Judson University seeks an individual to guide and direct the new School of Art, Design and Architecture as its first Dean. The Dean of the School of Art, Design and Architecture, under direction from the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, provides academic leadership to the rapidly growing programs in Fine Art, Visual Communication, Interior Design and Architecture. Duties include handling day to day business of the School; balancing faculty loads; hiring and administration of adjuncts and other personnel; proposing and developing program growth and expansion; preparing and overseeing the School’s budget; and providing leadership for the School.

Judson University is an evangelical Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences and professions. With over 1,200 students Judson is located in Elgin IL, 40 miles northwest of Chicago on the banks of the Fox River. The School consists of 275 students and 13 FT faculty members, all housed in a new state-of-the-art “green” academic center/central library. The University seeks candidates who are committed to an evangelical Christian world view and seek an integration of their faith in all facets of their life and work. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply, and international applications are welcome.

Nominations should be directed to Dr Simmons. Further information and applications can be found using the web link to the right.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF GRAPHIC DESIGN



Anderson University invites applications for the full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Graphic Design. Position will be available in August 2009. Anderson University is a comprehensive, liberal arts institution affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Candidates with a strong Christian value system and lifestyle and a commitment to the integration of faith and discipline are encouraged to apply.



Nine-month contract responsibilities include a teaching load of three studio courses each in the fall and spring terms, including teaching various levels of graphic design, focusing in web design and production, possible involvement in an integrated team-taught foundations course, shared supervision of two computer labs and internships, advising, and committee service.



The Art Department at Anderson University (andersonuniversity.edu/auvisualarts/home.htm) offers a vigorous BA experience for approximately 130 majors in 4 concentrations. The graphic design concentration is the largest concentration with approximately 90 students.



MFA in Graphic Design is required. Salary and rank are contingent upon qualifications and experience.



Screening of applicants will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, 20 samples of professional work (CD or website link), 20 samples of student work (if available), SASE for return of materials, and a completed Anderson University faculty employment application to:



Nathan J. Cox

Graphic Design Search Committee Chair

Anderson University

316 Boulevard

Anderson, SC 29621



Faculty employment application can be downloaded from www.andersonuniversity.edu by clicking on faculty/staff, then job opportunities.



Anderson University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students

Valor Christian High School is actively seeking a music instructor committed to excellence in Christ centered arts education. Qualifications and job expectations include:

* Able to teach all levels of choral music
* Able to teach instrumental music, with strengths in orchestral instruments preferred
* Experience with musical theater is beneficial
* Demonstrate an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ
* Able to integrate faith and learning
* Create a classroom environment and learning materials that encourage student involvement and participation. Vary teaching methods and adapt to student ability to maximize learning
* Plan an educational program of daily study that meets spiritual, and academic needs of students
* Integrate a Biblical world-view into teaching
* Constructively assess student progress
* Be relational with students, parents and community
* Educational requirements are a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline closely related to the subject to be taught. A Masters Degree is preferred, though not essential.


Valor Christian High School is a distinctive college preparatory high school with an educational philosophy that is grounded in a biblical world-view. We have launched a vision for excellence that will prepare students to be highly successful, Christ-centered, influential leaders in whatever career they pursue. We are located in beautiful Highlands Ranch, Colorado, south of Denver, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.


Influence Through Excellence is our motto. In all we do, we are pursuing excellence and we expect success as the result. Success opens the door for influence, enabling our students to partake in transforming the world for Christ. Valor seeks candidates who are committed to this vision, and have a strong desire to impact culture for Christ through their discipline.


Valor’s dedication to the arts is a primary differentiator offering distinct competitive advantages over other private and public schools. The visual and performing arts program is extensive, and caters to a variety of interests including instrumental and symphonic music, choral, jazz, dance, theatre, stagecraft, television production, illustration, sculpture, design, photography, and more. Our visual and performing arts program is setting new standards for excellence in secondary education. To assist in our goals, we anticipate breaking ground on the Valor Visual and Performing Arts Center during the 2009-2010 school year, and expect that it will be one the finest high school arts facilities in the country. Visit our website at www.valorchristian.com for more information.

(Job Posted on 03/13/09)

Valor Christian High School is actively seeking a ceramics instructor committed to excellence in Christ centered arts education. Qualifications and job expectations include:

* Able to teach all levels of ceramics
* Capable of producing professional level personal work in ceramics
* Demonstrate an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ
* Able to integrate faith and learning
* Create a classroom environment and learning materials that encourage student involvement and participation. Vary teaching methods and adapt to student ability to maximize learning
* Plan an educational program of daily study that meets spiritual, and academic needs of students
* Integrate a Biblical world-view into teaching
* Constructively assess student progress
* Be relational with students, parents and community
* Educational requirements are a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline closely related to the subject to be taught. A Masters Degree is preferred, though not essential.


Valor Christian High School is a distinctive college preparatory high school with an educational philosophy that is grounded in a biblical world-view. We have launched a vision for excellence that will prepare students to be highly successful, Christ-centered, influential leaders in whatever career they pursue. We are located in beautiful Highlands Ranch, Colorado, south of Denver, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Visit www.valorchristian.com for more information.


Influence Through Excellence is our motto. In all we do, we are pursuing excellence and we expect success as the result. Success opens the door for influence, enabling our students to partake in transforming the world for Christ. Valor seeks candidates who are committed to this vision, and have a strong desire to impact culture for Christ through their discipline.


Valor’s dedication to the arts is a primary differentiator offering distinct competitive advantages over other private and public schools. The visual and performing arts program is extensive, and caters to a variety of interests including instrumental and symphonic music, choral, jazz, dance, theatre, stagecraft, television production, illustration, sculpture, design, photography, and more. Our visual and performing arts program is setting new standards for excellence in secondary education. To assist in our goals, we anticipate breaking ground on the Valor Visual and Performing Arts Center during the 2009-2010 school year, and expect that it will be one the finest high school arts facilities in the country. Visit our website at www.valorchristian.com for more information.

(Job Posted on 03/17/09)

Position:
Full-time, tenure-track position. Available fall 2009. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or Related Field. The candidate should be a practicing artist with a willingness to become an integral member of a small, intense program that promotes relationship-based instruction. Candidates who can demonstrate a synthesis of media scholarship with graphic and interactive design-oriented practice are preferred. Ideal candidates will provide evidence of a comprehensive portfolio in electronic and traditional studios as well as the ability to discuss and explore the visual arts in a cross-disciplinary approach in studio and lecture-classroom instruction as well as openness to integrating community service and travel experiences.

Responsibilities:
Instructional responsibilities may include design for print publication, multimedia presentations, web and interactive design, typography and kinetic typography, communication design -- including motion graphics -- and instruction within the Foundations of Electronic Media courses.

The Division of Visual Arts, an accredited National Association of Schools of Art and Design member, currently has over 80 student majors with six full-time faculty as well as adjunct faculty. The Division provides a unique opportunity for students of the visual arts to study in a community of Christian artists dedicated to engaging our culture and developing artists of consequence. The successful candidate will demonstrate compatibility with a Christian approach to community and relationship-based teaching.

Roberts Wesleyan College
Founded in 1866, Roberts Wesleyan College is a co-educational, Christian liberal arts college committed to the integration of faith and learning. The combined undergraduate and graduate student enrollment is approximately 1,900, with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The college offers 50+ undergraduate programs and 18 graduate programs. For more information, please visit www.roberts.edu.
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted immediately. The Division of Visual Arts reserves the right to continue or conclude the search at any time. A completed Application for Faculty Position is required and is available at www.roberts.edu\Employment. Applicants should send the completed application, a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, electronic portfolio (including student work), and letters of reference with contact information, to:

Professor Scot E. Bennett, M.F.A.
Chair, Division of Visual Arts
Roberts Wesleyan College
2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY 14624-1997
Email: Bennett_Scot@roberts.edu.

The Department of Art at Gordon College in Wenham, MA, is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Art History. Successful candidates will hold the Ph.D. Degree in Art History and have a record of scholarly and creative achievement. This position is a tenure-track position to begin August 2008.

The candidate will have experience and qualifications teaching art history at the college level, and will be responsible to teach art history survey courses with an interest in developing upper-level courses in art history with a global perspective. Some opportunities may be available to teach occasional studio courses, if the candidate has background and interest.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of application, vita, sample of academic writing and a two-page statement of educational philosophy, and slides/CD or other samples of scholarly/creative work. Mail documents to the address supplied at right.

Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts, is among the premiere Christian liberal arts colleges in the country. Gordon offers excellent academics, a strong sense of community and an atmosphere of open intellectual inquiry and personal responsibility all within the framework of Christian faith. Gordon College is located in a classic New England town on Boston’s North Shore.

ART. Taylor University, Upland, IN, seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in art beginning August 2008. MFA required. Will teach in one of the following two disciplines or a combination thereof: Interactive/Web Design (experienced in commercial design, web design, and motion graphics and experienced with Dreamweaver, HTML, Flash & Actionscript); and/or Photography (well versed in photographic techniques, analog to digital, black & white to full color as well as archival printing practices). Applicants must be committed to the educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the University.

Inquiries and supporting materials should be sent or e-mailed to Dr. Thomas Jones. See job posting at www.taylor.edu, quick links. Taylor University complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment.

Responsibilities: Teach a variety of courses for the department of Visual Arts including: foundations level Form Space & Media, Construction & Assemblage, Carving, Casting, Furniture, Ceramics Sculpture and capstone courses with opportunity to teach graduate level sculpture in the MA in Education curriculum. Faculty will have advising and institutional service responsibilities as well as continuing in their own scholarship.

Qualifications: MFA in Sculpture with excellent exhibition record and previous college teaching experience. Candidate should have a commitment to excellence in teaching in a Christian Liberal Arts setting and to continued engagement in their field of sculpture.

The College: Messiah College is a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. The College is committed to an embracing spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist, and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership, and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah College is a teaching institution which emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty growth and scholarship.

The Department of Visual Arts is a community of learners and teachers dedicated to the creation, interpretation, and encouragement of the visual arts through the study of art education, art history, studio art and arts management. We strive together for mastery in concept development, technique, method, pedagogy, research, and criticism. We develop our abilities to appreciate, comprehend, and assess the myriad forms of artistic expression in the past, and present. As Christian artists, educators, and scholars, we examine issues of aesthetics, quality, professional practice, and ethics as we seek to determine and define the place of art and the artist in both the Christian environment and the larger culture.

The department offers four under graduate degrees: Studio Art, Art Education, Art History and Arts Management. We have currently about one hundred and thirty five students in these four majors. There are nine full time faculty, a gallery director, an art technician and typically about four adjunct positions. The department is also seeking accreditation from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer a Masters of Art in Art Education. The studio and art education programs offer three main areas of concentration: Graphics & Technology –graphic design & computer art, Mixed Media—ceramics, furniture, paper process, sculpture, & textiles, and Two Dimensional Studies—drawing, painting, photography, and printmaking. We are accredited by NASAD (National association of schools of art & Design) and PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education).

Starting Date for Position: Fall 2009

Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications and Nominations: Nominations, as well as applications, are welcome. The search committee will begin screening immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants should electronically submit a letter of application indicating areas of specialization, their curriculum vitae, a copy of official transcripts, a portfolio of their work—approximately a dozen images each of their work and of student work, three reference letters and a complete Faculty Employment Application (http://www.messiah.edu/offices/hr/forms/Faculty_Empl_Appl.pdf).. Please address all inquiries, applications, and nominations to: Christine A. Forsythe, Chair
Messiah College
Department of Visual Arts Box 4505
Grantham, PA 17027
(717) 766-2511 x 7205, cforsyth@messiah.edu

Valor Christian High School is actively seeking a full time Video Production and Broadcast News instructor committed to excellence in Christ centered arts education. Qualifications and job expectations include:

• Able to teach all levels of Video Production
• Able to teach all levels of Broadcast News, leading a student team in the production of a bi-weekly, professional quality newscast
• Mastery of editing in Final Cut Pro
• Proficiency with camera, studio lighting and audio equipment
• Ability to teach film making fundamentals such as story boarding, editing, composition and technique effectively
• Familiarity with screen writing
• Able to help students communicate effective story through film
• Demonstrate an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ
• Able to integrate faith and learning
• Create a classroom environment and learning materials that encourage student involvement and participation. Vary teaching methods and adapt to student ability to maximize learning
• Plan an educational program of daily study that meets spiritual, and academic needs of students
• Integrate a Biblical world-view into teaching
• Constructively assess student progress
• Be relational with students, parents and community
• Educational requirements are a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline closely related to the subject to be taught. A Masters Degree is preferred, though not essential.


Valor Christian High School is a distinctive college preparatory high school with an educational philosophy that is grounded in a biblical world-view. We have launched a vision for excellence that will prepare students to be highly successful, Christ-centered, influential leaders in whatever career they pursue. We are located in beautiful Highlands Ranch, Colorado, south of Denver, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.


Influence Through Excellence is our motto. In all we do, we are pursuing excellence and we expect success as the result. Success opens the door for influence, enabling our students to partake in transforming the world for Christ. Valor seeks candidates who are committed to this vision, and have a strong desire to impact culture for Christ through their discipline.


Valor’s dedication to the arts is a primary differentiator offering distinct competitive advantages over other private and public schools. The visual and performing arts program is extensive, and caters to a variety of interests including instrumental and symphonic music, choral, jazz, dance, theatre, stagecraft, television production, illustration, sculpture, design, photography, and more. Our visual and performing arts program is setting new standards for excellence in secondary education. To assist in our goals, we anticipate breaking ground on the Valor Visual and Performing Arts Center during the 2009-2010 school year, and expect that it will be one the finest high school arts facilities in the country. Visit our website at www.valorchristian.com for more information.

(Job Posted on 03/13/09)

Visiting Instructor of Art in the area of 3-D, full-time, 1 year appointment beginning August 2009. MFA in sculpture is required. Duties to include all levels of sculpture and 3-D fundamentals courses. Scheduling and course load favorable to personal work. On-campus studio provided by the university. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, cv/resumé, 20 slides/images of studio work, 20 slides/images of past students’ work (if taught previously), and a list of three references to: Chairman, Department of Art, Union University, 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. Images may be in jpeg format and burned to a CD if preferred. Union University is a four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention and is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

Instructor of Art in the area of 3-D, full-time, tenure-track position to begin immediately. MFA in sculpture is required. Duties to include all levels of sculpture and 3-D fundamentals courses. Scheduling and course load favorable to personal work. On-campus studio provided by the university. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, cv/resumé, 20 slides/images of studio work, 20 slides/images of past students’ work (if taught previously), and a list of three references to: Chairman, Department of Art, Union University, 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. Images may be in jpeg format and burned to a CD if preferred. Union University is a four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention and is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

For three courses meeting during the fall of 2009 at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois.

Drawing I: Meets MWF afternoons, 1:00-2:50 and 3:00-4:50 p.m. Basic black and white drawing dealing with gesture, line/edge, shape, linear perspective (one and two-point), and value/modeling.

Design I: Meets T-Th afternoons, 1:00 - 3:45 p.m. Basic two-dimensional design; includes basic color theory. Team taught with an architecture faculty member.

To apply, please send letter of interest, resume/cv, and unofficial transcripts to:

Prof. G.E. Colpitts, Chair
Department of Art and Design
Judson University
1151 N. State St.
Elgin, IL 60123

Applications can also be e-mailed to gcolpitts@judsonu.edu.

Positions open until filled. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please forward this information.

The Biola University Department of Art invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Design, to begin August 2009.

Qualifications:
• MFA in Graphic Design, Design or other relevant advanced degree.
• Competence in contemporary media, including print-based and electronic media (web and/or motion graphics).
• Must be familiar with emerging technologies, contemporary art and experimental media as they influence current art theory and design practice.
• Background in historical and contemporary design literacy.
• Professional and teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Commitment to leading curriculum and program development.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

The Biola art department is committed to educating students in contemporary visual arts culture as it is experienced in the vibrant Los Angeles international arts community. The department offers the BFA Degree in Studio Art and is accredited by NASAD. It serves approximately 150 majors and has 7 full-time faculty and 8 part-time faculty. Many Biola art graduates continue their education with postgraduate study or pursue professional art careers.

Biola University is an evangelical Christian institution where all faculty members endorse a university statement of Christian faith and community values, and are committed to the integration of faith and learning. Ethnic and gender diversity desired. Located 22 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, the university serves a student body of more than 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and digital portfolio of personal and student work (20 images each), to Dr. Jack Schwarz, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Biola University, 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639

MFA to teach undergraduate courses that include ceramics, sculpture, drawing, art appreciation. Active exhibition record required with a commitment to studio practice and production exhibition. Teaching experience in higher education preferred. Position is tenure track with salary and rank based upon the candidate’s qualifications. Candidates must demonstrate a vital Christian faith and integrate the Christian faith with teaching and learning. Position will begin August 2008.

Louisiana College is a private, Baptist, coeducation college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, LA. The College was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1,000 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. EOE/Affirmative Action Employer.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts and the names and addresses of three references to: Dr. Glenn Sumrall, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Louisiana College, P. O. Box 567, Pineville, LA 71359 or e-mail information to: academicaffairs@lacollege.edu

The Departments of Art and Communication at Houghton College seek applications and nominations for Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Photography. Our departments are especially interested in candidates with a scholarly interest in the social impact of their work and a sensitivity to how new media influences culture.

Responsibilities: Teaching load consists of six lecture and studio courses per year taught in the departments of Art and Communication. The opportunity exists to develop advanced courses in an area of expertise. Participation in student advising and other departmental responsibilities. Maintain professional skills through an active program of research and exhibition.

Qualifications: MFA in photography, digital photography, digital media, computer graphics design, or related visual arts field required. Expertise in time based media with software knowledge in one or more of the following areas of specialization: animation/motion graphics, web design, interactive multimedia. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Comprehensive knowledge and skills in digital and analog-photography, and its inherent contemporary and historical practices. A record of accomplishment, demonstrated by gallery and museum exhibition and publication, as well as other appropriate academic and professional distinctions, commensurate with the rank of assistant professor.
Exceptionally strong, demonstrated conceptual, historical and practical understanding of the fine arts field, with strong writing and verbal skills. Successful candidates will also demonstrate an ability to provide leadership in the development of curricula. A strong working knowledge of software applications and digital hardware associated with digital practices related to photography is expected, with a background in traditional darkroom process highly desired.
Application procedures at: http://campus.houghton.edu/orgs/acad_dean/position_openings.asp

Contact person for this position: Jillian Sokso, Chair, Art & Communication Search Committee. jillian.sokso@houghton.edu. Ph: 585-567-9421.

The Art department seeks Graphic Designer with background in fine arts for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in July 2009. Main course load includes graphic design (two to three levels), web design and creative design in 2 & 3D. Potential supporting courses include art survey and introductory drawing. Actual course assignment will be based on experience and interest as well as on departmental need. A successful candidate will demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and scholarship. Appointment requires service on college committees and commitment to departmental responsibilities. Our computer labs are newly equipped with i-Macs, as well as new scanners, printers, and up-to-date software. The department will move into a new state-of-the-art facility in Spring 2009. An on-campus studio is provided for faculty. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Requirements: MFA in graphic design, teaching experience, platform and software proficiency. To apply, send letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, resume, 20 slides of professional work and 10 slides of student work(slides or jpegs), names and contact information for three references, and SASE to David Hooker; Search Committee Chair; Art Department; Wheaton College; 501 College Ave.; Wheaton, IL 60187. Review begins December 31, 2008 and remains open until position is filled.

Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff members affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations. The College complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Goshen College art department seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position. Candidates should have expertise in one of two areas:
• Area One: Art Education and one strong studio area focus
• Area Two: Visual Communication (Graphic Design, Web Design, Theater Design and/or Multimedia)
Teaching load for both options include responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: Foundation courses, Art History, Gallery Administration or Theater Design. Opportunities for collaboration within and across disciplinary areas.
Qualifications
M.F.A. in Studio Art or Graphic Design; or Doctorate or Masters in Art Education. Demonstrated or potential for teaching excellence at the college level. Evidence of successful exhibition record. Strong commitment to working collaboratively within and across disciplines.
About Goshen College
Goshen College is a liberal arts institution of 1,000 students dedicated to the development of informed, articulate, sensitive and responsible Christians. It is nationally ranked for its study abroad programs. As a ministry of the Mennonite Church, the institution seeks to integrate Christian values with educational and professional life. Goshen College has adopted five core values around which programs are built: 1) Christ-centered; 2) Passionate Learners; 3) Servant Leaders; 4) Compassionate Peacemakers; and (5) Global Citizens. The college is located in the heart of Elkhart County, centrally located within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices.
How to apply for this position
Visit the web page www.goshen.edu/employment, click on the position title, and follow instructions.
With a commitment to building a diverse faculty, women and minority persons are encouraged to apply. Applications will begin being reviewed Dec. 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

This juried show brings together visual artists, filmmakers and performing artists from around the world to Los Angeles, California to showcase their work. The art presented ranges from all types of visual art and sculpture to graphic design, photography, short story readings, spoken word, dance, theater, short films and much more. The last five shows were very successful with both veteran and emerging artists from around the world participating. Many of the alumni artists have shown at the Getty Museum, the Kennedy Center, and we’ve even had a White House commissioned artist in the show!

Submissions will be accepted from April 6 until June 30, 2009. The show is October 2, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

For more information about the show and to download the submission form, visit our website:
http://www.a-e-m.org/html/call_for_entries.html

Watch a short video on the show:
http://www.a-e-m.org

View a slide show of the alumni artists and their work:
http://www.a-e-m.org/html/evening_of_art.html

Any questions or comments concerning the show, please email the producer, Michelle Pelsue, at mich@a-e-m.org or call the AEM office for more details, (310) 474-7671.

The local Exhibit Director will have primary responsibility for working the "Let There be Light" Executive Director in his/her local city. Local facilitator must be familiar with and well respected within the art community in his/her local city. He/she must be enthusiastically supportive of the goals and objectives of the exhibit. Must demonstrate ability to work well with a variety of people, including the contributing artists and the local network of people needed to work with the exhibit. Must have a basic working knowledge of many of the elements and language associated with art and art forms. The individual must adhere to the tenants of the statement of Biblical faith of the Masterpiece Christian Fine Art Foundation. Must demonstrate in life and conduct a vital and viable relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Commitment may be up to 6 months. Exhibit will be on display approximately 6 - 8 weeks.


The responsibilities of the local facilitator would include but not be limited to the following:
-Reports directly to the exhibit director
-Will be present on location during daily hours the exhibit will be open
-Works with director to determine location for local exhibit
-Recruits 12 or more local volunteers to help with local exhibit and help with the logistics of its goals and objectives.
-Helps to generate local donations
Sets up one or more local benefits prior to the exhibit coming to city
-Helps director determine and carryout local advertising strategy and contacts. This would include newspapers, art periodicals, churches, schools, art associations, Christian and local radio
-Helps to recruit qualified local musicians for opening and Friday and Saturday evenings while the exhibit is in their city.
-Works with director to establish a budget for exhibit in his/her own city
-Submits local accounting/expense information to Exhibit Director
-Responsible for local merchandise sales associated with exhibit
-Arranges for local reputable photographer
-Helps director find local housing while in town

Cities Needed:
Seattle in the Fall 2008
New York City Fall 2009

Dordt College Visual Arts Faculty: Teach graphic design and animation, work with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects; other assignments based on training and experience, such as internship supervision or photography.

For Art website, see http://www.dordt.edu/academics/departments/art/

Qualified persons committed to a Reformed, biblical perspective and educational philosophy are encouraged to send an e-mail/letter of inquiry and a curriculum vitae/resume to Dr. Erik Hoekstra, Provost, Dordt College, 498 4th Avenue NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250-1697, Fax: 712 722-1198, E-mail: provost@dordt.edu, Web Site: www.dordt.edu/offices/academic_affairs