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

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Cake

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

2ND ANNUAL DINNERWARE MUSEUM NATIONAL JURIED COMPETITION, part of the special exhibition
Cake
Exhibition dates: April 9 – September 4, 2016
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2016
An exhibition to showcase the best in contemporary dinnerware as it relates to the theme Cake,
whether that be in the form of a functional pedestal cake stand or
sculpture referencing cake, created by artists in all media, from the
United States and Canada.
Juried by Heather Anne Leavitt
For entry information visit our website
The Dinnerware Museum
Ann Arbor, MI
607-382-1415
[email protected]
Image: cake stand by Kristen Kieffer