Teaching opportunities
Teaching artists are encouraged to explore opportunities for leading classes and workshops at the Visual Arts Center. Generally we require a resume or curriculum vitae, samples of your work, and examples of classes you have taught, or a proposal for a class you would like to teach. Professionals interested in working with adults should contact Malinda Collier, 353-0094 x 11, those wishing to work with youth should contact Sally Kemp, 353-0094 x 23.
Studio Rentals
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond offers studios that can be rented by artists looking for a space in which to be creative. All of our studios are currently occupied, but if you are interested in being put on our waiting list, or if you would like more information, please contact Jackie at jackiemancini@visarts.org
Teaching Residency Opportunities 2008 - 2009
VisArts is currently accepting proposals for teaching residencies in documentary photography, glass, and wood.
The teaching residency is designed to provide opportunities for artist/instructors to work and teach at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond with either adult or youth students. The teaching residency provides a unique opportunity for artist/instructors to work with organizational program themes and to engage in programs reaching neighborhoods and communities the Visual Arts Center partners with and serves. The teaching residency is not primarily about the creation of new work or site-specific installations but could include these as a product of the teaching program.
Selected projects will reflect the proposals artistic excellence as well as the interactive and participatory opportunities for our students and community partners. There are no geographic restrictions however the artist/instructor applicant must be actively working and teaching. Faculty and staff of the Visual Arts Center are not eligible to apply.
Projects may include a lecture or special event at the culmination of the project, but neither is required. Projects will be scheduled in coordination with the organizational portfolio program themes.
Teaching residents while on-site will have the use of the teaching studio equipment and a private 10×15 square foot studio. Residents will also receive housing and a travel allowance. The resident will receive a stipend of $750 per week for the project.
For 2008 – 2009 project dates are:
- Photography – September through December
- Glass – January through March
- Wood – April through June
Proposals should consist of:
- A current resume or curriculum vitae
- CD or collection of images of recent works (6-8 different pieces)
- A one-page project description including duration (1 – 2 weeks is typical) and target audience
- List of required materials/equipment including cost estimate
- 2-3 letters of recommendation/reference as an instructor
- Examples of previous teaching experience (classes taught, projects completed)
Application deadline: July 31, 2008
Notification: August 29, 2008
Applications should be submitted to Malinda Collier, 1812 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220 or malindacollier@visarts.org
