Studio manager Charlotte Potter's first tests at Chrysler Museum of Art's new glass studio
The Chrysler Museum of Art, which is currently putting the finishing touches on the 7,000 square foot glass studio that’s been in construction for the better part of a year (the new studio is slated to include a large furnace capable of melting 500 pounds of glass, three glory holes, five annealing ovens, and a flameworking table) is now accepting applications for a Studio Assistant position. Artist Charlotte Potter has been hired to helm the new studio as it gets off the ground, and when the GLASS Quarterly Hot Sheet spoke with her in June she said the studio was on schedule for its November opening and they were preparing to get the furnace turned on for preliminary tests. Recent photos on the Chrysler website indicate that the project remains on schedule.
Well, heads up to all budding glass artists. The open assistant position is an educational opportunity open to all students who have completed an initial course of glass study (BFA/AA or multiple workshops) and are looking to gain professional studio experience in a museum setting. The position calls for working with the public as they’ll be asked to assist with public glass blowing demos, classes and general studio operations, so applicants should feel comfortable being enthusiastic while interacting with visitors. This volunteer opening is unpaid, but the Studio Assistant has the opportunity to further their educational experience within the field of glass. Assistants will also be given a complementary household membership to the Museum which makes them eligible for discounts on shop rental and classes at the Glass Studio.
To be considered, applicants should submit a letter of interest, current resume and up to 5 images of their work electronically to cpotter@chrysler.org (Charlotte Potter, Glass Studio Manager).
-Jason Gutierrez