Opportunity: Salvage Vanguard Artist-in-Residence and Studio Manager, 2018-2019, with Subsidized Housing, Application Deadline June 20, 2018

Salvage Vanguard Theater

Open Application: Artist-in-Residence / Studio Manager ‘18-’19

at the SVT Guest Artist House

www.salvagevanguard.org/house

 

Salvage Vanguard Theater announces the open application for the SVT Guest Artist House 2018-2019 Artist-in-Residence/ Studio Manager.

 

SVT House (photo from SVT)A local Austin artist is granted one-year of subsidized housing and an opportunity to be the Austin-artist liaison for guest artists staying at the SVT House. The local artist will have an opportunity to foster relationships with guest artists from around the world, and serve in a leadership capacity at SVT as the resident host. As the cost-of-living continues to grow, SVT wishes to provide affordable housing to an Austin-based artist who contributes to the cultural enrichment of Austin.

 

Compensation

Reduced housing:

  • $600/mth, all bills paid + free internet

  • Lease September 1, 2018 - August 30, 2019

  • Host your out-of-town family in the SVT Guest Artist room, based on availability

Artistic Engagement:

  • Networking/relationship opportunities with guest artists

  • First right of refusal to participate in any artistic development with guest artists.

  • $500 grant from Salvage Vanguard Theater to support an artistic project occuring during the length of the residency

Additional desired professional experience with SVT is also negotiable.

 

Responsibilities

Hospitality:

  • Maintain a clean home on a regular basis, clean and prepare Guest Artist room and house for guests and artists

  • Serve as Austin-liaison for Guest Artists, answering questions and responding to requests

Bookings:

  • Support AD’s in the management of the SVT Guest Artist room

Collaborative:

  • Attend SVT Staff Meetings

  • Partner with SVT Staff in implementing private events at the house

     

TO APPLY…

Please write a letter addressed to Co- Producing Artistic Directors, Jenny Larson and Diana Small, no longer than one page, describing how you are qualified to serve as the Studio Manager (speaking directly to the job requirements listed above) and how the residency would serve your artistic work in Austin, TX for the September ‘18-August ‘19 year.

 

Please include a resume with relevant work history.

 

Both materials can be emailed to house@salvagevanguard.org with “Studio Manager Application” in the subject line no later than June 20th, 2018. Only applicants who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.

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ABOUT SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER

Salvage Vanguard Theater (SVT) based in Austin TX, is a nonprofit organization that provides accessible, affordable, artistic exchange between a diverse, inclusive community of artists and audiences through high quality experiences that foster experimentation and generate conversation.