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Rubber City Prints, Inc.
Akron’s Educational Fine Art Printshop
Seeking artist applicants to rent space in a fine art printmaking community and live among other artists. All artist must have printmaking experience and currently be working in any fine art printmaking medium.
You will have a private bedroom with a reserved shower and 24/7 access to print studio. Our studio is equipped with a letterpress, 2 etching presses, inking stations, screenprinting area, clean work-space area, 2 washing sinks, full kitchen and bathroom. Must be a responsible key holder to the printshop.
This live-in position requires the artist to not only be producing quality art but also to care for the facilities and support our mission and educational opportunities.
Requirements
Must have a Fine Art degree and/or proof of experience in printmaking via resume
Must apply & be approved by Board of Directors
Key holder of Rubber City Prints limited to 3 month, 6 month, 12 month terms. Must choose term with application.
Must complete background check
Respectful of other printmakers in a shared space
Responsible, tidy & well organized
Responsibilities
Daily duties include constructive ethical care of the shop
Checking incoming mail
Helping with show install/deinstall
Management of potential commissions projects with opportunity to get paid (optional)
Instructor Opportunities with potential to be paid if class is filled with 3 or more students (optional)
Promotional outreach for printmaking commissions & services
4 hours per week observation of open studio hours/gallery hours.
Management of observed quiet hours 12-8 am
Please send resume, cover letter explaining your current Printmaking experience, and 5 photos of your current fine art prints.
*Open to all fine art majors & mediums but must have Printmaking experience to apply
3 month, 6 months, 12 month rental options.
ARTISTS ONLY! SERIOUS ARTISTS PLEASE APPLY.
GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN AKRON TO MAKE A STRONG PORTFOLIO!
Questions please contact
Krista Rickert
Director of Rubber City Prints
330-269-9837 text/call Google voice phone.
Live in Artist-in-Residence & Caretaker
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