sloss metal arts resident artists

Sloss Metal Arts offers 3-year, full-time work-residencies in Birmingham, AL, working in Sloss' historic iron foundry.

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Resident Artists are the lifeblood of the Sloss Metal Arts program. This is a full-time work-residency position, with time divided between Sloss commission and outreach projects and your personal artistic practice. Resident Artists perform all foundry-related tasks as well as fabrication, maintenance, & education. They work closely with the Foundry Manager and Metal Arts Director to meet Sloss Metal Arts' mission through compelling artistic programming and visionary strategic planning.

Ideal candidates will be experienced in a variety of foundry processes, actively creating and exhibiting artwork, and have completed a related academic degree.

Resident Artists are Sloss employees and are expected to work approximately 30 hrs/week for Sloss Metal Arts and 10 hrs/week on their personal practice. Time worked for Sloss can include creating commission work, teaching workshops, foundry maintenance, and more.

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Resident Artists are provided with a livable salary, insurance, materials stipend, and work space in our historic foundry.

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The expected start date is May 5, 2025. The date is flexible depending on the applicant's availability. This position is 3 years, and will conclude in May of 2028.