Tallahassee, FL. The Florida State University’s Master Craftsman Program is the only program of its kind in the country. Part academic pursuit, part service to the University, the program combines the age-old teaching method of apprenticeship with entrepreneurial skills to provide students the tools they need to become successful artists and business people.

The Master Craftsman Program is currently accepting applications for an artist in residence. The selected artist will receive a $25,000 stipend for the first year, with an opportunity for a second year funded at the same rate. Artists who have experience working with glass (especially hot glass), metals/jewelry, wood/furniture, plaster, and sculpture are encouraged to apply.

The Master Craftsman Program residency will not focus on a single specialty, but provide an experience to broaden the artist’s skills. Residency responsibilities include participation in studio projects, teaching within medium, contributions to community projects, development of personal work, and commitment to studio aspirations.

Artists who have completed their MFA within the last two years are strongly encouraged to apply. Application must include an artist statement, CV and CD of no more than 30 images with reference sheet. Images must be TIF or JPG format, sized for web viewing. Image reference sheet should include the artist, title, media, dimensions, and file name for each image. No slides or prints.

The deadline for application is September 1st, 2008 with the position beginning January 1st, 2009. Selected finalists should be available to travel for an interview.

Send application materials to Rachel Dorn.
905 W. Gaines Street,
PO Box 3062142,
Tallahassee,
FL 32306-2142.
Email: radorn@fsu.edu.
Web site: http://craft.fsu.edu/.
Phone: 850.644.0139.

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