APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAM
One of the aims of the Sculptors
guild is to fulfill our professional responsibility to serve emerging sculptors
whose opportunities are becoming increasingly limited.
Criteria for potential apprentice candidates:
This is not limited to MFA
candidates. This is open to new and emerging sculptors who have demonstrated an
exceptional level of performance within the field of sculpture. Apprentices
would be invited to apply by the support of a senior guild member or by
recommendation by a professional working within the fine arts sector.
Please include $20
for processing along with your application materials.
Deadline: Admission committee reviews March 15 and October 15
Each applicant must
submit the following materials to the committee:
• One hard copy of your resume and a digital version on a CD
The resolution should be 72 D.P.I.
• Eight to ten
images of sculptures completed
within the last five years, on a CD. Number your images.
• One hard copy of a CD inventory sheet: Include the number
of the image,
title, medium, dimensions, and date of each work submitted.
• If applicable, hard copies of postcards, flyers, reviews
and catalogs of recent exhibitions may also be included in your application
package.
• Finally, be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped
envelope for return of materials. All
materials without a stamped envelope at time of review- will not be saved.
CD's and Materials of apprentices will be kept at the Guild
Office to be used on the Website.
Mail application materials to:
Sculptors Guild
55 Washington
Street
Suite
256
Brooklyn,
NY 11201
(Please do not request a signature upon receipt.)
Annual Dues-
Reduced rate at $150 as opposed to full member annual dues $250
Apprentices commit to 120 hours
of work per year, approximately 10 hours per month. The apprentices are assigned to work
directly with a master sculptor who has already established extensive professional
exhibition schedules as well as assist in support of overall professional
support of the organization. It provides
an opportunity for new and emerging artists to increase their understanding of
all the aspects that are involved in preparing for exhibitions. In addition to studio work, they will have opportunities to meet with
curators, directors of galleries, and understand how all aspects are integrated
in the professional world of art.
Acceptance into this program provides access to all guild member events
throughout the year as well as limited opportunities to submit their works for
specific guild exhibitions.
