— Appalachian Center for Craft —

https://www.tntech.edu/fine-arts/craftcenter/artist-in-residence.php

Location: Cookeville, TN

Length: Long Term: 1 year - option to renew for a second year

Housing: Single occupancy bedroom with private bath. cooking and lounge facilities are shared with other residents (no partners/spouses)

Kilns: Electric kilns, L&L easy load kiln, large front load kiln, soda kiln, atmospheric kilns, small gas kilns, raku kiln and pit fire kiln

Expenses: *

Funding/Stipend: A small stipend annually is provided

Workspace: Individual studio space

Responsibilities: Work 15 hours/week doing general studio maintenance. Tasks include managing studio needs, ordering materials and ensuring smooth operation of programs. Resident must also produce a significant body of studio work while showing a high level of technical expertise and aesthetic merit.

Number of Residents: *

Additional Opportunities:

• Occasional teaching opportunities may be available during faculty absence if resident possesses an MFA degree

• Possible opportunity to teach workshops and academic classes

• Residents can accumulate annual and sick leave on a prorated basis equal to the percentage of employment and thirteen pro-rated University holidays. Other benefits include pro-rated retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

• Other residents in different media present such as fibers, glass blowing, metals, blacksmithing, wood and exhibitions