Saturday, February 25, 2012

Grant Wood Fellow in Printmaking, 2012/2013

The University of Iowa School of Art and Art History seeks applications from emerging to mid-career artists in printmaking for the Grant Wood Fellowship Program. The ideal applicant will have received an MFA in printmaking, show evidence of a beginning to somewhat established national exhibition record or demonstrate professional experience equivalent, and have some teaching experience.

Possible courses the candidate will teach:

- Elements of Printmaking

- Introduction to Printmaking

- Intermediate Printmaking (media specific)

- Advanced Printmaking

- Graduate Print Workshop

Fellowship period: mid-August 2012 through mid-August 2013.

Fellows receive:

• private studio

• furnished housing (in a shared, off- campus residence)

• part-time teaching experience at The University of Iowa

• Solo exhibition

Fellowship recipient responsibilities:

• Teach one class per semester in The University of Iowa School of Art & Art History, Printmaking Area

• Present a public lecture about your work

• Participate in limited public outreach activities (for example: radio interview, discussion of your work with a local arts organization)

• Solo exhibition

Applications must include:

• 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

• One-page artist’s statement

• Resume/C.V. including phone number, email, mailing address (and website)

Required Documents:

Curriculum Vita

Name and Contact Information of 3 References

Letter of Interest