Studio Assistant

The Studio Assistant will support Associate Professor Rotem Tamir with the research, fabrication, installation, and organization of an ongoing sculpture project funded by a Grant-in-Aid (GIA). This position offers hands-on experience in a professional artist's studio and is ideal for someone interested in sculpture, installation, material experimentation, and contemporary art.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sculpture fabrication using a variety of materials and tools.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain the studio.
• Cut, sand, drill, assemble, and finish artwork.
• Assist with mold making, casting, and other material processes.
• Prepare materials for experiments and prototypes.
• Pack, transport, and install artwork as needed.
• Research materials and fabrication methods.
• Perform general studio maintenance.
• Complete other project-related tasks as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Recent art student, preferably with a focus on sculpture.
• Experience with basic woodworking or metalworking tools.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Reliable and comfortable working in a collaborative studio environment.
• Experience with sewing, mold making, welding, or art installation is a plus.

The Department of Art strives to develop the artistic awareness of its students through the excellence of its facilities and the highest professional standards of its faculty. The faculty of the department are engaged in the creation of new work, writing, and pursuing research on local, national, and international levels, providing the insight necessary for the critical discussion and evolution of student ideas. Please visit our department website at http://art.umn.edu for further information about our facilities, activities and faculty.

Pay Range: $20 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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