Adjunct Lecturer / Fall 2027 Artist in Residence

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Windgate Artist in Residence will work in the Windgate Center of Art + Design at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the fall 2027 semester. This residency offers the Windgate Artist in Residence the opportunity to make work and to engage with the community of the UA Little Rock School of Art and Design. While in residence, the artist is expected to make work in the provided studio space and/or the shared studio spaces of the building. In addition, artists will interact with students through weekly open studio hours, studio visits to student workspaces, in-class activities hosted by program faculty, and welcome and farewell community receptions. Participating artists will also donate one work of art to the UA Little Rock Art Collection. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• MFA, BFA, BA, or commensurate experience
• Evidence of active participation in exhibitions at the national or international level
• Teaching and/or mentorship of students at any level

Responsibilities

• Being present for the duration of the residency (August 15 - December 15)
• Making artwork in the Windgate Center of Art + Design M-F (daily)
• Maintaining open studio hours (weekly)
• Giving a public artist’s talk (one time)
• Critiquing students
• Participating as a guest artist in relevant classes (1-2 times): examples include giving a talk, participating in critiques, or leading an in-class activity
• Attending welcome and farewell receptions
• Providing a work to the UA Little Rock Art Collection
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Housing is provided approximately one block from the Windgate Center for Art + Design. The house is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house with parking.
• One pet is allowed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED