Position Available:  Assistant Professor, Photography, tenure-track (pending funding)
Salary: competitive plus benefits
Date of Appointment:  August 18, 2009

Description:
The Art Department at St. Cloud State University seeks a vibrant and dedicated individual to teach photography and media-related courses in a progressive interdisciplinary-oriented department. St. Cloud State University is a comprehensive university of approximately 15000 students and is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The Kiehle Visual Arts Center sits on the banks of the Mississippi River, sixty miles north of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Responsibilities:
Teach three studio courses (18 contact hours) per semester (six courses per year) in photography as well as special topics, foundation courses, intermediate courses in critical frameworks and combined studio, or advanced multi-disciplinary courses, depending on department need. The successful applicant will contribute to BA, BS and BFA programs including a developing emphasis in integrated media.  S/he will work together with others teaching in existing video, digital and performance media and will transition the department from wet-based to primarily digital photography.
Consequently, candidates with the ability to teach both traditional and digital photographic methods and to work in alternative photo processes are preferred. The successful candidate should be informed of critical theory and interdisciplinary approaches to art-making, and be knowledgeable about current practices in contemporary art.  In order to be considered for tenure, the successful candidate will demonstrate ability to teach effectively, to produce a record of scholarly or creative achievement or research, to engage in ongoing preparation and study, to contribute to student growth and development, and to provide service to the university and community.

Qualifications: MFA in Photography or related area is required at time of appointment.
The eligible candidate must be a practicing artist and show a record of successful professional activity. Previous teaching experience at the college level, including teaching assistantships, is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to teach in a Macintosh environment and will have demonstrated the ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Apply to:
Justin Quinn
Chair, Photography Search Committee
Art Department, KVAC 101
St. Cloud State University
720 4th Ave. South
St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498
For more information, email

, or phone 320-308-4283. [ http://www.stcloudstate.edu/art ]http://www.stcloudstate.edu/art [ http://www.stcloudstate.edu/art ]

Application Information: Submit letter of application, resume, a separate statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (copies with names on them are acceptable for initial screening) as well as a cd or dvd with 20 jpeg images of student work (if available), 20 jpeg images of own work, and/or 10 minutes of time-based media viewable on a Macintosh, three reference letters including contact information for the references, and SASE for the return of materials. Application Deadline:
January 22, 2009 (postmark). SCSU is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity.  We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including minorities, women, GLBT, and persons with disabilities. SCSU is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

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2009 Salem Art Fair & Festival

Call for Applicants:  Visual Artists, Performing Artists, Artisan Groups and Local Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply

January 6, 2009, Salem OR - Applications are now being accepted for Salem Art Association’s (SAA) 60th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival held July 17, 18 and 19, 2009. Visual artists, performing artists, artisan groups and local nonprofits are encouraged to apply.  Applications and information are available online at http://www.SalemArt.org.
Recognized as one of the west coast’s major cultural events, SAA’s annual Salem Art Fair & Festival is a lively three-day celebration that draws more than 100,000 visitors each year. Held in picturesque Bush’s Pasture Park, this event is the primary fundraiser for Salem Art Association and provides revenue to more than 60 community nonprofits and 200 visual artists.  SAA, one of Oregon’s largest nonprofit community arts organizations, operates the Bush House Museum, three galleries in the Bush Barn Art Center, and a wide range of Community Arts Education and School Programs that reach 10,000 school children each year. For more information, please visit http://www.SalemArt.org or call (503) 581-2228.
Visual Artists - SAA is accepting applications from visual artists who wish to sell their work in the Salem Art Fair & Festival’s Artist Marketplace. Fine art and craftspeople who work in any media are invited to apply. Two hundred artists will be selected by a jury process. Applications are available and will be accepted exclusively through http://www.zapplication.org. Application deadline is February 15, 2009.
Performance Artists - SAA is accepting applications from performing artists. All genres of high-quality music, theater and novelty performances are invited to apply.  Approximately 50 performing artists will be determined by jury for the Main Stage and the Family Stage. The application is available online in the Art Fair section of SAA’s Web site, http://www.SalemArt.org. The application deadline is March 31, 2009.
Artisan Guilds or Groups - Folk artists or artisan guilds and groups that would like to demonstrate their work may apply to be a part of Artisan Village. This is an opportunity for these groups and individuals to promote themselves and educate others on their craft. The application is available online in the Art Fair section of SAA’s Web site, http://www.SalemArt.org. The application deadline is March 31, 2009.
Local Nonprofits for Kids Court - SAA is accepting applications from educational organizations interested in leading Kids Court activities during the 2009 Salem Art Fair & Festival. All educational groups are invited to apply.
Selected groups will direct and staff an art activity booth during the three-day Festival. In past years activities have ranged from face-painting and button-making to newspaper hats and decorative picture frames. Funds earned from ticket sales will go back to the organization running the activity booths.

This is also an opportunity for organizations to raise their visibility among the more than 100,000 visitors expected to attend the 2008 Salem Art Fair & Festival. The application is available online in the Art Fair section of SAA’s Web site, http://www.SalemArt.org. The application deadline is March 31, 2009.

Nonprofit Arts and Arts-Related Organizations for Cultural Corridor - Nonprofit arts and arts-related organizations are invited to apply to be a part of Cultural Corridor. This is an opportunity for groups to promote themselves and their programs to an arts-centered audience. In order to apply, you must be registered as a charitable nonprofit corporation within the state of Oregon. The application is available online in the Art Fair section of SAA’s Web site, http://www.SalemArt.org. The application deadline is March 31, 2009.
Local Nonprofits for Food Court - Applications from community nonprofits that would like to raise money by operating food booths at the Salem Art Fair & Festival may apply before March 31, 2008. The application is available online in the Art Fair section of SAA’s Web site, http://www.SalemArt.org.

Founded in 1919, the Salem Art Association (SAA) is one of the largest and oldest community arts organizations in Oregon. SAA operates the Bush House Museum and the Bush Barn Art Center and Annex in historic Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem.

The Bush House Museum, an Italianate mansion containing an extensive collection of 19th century fine and decorative arts, is the former residence of pioneer businessman Asahel Bush II and his family.  The Bush Barn Art Center is home to three galleries run by SAA: the A.N. Bush Gallery and the Focus Gallery, both contemporary exhibition spaces, and the Camas Gallery, a sales gallery featuring Northwest arts and fine crafts. SAA also runs an extensive Community Arts Education program which provides art instruction to students in regional public schools and community arts classes for children and adults.

The Bush House Museum and the Bush Barn Art Center are located in Bush’s Pasture Park at 600 Mission Street, SE in Salem, OR. For more information about the Salem Art Association, call (503) 581-2228 or visit http://www.SalemArt.org. 

As a part of an ongoing commitment to promote challenging and innovative practices in the visual arts, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) is seeking artists to submit entries to Material Afterlife, a national juried exhibition of recycled and cycle–logic art. The exhibition demonstrates the growing relevance of artwork that examines environmental degradation, consumerism, personal value, and frugality, as well as celebrates the significance of recycling, sustainable methods, and thrift-store culture as medium and subject matter for artists. This exhibition explores the rich terrain developed by artists who address waste and need in society, are mindful of environmental cause and effect, and expand ideas of consumption through a cyclic approach of material use. This terrain has never been more fruitful than with the work of today’s artists. Material Afterlife demonstrates the influence of ecology in contemporary art practice and discourse, as well as its affect on the essential substantive qualities of eco-art.

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The Maryland Institute College of Art is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2009 sessions of the Alfred & Trafford Klots Artist Residency Program at the Château in the village of Rochefort-en-Terre in Brittany, France.

The dates of the three four-week sessions in 2009 are:

Sunday, May 17 to Saturday, June 13

Sunday, June 14 to Saturday, July 11

Sunday, July 12 to Saturday, August 8

Competitive residencies are open to artists working in any media and to writers.  More information is available at http://www.mica.edu/rochefortresidency. The residency application deadline is January 9, 2009.

Thank you,

Ray Allen

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

The Maryland Institute College of Art is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2009 sessions of the Alfred & Trafford Klots Artist Residency Program at the Château in the village of Rochefort-en-Terre in Brittany, France.

The dates of the three four-week sessions in 2009 are:

Sunday, May 17 to Saturday, June 13

Sunday, June 14 to Saturday, July 11

Sunday, July 12 to Saturday, August 8

Competitive residencies are open to artists working in any media and to writers.  More information is available at http://www.mica.edu/rochefortresidency. The residency application deadline is January 9, 2009.

Thank you,

Ray Allen

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Don’t miss the fall deadlines for artist opportunities at The Women’s Studio Workshop.
WSW has studios for Printmaking, Letterpress, Papermaking, Book Arts, Photography, and Ceramics, located in Rosendale, NY.
All deadlines are POSTMARK deadlines. Application forms and program guidelines can be found on our website,
http://www.wsworkshop.org, or by following the direct links below.
October 15
Studio Fellowship, 4 - 6 consecutive weeks
Residency Dates: Jan - March, 2009; May - June 2009
November 1
Clay Fellowship, 3 - 6 consecutive weeks
Residency Dates: January - June 2009
November 15
Artist Book Residency, 8 - 10 consecutive weeks
Residency Dates: January - March, 2009; May - June 2009
Art-in-Education Fellowship, 4 - 8 consecutive weeks
Residency Dates: April 2010
Ceramic Internship, 2 months
Residency Dates: January - February 2009

We look forward to reviewing your applications, and please help us spread this announcement by forwarding it along
to artists who may be interested.
Thank you!
The Women’s Studio Workshop
PO Box 489, Rosendale, NY 12472

Tel. 845.658.9133
Fax. 845.658.9031

ASD is a fantastic public arts organization in Philadelphia that gives artists from all over the world the opportunity to exhibit in Philadelphia public spaces, including cafes, salons, etc. ASD sends artists lightweight 8x8” panels that the artist then composes their work on and sends back to Philadelphia. 
Working with them has been great exposure for me. The website is:  http://www.squaredealart.com  The two contacts are Beth Medoway and Colleen Hammond and the email is:   ASD simply needs 4 jpegs of recent work from prospective artists. You can say Julia Blaukopf from OCAC referred you! in the subject line or in body of message.

Thanks!
Julia

Julia Blaukopf
Artist & Photographer
610.306.5553
http://www.JuliaBlaukopf.com

Working Artists, Portland's only arts business incubator [with a social agenda] offers studio space, business development courses and programming, emerging artists gallery, the Working Artists Network [access to adequate and affordable health care options, event insurance, professional discounts on business services, discounts on office and art supplies, access to micro loans from $500 to $50,000, and so much more], all rolled into your monthly rent. Details about the NW Industrial Portland spaces are below... There are a couple of options in terms of studio space:

1) 220+ sq. ft. private studio, semi soundproof, on the western side of the 3rd floor, Dubbed the VAULT it is perfect for sound engineering, or just a quiet space to paint, write, compose, etc. Currently occupied by a digital art photographer who loves it but must give it up. Comes with all the bennies of a regular Working Artists Studios tenant membership. This space rents for $395/month. This is one of our largest spaces and could accommodate two artists/creative workers (if you wanted to share the space).

2) 182+ sq. ft. private studio, on the southern side of the 3rd floor. Great for an illustrator, graphic designer, visual artist, etc. Currently occupied by a two-person team who loves it but have outgrown the space AND our incubation services! Comes with all the bennies of a regular Working Artists Studios tenant membership. This space rents for $355/month. This is one of our nicest spaces and could accommodate two artists or creative workers (if you wanted to share the space).

3) MAIN FLOOR studio or creative office space, 182 sq. ft. morning sunlight from two warehouse windows, private office with locking door, hardwired DSL (1.5 Mbps upload and download). You become part of a network of professionals artists and creative workers - small design firm, painters/mixed media artists, political cartoonist/satirical writer, dance, photographers. $355/month. FIRST TIME OFFERED. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION - 503.445.1268

*Here's the special deal with these spaces - you are joining an arts business incubator, and you become a tenant member. The rent includes the utilities, liability insurance coverage, inclusion in 2 group shows a year, and several opportunities for exhibits/events/performances outside the studios throughout your tenancy. You receive the Working Artists Network membership at no extra cost (a $189/year savings) which gives you access to reasonable and affordable healthcare insurance, event insurance, discounts on supplies, car rentals, services, books, etc., $95 off the Guerilla Exhibitor a course for artists and creative professionals serious about business, access to micro loans for higher risk business (such as being an artist) from $500 to $50,000 through one of our strategic partners, free quarterly business training days, and more. Working Artists LLC is a social entrepreneurial organization, meaning that in addition to being committed to creating profitable businesses in the arts for ourselves, we also believe in giving back to the community through the arts. Although you are not required to participate in any of our current outreach programs (we realize many of the artists who join us are already donating their time, art and energy to non-profits and social issues), we strongly encourage you to consider participating in one of our outreach events as part of the studio group. Terms of the lease are first and last month's rent plus a $50 key and security deposit, 6 month minimum. After the 6 months you may extend your lease, or go month-to-month. If this interests you, e-mail us here, or call 503-445-1268.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Adrienne Fritze, Founder

503-445-1268

http://www.workingartistsonline.com/studios.html

Ugallery is a curated online art gallery solely for collegiate artists and recent graduates. Wecurrently represent 140 artists from 70 colleges and universities around the country. Our goal is to help trained emerging artists launch their careers. It is free for artists to sign up and exhibit their work.Check out the gallery at: www.Ugallery.com We opened in October 2006 and have been featured in a number of major publications including American Artist Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Post. In addition to our online presence, we also showcase artists' work at the leading emerging art fairs in the country. We work extremely hard to promote our artists. All artwork on the site is juried. Ugallery receives a 50% commission on the sale of artwork. And we pay for and arrange the packaging and shipping of artwork when it is sold.

Best Regards, Stephen

Stephen Tanenbaum

(480) 626-8219
(888) 402-1722

There is a new Social Practice program through the Art Dept at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. We are offering both undergrad Social Practice classes, and an emphasis in Art and Social Practice within the MFA in Contemporary Art Practice program. This first year there are eight Social Practice MFA students. We are are bringing in a new faculty person, Jen Delos Reyes, and hope to add another six or seven MFA students next year. If you know of anyone who might be interested in applying please pass this on. Here is a link to a temporary website that one of the students, Eric Steen, put together for the program:www.pdx.edu thanks, harrell

www.harrellfletcher.com www.learningtoloveyoumore.com