Studio Art Figure Model; AY

The Art Department at Middlebury College seeks Figure Models to pose nude or clothed for college-level studio art classes. Figure Models support the delivery of curricula, providing students with an opportunity to develop their visual art studies in a professional, controlled environment. Through working with Figure Models, students increase their perceptual skills; develop a deeper understanding of anatomy and proportion; and connect to histories of artistic production in order to create contemporary art.

This is considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour.

• Models will pose nude or clothed for individual classes.
• Classes are three-hour periods with poses held up to 30-minute periods followed by 5-minute resting breaks.
• There is a 15-minute break midway through the class.

• All body types and ages are welcome to apply.
• Previous figure modeling experience is preferred but not required; experienced professors will train new models.
• Sports, dance, theater, and modeling background is helpful, but not necessary.
• Be able to re-establish previously posed positions
• Demonstrate flexibility and animation of the human form.
• Punctuality and reliability in attending scheduled class meetings.

• Be physically able to provide a full range of body gestures and poses, from quick gestures to longer, sustained poses as required by the instructor.

• To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume, and list of three references.

• Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

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