"A Tea for Alice" - Temporary Exhibition at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Base on Lewis Carroll's "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland," the temporary exhibition "A Tea for Alice" (Um Chá para Alice) celebrates its main character through the notable artistic craftmanship and concept of 21 artists from 15 countries.

 Having the emblematic tea party with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare as the core them of the exhibition, "A Tea for Alice" features purpose-designed tables with different and distinct shapes and heights to form a type of mad lizard along whose back all the works are exhibited.

 Through ages, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" has inspired artists from all areas and has been translated into over a hundred different languages, making it one of the most universal and classical stories of all time. This temporary exhibition enables its visitors to perceive how thorugh their styles, schools and techniques all the whilst recognising the influence of cultures and discovering new interpretations, artists have conveyed their contemporary artistic view of the famous tea party.

 Close cooperation with Munich Library has also enabled the inclusion of a large number of old and modern editions of this work being made available for public consultation.
 Commissioned by Ju Godinho and Eduardo Filipe, and with the support of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, "A Tea for Alice" can be visited at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation's Temporary Exhibitions venue (floor 01) until February 10, 2013 (closed on Mondays).

 The artists featured are Alain Gauthier, Lucie Laroche, Nicole Claveloux and Rebecca Dautrement (France), Anthony Browne, Helen Oxenbury and John Vernon Lord (United Kingdom), Chiara Carrer and Lisa Nanni (Italy), Anne Herbauts (Belgium), Dusan Kallay (Slovakia), Iban Barrenetxea (Spain), Joanna Concejo (Poland), Klaus Ensikat (Germany), Lisbeth Zwerger (Austria), Maggie Taylor (USA), Narges Mohammadi (Iran), Nelson Cruz (Brazil), Suzy Lee (South Korea), Teresa Lima (Portugal) and Vladimir Clavijo (Russia).

 The exhibition entitled "A Tea with Alice," was recently held at The Story Museum, receiving some positive accolades from experts and public.

Full-Time Faculty with Painting Practice at CalArts

 Through its Program in Art, the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) seeks an accomplished artist with a painting practice, significant exhibition record, and extensive teaching experience for a full-time faculty position with painting practice.

 Holding a minimum of three years, or equivalent, of full-time college level teaching experience, the successful candidate will  be required to teach theoritical, practical and critical aspects of painting to both graduates and undergraduates through classes, independent study meetings, reviews, and mentoring, while having the ability to address a broad range of artistic media and diverse student interests.

 Collateral responsibilities include student recruitment, faculty meetings, curriculum development, participation in Program leadership, and service to the Institute.

 The application should include a letter of intent, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and examples of work. Brief course proposals are encouraged.

 Applications must be submited online at calartsfaculty.slideroom.com, without exception.
If you have any questions, please contact artprogsearch@calarts.edu.

The application deadline is September 1, 2012.  The start date is Fall 2013.

There is a $10 submission fee charged by SlideRoom for processing material and maintaining the service.

 CalArts is an  Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants and members of under-represented groups, and from all those who share the Program’s commitment to diversity and social justice.

 The first art institute in USA to offer BFAs and MFAs in both the visual and performing arts, the California Institute of the Arts is internationally renowned as one of the leading centers for undergraduate and graduate study in the performing and visual arts and in the critical study of these arts. With its six schools - Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater - all housed under one roof, CalArts demonstrates its commitment to encourage experimentation and innovation.

Moore College of Art & Design seeks Director/Chief Curator of The Galleries

The Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA., is seeking for a Director/Chief Curator for its galleries.

The position will include supporting the mission and role of the institution as a cultural reference, by providing a forum for exploring contemporary art and ideas, enriching the artistic and intellectual spirit of the college and of the Greater Philadelphia community and beyond.

Educational programs for all ages, organizing exhibitions and offering insights into the work of established and emerging artists and designers, and providing the educational resources for a career in art & design, as well as overseeing the organization of free public events and programs that highlight Moore as a gathering place for those wishing to learn, express and share their creativity, are part of the functions attributed to the Gallery Director/Chief Curator.

He/she will also supervise a staff of two full-time staff as well as part-time installers, student interns, work study students, and serve as an active member of the President’s Senior Management Team.

Resume and letter of interest should be sent to:

The Search Committee for Gallery Director/Curator
Human Resources Director
Moore College of Art & Design
20th Street and The Parkway
Philadelphia, Pa. 19103

For a more complete information, while the position is available, you may consult the employment opportunities page.

Application deadline is March 18,2011.

California Institute of the Arts seeks Contemporary Art Historian

The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is seeking a candidate for the position of Contemporary Art Historian/Faculty on a full-time regular basis, starting Fall 2011.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in general art history and theory, as well as courses in their area of specialization and supervise independent study projects.
A considerable record of publication, aptitude to address a range of artistic media and diverse student interests, and the ability to teach modern and contemporary art history in an art school context is a must. Participating in other program duties and committee work will make part of the assignments.

College level teaching experience required. Include CV (Curriculum Vitae), letter of application (include teaching philosophy), names and addresses of 3 references, writing samples, supporting materials, and SASE only if return of materials is necessary. Brief course proposals are encouraged.

The deadline to apply for the position of Contemporary Art Historian/Faculty at CalArts is February 15, 2011.