by Carole Epp | Jul 25, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Institution: Tennessee Tech University
Location: Cookeville, TN
Category:
Admin – Arts and Museum Administration
Posted: 05/25/2012
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
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TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to
work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an
employer’s verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from
date of hire.
SCREENING DATE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 17, 2012
DIRECTOR – Appalachian Center for Craft
Index 210338, Position 138060
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: A master’s degree in arts administration,
or a graduate degree in an appropriate visual arts field, and a minimum
of two years cumulative professional experience programming and/or
managing and/or marketing visual arts programs at established public or
private organizations; or a relevant undergraduate degree and three or
more years cumulative professional experience programming and/or
managing and/or marketing visual arts programs at established public or
private organizations. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred: Leadership experience in an organization providing visual
arts programs. Experience developing and promoting craft programs.
Demonstrated expertise in historical and contemporary studio craft
movements. Experience managing active studio programs. Experience with
public and/or community arts programs. Experience with strategic
planning and program development. Experience with current use of
technology and web-enhanced marketing. Fundraising experience. Ability
to effectively supervise personnel, resolve personnel issues, and
conduct performance evaluations. Experience with budget planning and
management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide the vision and skills to develop and
articulate the programs that fulfill the mission of the Appalachian
Center for Craft. Provide leadership for the faculty, staff and students
who realize that mission. Advocate the Craft Center to higher education
administration and numerous public and private entities. Develop and
implement fundraising efforts to support the Center’s programs.
Coordinate the operation of the academic program with the Chair of Art,
and collaborate on academic recruitment. Oversee and assess development
of workshop, exhibition and sales galleries, and overall marketing of
Craft Center programs. Oversee planning, budgeting, assessment, and
reporting for all Craft Center programs.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Commensurate with education and experience;
Administrative pay grade 48. Benefits include the accumulation of two
vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen
(13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life
insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k
and educational benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants will be required to apply online at www.tntech.edu/jobs
and electronically upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of
transcripts (Official transcripts required upon hire), a statement
(limit 1000 words – upload under Other Document) indicating how the
candidate would envision the future direction of Craft Center programs
and initial steps that might be taken to raise the Center’s profile, and
email addresses for a minimum of three professional references at time
of application. References will be contacted via email to provide a
reference letter. Submission of materials is the applicant’s
responsibility. Applications without all required materials are
incomplete and will not be considered.
Candidates may submit up to
three items by mail representing relevant professional accomplishments,
such as published materials about programs managed, reports of
organizations supervised, catalogs of exhibitions organized, CDs or DVDs
with images (10 or less) or video (limit 5 minutes) representing
artistic productions to which the candidates involvement is relevant to
this position. Submit to:
Director Search
Appalachian Center for Craft
Tennessee Tech University
Box 5106
Cookeville TN 38505
All
submitted materials become the property of TTU and will not be
returned. Direct questions to 931/372-3051 or email [email protected].
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: Screening of applications begins August 17, 2012; open until filled.
Application Information
Contact: Tennessee Tech University
Online App. Form: https://jobs.tntech.edu/
by Carole Epp | Jun 1, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
MoCC is looking for an associate curator to help us create and deliver outstanding exhibitions and programs.
1. A cover letter that
describes the unique skills you bring to curatorial practice, your
long-term professional goals, and your availability (2 pages maximum).
2. A resume with three professional references.
3. A complete application
can be downloaded here. This is required to be considered for this position.
4. 2-3 writing samples; these can be any combination of types of
writing, including wall labels, essays, blog entries, grant
applications, poetry, prose, etc.
Applications will be accepted through midnight on July 1, 2012. Interviews will be scheduled in July, and a decision made in August. We hope to have a candidate ready to begin in September.
Job Description
Download the job description to get more details.
Hours: FTE, Exempt; Some evenings and weekends required
Salary: $34,000-40,000. Full benefits
The Associate Curator
position offers an energetic and creative curator the opportunity to
originate and implement exhibitions and programs that help the Museum of
Contemporary Craft in partnership with Pacific Northwest College of Art
rethink craft, design, curation as a practice, and the Museum of the
21st Century.
The individual best-suited
for this position is organized and flexible, relishes a fast-paced and
fluid environment, works well as a collaborator, leader and supporter of
broader institutional initiatives, and is dedicated to the museum as a
unique educational environment that connects PNCA
with the community. A master’s degree in art, art history, design, or
museum studies is preferred; 2-3 years of work in a museum environment
is required. Must have a strong interest in the history of craft and/or
design.
MoCC is a small, nimble
museum in which staff each wear multiple hats. The candidate must have a
strong research background, excellent writing skills, be comfortable
with public speaking, and be able to think outside the box. The
associate curator must also have experience installing and handling
artwork, and provide administrative support by being fully versed in the
Microsoft Office suite (high familiarity with excel is a must).
Publishing and public program development is a plus.
This position involves
individual as well as collaborative work with teams both within the
Museum and College and outside individuals, groups, institutions, and
special interest communities. The associate curator works directly with
the Director and Chief Curator, Curator of Collections and Registrar,
contract preparators, interns, volunteers and other Museum staff. Campus
connections with PNCA include
working with the Communications and Advancement teams to support
promotional and fundraising needs for the Museum; implementation of
curricular initiatives with faculty; and serving as a mentor and role
model for students.
This position will be
directly responsible for curating two exhibitions each year. This
includes original research, exhibition design, program development, and
writing labels, essays and publications as needed – and/or
implementation of exhibitions originating at peer institutions, with
guest curators and/or artists. As part of the curatorial team, you will
also provide support when needed on projects led by other curatorial
team members.
All museum staff will be
expected to work on audience cultivation, support promotional and
fundraising efforts, curricular projects, and maintain a positive work
environment in which hard work is balanced with quality of life. The
ideal candidate is seeking an appointment in which there is opportunity
to grow as a museum professional, develop a range of skills, and shape a
future for a Museum connected to one of the fastest growing independent
art colleges in the nation.
Location
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, Oregon 97209
tel. 503 223 2654
by Carole Epp | Jun 1, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Emerging Artists Encouraged to Apply
Applications Due Monday, June 18, 2012
The Society for Contemporary Craft has launched an exciting new
apprenticeship program for a recent B.A. or M.F.A. graduate who works in a craft medium. The apprentice will work full-time for SCC’s education department and enjoy access to our studio facilities. This opportunity is ideal for emerging artists looking to gain professional experience in an educational setting while building their own body of work over the course of one year. The apprentice will receive a monthly stipend of $1,000 plus a $300 housing allowance each month. Responsibilities include:
- Acquire real-world experience in the day-to-day operations of an educational studio facility.
- Teach introductory studio courses and enhance personal teaching skills.
- Be mentored by, and assist nationally and internationally known visiting artist instructors.
- Learn about marketing, pricing, merchandising and how to sell work through retail galleries.
- Create new work while having free access to SCC’s studios and equipment (the apprentice is expected to make work outside of business hours as well as document progress through postings on SCC’s blog).
- Work 40 hours per week in The Studio, with one half day set aside weekly to work on personal projects during SCC’s open hours.
- Monitor classes, and maintain studio facilities and equipment.
- Work with the public to engage visitors in the creative process through artist demonstrations.
- Exhibit new works in SCC’s Studio Gallery.
Click here
to download more information and an application for the Studio
Apprenticeship Program. Please share the information with artists who
may be interested in this opportunity.
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Visiting artist workshop with Matt Nolen, who is based in New York City.
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East Carolina University Professor and distinguished artist Robert
Ebendorf works one-on-one with a student in The Studio at SCC.
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by Carole Epp | May 29, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Centre de diffusion en métiers d’art actuels
MATERIA est un
centre d’artistes qui a pour mission de diffuser et promouvoir la
recherche et la création dans le domaine des métiers d’art actuels, aux
plans national et international. MATERIA aspire à développer la
connaissance et la reconnaissance des métiers d’art actuels et des
créateurs, dans toute leur diversité disciplinaire. Le Centre s’emploie
ainsi à mettre en valeur le travail des plus grands créateurs du
domaine, ainsi que ceux de la relève, en le présentant dans un contexte
professionnel. L’engagement de MATERIA envers le développement des
métiers d’art actuels déclenche non seulement le changement des
mentalités, mais contribue à la réflexion et à l’articulation d’un
discours critique autour de la pratique des mé!
;tiers d’art.
Sous l’autorité du conseil d’administration, la personne recherchée
devra assurer la saine gestion des ressources humaines, financières et
matérielles du Centre MATERIA, tout en veillant à la réalisation de son
mandat et au respect de ses orientations.
Principales responsabilités
o Administration générale du Centre;
o Prévision et suivi budgétaire;
o Demandes de subvention et financement;
o Recrutement et gestion des ressources humaines;
o Représentation institutionnelle;
o Comptabilité
Profil recherché
o Diplôme d’études universitaires de premier cycle dans un domaine relié à l’administration;
o Trois (3) à cinq (5) années d’expérience en gestion de projets culturels et d’une équipe;
o Connaissance du milieu, des acteurs et des produits des métiers d’art, et du milieu culturel en général;
o Connaissance des programmes et sources de financement disponibles;
o Sens développé de l’organisation, de la planification et de la prise de décision;
o Esprit d’analyse et de synthèse;
o Polyvalence, capacité d’adaptation et d’autonomie, rigueur et engagement;
o Leadership et esprit d’équipe;
o Aptitude de représentation et diplomatie;
o Excellente maîtrise du français et bonne connaissance de l’anglais;
o Habiletés d’expression écrite et orale;
o Maîtrise des outils informatiques usuels
Conditions offertes
o Permanent, 21 heures/semaine à 18$/heure
Date limite pour postuler : 5 juin |
Entrevues : 8 juin |
Entrée en poste : 26 juin
Veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitae, accompagné d’une lettre d’intérêt par courriel à [email protected]
Seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées.
centremateria.com
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by Carole Epp | Apr 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Organized by the Dunlop Art Gallery
April 27 to June 14, 2012
Dunlop Art Gallery, Central Library
Saskatoon
artist Susan Shantz presents a series of sculptures and prints in this
exhibition entitled, creatures in transition. Her work encompasses a
fascinating process of drawing upon on-line photographic sources to
remake a selection of 20th century Japanese ceramic animal effigy
teapots from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s permanent collection.
Shantz uses three-dimensional computer clay modeling software
technology and a haptic tool to recreate the selected badger, sparrow
and frog pots in two and three-dimensional forms of varying sizes. Such
an exhibition questions “the ubiquitous manufactured versions of nature
in our culture,” while focusing on how virtual treatment of art
generates a loss of cultural information.
Susan
Shantz graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from York University in
1989 and currently teaches sculpture and mixed media in the Department
of Art and Art History, University of Saskatchewan. Her work has been
featured in public and artist-run galleries across Canada including:
Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria,
Definitely Superior, Thunder Bay and Galerie Articule, Montreal. Among
the numerous permanent holdings that feature Shantz’s art are:
Saskatchewan Arts Board, Canada Council Art Bank, MacKenzie Art Gallery
and the Burlington Cultural Centre.