This self-directed residency is designed to provide a ceramic artist with 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.
Midwestern will provide:
• All materials
• Small office with internet access and storage space
• All firing
• 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 (access to workout facility, reserved parking, library access, discounted shipping, etc.)
The Resident Artist:
• Will be responsible for 10 hours per week of studio management and maintenance (including but not limited to the following: loading and unloading kilns, clay inventory, mixing clay, mixing glaze and firing kilns)
• Will teach one continuing education wheel-throwing course per semester and will be paid per student
• Will attend opening receptions and special events
• Will be responsible for all non-ceramic related expenses (housing and food)
• Will give one public lecture on her/his work
• Will donate one piece for the permanent collection of MSU
Equipment available to Resident:
• Three large electric kilns
• Two smaller electric kilns
• Large Brent slab roller
• Two extruders
• Three pugmills
• Soldner mixer
• Separate well equipped glaze room
• Two station spray booth
• Materials and clay mixing/storage room
• 18 electric wheels
• One wheelchair accessible wheel
The program also offers experiences in oxidation, reduction, wood, raku, and soda firing processes.
A 5,000 square foot covered kiln yard furnished with the following:
• Two 40 cubic foot Geil car kilns
• A 30 cubic foot “fast fire” wood kiln
• Two older updraft kilns
• A 30 cubic foot downdraft soda kiln
• A 3 cubic foot cone 10 test kiln
Requirements and application:
A BFA in ceramics is required, an MFA is preferred. All applicant reviews will be based on portfolio review and individual merit.
Applicants should e-mail the following by July 31, 2011:
• Short letter of interest
• Resume or CV
• Artist's statement
• 3 (emailed) letters of recommendation (at least one from a former professor)
• 15-20 jpegs (or personal website) of recent work
• If available, 10 jpegs of student work
Steve Hilton
steve.hilton@mwsu.edu
Midwestern State University
Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts
3410 Taft Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 613.7041
Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions
(Application deadline: July 31, 2011)
• All materials
• Small office with internet access and storage space
• All firing
• 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 (access to workout facility, reserved parking, library access, discounted shipping, etc.)
The Resident Artist:
• Will be responsible for 10 hours per week of studio management and maintenance (including but not limited to the following: loading and unloading kilns, clay inventory, mixing clay, mixing glaze and firing kilns)
• Will teach one continuing education wheel-throwing course per semester and will be paid per student
• Will attend opening receptions and special events
• Will be responsible for all non-ceramic related expenses (housing and food)
• Will give one public lecture on her/his work
• Will donate one piece for the permanent collection of MSU
Equipment available to Resident:
• Three large electric kilns
• Two smaller electric kilns
• Large Brent slab roller
• Two extruders
• Three pugmills
• Soldner mixer
• Separate well equipped glaze room
• Two station spray booth
• Materials and clay mixing/storage room
• 18 electric wheels
• One wheelchair accessible wheel
The program also offers experiences in oxidation, reduction, wood, raku, and soda firing processes.
A 5,000 square foot covered kiln yard furnished with the following:
• Two 40 cubic foot Geil car kilns
• A 30 cubic foot “fast fire” wood kiln
• Two older updraft kilns
• A 30 cubic foot downdraft soda kiln
• A 3 cubic foot cone 10 test kiln
Requirements and application:
A BFA in ceramics is required, an MFA is preferred. All applicant reviews will be based on portfolio review and individual merit.
Applicants should e-mail the following by July 31, 2011:
• Short letter of interest
• Resume or CV
• Artist's statement
• 3 (emailed) letters of recommendation (at least one from a former professor)
• 15-20 jpegs (or personal website) of recent work
• If available, 10 jpegs of student work
Steve Hilton
steve.hilton@mwsu.edu
Midwestern State University
Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts
3410 Taft Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 613.7041
Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions
(Application deadline: July 31, 2011)
