by Carole Epp | Mar 16, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Research Associate – Technician Digital Fabrication Center
The School of Art and Design in the New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) at Alfred University seeks to fill a Research Associate/Technician position for the Digital Fabrication Center. This is a three-year temporary position. The successful candidate will: develop and manage the Digital Resource Center on campus; provide access to digital fabrication technology to students and faculty, artists and engineers in the NYSCC and the campus community; work closely and collaboratively with faculty and staff to equip, maintain, support and oversee fabrication facilities and associated research efforts in the School of Art and Design and the Inamori School of Engineering.
This is a technical specialist position that provides technical and creative support for the existing Digital Fabrication Center shared by the School of Art and Design and the Inamori School of Engineering. The Center serves students and faculty within course work and research in the use of 3D fabrication for a variety of uses. The technical specialist will provide support and leadership in the use of 3D technology for undergraduate and graduate programs and faculty within the two schools of the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
Qualifications
MFA preferred or BFA with related experience in the field. Expertise is required in 3D digital fabrication technologies, Rapid Prototyping, laser cutting and CNC Machining, and 3D Scanning. Successful candidates should have proficiency in 3D modeling software and a working knowledge of materials and applications for all ceramic art applications and experience in making ceramic art. Practicing artists working in digital fabrication are preferred.
Alfred University
The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited member of NASAD, with 34 full-time faculty serving approximately 500 students. The School is unique among institutions of higher education with an open curriculum allowing a robust and diverse experience in art history and studio art. Students and faculty alike thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. School of Art and Design students are fully integrated into Alfred University’s community of 2,300 students. The New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the Inamori School of Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art and Design.
Alfred University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Process:
Send resume, cover letter, and references to:
John Gill, Chair Ceramics Division, School of Art & Design, 2 Pine Street, Alfred, NY 14802
Review of candidates will continue until position is filled.
For more information contact Research Associate/Technician Digital Fabrication Search Chair, John Gill at [email protected].
by Carole Epp | Mar 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Notorious ceramicist, Gregory Bonasera, is pleased to announce Studio Space Vacancies. The studios are located in a prime position; right in the heart of North Melbourne. This artist only space currently has 2 vacancies that would be only too perfect for ceramicists, potters, sculptors, painters or anyone in between. With studio spaces hard to come by these days, this is a swell opportunity for any artist wishing to engage in a creative community within an inspiring space. Some features that are most definitely worth noting… – Kilns on site are available for hire by studio occupants – There is room for your own kiln if you have one – The atmosphere is both friendly and productive – The space is highly accessible via a bluestone cobbled lane Artists and craftspeople who are actively exhibiting or selling their work are highly encouraged to apply Now all you have to do is contact Gregory Bonasera on 0415 888 313.via The Craft Blog
by Carole Epp | Feb 29, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Teach classes ranging from beginning to advanced ceramics as well as foundation classes including Foundations of Visual Literacy.
The primary teaching responsibilities include classes ranging from beginning to advanced ceramics as well as foundation classes including Foundations of Visual Literacy. Eastern Oregon University seeks applicants with a commitment to teaching and evidence of a strong studio practice.
An MFA degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent is required. One year of college teaching experience.
For full details visit the Eastern Oregon University website.
by Carole Epp | Feb 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Since it began, the International Film Festival on Clay and Glass has welcomed on each occasion film directors and producers, ceramic artists, glassmakers, artists, archaeologists, ethnologists, museum curators, gallery owners, architects, teachers, journalists, enlightened amateurs, students etc.
The aim of this biennial event is:
To develop the creation and distribution of films on clay and glass, supporting their makers the world over.
To stimulate international cultural exchanges, deepening technical knowledge of ceramics and glass creation across the world, together with the various forms of artistic expression and the history of civilizations.
To increase the influence of clay and glass, and by implication that of the arts, the prime mission of Ateliers d’Art de France.
The 8th edition of the festival will be held on 30, 31 March and 1 April 2012 in Montpellier.
(Re)discover clay & glass from more than 30 documentary, animated or experimental films on artists, workshops, techniques or traditions : 2 days of film screenings, interspersed with meet ups and exchanges between professionals and amateurs from all over the world… And the opening evening on the 30th of March with a screening of films on major art personalities from of the 20th century who had worked in the field of ceramic at one point in their lives.”
For more info please visit their website.
or contact:
Ateliers d’Art de France
6, rue Jadin
75017 Paris | France
tél. +33( 0)1 44 01 08 30
fax. +33 (0)1 44 01 08 35
[email protected]
www.ateliersdart.com
