarked on or before March 7, 2016 to:

Mailing address:

Departmental Hiring Committee, Department of Studio Arts, Concordia University
Re: LTA Position in Ceramics
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W., VA-250, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1M8
Fax: 514-848-2281

Civic address for in-person and courier delivery:

Visual Arts Building
Sir George Williams Campus
1395 René-Lévesque Blvd. W., VA-250, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 2M5

General inquiries regarding this position may be directed, by e-mail, to [email protected]

To learn more about working at Concordia, applicants are encouraged to consult:

Department of Studio Arts: http://www.concordia.ca/finearts/studio-arts.html
Faculty of Fine Arts: http://www.concordia.ca/finearts.html
Working at Concordia: http://www.concordia.ca/hr/jobs.html

Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position
for August 1, 2016. Review of applications will begin immediately and
will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given
priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.

residency opportunity @ the Archie Bray Foundation

by Carole Epp | Feb 15, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

Applications for residencies are accepted between
November and March and are reviewed once a year. To be considered,
applications for short-term or year-long residencies must be received at
the Bray no later than
March 1, 2016.

Applying:

All applications for the 2016–2017 Bray artist in
residence program year will be accepted online. By following the link at
the bottom of this page you will be taken to Slideroom.com which will
allow you to register and upload your images.

Residency Options:

Long-term Residency with Fellowship beginning in the fall of 2016 (1–2 years)
Click here for more information on fellowships.
Summer Residency with Scholarship between June–October of 2016 (2–4 months)
Short-term Residency without Scholarship between October 2016 and June 2017 (1–2 months, limited availability)

When applying please submit the following information:

Preferred residency choices with preferred start and end dates.
Educational history
Résumé
A brief artist’s statement.
Letter of intent stating your artistic goals and interests in the Bray’s residency program.
Contact information of 3 people who can speak to your qualifications as a potential
resident. List the name, affiliation, phone number, and
email address. Reference letters will not be accepted.
20 digital images of your recent
work submitted as jpgs with title of the piece, year made, materials and dimensions.

**For good image quality and a fast upload, your
image files must be sized around 1800 x 1800 pixels at 72 dpi
(approximately 6″ x 6″ at 300 dpi). Please do not submit images smaller
than this requirement.

Application Fee:

$35 USD non refundable application fee.

For questions about submission information please contact [email protected]

Your completed application must be received
on or before March 1, 2016.

More detail here: http://archiebray.org/residence_program/application.html

FELLOWSHIPS FOR VISUAL ARTISTS via the Vermont Studio Center

by Carole Epp | Feb 11, 2016 | Uncategorized

Artists Supporting Artists Fellowships
3
fellowships for emerging visual artists, supported by the Wolf Kahn and
Emily Mason Foundation, to provide a VSC residency and the unique
opportunity of focused mentorship with artist Chuck Webster, who will
visit the selected Fellows during their month-long residencies in 2016.
Each award also includes a $500 stipend.

Boston University Fellowship
1 two-week fellowship for a Boston University Fine Arts alumni who has graduated within the last 10 years.

Civil Society Institute Fellowship
1
fellowship for a minority artist with demonstrable financial need from
an east coast city. The $25 application fee is waived for eligible CSI
applicants. This award also includes a $500 travel stipend.

ELIGIBILITY:
This fellowship is open to east coast minority artists. To be
considered, be sure to complete the cultural background portion of VSC’s
application and include financial documentation (a copy of the first
page of your most recent income tax return, a recent W-2, a statement of
need, etc.). Preference will be given to those artists with current
addresses in the New Haven, Jersey City, and Baltimore areas.

Concordia University Fellowships
2
fellowships open to full- and part-time faculty and graduate and
undergraduate students with at least 30 credits in the Department of
Studio Arts:
Charles C. Gurd Artist Residency Awards for Concordia University
Concordia University Fine Arts Residency Award
ELIGIBILITY:
The following members in the Department of Studio Arts are eligible for
the two Fellowships: students currently enrolled in a course of study
leading to a BFA in the Department of Studio Arts who has completed at
least 30 credits, graduate students currently enrolled in the MFA
program, full- and part-time faculty in the Department of Studio Arts
(including tenure track, tenured ETA/LTA). Applicants may be Canadian
citizens, permanent residents or international students.

#Giving Tuesday VSC Alumni Fellowship
1
fellowship for a visual artist who has previously attended a VSC
residency, made possible by generous support from our alumni and
friends.

Harpo Foundation Native American Fellowships
2
fellowships open to Native American visual artists living in the U.S.,
based on the strength and quality of their work. This award includes a
$500 travel stipend.
ELIGIBILITY: These awards are for
American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian visual artists.
Please identify your tribal affiliation and include a brief artist
statement (300 words or less) about your work and your plans for a VSC
residency.

Jon Imber Painting Fellowship
1
Fellowship for a painter in honor of VSC friend and Visiting Artist Jon
Imber, who lost his battle with ALS in April 2014. The Fellowship will
be awarded to a painter whose work embodies the spirit of Jon Imber.

Oregon Artist Fellowships
2
fellowships open to “mid-career” visual artists in Oregon. These
fellowships, sponsored by The Ford Family Foundation, each include a
$750 stipend.
ELIGIBILITY: These awards are intended for
“mid-career” artists (for lack of a better term) living in Oregon, who
have already launched their creative practice as demonstrated by a
seven-year history of documentable work in the form of exhibitions,
catalogues, etc. and who are age 30 or older.

Zeta Orionis Fellowship
1 fellowship for a female painter, age 45 or older, living and working in the U.S. Award based on merit.

Hedda Sterne Fellowship
1
fellowship for a female visual artist working in painting, drawing, or
collage. This award, sponsored by the Hedda Sterne Foundation, includes a
$1,000 stipend.
ELIGIBILITY: This award is intended for
female artists who work in a form or medium that Hedda Sterne worked in
(painting, drawing, collage).

The Swan Fellowship
1 fellowship for an interdisciplinary artist who paints and writes.
ELIGIBILITY:
This fellowship is open to interdisciplinary artists with proficiency
in both painting and creative writing. To be considered for this award
as a visual arts applicant, please attach a CV that demonstrates
creative writing publications along with your slides/images.

Windgate Craft Artists Fellowships
4
fellowships for visual artists working in traditional craft media
(clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood). Each fellowship, sponsored by the
Windgate Charitable Foundation, includes a $1,000 stipend.

Find out more on their website: http://vermontstudiocenter.org/fellowships/

emerging artist: Kyung Won Baek

by Carole Epp | Feb 7, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday

www.kyungwonbaek.com

Think Big 2 – Starts on Thursday – Register NOW

by Carole Epp | Feb 2, 2016 | Uncategorized

Join
Molly Hatch and Ben Carter for THINK BIG 2: Mastering the Marketplace, a six
week interview series designed to propel your ceramic career to the next
level! Featuring interviews with successful artists, gallerists and editors.

This six-week series covers a wide range of
topics from wholesale vs. retail sales, gallery do’s and don’ts,
publishing articles to increase your audience, and generating sales from
social media. In today’s art market, artists have to be more than just
makers. We are makers, marketers, sales people, web designers, and so
much more. We designed the course to help you build the skills you need
to expand your creative business, learn tricks of the trade, and think
beyond the traditional methods of reaching your market. Sign up today
and take the next step towards a successful business.

Sign up before February 4th and receive the early bird discount of $99. After February 4th the course is just $149. Click here to sign up now –

How does the E-course work?

Each week we will send you a link to a video interview with a new guest
around a themed topic. The go-at-your-own pace of the series allows you
to listen to the interviews when ever you have the time. We encourage
participants to discuss the videos each week with a prompted discussion
group online, where you can connect with other members of the series and
have a community discussion about the topics that come up for you
each week. Molly and I will be watching the group discussions
and joining in. In addition to the video interviews and discussions each
week, we will include downloadable bonus material in the form of a
series of worksheets. The worksheets are for you to keep and work
through at your own pace. By the end of the six weeks, you will have new
inspiration for expanding your creative business and a clear direction
for moving forward–on to BIG THINGS!

Justin Rothshank on generating sales through social media
Naomi Cleary on do’s and don’ts for dealing with galleries
Jessica Knapp on working with the press
Keith Kreeger on working with restaurants as clients
Nicole Aquillano on selling wholesale vs. retail
Lindsay Osteritter on Objective Clay and the online cooperative gallery

About the participants

Justin Rothshank- Studio artist based in Goshen, IN. For more information visit http://rothshank.com

Naomi Cleary- Studio artist and gallery manager (The Clay Studio) based in Philadelphia, PA. For more information visit www.naomi-cleary.squarespace.com.