Opportunities at First City Art Center offer the chance to become an integral part of our organization, dedicated to community-minded visual arts and culture.
FCAC currently has opportunities available for the following:
*** Ceramics Supply Manager ***
Are you interested in becoming part of a fast-paced, exciting, and growing non-profit arts organization? This is a full-time, year-round salaried position that oversees existing ceramics supply distributorships and is responsible for the growth of our retail business. This position requires a B.F.A in ceramics or comparable professional training, retail experience, outstanding planning, time management, and organizational skills. Reliability, responsibility, and the ability to multi-task is critical. Applicants must have a strong overall knowledge of clay bodies, glazes, ceramic supplies and raw materials, and their proper uses and chemical properties and must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. repeatedly and on a regular basis. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and exceptional customer service skills. The ability to work successfully in a team environment and build effective working relationships inside and outside the staff is essential. This includes building relationships with new and repeat customers and growing the retail business.
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Ceramics Internship
The Ceramics internship is a 6-month position that provides emerging clay artists with professional experience in an active, public-access studio. Working under the supervision of the Ceramics Studio Manager and Ceramics Instructors, the intern gains an in-depth understanding of maintenance and operation of a variety of ceramics equipment, assisting in recycling clay, mixing glazes, firing kilns and working with clay artists of all levels. Interns work 15- 20 hours per week and should expect to lift up to 50 pounds in their regular duties. A monthly stipend and studio access are provided. Internship terms run from February 1-July 31, August 1-January 30th.
Post-BFA Glass Internship – NEXT POSITION AVAILABLE to begin on August 1st, 2019
The Glass internship is a 6-month position that provides emerging glass artists with professional experience in an active, public-access studio. Working under the supervision of the Glass Studio Manager and Glass Arts Fellow, the intern gains an in-depth understanding of maintenance and operation of a variety of glass-working equipment, assisting in programming and working with glass makers of all levels. Interns will work 15- 20 hours per week and should expect to lift up to 50 pounds in their regular duties. A monthly stipend and studio access are provided. Internship terms run from February 1-July 31, August 1-January 30th.
Ceramics Mentorship Program
First City Art Center is proud to offer FREE comprehensive ceramics instruction to six high school students 9th – 11th grade in Escambia and Santa Rosa County. This is an introductory course in Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel, a 6-Week program in the Fall.