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Arts Administrator
Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen

Kentucky Guild of Artist and Craftsmen, in Berea KY KGAC a non-profit arts/craft organization is seeking qualified candidates with experience in Arts administration. The right person will possess a dynamic outreaching personality, with the ability to work with Government officials, private businesses and volunteer groups to facilitate the advancement of Art and Craft throughout the State of Kentucky. This position will be an awesome opportunity to develop and coordinate Art Fairs, Exhibits, Workshops and Educational Programs utilizing the talents of a well-established leader in the Kentucky Arts community. Knowledge of Grant writing and non-profit fund raising is a must for consideration. Email Resumes to [email protected] or mail to:

HR KGAC
1494 Upper Tug Fork Rd
Alexandria, KY 41001

Gallery Director
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, a non-collecting, non-profit institution dedicated to the product, process and history of craft in the Houston Museum District, is seeking a dynamic Gallery Director to supervise exhibitions and related activities including; curatorial research, review of potential exhibitions, donor relations, installation, shipping and packing, preparation of loan agreements and related public programming.

Presenting 4-8 major exhibitions annually, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft resides in an 11,000 sq. ft. facility that includes 2 exhibition galleries, 5 resident artist studios, and a retail gallery. Programming is planned and partially booked through 2006.  

Qualifications: Masters Degree in Art related field preferred, Bachelors degree required with three to five years of related gallery or museum experience.  Knowledge of contemporary craft highly desirable. Must be familiar with Microsoft products.

Compensation: Starting Mid 30's, generous leave package, paid health and dental.

Send, email or fax cover letter and resume to:

Jon Cook
Administrative Director
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main Street, Houston, TX  77002.  
Fax: 713-5529-1288
email:[email protected]
www.crafthouston.org

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is committed to cultural and ethnic diversity and urges all interested individuals to apply. AA/EEO

Associate Curator
Southwest School of Art & Craft

San Antonio, Texas

The Southwest School of Art & Craft is one of the largest community-based arts schools in the nation with departments in Ceramics, Drawing, Digital Imaging, Fibers, Metals, Painting, Paper & Book Arts, Photography, and Printmaking.  In addition to the Adult Studio Program, the Young Artist Programs, and the Public Programs, the SSAC presents outstanding exhibitions of contemporary art in the Russell Hill Rogers Galleries, which total 3,500 square feet and elsewhere throughout the two-campus complex.

The Southwest School of Art & Craft is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate Curator of Exhibitions and seeks candidates with comprehensive knowledge in the fields of contemporary art and craft.  The Associate Curator is responsible for all aspects of exhibition research, management, promotion, and installation design, as well as for building excellent relationships with artists. Successful candidates will have had at least five years curatorial experience, a MA or MFA in a related field, and excellent communication skills.  

To apply, please send CV, examples of writing (catalog essays, critical reviews, etc.), a one-page description of curatorial philosophy, and images of exhibition installations and/or other visual documentation to:

Paula Owen
President
Southwest School of Art & Craft
300 Augusta
San Antonio, Texas 78205.

For further information: www.swschool.org
and/or email [email protected].

Full-time position responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of education programs for fast-paced contemporary craft organization.

Presenting contemporary art in craft media by national and international artists since 1971, the Society for Contemporary Craft offers cutting edge exhibitions focusing on multicultural diversity and non-mainstream art, as well as a range of classes, community outreach programs, a drop-in studio, and a retail store. SCC is located at 2100 Smallman Street in the Strip District, in the heart of Pittsburgh's distinctive wholesale food market neighborhood.

Qualifications: Demonstrated administrative experience and success in meeting financial goals. Excellent communication and planning skills. Master's degree and minimum of 5 years experience in art education preferred. Send resume, salary requirements, and professional references to:

Society for Contemporary Craft
2100 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

EOE.

For more information, visit www.contemporarycraft.org.