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      • Essential Art: Annual Regional Juried Show
      • Annual National Juried Art Exhibition
    • Annual Exhibits >
      • The Fenimore Quilt Club Exhibit
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      • Made in New York Fine Craft Invitational
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    • Exhibit With Us!
  • Events
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    • MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
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    • Luck of the Draw
    • Pumpkin Glow
    • Adorn-A-Door
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Job Opportunities

Seeking Professional candidates!

The Smithy - CLAY STUDIO MANAGER   --   Full Time

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 1st, 2023


The Smithy Clay Studio is seeking a studio manager and lead instructor. Candidate must have a BFA in ceramics or equivalent experience, MFA degree is preferred.  Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, show initiative, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.  Teaching experience and knowledge of wheel throwing and hand building techniques is required.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to programming development, clay and glaze preparation, kiln firing and maintenance, and maintaining a safe studio environment.  A successful candidate will be compensated with a fixed base salary. This position does not include healthcare or retirement benefits, but does include flexible schedule, generous vacation time, small private office and studio space, free firing and access to dry materials, and sale opportunities at both The Smithy Gallery and Cooperstown Art Association.

Studio Equipment Includes:

3 Skutt Electric Kilns          
12 Electric Wheels
Designate Glazing Area
Multiple Hand Building
Pugmill
Glaze Mixing Area
Small Library
iMac in Office
Google Chromebook for mobile work
2 Go Pros w/ tripods
Small Printer          


           
Please send cover letter, CV, three references, artist statement, ten images of your ceramic work, and an optional 10 images of your past student work if applicable  to the Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown NY  13326 or email to [email protected].

Salary: $35k - $40k Commensurate With Experience
Application Deadline:  2/01/2023

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