[Jewelry making - Article 00984] - [Orchid] [Job Offer] Cranbrook Academy of Art

[joel4]

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    I just received the following from Gerhardt Knodel, Director of the
    Cranbrook Academy of Art, and thought that someone in Orchidland
    might know a highly qualified person for this job. 

Joel Schwalb
joel4 AT optonline.net
www.schwalbstudio.com

          Greetings: 

          As this new year unfolds, I am faced with an important
          circumstance that I would like to bring to your attention. Gary
          Griffin, Artist-in-Residence/Metalsmithing, at Cranbrook
          Academy of Art, will be leaving the Academy at the end of this
          academic year. We are very enthusiastic about the new
          opportunities afforded him by his move to New Mexico after 22
          creative and productive years at Cranbrook, and we wish him
          well as he anticipates the next phase of his career. 

          Now, I am commencing an international search for his successor
          and would greatly appreciate your thoughtful consideration of
          potential candidates. The position is a wonderful opportunity
          for the right person to become involved in the special
          resources of the Academy-a strong individual who wishes to
          build a dynamic program, individually! The past leaders of our
          program greatly benefited from generating their own ideas and
          methods in our unusual setting. Now it is time to pass on the
          torch to another talented leader. Can you assist? 

          At your earliest convenience, please consider the position
          and/or forward this information to those you feel might be
          interested, or who can provide names of possible candidates for
          me to contact. Attached is a position description that may be
          forwarded as is appropriate. Please contact me by e-mail
          (gknodel AT cranbrook.edu) or phone (248-645-3301) with questions
          or ideas. 

          I am committed to discovering the next leader, who will
          benefit personally and professionally from this opportunity,
          and who will contribute new chapters of success in the
          evolution of our program in Metalsmithing. I hope to hear from
          you. 

          Sincerely, 

          Gerhardt Knodel 
          Director 
          CRANBROOK ACADEMY OF ART Position

          Announcement: Artist-in-Residence/Metalsmithing 

          A unique position exists for artist /educator in Metalsmithing
          at Cranbrook Academy of Art - eminent graduate school of art,
          design and architecture in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The
          Metalsmithing Department was established 78 years ago as a
          vital component in building Cranbrook's world-renowned campus,
          designed by architect, Eliel Saarinen. His emphasis on
          training strong individuals in an environment of professional
          practice inspired the formation of an Academy that continues
          to welcome leaders who function as practitioners,
          theoreticians and educators.

          The Artist-in-Residence is provided with a private studio in
          the Academy's New Studios Building, housing on campus and
          benefits in addition to salary. During the academic year,
          September-May, the Artist-in-Residence mentors 15-17 graduate
          students in a collegial environment including nine additional
          departments: Ceramics, 2D Design, 3D Design, Architecture,
          Fiber, Painting, Photography, Print Media and Sculpture. The
          leaders of each department determine the vision and direction
          of their department and are accountable for its success. Each
          leader selects their students, guides the development of each
          individual and nurtures a productive and interactive
          environment. The degree program culminates in an exhibition
          and written thesis or project report approved by the
          department leader. Candidates must be unusually qualified to
          provide open, independent learning, resulting in rigorous
          production, critique and discussion, and inspire research,
          radicality and non-dogmatic paradigms. It is anticipated that
          the Artist-in-Residence will also advocate the program via
          Internet, publication and national/international lectures as
          an active component of recruiting future students.

          Candidates are to be artists with a record of compelling
          speculative work and college level teaching experience,
          possess Masters degree or greater, administrative experience,
          and excellent communication skills.

          Position commences September 2006. Send curriculum vitae,
          portfolio and contact information for three references by
          April 1, 2006 to Metalsmithing Search Committee, Cranbrook
          Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Avenue, Box 801, Bloomfield
          Hills, MI 48303-0801. Visit us at our website at
          www.cranbrookart.edu. 

          Cranbrook is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a
          diverse work environment.

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