The Grant Wood Art Colony
Application deadline 2022-02-01 Residency starts 2022-08-15 Residency ends 2023-05-12 Location United States Link to more information https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/fellowships/printmaking Link to more information 2 https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/74351
The Grant Wood Fellowship program currently provides three one-year fellowships in painting, printmaking, and interdisciplinary performance. Fellows are selected through a national competition and provided with furnished living quarters at the Grant Wood Art Colony.
During the academic year, the Printmaking Fellow will teach a total of two courses at the University of Iowa, leaving the rest of the time for the artist’s own work and research. A teaching salary, benefits, and studio are provided.
Duration of residency
9 months
Accommodation
Fellows reside in furnished housing (in off- campus residences—one and two bedroom apartments depending on needs)
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
Required Qualifications:The applicant will have received an MFA in printmaking at the time of appointment or have an equivalent combination of education and experience, evidence of a national exhibition record, university level teaching experience, demonstration of a promising program of creative research that contributes to the current needs of the undergraduate and graduate printmaking population.Desirable Qualifications:Demonstrates an understanding of a variety of conceptual and technical approaches to the practice and teaching of printmaking.Proficiency in critical/theoretical frameworks of contemporary art.
Studio / Workspace
Private studio provided along with access to the University of Iowa printshop.
Fees and support
Fellows receive:• An appointment as a Grant Wood Visiting Assistant Professor in Printmaking.• $40,000 salary and benefits• private studio• furnished housing (in off- campus residences—one and two bedroom apartments depending on needs)
Expectations towards the artist
Fellowship recipient responsibilities:• Teach one class per semester in the University of Iowa School of Art & Art History, Printmaking Area. The candidate may teach either an introductory course or an advanced course depending on their strengths and the needs of the program.• Present a public lecture about their work• Participate in limited public outreach activities (e.g.: workshops, discussion of your work with a local arts organization)• Shared exhibition at end of year with the Grant Wood Fellow in Painting & Drawing.
Application information
Candidates should submit applications online at: http://jobs.uiowa.edu . Search requisition #74351. Review of applications will begin on February 1st, 2022.Applications must include:- C.V. including phone number, email, mailing and website addresses- Letter of interest- One-page artist’s statement- Link to artist’s website providing digital documentation of recent work (at least 20 images with slide script/description of work)- 3 professional references – names and contact information onlyThe University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies.
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