Tennessee Tech University Looking for Artist in Residence (AIR) – Exhibitions Full Time

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.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold a minimum of a BA, BS or BFA degree; MFA or equivalent professional experience is preferred. 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
BFA or MFA or equivalent professional experience.

Work Hours: Average of 15 hours per week. One-year appointment, August 15, 2024- August 10, 2025. 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.

Salary: A stipend of $4000 annually is provided, which is paid in monthly increments by direct deposit.

Benefits Information
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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/16946

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