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Artist in Residence/teaching opportunity

Type: Residencies, Workshops, Exchanges [View all]
Posted by: Knox College, Galesburg, IL
Deadline: Sat, December 15th, 2018

Seeking Applications: Artist for community-engaged residency program.
Knox College / Galesburg Il

 

The Knox College Department of Art and Art History is seeking applications for Artist in Residence during spring 2019. This teaching residency, supported by a grant from Galesburg-based Blick Art Materials, has a two-fold mission: to enrich the educational experience of students through exposure to artists whose perspectives and ways of working are not represented by regular faculty or curricula. And, to involve/benefit the Galesburg community though collaborative projects, exhibits, or educational opportunities.
Applicants for this year should have demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for community- based or collaborative projects involving community constituents. Artists with interest in engaging economically, culturally, and racially diverse communities through their work are especially encouraged to apply. Knox College particularly welcomes applicants from under-represented groups.

 

When: Spring term 2019 (March 20 - May 28).

Where: Galesburg Il is a city of 32,000, located approximately 200 miles SW of Chicago, approximately 3 hours by car or 2.5 hours by train. http://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/about/demographic/

 

Expectations
• Resident Artists will design and teach a course in an area of their expertise, meeting 2.5 hours two days per week, and should be available to students an additional 3-5 hours weekly.
• Artist/Residents are expected to spend a minimum of 5 days per week on site.
• Artists will produce a body of work or project to be exhibited during the final week of their residency.
• Applicants should hold an MFA or a record of equivalent professional achievement.
• Artists will engage the Galesburg community in collaborative or community-based projects or events.
• Artists will donate a work to Knox College.

 

Benefits to the artist
• Paid residency (salary upon request).
• Accommodation and studio space provided.
• An opportunity to work in and with a diverse creative community.
• Teaching experience in a small vital liberal arts college.
• Great students, stimulating department.
• Availability of materials through local Blick warehouse/discount store.
• Studio and gallery space in The Box, an alternative space in downtown Galesburg.
• Solo exhibit/project.

 

Applications should include:
• CV
• Website link, or 15 jpegs minimum.
• Letter of interest describing relevant experience and motivation for applying.
• Draft proposal for a project with an emphasis on community engagement and how the program will benefit applicant’s artistic/professional growth.
• Draft proposal for a class (possibly collaborating in community-based project)
• Contact info for two references.

 

Full consideration will be given to applications received by Dec 1, 2018. Later applications may be held for future consideration and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Email materials to Andrea Ferrigno aaferrigno@knox.edu. Or, mail to Andrea Ferrigno, Dept. of Art and Art History, Knox College, 2 E. South St, Galesburg Il. 61401.

 

To learn about Knox College https://www.knox.edu/ See also https://www.knox.edu/employment-at-knox. Knox Art Department https://www.knox.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/art

 

Notice of Non-Discrimination 
Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College’s policies that prohibit discrimination should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

 

https://www.knox.edu/employment-at-knox/faculty

Posted on Mon, October 22nd, 2018
Expires on Sat, December 15th, 2018

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