Artist in Residence (AIR) Exhibitions
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Job Location:
Cookeville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description of Job Duty:
The purpose of the AIR program is to provide a creative residential environment for emerging professional artists. The Craft Centers mission is to offer the finest studio professional craft education through the BFA and BS degrees and workshop programs while providing a regional cultural resource for the surrounding community. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: In addition to the possible teaching opportunities through Tennessee Techs academic program if qualified and if available. Residence in Craft Center housing is a required condition of studio residencies (no pets allowed). A single occupancy bedroom with private bath and cooking lounge facilities and common living spaces are shared with other residents. There are no completely private housing units available. Spouses partners and significant others are not allowed to live on campus; housing is offered only to resident artists. Individual private studio space and 24-hour studio access are provided. Ability to sell work in the Craft Center Gallery with a split in profit during the duration of the residency.
Responsible for exhibitions spaces: Installing and taking down exhibitions. Responsible for shipments reports physical arrangement lighting gallery repairs Assist the sales gallery with staffing throughout the year especially during Celebration and the Holiday Festival which are the Craft Centers annual events. Corresponds with artists and coordinates on all aspects of the exhibition process. Conducts the call for artists and puts together the exhibition schedule. Participates in outreach and workshops as an instructor or assistant.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
In exchange for housing and private studio the AIR is responsible for exhibition spaces including installing and closing of exhibitions correspondence with artists and coordinates all aspects of the exhibition process including shipment reports physical arrangement lighting gallery repairs. The exhibitions resident will assist the gallery manager in ordering and maintaining supplies. The exhibitions resident is also expected to assist the sales gallery with sales throughout the year especially during Celebration and the Holiday Festival which are the Craft Centers annual special events. The ability to stand and maintain moderate physical activity for several hours lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders is required.
Physical Demands:
Work Hours:
Average of 15 hours per week. One-year appointment August 15 2026- August 10 2027. The resident may have the opportunity to extend their residency for a second year but must apply again to the open call competing against the applicant pool that year.
Special Instructions:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: applicants must apply online at: with the following:
- Cover letter addressing:
- Why would you like to be a resident artist
- What you hope to achieve artistically while in the residency program
- How do you feel your skills will contribute to the academic program of Tennessee Tech and to the Appalachian Center for Craft
- Please describe your experience and skills in an exhibition gallery setting. (I.e. lighting installation contracts communications etc.)
- Resume.
- Portfolio (saved in PDF format) of 1-2 personal artworks and exhibition installation samples.
- Contact information for three references. (References will be contacted by gallery coordinator).
- Unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts required upon hire.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions Email Gallery Coordinator Emma Levitz at
Salary:
A stipend of $6000 annually is provided which is paid in monthly increments by direct deposit. Level P1 Grade 7.
Benefits Info:
Benefits include the accumulation of annual and sick leave on a prorated basis equal to the percentage of employment and thirteen (13) pro-rated University holidays. Other benefits include pro-rated retirement optional 401k and educational benefits.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a minimum of a BA BS or BFA degree from an accredited institution. Applicants that apply should have a genuine interest in teaching as the SAC;D often has a need for adjunct faculty to teach Introduction to Art (Art Appreciation) as well as other art foundation courses. Selection criteria include: the candidates potential artistic and professional growth within the residency exhibition and/or curatorial experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
MFA or equivalent professional experience.
Key Skills
- 3ds Max
- Computer Graphics
- Perforce
- Zbrush
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Painting
- Teaching
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Art
- Music Therapy
- Unity
