Distinguished Artist-in-Residence: Mentor & Studio Leader

Grand-Valley-State-University; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Project development budget

Private workspace

Working laptop

Advisory board support

University events and dissemination

Access to facilities and spaces

Job summary

Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI, seeks a distinguished artist-in-residence to inspire students in Visual and Media Arts through lectures, studio demonstrations, and career guidance. The residency emphasizes mentorship, entrepreneurship, marketing, and professional practice, with expectations for high-impact student engagement across the academic year.

The candidate will collaborate with faculty, lead workshops, and complete a creative project by June 30, 2028, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with distinguished professional achievement in a relevant arts discipline.
• Ability to mentor and teach students in curricular and co-curricular contexts.
• Strong communication and collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars, workshops to support VMA curriculum.
• Provide studio demonstrations and technique instruction.
• Offer career coaching and guidance in the business of art and design.
• Engage with campus and community through high-impact student projects.
• Complete the assigned project by the stated deadline and maintain visibility.

Skills

Mentorship/teaching

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Art/Media Arts background

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI, seeks a distinguished artist-in-residence to inspire students in Visual and Media Arts through lectures, studio demonstrations, and career guidance. The residency emphasizes mentorship, entrepreneurship, marketing, and professional practice, with expectations for high-impact student engagement across the academic year.

The candidate will collaborate with faculty, lead workshops, and complete a creative project by June 30, 2028, while maintaining