Friday, February 19, 2016

Sculptor-in-Residence

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site

If you are a figurative sculptor, this artist residency is perfect for you! Be the Sculptor-in-Residence at New Hampshire’s only National Park during the centennial of the National Park Service. This site features the studios, home and work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America’s greatest sculptors.

Each year Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site (nps.gov/saga) offers an artist the opportunity to serve as sculptor-in-residence. Because of the nature of the site and the position, this residency is specifically for figurative sculptors. He or she has exclusive use of the historic Ravine Studio and materials and most tools are provided (clay, plaster, wire etc.). The sculptor, while working on his or her artwork, runs an open studio. Park visitors may visit the studio and the sculptor can explain or demonstrate the sculptural process. This helps visitors to better understand and appreciate the sculpture they see at the park and in their own communities. During the summer the sculptor also develops and conducts, a series 16 -18, three-hour, basic to intermediate level sculpture workshops, so students learn some of the basics of the sculpture process.

The sculptor serves an important role in the Site's interpretive program, allowing visitors to see how an artist works, ask questions, and thus learn something about the sculptural process. For this reason, while the sculptor works on his or her own art, it must be representational in form, either in the round, or in relief. With extensive visitor contact, it is important that this person be comfortable interacting with the public.

This position is a wonderful opportunity for sculptors. Not only does the artist have the chance to spend the summer working on his/her art and receive great public exposure, they do so in one of New England's most beautiful and culturally significant settings.

The Sculptor-in-Residence is arranged through the Student Conservation Association (thesca.org). The sculptor works Wednesday-Sunday, 8:30 - 5:00, from mid-May through late October. A stipend and housing are included. To apply, go to:


 
For more information or specific questions, please contact:
Gregory C. Schwarz
Chief of Interpretation & Visitor Services
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
139 Saint-Gaudens Road
Cornish, NH 03745
(603) 675-2175 x 107
Fax (603) 675-2701

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Artist Seeks Assistant

The position varies from part-time to full time and hours per week would be flexible and depend on the project.
Assistants have the option to work either work in artists studio or out of their own studio.
Skills/ Requirements:
- Ability to paint in a hyperrealistic style with oil paint
- Can work with large scale canvases
- Detail oriented

Please send 3-5 images of painting samples, a cover letter which includes a list of skills and contact information. Please contact Maia at maia.pelosini@yahoo.com

Monday, March 30, 2015

Belvoir Terrace

Belvoir Terrace, a girls Visual and Performing Arts Summer program, located in Lenox, MA, has ONE opening for the summer of 2015: Salary $2,600 (negotiable depending on teaching experience) plus travel allowance, room, board, and art supplies. MFA artists interested in teaching talented, motivated young women in a supportive, individually structured residential arts community.  Fifteen art teachers, each a specialist with their own teaching studio.  Staff order their supplies and develop curriculum.  Teaching experience preferred, but talented artists given a chance to gain experience.  Limited specific counseling, must be comfortable living, teaching, working in an all arts community.  No Smokers.
o   Additional Salary Information: plus travel allowance, room, board, and art supplies.
o   Program Dates: June 21 - August 13, 2015
o   Please apply on-line at: www.belvoirterrace.com, and email resume to: diane@belvoirterrace.com

2015 Head Start Modeling Competition

The National  Sculpture Society  is accepting entries to the 2015 Head Start Modeling Competition. The competition takes place in  Philadelphia on June 26 and is open to sculptors ages 21-35. Participation scholarships are available. The deadline to enter is April 1, 2015. For more information, please visit their website: www.nationalsculpture.org

 

Friday, March 27, 2015

Artist's Assistant

We are looking for 1-2 assistants to paint at the artist's studio. 
 
The position would be part-time and hours per week would be flexible and depend on the project. Rate per hour starting at $15. The artist's studio is located in Jersey City in Mana Contemporary. He has another studio in Soho, but assistants would be working in the New Jersey location. 
 
Skills/ Requirements:

- Ability to paint in a hyperrealistic style with oil paint

- Detail oriented

- Build frames and stretchers

- Stretch canvases

- Art handeling

- Willing to work on other projects of mixed media. 
 
We would like to see 3-5 images of painting samples, a cover letter which includes a list of skills and contact information. Please send materials to Maia, maia.pelosini@yahoo.com