Employment Opportunities
Programs Coordinator
Red Lodge Clay Center is now accepting applications to fill the position of Programs Coordinator
The Programs Coordinator will work with the Executive Director, RLCC Staff, and Residents to fulfill the mission statement set forth by the Red Lodge Clay Center. The primary responsibilities of the Programs Coordinator will focus on three specific areas: Residency Programs, Education Programs, and Communications. The following descriptions and duties will apply to each area:
Artist-in-Residence Programs
- Participate in the residency selection and application process
- Coordinate the annual residency calendar, agreements, and housing for accepted residents
- Correspond with incoming residents, collect paperwork, fees and artist information
- Develop procedures and policies for resident programs
- Develop Long-Term-Resident work exchange daily schedule
Education Programs
- Manage our Educational Programming and Long-Term-Resident (LTR) instructors
- Schedule the annual class calendar and LTR instructors for Children’s and Adult community classes as well as Educational Outreach to local schools and organizations
- Work with the Facilities Coordinator to maintain classroom/outreach facilities, supplies, and materials
Communications
- Create advertisements for relevant publications including print and digital media
- Create content and utilize social media to promote RLCC, the gallery, and its programs
- Work with staff to maintain and update RLCC website and Resident profiles
- Possess strong digital photography skills and photoshop editing
In addition, there are general duties pertaining to the daily operations of the retail and exhibition gallery space that all employees may be asked to contribute. These tasks include: inventory management, website maintenance, photographing artwork, shipping and receiving, customer service, and staffing the retail gallery.
Position Requirements:
This is a full-time, salaried Arts Administration position. The ideal candidate will be well organized, energetic and highly motivated with strong interpersonal, communication, and management skills, as well as the ability to adapt to the needs of a growing ceramic arts center in rural Montana. We ask that candidates have a minimum MFA or equivalent education.
Preferred Skills/Credentials:
Candidates with the following skills and credentials will receive additional consideration: proficiency in Word Press, Mac based platforms, Microsoft office, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital photographic media. We encourage RLCC employees to be active artists engaged in the field of ceramics to best take advantage of the studio and facilities provided.
Compensation:
Salary range starts in the low $40,000 and will be determined based on the candidates experience and qualifications. The selected candidate will have access to RLCC studio facilities and a private studio as well as materials at a discounted rate and may receive paid leave for professional development opportunities. Please note, this position does not include health or retirement benefits.
RLCC will offer a moving/relocation allowance to the selected candidate.
To Apply:
Send cover letter, CV, names and contact information for three references who can speak to your qualifications for this position, artist statement, and 10 images of current artwork to David Hiltner via email at [email protected].
Application Deadline: Currently accepting applications, open until filled.
Questions? Contact David Hiltner, Executive Director
[email protected]
(406) 446-3993
Gallery Representation
If you are interested in having your work reviewed for representation at the RLCC Gallery, please send the following materials in an email to: [email protected]
- 10 images of current work* (72 dpi, no less than 5×7 in.). Please include captions for images describing your materials, dimensions, process, and pricing.
- brief bio, including your current exhibition and sales galleries where you show your work
- Artist Statement
- Contact Info (email, phone)
Curatorial Proposals
The Red Lodge Clay Center accepts proposals from artists interested in solo and group exhibitions, as well as curatorial projects. Applications are received and reviewed on a rolling basis. If selected, projects and exhibitions are generally scheduled for the following calendar year, or, at the discretion on the RLCC Gallery Coordinator.
To apply, please provide the following materials and email to; [email protected]
- Exhibition Prospectus (include all proposed participants and dates for exhibition)
- 10 sample images of work. (72 dpi, no less than 5×7 in.). Please include captions for images describing artwork materials, dimensions, process, and pricing. Preferred work should be mostly ceramic materials, no larger than 18″ in any direction, and weighs less than 50lbs.
- Contact Info (email, phone)
Call For Entries:
Juried National IX
Red Lodge Clay Center’s Juried National biennial extends our mission by showcasing current relevant and diverse practices in the field of ceramics and provides a spotlight on the breadth of work currently being made that utilizes clay as a featured material. It is our hope that the Juried National will bridge emergent and established makers, and will include some of the best utilitarian, sculptural, traditional and/or experimental work being created today.
Calendar
- Juried National IX scheduled for Fall 2027
Eligibility
- Open to all ceramic artists, 18 years and older, currently living and working in the USA
- All Artwork submissions must be under 18 inches in any direction and less than 50 pounds. Artwork must be created with at least 50% clay. Work must have been created within the last two years. Work must be for sale
Merit Awards
- Juror’s Choice Award: $1000
- Director’s Choice Award: $500
- Gallery Curator’s Choice Award: $300
2027 Jurors: TBD
Questions? Contact Jill, Curator & Exhibitions Coordinator
[email protected]
(406) 446-3993