Artist in Residency
Midwestern State
University
Ceramics Department
Dates of Residency:
August 15, 2014 through August 15, 2015 (one year minimum, renewable for up to
two years)
Application Deadline: Position is open until filled. Priority is given
to applications received by Friday, April 11, 2014.
This self-directed
residency is designed to provide a ceramic artist with university based studio
access, as they make the transition from or between academic settings.
Furthermore, the program is intended to allow a resident the time and space to
pursue a body of work in a creative and energetic environment, while enhancing
the art program at Midwestern State University. The accepted artist will
participate within the ceramics area as an informal collaborator and mentor for
students, while working in the common studio space. To see images of the
ceramics studio at Midwestern, please go to:
Midwestern will provide:
• All materials and firing
• Small office with
internet access and storage space
• Studio space in the
common 4000 square foot studio area
• 24-hour/7 days per week
access
• Most university
privileges as given to full time faculty (free access to workout facility, free
reserved parking, library access, etc.)
• A small-furnished
apartment located at a private residence three miles from MSU with utilities
paid including Wi-Fi (details to be discussed during the interview process).
• A minimum stipend of
$6000 per year with the possibility of $2,500 per adjunct course (two courses
are possible)
• A solo exhibition (details to be discussed
during the interview process)
Requirements and
application: A MFA in ceramics is
required as there is a possibility for teaching a university level course. All
applicant reviews will be based on portfolio review and individual merit.
Steve Hilton, Associate
Professor
Midwestern State
University
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX
76308
(940) 613.7041
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