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 Internship – NEXT POSITION AVAILABLE to begin in February 2021
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 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 in February 2021
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 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 ceramics instruction to six high school students 9th – 11th grade in Escambia and Santa Rosa County. This is a 6-week introductory course in Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel, Handbuilding, and Ceramic Sculpture.