Artist-in-Residence, Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts - Cornell University
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NationalRisley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts at Cornell University is seeking working professionals from all creative fields for the position of Artist-in-Residence (AIR). The appointment is for 2010-2011 Academic Year (August 6, 2010 through May 31, 2011), with the possibility of renewal for the next academic year (two year maximum).
We are looking for people who are open to living with college students and enthusiastic about sharing their talents and experience. The AIR position helps facilitate and expand upon students’ creativity. The major responsibilities of the AIR include planning, implementing, and attending student programming. The content and theme of the programming can vary from demonstrations of creative techniques and artist/writing workshops to improvisational performances with student musicians.
About Risley Residential College
Risley is a residential college of approximately 200 students whose backgrounds and academic interests vary. Most of the students living in Risley are not fine or performing arts majors, but choose to live in the building due to their interest in developing their artistic abilities in their spare time.
The AIR will receive housing in a suite within the building (two rooms + bathroom), a meal plan, and a small stipend. Due to the fact that this is not a full time position, benefits are not included and relocation expenses are not provided. Please note also that studio space is not provided. However, the building has facilities for painting, printmaking, digital video editing, woodworking, ceramics, sewing, audio recording, jewelry, and stained glass as well as an 81 seat black-box theater, a black and white darkroom, a dining hall, performance space, practice rooms and a dance studio.
Application Process
The deadline for submission is March 26th, 2010. We will be reviewing application materials and interviewing in April.
About Risley Residential College
Risley is a residential college of approximately 200 students whose backgrounds and academic interests vary. Most of the students living in Risley are not fine or performing arts majors, but choose to live in the building due to their interest in developing their artistic abilities in their spare time.
The AIR will receive housing in a suite within the building (two rooms + bathroom), a meal plan, and a small stipend. Due to the fact that this is not a full time position, benefits are not included and relocation expenses are not provided. Please note also that studio space is not provided. However, the building has facilities for painting, printmaking, digital video editing, woodworking, ceramics, sewing, audio recording, jewelry, and stained glass as well as an 81 seat black-box theater, a black and white darkroom, a dining hall, performance space, practice rooms and a dance studio.
Application Process
The deadline for submission is March 26th, 2010. We will be reviewing application materials and interviewing in April.