Address: 467 W. Market St.

Space Type: To Rent

Size: 1000 sq. ft.

Location: Out of County

Neighborhood: Summit County

Rent: $200 per month

Use: Live/Work, Producing / Studio Space, Selling work / Storefront, Gallery Space

Organization: Rubber City Prints

Contact: Krista

Description: Live In Artist-In-Residence

Seeking artist applicants to rent space in a fine art printmaking community and live among other artists. All artist must have printmaking experience and currently be working in any fine art printmaking medium.

For just $200 per month you will have a private bedroom with a reserved shower and 24/7 access to print studio. Our studio is equipped with a letterpress, 2 etching presses, inking stations, screenprinting area, clean work-space area, 2 washing sinks, full kitchen and bathroom. Must be a responsible key holder to the printshop.

This live-in position requires the artist to not only be producing quality art but also to care for the facilities and support our mission and educational opportunities.

Requirements
Must have a Fine Art degree and proof of experience in printmaking via resume
Must apply & be approved by Board of Directors
Key holder of Rubber City Prints limited to 3 month, 6 month, 12 month terms. Must choose term with application.
Must complete background check
Respectful of other printmakers in a shared space
Responsible, tidy & well organized
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Responsibilities
Daily duties include constructive ethical care of the shop
Checking incoming mail
Helping with show install/deinstall
Management of potential commissions projects with opportunity to get paid (optional)
Instructor Opportunities with potential to be paid if class is filled with 3 or more students (optional)
Promotional outreach for printmaking commissions & services
4 hours per week observation of open studio hours/gallery hours.
Management of observed quiet hours 12-8 am

Please send resume, cover letter explaining your current Printmaking experience, and 5 photos of your current fine art prints.
*Open to all fine majors & mediums but must have Printmaking experience to apply

3 month, 6 months, 12 month rental options.

ARTISTS ONLY! SERIOUS ARTISTS PLEASE APPLY.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN AKRON TO MAKE A STRONG PORTFOLIO!

Questions please contact
Krista Rickert
Director of Rubber City Prints
Krista.rcp@gmail.com
330-269-9837 text/call Google voice phone.