The Knox College Department of Art and Art History is seeking applications from printmakers to be Artist in Residence during spring 2021. This teaching residency, supported by a grant from locally-based Blick Art Materials, has a three-fold purpose: to enrich the educational experience of students through exposure to perspectives and ways of working not represented by regular faculty or curricula. To involve/benefit the Galesburg community though collaborative projects, exhibits, or educational opportunities. And, for resident artists to develop and exhibit a body of work while in residence. Applicants should hold an MFA and be prepared to teach a course related to their creative practice (to be determined). Artists with interest in engaging economically, culturally, and racially diverse communities through their work are encouraged to apply.
*Note: This residency program will contingent on the status of Covid-19 restrictions during spring, and will be cancelled no later than February 1, 2021 in the event that in-person classes are not permitted.
When: Spring 2021 (March 20 — June 1)
Where: Knox College is located in Galesburg IL, a city of 32,000, located 200 miles SW of Chicago, approximately 3 hours by car or 2.5 hours by train. http://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/about/demographic/
Resident artists will be required to:
design and teach a course in an area of their expertise, meeting 2.5 hours two days per week, and should be available to students an additional 3-5 hours weekly.
spend a minimum of 5 days per week on site.
Resident artist will produce a body of work or project to be exhibited during the final week of their residency.
Resident artists will engage the Galesburg community in a collaborative or community-based project or events.
Resident artists will donate a work to Knox College.
Benefits to the artist:
Well-compensated residency (salary upon request).
Accommodation and studio space provided.
A stimulating and diverse creative community.
Teaching experience in a vibrant art program within a liberal arts college.
Availability of materials through local Blick warehouse/discount store.
Studio and gallery space in The Box, an alternative space in downtown Galesburg.
Solo exhibit and/or collaborative project.
Applications should include:
CV
Website link or 15 jpegs minimum.
Letter of interest describing relevant experience and motivation for applying.
Draft proposal for a community engagement project or event.
Draft proposal for a class (possibly collaborating in community-based project)
Contact info for two references.
Knox College particularly welcomes applicants from under-represented groups. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2021. Later applications may be held for future consideration and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Submit applications through Interfolio.
Direct questions to Mark Holmes mholmes@knox.edu or Andrea Ferrigno aaferrigno@knox.edu
To learn about Knox College https://www.knox.edu/ See also https://www.knox.edu/employment-at-knox. Knox Art Department https://www.knox.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/art
Applicants should hold an MFA and be prepared to teach a course related to their creative practice (to be determined). Artists with interest in engaging economically, culturally, and racially diverse communities through their work are encouraged to apply.
Knox College particularly welcomes applicants from under-represented groups. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2021. Later applications may be held for future consideration and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Submit applications through Interfolio.
Direct questions to Mark Holmes mholmes@knox.edu or Andrea Ferrigno aaferrigno@knox.edu
To learn about Knox College https://www.knox.edu/ See also https://www.knox.edu/employment-at-knox. Knox Art Department https://www.knox.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/art
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Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: cultureofrespect@knox.edu
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Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544
Phone: 312-730-1560
Email: ocr@ed.gov
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For Employees:
Human Resources Manager Shannon Lewis
Administrative Services Center 109 | Campus Box K-200
368 South Prairie Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7200
Email: hr@knox.edu
For Students:
Director of Disability Support Services
Stephanie Grimes
Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
340 South West Street
Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: sgrimes@knox.edu
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