VCUarts Emerging Artist Fellowship in Craft​/Material Studies Virginia Commonwealth University

Summary

The VCUarts Emerging Artist Fellowship in Craft/Material Studies is a one academic year residency for recent MFA graduates. Fellows are provided the opportunity to concentrate on their work, build community, gain valuable teaching experience, and participate in a vital, interdisciplinary, socially progressive community of artists at VCU. A grant awarded by the Charitable Windgate Foundation generously supports the VCUarts Emerging Artist Fellowship in Craft/Material Studies.

The fellow will teach two classes per semester (8 credits per semester), present a public talk or participate in a panel discussion, and could serve as a guest critic or guest speaker in a class. An additional potential opportunity may exist for a solo exhibition at VCUarts.

This non-renewable, one-year opportunity begins August 16, 2026 and ends May 15, 2027

• Artists working predominantly in one or more of the following media areas:
  Clay or Metals. Applicants should possess a strong foundation and understanding of their chosen material and/or research practice while working in innovative ways.
• Applicants who have graduated within the last five (5) years are eligible to apply. VCU students and alumni are not eligible to apply. Applicants who have previously taught at VCU are not eligible to apply.
• MFA, MA, or PhD completed within the past five (5) years
• Ability to teach beginner through advanced undergraduate studio classes that incorporate strong conceptual and technical skill building.
• Strong collaboration skills and enthusiasm toward teaching and working with faculty, staff and students within the university; and to building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

$50,000 salary

Ranked by US News & World Report as a top-five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million.

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