Ceramic Internship [va]
Jane Kleinberg Ceramic Studio InternshipJob description
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Our Ceramic studio internship is an unpaid position that offers a unique opportunity to work with our community of accomplished ceramic instructors, staff members, and our annual Ceramic Artist-in-Residence. We are looking for someone with a drive to gain additional experience in helping run and maintain an active community clay studio. This position includes assistance in portfolio and professional development.
An ideal candidate should have a BFA in Ceramics or an equivalent experience in the field of ceramics. Applicants must be self-motivated, have strong communication and organizational skills, and work well with others. Also, at times this position is physically demanding and requires them to be able to lift 50lbs of materials.
- 9 hours/week (flex time) in ceramic studio assistance & maintenance which may include but is not limited to:
- Monitoring and refilling chemicals and other consumable materials
- Glazes, Dry materials, Underglazes, oxide washes,
- Loading/ unloading student work from kilns
- Assist with equipment maintenance (kiln shelves, posts, etc.)
- Assist with visiting artists programming & planning
- Assist with AIR in special projects, as needed
- Assist with long-term improvement projects for the shop
- General clay studio maintenance and cleaning
- Search for improvements in the shop.
- Assist with fundraisers such as Souper Bowl, Platter project
- Monitoring and refilling chemicals and other consumable materials
Additional information
This is an unpaid internship, for college credit or experience only
Benefits:
- One free class per session (3 sessions per over the next 6 months)
- Studio access 9am to 8pm, 6 days a week
- Free clay, firing, and use of chemicals & equipment
- Shelving and locker space for storing their work/tools within the Ceramic studio
- Professional development guidance & mentoring as driven by the Intern
Position requirements
- Over the age of 18
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Some ceramic experience, either courses completed or evidence of self-teaching
- Enjoy making art and have an interest in learning more about ceramics
To apply:
Send the following to Shantel Wright-Hancock, Studio Manager
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- A letter of intent outlining relevant experience and your interest in this position (PDF, 500 words max)
- A short Artist Statement (PDF, 500 word max)
- 10 images of your work, combined into a PDF (5 mb file size max)
- A CV or resume that includes the name and contact of two professional references
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