KCAI CAREER SERVICES CASE STUDY

Photo Documentation for Studio Artists by Jonah Criswell

calderkamin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:33:19 +0000

Download ‘Photo Documentation for Studio Artists’ by Jonah Criswell

Why is College So Expensive?

calderkamin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:03:25 +0000

Listen.

Read.

Thanks, NPR.

Contact Career Services if you would like know more about scholarships and grants available to students.

Access Alumni Events Presents Construction In Structure: KCAI Student Exhibition at City Arts Project March 2-April 21

calderkamin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:29:28 +0000

KCAI Career Services Access Alumni Events presents Construction In Structure, at City Arts Project, curated by KCAI Alumni Matt Bollinger, Erika Hanson, Justin Gainan, Amelia Ishmael and Jason Lips.

Last week, the alumni juror panel met with Career Services to select students for the exhibition at City Arts Project. The panel’s selections were made based on submitted work as well as students they want to meet in a series of studio visits.

Out of over 65 applications, 17 students were selected including; Andrew Ordonez (’13 painting), Ashley Ariel Proski (’13 photo), Ashley Lugo (’12 fiber), Ben Harle (’12 ceramics and art history), Bradley Kyle Lewis (’12 painting and art history), Caranne Camerena (’12 painting), Emily Connell (’12 ceramics), Frederick Vorder-Bruegge (’13 painting), Hank Hafkemeyer (’12 ceramics), Julian Chams (’12 painting), Julian Stropes (’14 painting), Katy McRoberts (’12 fiber and CASL), Lauren Sobchak (’13 fiber and CASL), Madeline Gallucci (’12 printmaking), Maret Miller (’13 ceramics), Marianne Laury (’12 sculpture and CASL), Molly Ryan (’13 sculpture) and Zachary Miley (’13 illustration).

Opening reception at City Arts Project is March 2 from 6-9pm. Exhibition is on view through April 21.

Thanks to the alumni, students, City Arts Project, and Communications for their participation in this first project.

Hallmark Internships

calderkamin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:50:56 +0000

It’s not too early to be thinking about summer plans! Internships are a great way to beef up your resume and do work that you actually have a passion for. On February 20th, you have the opportunity to meet with Hallmark recruiter, Erin Roebuck, and learn more about the internship program at Hallmark. Erin’s presentation will be at 1pm in the Epperson Auditorium. All majors are welcome.

This summer’s creative internship positions include:
Sculptor/3D Modeling Artist – Keepsakes Studio
3D Product Designer – Commercialization and Retail Studios
Industrial Designer – Design Engineering Studio
Multimedia Designer-Video – Multimedia Studio
Design Technician – Tech Design Studio
Font Designer/Lettering Artist – Lettering Studio
Graphic Designer – Consumer Activation
Motion Photographer/Photographer – Union Hill Photography Studio
Bilingual Writer/Editor – Writing and Editorial Studios
Writer/Editor – Writing and Editorial Studios
Copywriter – Consumer Activation

A resume, cover letter and a portfolio of your work are required for all positions. If you want specific details about each position (including “what they look for,” accepted file types, and specific requirements), come see Rishad at the Career Services office.

For frequently asked questions about the Hallmark internship program visit:http://hallmark.com/online/careers/
To apply for an internship with Hallmark, go to: http://hallmark.com/online/careers/college-students-creative.aspx
DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND THE HALLMARK INTERNSHIP PRESENTATION AT 1PM IN THE EPPERSON AUSTITORUIM ON MONDAY, FEBREARY 20TH. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIPS IS THURSDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2012.

Jonah Criswell’s “Things I Like” Residency URLS, Descriptions and Deadlines

calderkamin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:03:57 +0000

Hello Everyone!

Do you ever just want to move away from wherever you are and make art with amazing people? Yeah, me too!
So for this installment of “Things I like” on the KCAI Case Study blog, I have decided to focus on residencies.
My money usually goes to bills, art supplies, and eating out but even by applying to residencies that you think you might get into, you are supporting a fantastic resource for artists. I usually apply to three or four residencies a year. That being said, stay fed.
I have only been in one residency, the Urban Culture Project Studio Residency program, which is based in Kansas City. It was superbly helpful in putting me in close quarters with a wonderful group of artists. For a year I had a studio and regular programming as well as studio visits from local arts professionals.
These are just the ones on my radar, but there are literally TONS of residencies and many of them are very approachable with question/answers. I recommend you look at the current and past residents/fellows and see if your work “fits.”

Oh, and there are even more residencies abroad, I will only list my favorite two but check out http://www.resartis.org/en/ which has a convenient search feature!

Charlotte Street Foundation Urban Culture Project Studio Residency: wonderful one-year studio residency with the option to re-apply for a second year! http://www.charlottestreet.org/opportunities/calls-to-artists/
Application Deadline: April and June

Oregon College of Arts and Crafts: A sixteen-week residency in Portland Oregon! With Stipend! The catch is they look for specific disciplines on a rotating basis.
http://www.ocac.edu/downloads/forms/EAR_application.pdf
Application Deadline: Fall- March 1rst! Spring- May 1rst!

Skowhegan: Legendary nine-week summer residency focusing on Painting, Drawing and Sculpture (very liberal definitions of these practices.) Known for significantly helping start your career! Ample financial aid to offset the cost of residency.
http://www.skowheganart.org/
Application Deadline: February 1rst!

The McDowell Colony: The oldest artist colony/residency in the United States. The only criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence (ooh! fancy!) An eight week residency and they bring you lunch every day!
http://www.macdowellcolony.org/about.html
Application Deadline: Fall-April 15^th, Winter/Spring- September 15^th Summer- January 15^th!

Fine Arts Work Center: Located in Provincetown Mass. this residency lasts one year, gives a stipend, and has a GREAT reputation and you can re-apply for a second year!
http://www.fawc.org/index.php
Application Deadline: February 1rst!

Roswell Artist-In-Residence Program (aka The Gift of Time): Located near Roswell New Mexico, this residency is known for is quietude and isolation. Also it is known for helping emerging and established artists develop a stunning body of work that culminates in an exhibition in Santa Fe!
http://www.rair.org/
Application Deadline: February 15^th!

The Vermont Studio Center: Very emerging artist friendly four to twelve week residencies with a large rotating group of artists. This residency is known for its accessibility and affordability. There is usually some financial assistance and if you get into that graduate school/job/etc. you want they are open to postpone your residency inside of a year.
http://www.vermontstudiocenter.org/
Application Deadline: February 15^th! June 15^th! October 1rst!

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts: Artist-In-Residence Program: Equally well known for the diverse and challenging work that is produced during this three month residency (stipend and Omaha is wonderful!) Attached to a major arts center allows for residents to exhibit and converse with artists of national exposure.
http://www.bemiscenter.org/residency/
Application Deadline: February 18^th! September 30^th!

Whitney Independent Study Program: Fantastic and highly challenging residency in NYC! From September to May this residency serves Curators, Critical Studies and Studio practices!
http://whitney.org/Research/ISP
Application Deadline: April 1rst! (Really? Yeah.)

INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCIES:

Akademie Schloss Solitude: Fellowships last between six and twelve months for artists who have completed their studies and want to have some quiet time to make brilliant things in a LOVELY German city named Stuttgart (known for its white asparagus, no joke.)
http://www.akademie-solitude.de/410_fellowship_cond.php
Application Deadline: They are kind finicky about it, but usually November 1rst.

Takt KunstProjectraum: One to Three months in Europe’s de-facto arts capital, Berlin. Small fee and great spaces. They also have been known to work with you to find some financial support!
http://www.taktberlin.org/residency/index.htm
Application Deadline: ONGOING!

Fun with Crowdfunding

calderkamin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:16:41 +0000

Crowdfunding is an amazing way to fund your next project by professionally asking your community for financial support through an online sponsor. In an earlier post on the KCAI Case Study, Matt Jacobs, BFA Sculpture ’10, wrote about his experience using KickStarter see here to fund his residency in Iceland.

There are additional sites similar to KickStarter, but can also offer tax incentives for your supporter!
Go Fund Me http://www.gofundme.com/
Rocket Hub http://rockethub.com/
Pledge Music http://www.pledgemusic.com/
Indie Go Go http://www.indiegogo.com/

MFA Programs

calderkamin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:18:47 +0000

It’s that time of year when many post undergraduates are busy submitting applications and transcripts in hopes of landing an acceptance into a leading graduate program. Finding the program that is right for you can be a daunting task, but to get things started I have compiled information on some of the schools several KCAI alumni have attended in a PDF format in alphabetical order. Please stop by career services if you need any assistance with your research or application.

Downloadable copy is available Grad School Spread Sheet pg1 and Grad School Spread Sheet pg2

Access Alumni Events

calderkamin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:46 +0000

New to Career Services is our Access Alumni Events, connecting students to recent alumni. The first event is an alumni juried exhibition of student work at City Arts Project, March 2nd-April 21st. All students are encouraged to apply for an opportunity to interact with recent alumni and the chance to show their work off campus. Throughout the exhibition we will plan professional practice programs at City Arts Project with discussions relating to approaching galleries, exhibition design and installation, and artists talks featuring students and regional alumni. Please spread the word!

The KCAI Case Study asks: What are Graduate Schools looking for in potential MFA candidate? Otis College of Art and Design replies!

calderkamin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:16:27 +0000

Are you thinking about grad school? You may have a short list of what you’re looking for in a program, but who are they looking for in an MFA candidate? The KCAI Case Study wants to know! We asked several AICAD Schools(Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design) including Otis College of Art and Design.

Graduate Otis Admissions Counselor, Chris Oatey had this to say:

We look for applicants whose personal vision and experiences set them apart. The portfolio and statement should focus on a specific area of interest and show that an applicant has an awareness of how their work fits into the contemporary art and design discourse. We judge an applicant’s ability to grow within a group of individuals from diverse backgrounds who are working in a variety of media.

People come to Otis to get one-on-one instruction from world renowned faculty who are important players in the global art and design communities. While each of these graduate programs is distinct, being located in Los Angeles allows access to a network of the most sought after visiting artists, designers and writers, as well as constant dialogue with museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.

Otis is located in Los Angeles, CA. They offer MFA’s in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Public Practice and Writing. Tuition is about $35k a year for the 2-year program.

To find out more visit www.otis.edu, or email Chris coatey@otis.edu

Jennifer Boe, ’01 Painting Shares Career Advice in Recent Interview

calderkamin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:12:21 +0000

Students can find Jennifer Boe at the Art Supply store on campus. Jennifer is a 2001 graduate of painting and creative writing. She has exhibited and curated many group shows, and had a solo exhibition at the Greenlease Gallery in 2009. I’m a fan of Jennifer’s felted bacon strip!

Recently, Jennifer was asked to share some art career advice through an interview with Joetta Maue for Mr X Stitch, a blog about embroidery and needle work in contemporary art. You can see more of Jennifer’s work on her website.

You have had a successful exhibition career as an embroiderer what is the one piece of advice that you would give to emerging artist working in the medium?

I would say be nice to others and be reliable. Don’t be fickle or forgetful and don’t be a diva. I think that pretty much goes for anybody working anywhere at anytime in their career. But for artists, I think it is especially helpful to work against the stereotypes. And, it doesn’t hurt to send thank-you notes. It’s kind of hard to pick just one piece of advice though, so I’m just going to continue on and say that it is also important not to become an “armchair artist.” I’m sure you have met some. They are those people who talk about all these wonderful ideas that they have and how they want to do this or that, but they have to work on their portfolio first and they never have any work to show besides their senior thesis. Objects in motion tend to stay in motion. While you are waiting for you “big solo show” to come, snatch up some juried ones. Just do something, anything at all.