by Carole Epp | Sep 18, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State
University seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track position in
Ceramics at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2016.
Pending budgetary approval, salary is dependent upon a candidate’s
professional and academic experience and accomplishments. We seek an
exceptional artist and educator who will join our team of vibrant,
creative professionals that includes 30+ full-time faculty in art,
design, and art history serving over 1000 art & design majors across
nine separate disciplines. Screening of applications will begin October
15, 2015 and will continue until position is filled. (Any applications
received after the deadline will only be reviewed in the event there are
no viable candidates in the first round)
Position Summary
We seek a candidate who is an outstanding artist and an enthusiastic
educator, with a strong desire to enhance the program and to foster
excellence in our students. The successful candidate should demonstrate a
commitment to excellence in research, program/curriculum planning and
development, and must value working with diverse student populations and
cultural perspectives in teaching and research.
Necessary Qualifications: MFA in ceramics by the time of appointment;
ability to teach hand building and throwing techniques; professional
work that reflects a high level of technical ability and an
understanding of and interest in contemporary issues in the field of
ceramics and/or the broader field of art; a research and/or exhibition
record reflecting a commitment to professional development appropriate
to a tenure track position.
Preferred Qualifications: evidence of quality teaching at the
university level; ability to fire and maintain gas and electric kilns;
knowledge of glaze technology appropriate for instructing undergraduate
and graduate students; good writing and speaking skills; interest in and
ability to utilize new and emerging digital technologies in the field.
Georgia State University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment is contingent upon background verification.
Application Process: Please email as a single PDF document a letter
of application, current vita, artist statement, teaching philosophy,
sample syllabi, names of three professional references (phone numbers
and e-mail), 20 labeled images of personal work and 20 labeled images of
student work to [email protected] .
For further information about the position, contact Search Chair, Associate Professor Christina West at [email protected].
by Carole Epp | Sep 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Cousins in Clay
North Carolina – Mountains
Bakersville, NC
at Michael Kline Pottery
September 5 – 6, 2015
Cousins: Gholson, Henneke & Kline
Special Guest Cousin
Justin Rothshank
You are invited to come and visit with the “Cousins in Clay – Mountains”
for their 5th Annual show and sale of contemporary art pottery . The
event takes place under the mighty oaks on the breezy ridge near the
Kline Pottery in the mountain town of Bakersville, NC. Michael will be
joined by Bruce and Samantha, who make their annual trip to the
mountains. They are sure to have a really wonderful selection of their
amazingly glazed wares. This year’s visiting cousin is the nationally
known potter, Justin Rothshank. Watch pottery demonstrations, enjoy
some awesome red beans and rice, drink some cold one’s and celebrate the
art of the potter in this summer’s “Cousins in Clay: Mountains”.
www.cousinsinclay.com
by Carole Epp | Sep 4, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
In Kathryn’s words: I make my pots with the intention that each piece should be used
and embraced in everyday life. My wheel-thrown pots are simple and
contemporary, whilst the illustrations are delicate, colourful and
inspired by the beauty (and oddity) of my island home.
Silverdale
I
grew up on the Isle of Man, a small windswept and rain-soaked island in
the middle of the Irish Sea. I spent my childhood running around
Silverdale Glen, a secluded valley in the south of the island. It was
owned by my Grandfather between the 1930’s and 1960’s, so there is a lot
of family history in the area for me. In and around the glen is an old
corn mill, a mineral water factory, playground and water-driven
carousel, all of which appear in my illustrations.
Sweden
After
making friends with a Swedish artist in Australia, I visited Sweden for
her wedding in 2013. I fell in love with the country. I had been trying
to draw horses to represent the Silverdale carousel for years but
hadn’t been happy with the results. The Dalahäst have become the perfect
emblem for me.
Clarice Cliff
Clarice’s
designs were wild, bold and adventurous. She was SO far ahead of her
time and must have been a strong-minded woman to progress so far in what
was a man’s world. The iconic little worlds that she can create rather
enchant me.
*** It’s been a while since I’ve received any show us your influence submissions. We’d love to hear about what inspiration you bring with you into the studio. Send me an email at [email protected] if you’d like to be featured.
