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JOB: Asst Professor, Pacific Art History, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa invites applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track, full-time assistant professorship, to begin Fall 2023, pending availability of funds. Seeking candidates whose historical and/or historically informed teaching and research will focus on Oceania’s visual, performance and material cultures. Especially interested in a colleague who engages an awareness of the evolving discipline, and who is attuned to decolonial/Indigenous approaches to art/visual/material culture practices. The ideal colleague will take an active role in shaping the future of the Art History Area’s graduate program and its special focus on the arts and cultures of Asia and the Pacific in ways that contribute to UHM’s strategic plan of “embracing kuleana to Hawaiians and Hawai‘i” as part of a Pacific context.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in Pacific art history, visual studies, or related field from a college or university of recognized standing; (ABDs will be considered, all requirements for degree must be completed by August 2023); Demonstrated ability in teaching; Evidence of potential or established record of scholarly activity in the field; Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive knowledge and research experience in the Pacific Islands region and in diaspora; Publicly-engaged research that is deeply embedded in and attentive to the communities served by the applicant; College-level teaching experience; Ability to teach courses in a range of Pacific visual cultures, including those of Hawai‘i; Fluency in a Pacific language; Record of peer-reviewed publication.

Review of applications will begin January 6, 2023, until the position is filled.
More details and to apply, please follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/mwza269y

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JOB: Professor, Contemporary @ University of Pennsylvania

Katherine Stein Sachs CW’69 and Keith L. Sachs W’67 Professor of Contemporary Art
University of Pennsylvania: School of Arts and Sciences: School of Arts and Sciences – History of Art

The Department of the History of Art at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the Katherine Stein Sachs CW’69 and Keith L. Sachs W’67 Professor of Contemporary Art, at the level of tenured associate or full professor.

We seek a colleague who is making a major methodological contribution to the discourses of contemporary art and whose expertise enhances the cultural, geographic, and intellectual diversity of the field of contemporary art broadly conceived. The successful candidate will be eager to engage with the contemporary arts community on campus, in the City of Philadelphia, and at the national and international levels. They will have experience with and interest in department, school, and university service; supervising doctoral dissertations; teaching at all levels; working with alumni; and actively participating in the life of the department.

Applicants should apply online at: http://apply.interfolio.com/116626. Please provide a cover letter of no more than three pages, a recently published article or book chapter, and a current CV. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on December 12, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of the History of Art is strongly committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to creating a more diverse faculty (for more information see:    http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html The University of  Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

JOB: Asst Prof, Indigenous or Asian/Pacific @ University of Washington Tacoma

Description

With particular interest in applicants with Indigenous and/or Asian and Pacific Islands perspectives, the Division of Culture, Arts, & Communication in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible position as Assistant Professor in Visual Arts & Culture with an anticipated start date of September 2023. Tenure-track faculty have an annual service period of nine months (Sept 16-June 15).

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, applicants with Indigenous and/or Asian and Pacific Islands perspectives and/or expertise in Indigenous Arts & Traditions; Arts from Marginalized Groups; Arts and Culture of Asia and the Pacific; Global Visual Studies; Transnational Arts; or Resistance Art.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the Division’s commitment to supporting diverse student populations through inclusive teaching practices and through the integration of effective pedagogical techniques and technologies into teaching/learning. They will also be expected to support the Division’s commitment to institutional, professional, and community service.

This position will be expected to employ interdisciplinary and/or community-engaged approaches to scholarship and teaching.  The successful candidate will be expected to incorporate critical approaches aligned with themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion in their scholarship and teaching. In addition to undergraduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, potential courses might include TCORE 114: Introduction to Humanities; TARTS 230: Issues in the Arts; TARTS 284: Art & Culture in the Pacific; TARTS 360: Women Artists; TARTS 471: Culture and Meaning; TARTS 480: Contemporary Art & Society; or THIST 470: The Material World: Art & Artifacts. Additionally, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new course offerings in their area of expertise.  

UW Tacoma’s commitment to diversity is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty, and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth.

The University of Washington Tacoma is an urban-serving institution that is committed to providing an interdisciplinary and community-engaged education to a diverse student body. Our faculty include some of the brightest and most innovative scholars working across the disciplines. We invite you to learn more about the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences and the University by visiting https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/sias and https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/, respectively.

Qualifications

This position requires an earned doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Art History, Material Culture, Cultural Anthropology, Visual Culture, Arts & Cultural Studies, or related field at the time of appointment. Candidates in the final stages of their dissertation may be appointed on an acting basis. 

The successful candidate will have a record of impactful scholarship as evidenced by (for example) publications, creative works, or community-engaged scholarship and will demonstrate evidence of effective teaching methodologies at upper & lower division levels using active learning pedagogical techniques and technologies.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following via the Interfolio system:

  • A detailed letter of interest delineating your scholarship interests and agenda, qualifications, and relevant teaching experience (two-page maximum.)
  • A curriculum vitae
  • Names and contact information for three professional references, with letters available upon request.
  • A statement of teaching philosophy demonstrating commitment to UW Tacoma’s mission and student demography (one-page maximum.)
  • A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement (one-page maximum). The DEI statement is an opportunity for you to highlight your leadership and other prior experiences with diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational settings, as well as to describe specific ways you would help advance our commitments to DEI and anti-racism.
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including sample syllabi, quantitative student evaluations, and peer teaching evaluations.

Applicants’ statements should detail how their teaching, service, and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further UW Tacoma’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

Submit all application materials through Interfolio. Application materials, including letters of recommendation, received via email will not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin November 21, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.  For further information, email Ellen Bayer, search chair, at ebayer05@uw.edu.

JOB: Art Galleries at Black Studies at UT Austin

Purpose 

To oversee the daily operations of the Art Galleries at Black Studies’ (AGBS) galleries, supervising student gallery staff, and maintaining internal calendars and communications related to tours, events, and other use of AGBS gallery spaces. Other responsibilities include developing and leading exhibition tours and/or other forms of educational programming and activities, as well as managing AGBS social media

Responsibilities

  • Programming and tour management: Maintain AGBS tour calendar and share regular updates about tours and events with gallery staff. Coordinate and manage tour groups as needed.  Develop and lead exhibition-based tours or educational activities, such as workshops and other events, in dialogue with AGBS staff.  Provide logistical support for in-gallery events and programs.
  • Gallery operations: Oversee AGBS daily gallery operations, including opening, closing, and daily maintenance of exhibitions, and provides front desk reception duties as needed.  Coordinate requests and access to galleries for UT faculty, students, staff, donors, and the public during and outside regular visiting hours.  Maintain gallery staff handbook, updating handbook regularly with information pertaining to general policies and procedures, exhibition-specific procedures, daily/weekly schedules, staff contact information, exhibition-related content, etc.
  • Manage student gallery staff: Hire, schedule, train, and supervise student gallery staff during regular visiting hours, installation periods, and special events.  Approve timesheets for hours worked for payroll.
  • Social media management: Manage AGBS social media and create a calendar of scheduled posts with help of AGBS staff
  • Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Art or related program. At least 5 years of related experience in program administration/coordination. Excellent verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail/multitasking abilities. Promotes collaborative climate that recognizes, celebrates, and rewards diversity. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work effectively within a team. Demonstrated professional demeanor and personal initiative

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

General museum or cultural institution experience. One to three years managerial experience in a museum/gallery setting. Educational background or interest in arts/cultural management, art education, art history, or related field. Familiarity with the AGBS’ mission and programming. Experience managing social media accounts.

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

  • Standard office conditions with occasional weekend and after hours duties as required.

Required Materials

  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest

https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Sr-Administrative-Program-Coordinator-Art-Galleries-at-Black-Studies_R_00023685

JOB: Asst Prof, Modern/Contemporary @ Providence College

Providence College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Art and Art History at the assistant professor level, beginning August 1, 2023. We seek an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar who specializes in the chronological era from c.1800 to the present. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in Modern and Contemporary Art, participation in a team-taught Survey, advanced undergraduate seminars, and Methods and Senior Thesis courses on a rotating basis. We welcome research and courses that center intersectional approaches to Modern and Contemporary art and media and also may be cross-listed with Women’s and Gender Studies, Black Studies, American Studies, Global Studies, Latin American and Latinx Studies, Asian Studies, Communication, and other departments such as Theater, Dance, and Film; English; Political Science, etc, depending on the expertise and interests of the person hired. Cooperation and coordination with our thriving PC Galleries’ exhibitions and programming is also desired. Collegial interaction and engagement with students in our Studio Art program is also important to the position.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess a Ph.D. from an accredited institution and demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative teaching, use of technology, interdisciplinary art historical scholarship, and demonstrated broad methodological interests within the field(s) of expertise. The position includes competitive salary and benefits, as well as research support including travel funds, library resources, and grant writing assistance.

Providence College is a Roman Catholic four-year liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission. We believe that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of our academic program and strive to foster an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As our student body grows increasingly diverse, experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of economic, social and cultural backgrounds is preferred. An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer, the College especially encourages the applications of women and persons of color. A Key pillar of Providence College’s Strategic Plan is “intentionally recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are drawn to, and supportive of, the mission of the College, and who have demonstrated a commitment to the human flourishing of each member of the campus community.” To review the strategic plan, please visit https://strategic-plan.providence.edu/.

Providence College is located in the city of Providence—the capital city of Rhode Island situated between New York City and Boston—and home to a vibrant arts scene comprising world-class museums, galleries, universities, theatres, and a philharmonic.

Candidates should submit the following documents online: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of past and/or prospective future contributions to the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the names and email addresses of three reference providers who will be prompted to submit letters of recommendation on your behalf. Application instructions are available on the College website at: https://careers.providence.edu/postings/7477 .
For additional information or questions, please contact Paul Crenshaw, chair, Department of Art & Art History, at paul.crenshaw@providence.edu.

Review of applications begins December 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

JOB: Asst Prof, African/African Diaspora @ George Washington University

Corcoran Art History Program at The George Washington University
Job Posting

Position: Assistant Professor of Art History
Tenure: Tenure Track
Specialty: African and/or African diaspora
Start Date: Fall 2023
Position Link: www.gwu.jobs/postings/96084

Position Description:
The George Washington University’s Art History Program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History, specializing in the art and/or visual culture of Africa and/or the African diaspora, to begin in Fall 2023. The research focus and period of specialization are open. Candidates whose range of interests and teaching extend across historical periods and address transcontinental exchanges are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will build on the art history program’s expanding of its geographical and conceptual scope by developing new directions in course offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In the wider context of GWU, candidates may engage through teaching or scholarship with a number of resources, including the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, the Africana Studies Program, the Institute for African Studies, and other programs at the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design. In the larger community of Washington, DC, the candidate may draw upon the National Museum of African Art, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, OAS Museum of the Americas, Library of Congress, and the National Gallery of Art.

About the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design
The Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at the George Washington University prepares its graduates to be the next generation of global creative leaders with more than 20 degree programs in the fields of Art History, Studio Arts, Design, Theatre and Dance, Music, Museum Studies, and Interior Architecture. Part of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the school functions as an incubator for artists, designers, and scholars, who learn from internationally renowned faculty at the intersection of creativity and social innovation. We are a community of civically engaged artists and practitioners, aiming to impact the world through creative change. Our students are poised not just to join the field of their choice, but to define it for themselves as they become well versed in both practice and research. As part of the George Washington University’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, we embody and exemplify the College’s Engaged Liberal Arts credo, which strives to link disparate fields and better prepare our graduates for rich, multidimensional careers in the evolving world we live in. The challenges society faces are diverse, requiring different modes of thought, and we prepare our students by encouraging inquiry and collaboration.

The Corcoran School’s home in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. means that our students tap into both a vibrant, historied local city and a nerve center of international culture and government. We have a strong track record of students initiating new creative ventures and placing with top-ranked employers after graduation, with students working and studying at some of D.C.’s most prestigious companies, galleries, museums and design firms.

Duties & Responsibilities
The teaching load for this position is 2/2. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, carrying out a program of research, and participating in faculty governance at the school and university level. Three-year renewal of contract is based on scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and reasonable progress towards a book-length publication. Tenure and promotion will be evaluated in the sixth year, considering the candidate’s record of teaching, service and scholarship.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in Art History or a related field of study (e.g. Anthropology, History, Africana Studies) at the time of appointment.

Salary
Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure
To be considered, please complete the online faculty application at www.gwu.jobs/postings/96084 and upload a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching interest; sample of scholarship (approx. 30 pages, published or unpublished); and three reference letters. Please have references send their letters directly to cahist@gwu.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

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The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The university and school have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply. The program is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia.

Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
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Contact Information:
Corcoran Art History Program
801 22nd Street, NW, Smith Hall of Art, Washington, DC 20052
cahist@gwu.edu

JOB: Assistant Professor – Modern and Contemporary Architectural Historian @ UChicago

Position Description
The Department of Art History at the University of Chicago invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) with an expected start date of July 1, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department seeks applicants with innovative approaches to scholarship in the modern and contemporary history of architecture, urbanism, and/or the built environment, who also exhibit an ambitious research agenda and a commitment to developing pedagogical techniques for teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Scholars working in any geographic area, with any theoretical or methodological focus, are invited to apply. The position includes a normal teaching load of four courses per year, as well as commensurate advising and service responsibilities.

This search for an Assistant Professor is connected to a concurrent search for a Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellow (PPF): apply.interfolio.com/115309. We encourage all interested applicants to submit an application for the PPF position as well, so that all available options will be open to the selected candidate.

Qualifications
All requirements for the PhD in Art or Architectural History or a related field must be completed by the start of the appointment.

Application Instructions
Required Application Documents
• Cover letter introducing research, teaching interests and pedagogical methods, long-term career goals, and detailing progress toward completion of PhD if not in hand
• Dissertation abstract (2-page maximum)
• Current CV
• One article-length text or dissertation chapter
All items must be submitted by 11:59pm Eastern Time on November 7, 2022 via the University’s Academic Recruitment site (Interfolio) at: apply.interfolio.com/115305.

Additional materials and reference letters may be requested following initial review of applications.

For more information about the Department of Art History, please visit arthistory.uchicago.edu. Please contact arthistory@uchicago.edu with any questions about the position.

Position contingent on final budgetary approval.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

JOB: Exec Dir, University of Richmond Museums

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND MUSEUMS
The University of Richmond invites applications for the position of Executive Director of University Museums. We are looking for an engaging and experienced museum professional, committed to exhibiting, collecting, and promoting excellent visual art on campus and realizing UR Museums as one of Richmond’s premier art destinations.  We are seeking a strong advocate for heightened visibility and impact of arts on the UR campus and in the community through inspiring, inclusive, and effective leadership of the University Museums team.  The Executive Director reports to the Dean of School of Arts and Sciences.

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
The University of Richmond is a private university, located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With nearly 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90 percent of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is focused on preparing students “to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society.”

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND MUSEUMS
The University of Richmond Museums, which resides within the School of Arts and Sciences, consists of the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, and the Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature. The annual Museums operating budget is $1.1 million and the Executive Director supervises eight staff.

Aligned with the mission and values of the University of Richmond, these three museums provide diverse exhibitions and programming centered on art, culture, history, and natural history that reflect the strengths of the collections. The Harnett Museum of Art has a collection of roughly 750 paintings, sculpture and prints dating from the 1500’s through today. The Harnett Print Study Center houses over 6,500 prints, drawings, photographs, artist books, and other works on paper.  The Lora Robins Gallery features the  collection of thousands of shells, minerals and  fossils as well as decorative arts, ceramics, and other cultural material. In addition to exhibitions, the Museums engage with these audiences through lectures, workshops, gallery talks, and tours, often collaborating with other departments within the University.

CITY OF RICHMOND CULTURAL LANDSCAPES
Richmond is both the capital of Virginia and an arts and culture capital.   The cultural landscape of Richmond includes a thriving Arts District that encompasses the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, and The Valentine.  Additional notable Richmond cultural institutions include the Richmond Symphony, the Richmond Ballet, the Richmond Forum and the annual Richmond Folk Festival. The University of Richmond maintains strong partnerships with all of these organizations, and many others. Public art and monuments are also woven into the landscape and part of ongoing local dialogue. In 2020, The New York Times named the altered Robert E. Lee Statue the most influential work of American protest art since World War II.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The chosen candidate will:
Formulate a strategic plan that assesses strengths of the Museums, identifies areas for improvement, crafts a compelling vision of inclusive excellence, aligning with University’s strategic priorities.
Demonstrate strategic leadership with an ability to clearly and compellingly articulate a viable, resonating vision that can attract widespread support among students, faculty, staff within the School of Arts and Sciences, and University-wide.
Direct and coordinate the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate, foundation and individual donors, or capital campaign initiatives to ensure the Museums has the financial resources needed to accomplish its mission and ensure long term sustainability.
Build strong relationships among faculty, staff and other key stakeholders in order to maximize the learning outcomes for students inside and outside the classroom.
Develop, mentor, empower and hire a diverse staff to think, plan and act in a collaborative, inclusive and innovative manner consistent with UR mission;  manage staff effectively to ensure excellence in collections, exhibits, on-site and outreach education, development, retail and marketing, communications and facilities and to create engaging and relevant museum content and experiences for 21st century audiences.
Serve as the external face of the Museums in building its profile as a distinctive UR asset and source of and innovation within the University and regionally. This will involve building and cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with a variety of organizations representing the museums, tourism, business  and academic communities regionally and nationally as appropriate.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:  An advanced degree in the visual arts, museum studies, material culture and/or a commensurate degree.

Experience:
Minimum of five years of executive administrative experience, ideally within an academic museum organization.
Strong leadership skills and ability to develop and sustain a clarity of vision and strategic focus; ability to balance competing demands well; effectively plan, establish, articulate, and maintain effective organizational and operational priorities.
Experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to analyze complex financial statements and statistical data.
Demonstrated ability to advocate for the arts on and off campus; excellent writing and speaking skills; knowledge of trends in arts and arts management, particularly in academic environment.
For more information on The Museums at the University of Richmond, see museums.richmond.edu/. Applicants should apply online at jobs.richmond.edu (position #000143) and submit a cover letter and a current curriculum vitae. At a later stage in the search, candidates will be asked to provide letters of recommendation to be submitted to the University’s Human Resources department at URHR@richmond.edu.

Apply now to serve as an APS Officer or Director-at-Large! (Deadline: 14 OCT 2022)

The Association of Print Scholars (APS) seeks officers to serve for the upcoming two year term: January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. Anyone is welcome to serve! If you are interested, please submit an application via an online form. The deadline to submit is October 14, 2022. Please make sure to review the relevant open officer descriptions here, which include the following positions: 


– Vice President
– Treasurer
– Secretary
– Membership Coordinator
– RSA (Renaissance Society of America) Coordinator
– CAA (College Art Association) Coordinator
– Program Coordinator(s) [seeking 2-3 officers]
– Grants Committee [seeking 4 officers]

If you have any questions, please reach out to APS at info@printscholars.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted by the APS President and Vice President by November 1, 2022.

Please Note: Per APS’s By-Laws, the Vice President and Treasurer officer positions are subject to an APS-wide election, which will be held later this fall.

APS also welcomes nominations for a new Director-at-Large. We are currently seeking nominations and self-nominations for this position, with an election to be held later this fall.

The Director-at-Large is a member of the APS Board and is responsible for the general oversight of the organization, reviewing finances and ensuring that APS complies with its mission and By-Laws. The time commitment is minimal, requiring only the Director’s attendance at the annual board meeting, which is held via video or teleconference. The term for this role is three years, from January 1, 2023, until December 31, 2025.

Please email nominations or self-nominations to info@printscholars.org by October 14, 2022.

Call for Applications: APS Intaglio Printmaking Workshop for Early-Career Curators and Scholars (Minneapolis, July 24–28, 2023)

The Association of Print Scholars (APS) is currently accepting applications for the second of its two-part series of intensive hands-on printmaking workshops for emerging scholars and curators, which is generously funded by The Getty Foundation’s initiative, The Paper Project: Prints and Drawings Curatorship in the 21st Century. This five-day workshop will be dedicated to intaglio techniques (etching, drypoint, engraving) and will be hosted in Minneapolis, MN, in partnership with the Highpoint Center for Printmaking and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

A thorough comprehension of various printmaking methods is critical to producing scholarship and exhibitions on these media. Yet, many early-career print curators and scholars lack such practical experience as they embark on their careers due to competing professional and academic demands that make it difficult to enroll in a semester-long printmaking course. With the technical intricacies of printmaking difficult to grasp through text alone, an intensive workshop provides an invaluable technical and material knowledge of printmaking that will not only contribute to, but also enhance, a print curator and scholar’s understanding of a work’s content, intention, and aesthetic. The aim of this workshop is to further prepare participants to better communicate these complex techniques in an accessible language to a general museum audience and contribute new personal insight to the field.

Ten early-career curators and scholars will be selected to participate in the workshop, which will be held in Minneapolis, MN, between July 24 and July 28, 2023. The intensive program will include a visit to MIA’s Herschel V. Jones Print Study Room to examine a selection of intaglio prints from the museum’s collection. Participants will also engage in hands-on work in drypoint, engraving, and etching at the Highpoint Center studio as well as explore the Highpoint’s facilities, library, galleries, and print room. A day will be devoted to print identification, including a second visit to MIA’s Study Room to scrutinize variant intaglio techniques (aquatint, mezzotint, etc.). The workshop will conclude with Highpoint staff leading demonstrations of other intaglio techniques as informed by participant projects and a final seminar and reflection led by APS organizers.

Applications to the workshop are open to candidates who have a graduate degree (or equivalent experience), but must be within 10 years of receiving their terminal degree. Preference will be given to early-career curatorial professionals (curators, curatorial or research assistants/associates, postdoctoral fellows), although advanced graduate students and independent scholars with a long-held demonstrated interest in printmaking and curatorial practice will also be considered.

APS is committed to supporting the professional development of a diverse and inclusive community within the field of print scholarship and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses will be covered.

To apply, please submit the following documents via an online application form (link), which requires:

  • A brief statement (500 words max.) describing your research and how it would be enriched by a workshop on intaglio techniques
  • A current CV or resume
  • One letter of reference (sent directly to workshops@printscholars.org)

Please note that for full consideration, all materials, including the reference letter, must be received by the workshop organizers no later than November 1, 2022.

Successful applicants will be notified by December 1, 2022.

The workshop will be organized and led by current APS President, Dr. Elisa Germán, and APS Workshop Coordinator, Dr. Sarah Bane.

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About the Association of Print Scholars

The Association of Print Scholars (APS) is a non-profit organization that encourages innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to the history and practice of printmaking. It aims to promote the dissemination of print scholarship and to facilitate dialogue and community among its members. It sponsors collaboration and publication grants, as well as article prizes for emerging scholars, and hosts public programs on printmaking throughout the year. APS hopes to bring together the diverse print community of curators, collectors, academics, artists, conservators, critics, independent scholars, dealers, and graduate students. Membership is open to anyone.

About the Getty Foundation

The Getty Foundation fulfills the philanthropic mission of the Getty Trust by supporting individuals and institutions committed to advancing the greater understanding and preservation of the visual arts in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Through strategic grants initiatives, it strengthens art history as a global discipline, promotes the interdisciplinary practice of conservation, increases access to museum and archival collections, and develops current and future leaders in the visual arts.  The Getty Foundation carries out its work in collaboration with the other Getty Programs to ensure that they individually and collectively achieve maximum effect.

These workshops are made possible with support from the Getty Foundation through its Paper Project initiative.

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