Thursday, September 15, 2011

2012 Rome Prize - Residency


The online submissions are  available for the 2012 Rome Prize. Click here for more details.

Assistant Professor of Sculpture - Job

Posted:09/13/2011
Application Due:Open Until Filled
Type:Full Time

Manhattanville College is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts college with a nationally and internationally diverse student body of approximately 1,600 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate students, located 28 miles north of New York City on 100 acres. Building on its heritage of social justice and social activism, the College prepares students through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs, for ethical and socially-responsible leadership in a global community. We achieve this through integrated learning that combines classroom rigor with experiential opportunities, leadership with service, intimate attention with global reach, progressive change with enduring values, social commitment with ethical responsibility, and diversity with community. 


The BFA program in the Studio Art Department at Manhattanville College invites applications for the position of full time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sculpture. A MFA, previous undergraduate teaching experience, and an exhibition record are required. The successful candidate will assume primary responsibility for the Sculpture area, including the teaching of foundational and upper-level sculpture courses, participation in curricular planning and design, and general maintenance of the sculpture facilities. It is also important that the candidate possess knowledge of contemporary theory, concepts and critical issues, plus traditional techniques, art history and general practices of fine art sculpture. Evidence of integration across aesthetic disciplines is desired. This successful candidate is also expected to have some experience in other media areas, i.e. drawing, ceramics, or digital media. Advising, service to the college, and participation in the college's general education programs are expected of all faculty. 


All candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a list of technical strengths, sample syllabi, and a list of three references. Twenty images of student work and twenty images of the artist's own work should be submitted on a CD/DVD or URL. Fall 2012 is our anticipated start date subject to pending budgetary approval. 


Please send application materials by November 18, 2011 to:


Human Resources

Manhattanville College
2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, NY 10577
Phone:(914) 323-5270
Fax:(914) 323-5322
Email Address:humanresources@mville.edu

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

MTA Arts for Transit, Archive - Internship




SALARY RANGE: UNPAID
DEPT/DIV: Arts for Transit
SUPERVISOR: Manager - Arts for Transit
HOURS OF WORK: Varies - Contingent Upon Student Schedule


Summary

MTA ARTS FOR TRANSIT FALL 2011 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America's largest transportation network, which moves approximately 2.4 billion New Yorkers a year on its subways, buses, railroads, bridges and tunnels.  MTA Headquarters (MTAHQ) is a public benefit corporation chartered to provide general oversight, planning and administration to its seven operating agencies which are: MTA New York City Transit, MTA Long Island Rail Road, MTA Long Island Bus, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, MTA Capital Construction Company, and MTA Bus Company.
In conjunction with a massive rehabilitation program launched in the 1980's, MTA Arts for Transit was created to oversee the selection of artists and installation of permanent artworks in MTA subway and commuter rail stations. The program is intended to enhance the transit environment and promote the use of mass transit. Arts for Transit's diverse and beautiful collection of commissioned public artwork includes more than 215 site-specific artworks and 70 projects in progress. The program also encompasses Music Under New York (MUNY), the Poster Program, and the Lightbox Project, a series of photography exhibits. More information can be found at www.mta.info/art.


Responsibilities

The AFT Archive Intern will learn about the public art process and further develop research and archiving skills. Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, assisting staff with the following:

Artist Registry
Create an AFT Artist Registry: compile and organize artists' submissions, conduct research and add data and images of artwork to the Registry using Filemaker Pro.
AFT Oral History
Participate in the research and creation of AFT Oral History project with artists, staff and stakeholders.
AFT Lightbox and Creative Stations Program Archive
Archive materials for AFT's Lightbox and Creative Station Programs: conduct research, compile records, and assist to construct a comprehensive historic timeline for both programs.


Qualifications

Excellent research, data collection and report writing capabilities
Strong interpersonal communications skills, both oral and written
Proven ability to prioritize and work on multiple assignments simultaneously
PC and Mac proficiency
Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Filemaker Pro
Student must be work study or college credit eligible, min. of 15 hours per week is required

Education and Experience

Must be a college student with high school diploma or a GED.
Majors in art history, arts administration, library science or history preferred
Graduate studies, a plus

How To Apply

Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page.

If you have previously applied on line for other positions, enter your User Name and Password.  If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a User Name and Password; then click on the REGISTER button.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MTA Arts for Transit - Internship

SALARY RANGE: UNPAID DEPT/DIV: Arts for Transit SUPERVISOR: Manager - Arts for TransitHOURS OF WORK: Varies, Contingent Upon Student Schedule. Fall 2011.

Summary
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America's largest transportation network, which moves approximately 2.4 billion New Yorkers a year on its subways, buses, railroads, bridges and tunnels. MTA Headquarters (MTAHQ) is a public benefit corporation chartered to provide general oversight, planning and administration to its seven operating agencies which are: MTA New York City Transit, MTA Long Island Rail Road, MTA Long Island Bus, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, MTA Capital Construction Company, and MTA Bus Company. In conjunction with a massive rehabilitation program launched in the 1980's, MTA Arts for Transit was created to oversee the selection of artists and installation of permanent artworks in MTA subway and commuter rail stations. The program is intended to enhance the transit environment and promote the use of mass transit. Arts for Transit's diverse and beautiful collection of commissioned public artwork includes more than 215 site-specific artworks and 70 projects in progress. The program also encompasses Music Under New York (MUNY), the Poster Program, and the Lightbox Project, a series of photography exhibits. More information can be found at www.mta.info/art

Responsibilities
The AFT Administrative Intern will learn about the public art process and further develop administrative and arts management skills. Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, assisting staff with the following: 

Inventory of the MTA Headquarters art collection Evaluate, document and organize artwork installed (and in storage) throughout MTA Headquarters. New permanent art projects Call for, receive and process artist submissions. Prepare presentations and supporting materials needed for artist selection and orientation meetings. Attend artist selection and orientation meetings, provide assistance with notes and follow up correspondence. Essential administrative support Support daily office activity: monitor phone, mail, and email communications; respond to program inquiries; update press and artist lists; prepare for and staff special lectures, tours and special events. Research to support the Permanent Art program and the Arts for Transit Collection 

Qualifications
Excellent research, data collection and report writing capabilities Strong interpersonal communications skills, both oral and written PC and Filemaker Pro proficiency Student must be work study or college credit eligible, min. of 15 hours per week is required 

Education and Experience
Must be a college student with high school diploma or a GED. Majors in art history or arts administration preferred. Graduate studies, a plus 

How To Apply
Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page. 

If you have previously applied on line for other positions, enter your User Name and Password. If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a User Name and Password; then click on the REGISTER button.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 


Multiple Positions Available - Jobs

The Art Story Foundation (New York, NY)
TheArtStory.org is a new non-profit specializing in art history education using technology. Our first initiative was the website, and live lectures/classes is our next push. The mission of the non-profit is to educate the internet public and art lovers. This is a fairly new venture looking for talented individuals that believe and can further this cause. 

Multiple positions currently open:
1. Expert/authority in modern art - We are looking for someone to serve as an instructor at our upcoming learning events. Fairly strict requirements here as we are looking for a person PHD-level or similar. In addition we are looking for a person to help write and edit "serious" content. 

2. Graphic Designer - Design images for existing and new pages of the Art Story work. Pure design work, no programming skills necessary. 

3. Fund raiser - Experienced person or organization that has prior contacts and approach to raising money for art educational organizations. 

All positions are freelance, approximately 10 hours per week, work from home. Communicate with Art Story staff via phone and email. 

Explore www.theartstory.org and please contact Michael at mikez@theartstory.org