Resident Artists

Applications are currently closed. 

For your reference, the information from our most recent call is included below.

 

Sloss Metal Arts offers 3-year, full-time, positions in Birmingham, AL, working in the historic iron foundry.

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Resident Artists are the lifeblood of the Sloss Metal Arts program. They perform all foundry related tasks as well as fabrication, maintenance, & education. They work closely with the Foundry Manager and Operations Manager to meet Sloss Metal Arts' mission through compelling artistic programming and visionary strategic planning. Ideal candidates will be experienced in a variety of foundry processes, actively creating and exhibiting artwork, and have completed a related academic degree. Resident Artists are expected to work approximately 30 hrs/week for Sloss Metal Arts and 10 hrs/week on their personal practice.

Resident Artists are provided with a livable salary, insurance, materials stipend, and work space in our historic foundry. 

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When applications are open, they can be submitted via the Application form that will be listed below. The application form requires your name, email, 3 references, and a single PDF including your cover letter, artist statement, resume/CV, and no more than 10 work examples (group work must be notated as such specifying what you contributed). Alternativly, you may email the application materials (PDF files) to virginia@slossfurnaces.org with the subject line "Resident Artist Application".

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Applications are currently closed.

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Questions? Ask us at virginia@slossfurnaces.org

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