Friday, December 14, 2012

Executive Assistant - Lillian Heidenberg Fine Art

From Lyndsea Cherkasky (MFA 2007):

I am leaving my job as executive assistant at Lillian Heidenberg Fine Art and Lillian and I am trying to find someone to replace me. I have worked for her for a year and a half and am leaving on good terms, I just need to find someone to replace me! Time is of the essence because I must train someone before I leave at the end of January

The job is three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday with Wednesday being a half day). The person hired would be assisting Lillian with all parts of her business. It is a lot of multi-tasking and is best suited for someone who is able to concentrate on many things at once. There are many emails and phone calls, as well as managing her art collection, writing invoices, arranging shipping, ect.

Applicants can contact Lillian Heidenberg at info@lhfineart.com with their resume.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Berlin Residency for Academy Alumni



Concept:
The goal of this project is to provide residence for three NYAA alumni in Berlin. The work produced during this residency will included together the three NYAA residents, two other NYAA alumni living in Berlin (Peter Simon Mühlhäußer and Amber Sena), and 5 Graduates from the Kunsthochschule Weißensee in a selected group showing.
The exhibition will be held during the well-known „Gallery Weekend“ at the end of April 2013 and will take place at a Pavillon in Gertrud Kolmar Str.14 right beside the US- Embassy and in close proximity to the Brandenburger Gate, the Holocaust Memorial and the Tiergarten. This location is as well in close range of the main Berlin gallery districts of Auguststrasse.
 
Aerial view: Upper middle, Brandenburger Gate with the US Embassy below

Goal:
This residency will provide exposure for  the 10 exhibited emerging artists, along with the cultural exchange and interaction between the two Art Institutes. The general focus of this project is the artistic merge of the New York and Berlin Artworld.
 
Organized by:
janinebeangallery, Berlin:            Janine Bean, Matthias Bergemann
Artist:                                                  Peter Simon Mühlhäußer
 
This committee along with their partner Yinon Cohen, will provide studio spaces at Katzbachstraße for the three artists in residence and their basic housing needs.
The committee will organize the exhibition in the Pavillion and produce a printed calalog for it.
 
Schedule for the Residence:
 The three-month residency will run from mid-February until the beginning of May. It will include a 1,500 sq ft Studio space and basic living for the three NYAA residents at Katzbachstraße 18 location in Berlin-Kreuzberg. The work produced by the artists during this time will be exhibited for three weeks at the Pavilion location at Gertrud-Kolmar-Str. 14 (on the corner of Hannah-Arendt-Straße).
The housing will be provided within an apartment above the resident studios at the Katzbachstr. The Apartment will only provide free basic housing. (If more than basic needs for simple housing is requested by the selected residents, the committee will help with finding suitable accommodation at the lowest price possible.) The Organization will help provide for special needs and support if necessary.
The location of the Studio is in Berlin-Kreuzberg, which is a new artist neighborhood in the city’s center. There are shops, bars and cafes within walking distance, and a good connection to public transportation.
The exhibition will open during Gallery Weekend, which is the main art event in the Berlin Gallery schedule.
 
Schedule :
Studio/ Living at Katzbachstraße: mid- February to the beginning of May
Exhibition: April 26th 2013 – May 18th 2013
Opening:  April 26th 2013
 
Sponsors and Supporters (as of now):
René Jorde (Pavillon Gertrud Kolmar Str. 14), Yinon Cohen (Studio/ Living Katzbachstr. 18), janinebeangallery, Peter-Simon Mühlhäußer
 
Second floor of Pavillion

View from Gerude Kolmar Street looking towards to US Embassy
 
View from the Pavillion patio looking over the Holocaust Memorial towards Tiergarten
 
Application Guidelines:
- Applications due January 1 at 6pm.
- 5 images of current work (no older than 2 years)
  • 3D works may include additional detail/installation shots.
  • Files must be 72 dpi and no more than 600 pixels on its largest side.
- CV
- Written proposal no more than one page in length. Explain what you want to accomplish during the residency and describe the work you plan to make.
- Most media welcome: drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video. A printmaking facility is not available.
- Please email images, CV and proposal to alumni@nyaa.edu.
- Selected artists will be notified approximately one week after deadline


Wednesday, November 28, 2012

POST GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT (PGTA) PROGRAM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The PGTA program provides unpaid teaching internships in the Master of Fine Arts program to Academy alumni. Alumni are matched with Academy instructors, and gain valuable teaching experience at the graduate level. In turn, Academy instructors are provided with a teaching assistant who strengthens the tutorial component of the curriculum.
 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The PGTA’s core responsibility is to assist the primary instructor through the reinforcement of material covered during studio sessions. This may require attendance at 2 classes per week—one with the instructor in addition to the studio session run by the PGTA. The PGTA is also responsible for conducting research, contributing to critiques, and additional services as defined by the instructor. (The PGTA Program is not a Class Assistant/Monitor - this position is for enrolled students, who oversee the management of the model, attendance, and classroom setup/breakdown.) Experience in a particular discipline, etc. will determine selection.
 
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
Participation in the PGTA program affords alumni firsthand insight into the teaching methods of seasoned veterans of the Academy and the opportunity to teach uninstructed sessions. This credential alone vastly improves the likelihood of securing a teaching position in the future.  – Peter Drake, Dean of Academic Affairs
Being a Teaching Assistant gave me very valuable experiences about being on the other side of the lecture podium and the process of teaching.  It also looks good on the resume. – Shawn Yu, MFA 2011
 
As a Teaching Assistant, I found it rewarding to be able to instruct the valuable lessons and knowledge I gained at the Academy and to support the creative growth of current students. – Katie Hemmer, MFA 2006

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS (past PGTAs must submit updated materials):
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
·         Should include a pedagogical statement
·         Preferred area of study
·         Availability
3. Three examples of your work

All applications are to be submitted VIA EMAIL by WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12 to: elvin@nyaa.edu

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Curatorial Assistant, Painting and Sculpture - The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Curatorial Assistant with excellent academic credentials, prior museum and/or gallery experience, and expertise in post-1960s art to work in the Department of Painting and Sculpture. The incumbent will assist the Department’s senior curatorial staff in all areas of their responsibilities including administrative work in the context of curatorial functions such as acquisitions, collections records, bibliographic and biographical records and files, research for exhibitions and publications, departmental committees, loans, and general curatorial inquiries. Additional responsibilities include:
  • Performs work in relation to care of the collection and arranges for custodial, registration, and preparation work as required by the curatorial staff in the maintenance of the collection in gallery, study and storage areas.
  • Conducts daily collection gallery inspections and assists with follow-up arrangements in the event of damage, deterioration, etc.
  • Performs the duties of exhibitions assistant including research on artists, periods, styles, etc., on specific works, on locations of works, etc.
  • Assists in arranging loans, in catalogue preparation, in the preparation of checklists from compilation to data entry, in coordinating and scheduling work to be done within the Museum and without in such areas as conservation, public information, matting and framing, construction, etc.
  • Assists with the preparation and installation of wall labels.
  • Answers inquiries and conducts some gallery tours as necessary for visitors, etc.
  • Researches and catalogues the Museum Collection and Archives under senior staff supervision and answers related inquiries from the public and scholars.
  • Assists in the operation of departmental study center.
Qualified candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Art History, ABD candidates preferred, and relevant museum or gallery experience. Conversant in modern and contemporary art, particularly art after 1960. Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills. Highly motivated. Strict attention to detail, rigorous approach to tasks. Excellent computer skills. High level of enthusiasm to work with a curatorial team. Ability to manage more than one project at a time and to consistently meet deadlines. Fluency (speaking, reading, writing) in one or more European languages; German fluency in particular is highly desired.

Please submit resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements directly to jobs@moma.org. Please reference the position title in the subject line.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

Website: http://www.moma.org

Monday, November 5, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Assistance from the Joan Mitchell Foundation

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In the wake of Hurricane Sandy we hope this message finds you, your families, friends and colleagues well, and that you have been able to ride out this storm safely.

Our thoughts are with those who have been deeply impacted by this week's events. We know that for many of you your losses are tremendous, impacting not only yourselves, but your entire community as well.

If you are - or know of - a visual artist who has been affected by the hurricane please contact us. The Foundation has funding allocated specifically for emergency assistance to painters and sculptors affected by natural disasters. Additionally, we have access to information about other organizations that may be able to assist you.

If you are an arts organization working with visual artists and have been negatively impacted, please reach out to us as well. We are working in partnership with other funders to assess the needs of the visual arts community and identify the best ways of supporting its recovery.
                                   
In the meantime, for anyone who has been impacted, we urge you to document your losses as thoroughly as possible. This should be done by taking photographs and keeping records of damage to your home, studio, office, and/or artwork, as well as keeping records of all related expenses going forward.

Please note that due to the hurricane, the Foundation's office is closed and we cannot be reached by phone until power is restored to West Chelsea.

We know that communication for many is very limited now, but our staff can be reached by email at: info@joanmitchellfoundation.org.

Additionally you can contact us through our Facebook page here.
  
Please share your stories, your experiences, and let us know if you need assistance. We're here to help.