Studio Assistants are an integral part of Arrowmont's workshop program and provide support to faculty with studio preparations, as well as assist students. Although assistants may have a specific area of expertise, studio assistants will work in all studios in some capacity.
Applicants for assistant positions are considered based on their expertise in a particular media as well as previous studio art experience and submittal of slides/digital images of their artwork. Please include a contact sheet/thumbnail printout of images with your CD. An assistantship is a great opportunity for artists to gain experience working in a studio, network, and to build skills through various classroom experiences.
You will receive one week of class for each 45-50 hour week of work duty or one weekend of class for one weekend of work. The week you are in class, you will be expected to work up to 22 hours and 8 hours during a weekend class. Tuition for your weeks of class as well as room and board for the length of your commitment is provided by Arrowmont. Please note that studio assistant positions are physically demanding and require that applicants be able to lift 50 pounds. Class lab fees and other art supplies are the responsibility of the student. Classes are awarded based on availability.
Arrowmont considers individuals who are mature, team oriented, self-motivated and interested in the arts. Enthusiasm and commitment are required. Students must arrive the Friday prior to their session and stay through the Sunday after their last session. If it is past the application deadline, please contact Arrowmont to see if positions are still available.
Educational assistance is provided to the student-employee as part of the Studio Assistantship program. As an employee of Arrowmont and for the convenience of Arrowmont, meals and lodging are provided on Arrowmont premises and must be accepted by the student-employee as a condition of their employment.
Application Deadline for Fall 2008: August 1, 2008
The dates for Fall 2008 are September 21-27, September 28-October 4, October 5-11, October 17-19, and October 24-26. A $25 non-refundable application fee is required. For more details on the application process, click the link below to download the Fall 2008 application with instructions.
Students may apply for either the Work Study or Studio Assistantship, but not both.
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