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
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, 2020
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.