Two opportunities @ STARworks Center

by | Jul 29, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

STARworks Clay Studio Program Director
STARworks
Center in Star NC is currently seeking a Clay Program Director.  She/he
is responsible for the overall creative and artistic direction and
management of STARworks’ new (and still developing) Ceramic Artist
Residency Programs. 
Requirements:
• Masters degree in ceramics or a combination of education and experience
• Professional experience in artist residencies, public art programs, or public practice programs
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and within a team
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Some travel required
• Available weekends and evenings
Other related duties as assigned.
Compensation:
This is a full time, exempt salaried position with generous paid time
off, holidays and 403(b) contribution plan. STARworks is an equal
opportunity employer.
To Apply:  The position will remain open
until filled, however the initial review of applications will consist
of applications received by August 21, 2015.
Send resume and cover letter addressing relevant experience and
interest in the position and contact information for at least 3
references to Nancy Gottovi, STARworks, PO Box 159, Star, NC 27356 or [email protected]. 
For the the full details visit www.starworksnc.org/opportunities.html
 
 
STARworks Clay Studio Artist in Residence Program
We
are currently accepting applications for residency positions of one to
six months duration.  The duration depends on the proposal submitted by
the artist and the available studio space. Available dates start in
September 2015 and run through May 2016.
The STARworks
Residency is for ceramic artists who are at a crucial stage in their
career and require an opportunity to experiment, refine and formalize
studio practices are encouraged to apply. Residents are encouraged to
use their time to push personal, professional, technical and conceptual
limits.
Residents will be provided with
subsidized housing, studio space and up to 500 pounds of STARworks
Ceramics clay bodies each month in exchange for assistance with studio
maintenance and helping with events, workshops and occasional teaching
responsibilities.
Our facilities allow for
large workshop spaces placed side by side, supporting a collaborative
and energetic educational environment. The space allows for six or seven
generous studios at one time for residents and visiting artists,
serving to inspire a creative studio atmosphere and perpetuate an
elevated commitment to ceramic craft and art.  

 

job posting: St. Olaf College – Art History (Ceramic focus)

by | Jul 26, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

St. Olaf College invites applications for a position in ceramics in the
Department of Art and Art History. The department is looking for a
dynamic, innovative artist and educator who can help shape the future of
the studio art program. A full-time teaching load includes three
courses in ceramics and three courses in a secondary area of expertise
other than sculpture, such as drawing, painting, photography, or new
media. Less traditional modes of art practice, including socially or
civically engaged art, are also of interest to the department. In
addition to teaching, responsibilities include overseeing a complete
ceramics studio, ongoing professional/creative work, advising of
students, service on department and college committees, and curriculum
development. 

Application review begins September 15, 2015. 

Applicants must submit application materials online at https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/faculty-postings. A complete application includes:

1. Letter of Application

2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy                  

3. Curriculum Vitae

4. Sample syllabi

5. Work sample (select one of the following to upload as the “Work Sample” document type)

  1. provide a URL or web links for personal work samples and student
    work samples that include titles, media, dimensions, and dates, or
  2. provide a PDF file of your work sample, not exceeding 20 labeled images of personal work and 20 images of student work, and/or a
    5-minute video that showcases your work sample (if you are uploading
    both a PDF and a video, please upload the PDF as the “Work Sample”
    document type and the video as the “Video URL” document type)

After initial rounds of screening, candidates will be required to provide the names and email addresses of three references.

Full details here: https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=32&job=ceramics

job posting: Gallery and Exhibitions Manager @ The Archie Bray

by | Jun 24, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Summary of Position:
The Gallery and Exhibitions Manager provides
leadership for the gallery and exhibitions program by working to meet
its financial goals and encouraging growth; overseeing the management of
the Bray’s Sales Gallery, Historic Pottery Gallery, Warehouse Gallery
and Online Gallery; organizing seven on-site and three off-site
exhibitions including NCECA; managing the inventory and sales for the
Mother’s Day Pots and Plants Sale and the Holiday Sale; and manages the
annual Bray Benefit Auction. In addition, this position oversees the
cataloguing, storage and display of the Bray’s permanent collection. The
Gallery and Exhibitions Manager oversees staff and volunteers and
reports to the Director of Operations.

To Apply:
Please email a cover letter, résumé/cv and 3 references to Brad Robinson by July 20, 2015. Position open until filled. (click here to get email address)

Click here to download a full description of the Gallery and Exhibitions Manager position.

job posting: Ceramics Artist-in-Residence at Gallery One Visual Arts Center

by | Jun 16, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday


Position Description:
Gallery One, located in historic Ellensburg, Washington seeks a
self-motivated artist who is passionate about making and teaching
ceramics to a variety of skill levels. This position would maintain the
ceramic studio, teach to kids and adults, and be responsible for
outreach of our program. IN EXCHANGE, the resident will receive hourly
compensation for teaching and technician work (average 14 hrs/wk
combined), a $500 credit for materials and firing fees, space in the
public studio and access to a small, but passionate artist community.
This position will be offered from August 2015 – June 2016 with an
option to join our team earlier.

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, 3
references and a portfolio of up to 10 images (website link accepted) to
[email protected]. Applications will be reviewed beginning June
15. Open until filled.

About Gallery One:
Located in the historic Stewart building in beautiful downtown
Ellensburg, Gallery One Visual Arts Center is the focal point for
artists, art patrons, students, community members, and tourists to
interact with the visual arts in Central Washington State.
Gallery One Visual Arts Center is dedicated to the creation,
exhibition and appreciation of visual arts in Central Washington. To
that end, the facilities, board of directors, and staff of Gallery One
provide:
– High-quality, innovative, and diverse visual arts exhibits
– Educational programs for the appreciation and skills of the arts
– Studios for a diverse group of resident artists
– Networking opportunities with business organizations and educational institutions in support of the arts
– A meeting place to foster community cohesion and arts appreciation
In addition to rotating exhibits of contemporary art, Gallery One
offers a variety of quarterly classes, an art after school program for
kids, a gift store featuring regional artisans, a full ceramics studio
available for classes or private rentals, inexpensive studio spaces for
artists and facility rentals for the community.
http://www.gallery-one.org/
https://www.facebook.com/GalleryOneEllensburg

About the studio:
The ceramics resident’s studio will be placed in the public ceramics
studio at Gallery One. The studio has three electric kilns, cone 6
glazes, 10 electric wheels, a spray booth, one kick wheel, an extruder
and a slab roller. The resident will have 24 hour access to the public
studio.

About Ellensburg:
Located in the rural heart of Washington State, Ellensburg, despite its
size (pop. 18,000) has a supportive and growing arts community. One of
its many benefits to artists is the proximity to Central Washington
University which has a growing art department with a dynamic ceramics
program providing access to, faculty and students and guest artists.
There are many galleries in the town that participate in the busy First
Friday ArtWalk every month. For nature lovers, it is surrounded by
hiking, camping and fishing opportunities. For city lovers, we are 90
minutes from Seattle.

Position details:
This position reports to the Executive Director but is expected
to work with front desk, CSA coordinator and other instructors. This
position comes with many opportunities for income that vary in hours,
demand and compensation.
Qualifications of this position include;
– an above average knowledge of ceramics processes, equipment
– some teaching or teaching assistance experience with youth and adults preferred
– this position must be a team player with good communication skills
– a required background check (WATCH report)

Technical Duties
Provide kiln firing instructions to selected technicians and assistants.
Coordinate firing schedule with studio artists, instructors and staff.
Maintain a clean and well organized working environment.
Keep accurate inventory of clay/ glasses/ equipment.
Mix glazes and make clay as needed.
Assist in keeping users informed of policies and costs.
Provide rules and health and safety instructor to all students and assistants.
Assist in the Soup Line benefit.
Pay: $11/ hr with a maximum 8 hours/ wk for 40 weeks or not to exceed 400 hours/yr

Instructor Duties
Assist or teach special classes for youth through CSA program under the instruction of the CSA Coordinator.
Pay: $11.50/ hr with a maximum 3 hours/ wk per class.
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES
Clay Party/ Private Instruction
Clay parties are generally 2 hr hands on events with youth or adults
that include art instruction, firing and materials fees. Parties
average 10 in size. customer.
Pay: $33/hr

Adult Instruction
Develop interesting and challenging studio classes for multiple levels.
Pay: varies
Past visiting artists include: Julia Galloway, Saya Moriyasu and Timea Tihanyi

www.gallery-one.org/latest-news/ceramicsresident/