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Becca will be working on a sculpture combining casting, blacksmithing, and welding while in residence at Franconia Sculpture Park this Aug-Sept. The studio assistant will help with this special project. The studio assistant will receive $25/hour for a total of no more than 20 hours or $500. Some experience with casting, blacksmithing and/or welding is required. Work sessions will take place at Franconia Sculpture Park and the studio assistant must have reliable transportation to and from the park. Work sessions will take place between Aug 23 and Sept 30. Exact work dates will be set based on studio assistant’s availability.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
heavy lifting
mixing alginate and concrete
holding parts in place
blacksmithing
welding

To apply, please email to beccacerra@gmail.com a resume or other summary of your experience as well as 1-2 paragraphs regarding your interest in working with Becca Cerra on this project and 1-2 references. Please email Becca with any questions.

Applications must be received by Monday, Aug 5. Applicants will be notified of decision by Aug 9.

Colorado Rocky Mountain School is seeking a blacksmithing arts educator to cultivate creativity, effective art studio habits, and an ethos of excellence. This educator must teach and model craft, collaboration, and safety in the forge. Teaching responsibilities include our afternoon active blacksmithing work crew and a 10-day Interim intensive in February. In addition to teaching, this blacksmith will oversee our smithing program and maintain The Mountain Forge, an outstanding facility established by Francis Whitaker in 1988.

Department Heads are the leaders of their department. They collaborate with the
Programs’ team on faculty recruitment and retention and scheduling, as well as on class
planning, new courses, and curriculum development. They are responsible for making sure that their department feels welcoming and inclusive of everyone interested in learning. We also look to them to develop students who are interested into skilled artists, and help them moving into teaching roles, if they are interested. Department heads are also the lead point person for sharing information about what is happening in their department. We rely on them to keep their department faculty informed of new educational procedures, safety and skills training opportunities, and new classes that will be scheduled.

To apply click the link, then click on the + sign next to " Apply to join The Crucible faculty ".

Short term/3 month FT Metal Studio Assistant to an experienced metal craftsman in all aspects of the business, mostly making proprietary serving wares and cabinet hardware commissions. Tasks include: Prep/cutting/drilling/sanding/grinding/fine finishing/riveting/assembly/and more, as well as packing orders/inventory reviews/cleaning and maintaining shop/light computer work such as graphics/marketing/data entry.

The Crucible is seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial leader who can guide the organization to its next stage of growth and evolution as its new Executive Director (ED). This is a unique opportunity to be at the helm of an organization regarded as an innovator in industrial arts as well as an incredible venue for professional artistic development and community engagement. This is a full-time, 100% on-site position based in Oakland, California. The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $180,000. The Crucible offers benefits, paid time off, and more in a work environment that is casual, upbeat, professional, and fun.

SNAG seeks a motivated, energetic individual to serve in the role of Communications
Coordinator. This remote, part-time position reports to the Managing Director (MD), works
closely with the Operations Manager (OM). While the Communications Coordinator will work
collaboratively with the SNAG Team, the position is self-directed. The Communications
Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and initiating public-facing communications and
content strategy for the organization and facilitating administrative communication.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced fabricator to lead our customs department. You will work independently and/or manage a small team in taking measurements, generating shop drawings, and fabricating projects from stock to finish. You will participate in project bidding and communicate with the owner regarding job timelines. You will take on the most challenging aspects of fabricated projects, and take a leadership role during installations at both residential and commercial job sites. You will need strong communication skills when speaking with customers, other contractors, and your supervisor. You will manage job-site and shop cleanliness, maintain machines, and be relied upon for the success of many of our custom projects. We are looking for a positively-minded problem solver who wants to create beautiful ornamental metalwork.

Send resume and relevant work experience to: amdesignfabrication@gmail.com

To facilitate the technical and physical aspects of artists’ residencies and other Arts/Industry programming needs, the Technician is the direct support of Arts/Industry artists-in-residence through facility, process, and materials instruction at Kohler Co. The Technician meets with the artists-in-residence on a daily basis and guides the technical development of their progress in the studio.

Arts/Industry Foundry Technicians will utilize all studio facilities, equipment, tools, materials; residency documents; and training or instructional documents.

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all EOE and ADA requirements. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and we have a strong organizational commitment to racial equity. People of color, gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and low-income people are encouraged to apply. Please let us know if we can help make the application or hiring process more accessible for you.

Arrowmont welcomes BIPOC applicants (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) currently residing in, or from one of the qualifying central Appalachian counties to apply. This is a ten-week internship based on the applicant’s availability. The selected intern receives a $6,000 stipend for a ten-week internship, housing on Arrowmont’s campus, meals (meals on-campus during National Workshop weeks, or a meal stipend), travel reimbursement, and financial support for professional development opportunities (i.e. conferences, workshops) occurring during or near the internship appointment. The selected intern is expected to work 40 hours per week for the duration of their internship.

We are looking for excited, engaged emerging artists to participate in our summer assistantship program. Each year Peters Valley selects talented and motivated people, to participate in our summer program by assisting our instructors and studio heads. The Studio Assistantship is rigorous, requires long days in the studio and provides invaluable professional development opportunities. Studio assistants receive a stipend of $350 per week (for up to 18 weeks) to offset living expenses, materials, etc. in addition to lodging and meals on campus. We are accepting applications in 5 craft media studios; blacksmithing, ceramics, fibers, fine metals, and woodworking. Due to the rural nature of our campus, candidates should have their own transportation.

The Metal shop & Foundry Technician is responsible for helping to oversee the metal shop and foundry facilities. Technician assists in the training of students, staff, and faculty in the safe and effective use of metal shop and foundry tools, equipment, and machinery. Position will consistently work up to 20 hours per week on Saturday from 8 am-7:15 pm and Sunday from 11:45 am-7:15 pm. Additional hours may be worked as needed.

The Studio Assistantship is rigorous, requires long days in the studio and provides invaluable professional development opportunities. Studio assistants receive a stipend of $350 per week (for up to 18 weeks) to offset living expenses, materials, etc. in addition to lodging and meals on campus. We are accepting applications in 5 craft media studios; blacksmithing, ceramics, fibers, fine metals, and woodworking. Due to the rural nature of our campus, candidates should have their own transportation.