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Xavierites—“anything is possible The if you set your mind to it” - Michael Riley Gestalt Fall 2019 Highlights & Upcoming Events Dear Mayor Cantrell, My name is Michael Riley, and I am a sophomore attending Xavier University. In fact, I am a third generation Xavierite. I enrolled as an art major, hoping to learn more techniques and re- fine those that I already possess, in order to pursue my aspiration of becoming a full-time artist. Mayor Latoya Cantrell ‘97 I began drawing a very young age, but I never imagined that my tal- 1st female mayor of New Orleans ent would progress to what it is now. However, now that I have the ability to actually succeed as an artist, I want to influence others to inspires Xavierites interests follow their dreams and show young kids, especially black kids, that in leadership, and giving back anything is possible if you set your mind to it. I wanted to draw a portrait for you in order to thank you for representing the city of to his community... New Orleans in such a positive manner. Looking up to you as the first African American female mayor of New Orleans inspires me Art Majors Annual Portfolio Reviews to become a leader and a role model for others. Moreover, as you March 2020 Schedule have demonstrated, it is of utmost importance that I give back to my community, not only now, but even more so once I attain Sign-up began January 14, 2020 success for myself. *See Joan Ulmer at the Front Desk Since my enrollment at Xa- “PASS IT ON”... vier, I have fostered an appreciation for painting; The Department of Art however, ballpoint pen The Art Village remains my medium of John T. Scott Sculpture Garden choice. The portrait that I 3520 Pine Street have drawn for you took Business Mailing Address about seven hours to com- Xavier University of Louisiana plete. Please accept this 1 Drexel Drive portrait as a token of my New Orleans, LA 70125 thanks. I really hope you Phone: 504-520-7556 enjoy the drawing, and I Fax: 504-520-7949 wish you continued success in your endeavors! Stay connected @ArtXULA: www.xula.edu/art Social Media Sites: Facebook, Instagram, Sincerely, Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Pinterest, and Twitter Michael Riley 1st female mayor of New Orleans; [email protected] Michael Riley, Art Major; Karmen Jones, Biology Major

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 2 Highlights & Upcoming Events Portraits by Michael Riley Mayor Latoya Cantrell ‘97 Xavier graduate sworn in May 7, 2019 as the 1st female mayor of New Orleans Ermias Joseph Asghedom Rapper “Nipsey Hussle”, Entrepreneur, Activist August 15, 1985—March 31, 2019 Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mikey_goldie Website: https://mikeysart2400.wixsite.com/ www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 3 Highlights & Upcoming Events Photos and text courtesy of Bryce Williams, Art Major Bio: Bryce Williams, Art Major (They/Them) is a junior transfer student studying studio art at Xavier University of Louisiana. Their work focuses on the multiple aspects of identity through functional ceramics. Most of the time, they can be found making mugs in the ceramics studio in the art village. Bryce plans to build a portfolio and apply to graduate school to receive a Masters of Fine Arts in Ceramics. Instagram - brycewilliamsart I recently advertised some mugs for sale, and sold out in 1 day using Instagram! Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art Bryce Williams Refill Fired Ceramics 1st cup design—“Refill” Installation XULA Art Ceramics Studio—Building 51 The Art Village www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 4 Highlights & Upcoming Events Professional Pathways HBCU Internships at NOMA Professional Pathways Internships are prestigious, paid opportunities for 3 HBCU undergraduate or graduate stu- dents to take part in a 150-hour internship program either within the Curatorial or the Learning & Engagement Department at the New Orleans Museum of Art. This opportunity allows your students to pursue an experience working amongst the arts in a museum setting focusing on either museum exhibit curation or museum education and development. This internship pro- gram was founded with the help of the Ford and Walton Family Founda- tions as a means to help build interest and foster diversity in museum leadership across the nation. Thank you kindly in advance for receiving this information and connect- ing us with your students! Warmest regards, Kyle C. Salandy Professional Pathways Intern and Teen Programs Assistant New Orleans Museum of Art Danielle Rives Youth Program Coordinator New Orleans Museum of Art (504) 658-4112 Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art Photos and text courtesy of Kyle C. Salandy, Art Major www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 5 Highlights & Upcoming Events https://noma.org/ 2019 Donna Perret Rosen Lecture featuring artist Fred Wilson in conversation with New Orleans-based artist Ron Bechet at the New Orleans Museum of Art Photo courtesy of Kyle C. Salandy Professional Pathways Intern and Teen Programs Assistant New Orleans Museum of Art Fred Wilson is best known for installations that probe into the biases of cultural institutions and question the context in which cultural and historical objects are displayed. In his groundbreaking intervention, Mining the Muse m (1992), Wilson transformed the Maryland Historical Society’s collection to highlight the history of slavery. Photos courtesy of Professor MaPo Kinnord (left & right), Joan Mitchell Center Artist, Jarred Thesis and Barriane Franks, Art Major (center, Professor Ron Bechet) & Artist Fred Wilson Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 6 Highlights & Upcoming Events Dr. Anne McCall, Patrice Bell-Mercadel, Professor Ron Bechet, joined XULA Art student artists for the closing reception of HBCU Showcase 2019 presented Please click on the link below to view photos from the Showcase reception now posted on NOLA.com. Party Central: HBCU Art showcase; Around the Table https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/article_2157ab2e-eece-11e9-b754-bf62a2360488.html Photos courtesy of Barriane Franks, Art Major Barriane Franks, Dr. Anne Mcall, Lindsey Hines, Amani Gaddy, Makeda Wells, Kennedi Andrus, Gabrielle Tolliver, Patrice Bell-Mercadel, Nurye Carter, Professor Ron Bechet Sybil Haydel Morial & Barriane Franks Marc Barnes, Dr. Anne McCall, Vonda Flentroy-Rice, Penny Francis Photo by Jeff Stout, nola.com Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 7 Highlights & Upcoming Events HBCU Art Showcase Presented by The New Orleans Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Joaneane Smith, Kennedi Andrus Professor Ron Bechet, Gabrielle Toliver, Nona Martin Makeda Wells, Jeraine Robinson, Amani Gaddy Myron Solomon, Barriane Franks PHOTOS BY JEFF STROUT, NOLA.COM | CONTACT JEFF STROUT AT [email protected] Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 8 Highlights & Upcoming Events Ogden Museum of Southern Art— Barriane Franks, Art Major’s evening with Lonnie Holley including William Pittman Andrew, Executive Director of the Ogden; visual artist Lonnie Holley; Jessie Schott Haynes, Managing Director of the Helis Foundation. http://www.stellajonesgallery.com Dr. Sara Hollis, Beverly McCutcheon, Cey Adams, Barriane Franks, and Stella Jones https://joanmitchellfoundation.org/center The final open studio event at the Joan Mitchell Foundation Center with photographers J.R., Eric Waters, Toccarra A.H. Thomas, Director, Barriane Franks, Art Major and Ron Bechet, Victor H. Labat Endowed Professor of Art Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 9 Highlights & Upcoming Events Grand closing of \"Insight\": Contemporary African Art featuring Nike Okundaye ~ Xavier University of Louisiana Gallery hosted by Kim Vaz-Deville, Professor of Education and Associated Dean College of Arts and Sciences Photos courtesy of Professor MaPo Kinnord, and Barriane Franks, Art Major (top right) Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 10 Highlights & Upcoming Events Dean Kim Vaz-Deville hosts Artist TaTlkhien tGherAarnt VdilClagleofesaitnurgingoCfhi\"efIn(Msrisg.)hOtye\"niAkerMt oEnixcahOibkuintdaye Friday at 6 -- The Grand Closing of \"Insight\" Art Exhibit Friday at 6 -- meet Jennifer Williams, Art Education Curator, NOMA, Chief Oyenike Monica Okyndaye, Sheleen Jones, ‘91 Photos courtesy of Kim Vaz-Deville, Professor of Education and Associated Dean College of Arts and Sciences Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 11 Highlights & Upcoming Events Professor MaPo Kinnord Introduces Students to the Field of Art Therapy & its Practice in the Community... https://www.wholevillageart.org/ https://georgeohr.org/ The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is a non-profit art museum located in Biloxi, Mississippi celebrates the innovative, independent and creative spirit of our namesake master pot- ter George Ohr (1857-1918). Photos courtesy of Associate Professor MaPo Kinnord Introduction to Ceramics—Art 1050, Associate Professor MaPo Kinnord Students: Caziah Bessix, Teraka Davis, Vicenta Rodriguez Davis, Shu’Erin Puvear, Hallie Wesley, Maliya Vaughan, Alicia Bridges, Bryce Williams, Charlie Clerk Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 12 Highlights & Upcoming Events “Protection” Project Sculpture Installations Introduction to Sculpture | Art 2070 Jennifer Odem, Adjunct Professor of Art Michael Riley, Art Major Jessica Washington, Art Major Protection Flower Pods Architecture and Painting Welded Steel Lindsey Hines Kyle Salandy, Art Major Kyle Salandy, Art Major Hannah Williams Psychology Major Figure with Heart; Figure Protection Heart Biology Major Trapped Fired Ceramic Painted Wood, Mixed Media with Brain Manipulated Paper Sculptor Jennifer Odem instructs the art of casting aluminum—XULA Art Sculpture Studio Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 13 Highlights & Upcoming Events WMST 3000: Special Topics in Women’s Studies—African Women’s Textile Production Barriane Franks, Art Major—shares research trip to South Carolina hosted by Kim Vaz-Deville, Professor of Education and Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences included a Rag Quilting Workshop with Sharon Cooper-Murray; tour of the Oyotunji African Village in Yemassee, SC. and the creation of our own Nigerian clothing using purchased batik fabrics; and the Adire (Nigerian tie and dye) Workshop at Arianne King's Corner in Hilton Head, SC Barriane Franks, Art Major; Sheleen Jones ‘91, Sculptor, Adjunct Professor , XULA Art Kim Vaz-Deville, Professor of Education and Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Photos courtesy of Barriane Franks—center photo: Barriane Franks (left) www.xula.edu/art Kathleen McKinney-Franks (center), Micaela Brown (right) Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 14 Highlights & Upcoming Events Barriane Franks, Art Major—piece “NOLA Tricentennial Band” created for LUNA Fete 2017 requested for the New Orleans Jazz Museum Sound Collage event part of LUNA Fete 2019 YWCA Legacy Circle 12 member, image of my art business logo Princess Barriane Artistry provided a piece for the auction and revival dinner held by Ms. Cree Merriman-Jourdain; members of the Legacy Circle 12 Kathleen McKinney-Franks; Loyce Pierce Wright, YWC GO President; and Honorable Terri F. Love The piece (below) auctioned helped to raise funds for the new YWCA complex. http://princessbarriane.wixsite.com/barrianefranks Omicron Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. “On the Heels of Hope Cancer Awareness Brunch & Fashion Show” silent auction celebrated breast cancer survivors and raised funds for the cause. Include in the photo is my piece “St. Joan of Arc” and the winner of the auction Ms. Tamyka Lassiter. Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 15 Highlights & Upcoming Events National Conference of Artists 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibitions The NCA MLK Exhibitions are part of the City of New Orleans Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Commission’s sponsored activities. Contact Sheleen Jones ‘91 for more information at (504) 606-3644 or [email protected] Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 16 Highlights & Upcoming Events HELP H.E.R. Grow Art Exhibition by Kara Crowley Congratulations Kara Crowley ‘17! New teaching position Fall 2019, Art Instructor at St. Augustine High School Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art https://the-commandment.com/ www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 17 Highlights & Upcoming Events Advertisement by Leland Johnson ‘18 Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 18 Highlights & Upcoming Events “Dread Scott makes revolutionary art to propel history forward” On November 8-9, 2019, hundreds of re-enactors retraced the path of the largest rebellion of enslaved people in United States history, embodying a story of resistance, freedom and revolutionary action. Antwamesha Jenkins, Art Major Professor Ron Bechet, Victor H. Labat Endowed Professor of Art Associate Professor MaPo Kinnord, Department Head, Art Photos courtesy of Associate Professor Dr. Lisa Flanagan Performance Studies The reenactment concluded in Congo Square, a location instrumental Tia Smith, Bellsouth Professor for preserving African culture in America, with a celebration— of Mass Communication transforming the violent suppression of the freedom fighters into a celebration of their achievement. Slave Rebellion Reenactment continued the Women's Studies Affiliated Faculty original rebels’ vision of emancipation that was embodied Department Head, African and African Diaspora throughout the performance and opened the possibility for participants and audience members to imagine freedom. www.xula.edu/art Partners https://www.slave-revolt.com/ Slave Rebellion Reenactment is presented by Antenna, a New Orleans based multi-arts organization, with support by many local organizations including RicRACK, Tulane’s New Orleans Center for the Gulf South, University of New Orleans School of the Arts, Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies, Xavier University, Community Book Center, and Junebug Productions. Funding for the project has been provided by Open Society Foundation, VIA Art Fund, Ford Foundation, Surdna Foundation, MAP Fund, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Nathan Cummings Foundation, A Blade of Grass, Art Matters, Givens Foundation for African American Literature, Andrew Porter, McColl Center for Art + Innovation, Smack Mellon, Gore Family Foundation, Paige West, Cordy, Ethan, & William Ryman, Manon Slome, Glenn F. Scotland, Mary Katherine Ford, Prospect New Orleans, Triskeles Foundation Herringbone Fund and an incredible group of 500+ other individuals just like you. Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 19 Highlights & Upcoming Events FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONT CT Christina Hunter Executive Director Nancy Graves Foundation 33-20 48th Avenue, 2nd Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 Tel: (718) 482-1100 [email protected] www.nancygravesfoundation.org The 2019 Recipients of the Nancy Graves Grant for Visual Ron eche Dylan Hau hor Anna Hepler Wade Kavanaugh and Stephen B. Nguyen NEW YORK, NY (December 4, 2019) – The Nancy Graves Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual Nancy Graves Grant for Visual Artists. Established by the artist, the Nancy Graves Grant for Visual Artists supports artists wishing to work in a technique, medium or discipline that is different from the one for which they are primarily recognized. Ron Bechet, based in New Orleans, LA, is known for his large black and white charcoal murals and installations that reference transformation, place and ancestry. He plans to cast large sculptures using the lost wax technique. Dylan Hausthor, based on Peaks Island, ME, is known for his documentary filmmaking and photography. He plans to build a large wooden sculptural structure as a site for experimental narrative performance projects. Anna Hepler, based in Greenfield, MA, is known for her immersive installations and suspended sculptures made from a wide range of materials. She plans to construct a ceramic sculpture built to billboard proportions. Wade Kavanaugh and Stephen B. Nguyen, based in Bethel, ME, are known for their warehouse-sized immersive environ- ments and large sculptures using paper as their medium. They plan to experiment with steel and translating their work into public spaces. Nominators from different parts of the country were invited to propose several artists, who were invited to apply. A panel of in- dependent jurors reviewed the applications and selected the grantees. Each artist received an award of $12,500.00. Ron Bechet, based in New Orleans, LA is know for his large black and white charcoal murals and installations that reference transformation, place and ancestry. He plans to cast large sculptures using the lost was technique. Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 20 Highlights & Upcoming Events Photo courtesy of Dr. Sarah A. Clunis, Director of Xavier University Art Gallery Director & Assistant Professor of Art History https://www.facebook.com/pg/xulaartgallery/photos/?ref=page_intern Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 21 Highlights & Upcoming Events This semester, the Xavier University Art Collection was very fortunate to receive not one, but two wonderful donations of art. The first was a collection of early work by renowned sculptor Frank Hayden. These works, which include ceramics and two prints, give hints to Hayden’s future work, which explores religious and social subjects through an abstract aesthetic. Donated by Judith Darensbourg, this gift is a wonderful addition to Xavier’s art collection Frank Hayden ‘57 The legacy of John T. Scott ‘62 was enriched by the donation of a monumental print entitled Spirit House, a collaboration with celebrated sculptor and Xavier alumnus Martin Payton, who was a student of Scott’s. This gift was generously donated by Mr. Alden McDonald, a member of the Xavier Board of Trustees and collector of African American art. The Art Collection is delighted and grateful for these remarkable gifts and looks forward to sharing them with the Xavier community. Text provided by Daniele Gair, Art Collections Manager, Registrar CONTACT US: Daniele Gair, Art Collection Manager, Registrar [email protected] Emily Timmerman, Art Collections Assistant [email protected] John T. Scott ‘61 John T. Scott | Martin Payton & Martin Payton ‘’73 Spirit House Xavier University Art Collection (Department) Installation: Desaix & Gentilly Boulevard Office: Library Resource Center—6th Floor PH (504) 520-5387 | FAX (504) 520-7949 New Orleans View @ xula.edu: https://files.constantcontact.com/6b94b60b701/444a4dc5-9a32-4721-adc4-1efebff3c336.pdf Photo research provided by Joan Ulmer ‘85, Art Administrative Assistant Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 22 Highlights & Upcoming Events Summer Study Abroad Programing The Israel Design & Technology Innovation course is a special topics interactive class open to the Xavier community as well as local universities The course is for those who are interested in gaining knowledge in design and technology CIIP held an information session presented by Shayna Blum, Assistant Professor of Design, on Thursday, October 31, 2019 in the XULA University Center: About: The InnovNation summer program is organized in collaboration with the Rothberg International School (RIS) of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Innovation Authority, the Israel Ministries of Economy and Foreign Affairs, Israel Beyond the Headlines, and the Singularity University-Israel. The program is comprised of two complimentary 3- credit courses:  Breakthrough Technologies: Shaping the Future  Startups and Innovation: the Israeli Model Courses: In the program, students study in one or two (3 credit) courses learning about Israeli innovation and advancements in AI, cyber, startups, user experience design, and design thinking processes. The course is designed to be interactive, where students visit leading companies, R&D centers, and academic institutions. Participants are undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and professionals coming from countries including, Paraguay, Mexico, France, United States, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Japan, India, Switzerland, England.... Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary learning environment. Contact: Shayna T. Blum Assistant Professor of Design [email protected] Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 23 Highlights & Upcoming Events XULA Art Saturday Art Programing Introduction hosted by Professor Ron Bechet Mission https://theblack.school/ Based on our commitment to community build- ing and our core principles of Black love, well- ness, and self-determination, The Black School’s mission is to promote and extend the legacy of art in Black radical histories by providing innovative education alternatives centered in Black love. Through youth art workshops, community wide events/programing, and our student staffed art and design studio, we use art to transform social realities while celebrating Black people's history and the beauty and ingenuity of our ever-evolving culture. Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 24 Highlights & Upcoming Events XULA Art extends a Special Thank you to Pearl Algere-Lonian (Ms. Pearl) Assistant Director of Scholarships For an inspirational presentation sharing the importance of student research on internal and external scholarship opportunities, and developing an excellent personal statement letter prior to the application process, and requests for letters of recommendation… Topic: Scholarship Opportunities Presenter: Pearl Algere-Lonian (Ms. Pearl), Assistant Director of Scholarships The mandatory art majors departmental meeting Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in The Art Village, Building 43 - Lecture Room 112, from 12:15pm - 1:00pm. Academic Scholarships Xavier University of Louisiana offers a number of scholarships to its students. New first-time freshmen students are considered for merit-based scholarships when they are reviewed for admission. Helping You to Fund Your Dreams http://www.xula.edu/financialaid We are here to help students and families find ways to eliminate financial barriers to a Xavier education. Here we’ll walk you through learning about types of financial aid available, how to apply for aid, how to keep your aid and ways to manage your finances throughout the college experience. New First-Time Freshmen Scholarship Information The University has identified a number of scholarship search websites that can be used by new and continuing students to locate information about non-Xavier scholarships. These websites are: FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships College Board Scholarship Search Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel Resources and Aid For Re-Entry Student Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 25 Highlights & Upcoming Events External Scholarships Searching for External Scholarships: Supplemental Funding for Your Future Recognizing that the decision to attend college involves an investment of resources, many of our students apply for scholarship funds from sources outside of Xavier University. Many organizations such as churches, sororities and fraternities, social and civic organizations, foundations, postsecondary schools, public and private corporations, ROTC, and various Veteran Support Bills provide scholarships and grants to college students. Xavier encourages all students to seek and explore external or outside funding opportunities. Students are required to report any outside or external scholarship funding to the Office of Finan- Scholarship Search Databases The University has identified a number of scholarship search databases that can be used by new and continuing students to locate information about external scholarships. These websites are: United Negro College Fund (UNCF, Xavier is a member school) http://www.uncf.org/scholarships UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, they award more than $100 million in scholarships to more than 10,000 students at more than 1,100 schools across the country, including the prestigious network of 37 HBCUs. UNCF Scholarships in varying amounts are available to students who meet the following criteria; • Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale ( some scholarships require 3.0 GPAs) • Full-time enrollment in a college or university, presently or prospectively • FAFSA application completed • Financial need verified by the financial aid director of the college or university you wish to at- tend All eligible Xavier students are encouraged to complete the UNCF General Scholarship application each Fall semester. Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 26 Highlights & Upcoming Events The Art Village Welcomes Alumni and Visitors Fall 2019…. Photos courtesy of Joan Ulmer ‘85, Administrative Assistant Alumni A.K.A. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. “pop-up” Homecoming event participants were amazed by the John T. Scott ‘ 61 Sculpture Garden and the learning opportunities for our students in the Art Village studio space Special thank you to Karlton Hill, Senior Art Major for sharing his academic experience on tour of the Art Village. Ryan Ross, Ph.D. Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Equity and Inclusion High school students on a tour of Xavier University interested in studying Art visits the Art Village Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 27 Highlights & Upcoming Events Summer Internship Program 2020 The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, will be offering paid internships for ten weeks from June 1 – August 7, 2020. The Ringling is the State Art Museum of Florida and a part of Florida State University. It consists of art and circus museums, as well as a historic mansion and theater, all on a 66-acre site overlooking Sarasota Bay. Summer internships combine practical, hands-on experience working on a project for a specific department with exposure to all aspects of The Ringling’s operation. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2020. Department: Admissions Description: Work with Admissions Supervisor to organize and compile training materials for Admission staff as well as volunteers; assist on the admissions line with entry to the museum; assist volunteers with directing visitors and answering questions; work with management to identify ways to increase efficiency, revenue, and visitor experience; assist with other duties as needed. Education: Working toward a Bachelor’s degree Qualifications: Tessitura knowledge preferred; volunteer management preferred Department: Archives Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or Graduate studies in history, cultural studies, or related field with an interest in archives or history museums. Responsibilities: Participate in the activities of the Archives department; work on digitization projects; catalogue, edit, and enter data in The Museum System (TMS) collections management database; assist with reference requests and other duties as required. Special Qualifications/Experience: Knowledge of CaptureOne, Bridge and Photoshop is a plus. Department: Conservation Education Requirements: Working on a Bachelor’s degree or Graduate studies in art conservation Responsibilities: Participate in a range of art conservation activities, including examination, analysis (using an Osiris Infrared Reflectography Camera), photography, condition reporting, and possibly minor treatment of `works from the permanent collections; participate in exhibition and loan-related activities as required; consult with other members of the collections team as necessary. Special Qualifications/Experience: Specialization (or intent to specialize) in painting conservation Department: Education Education Requirements: Bachelor’s or working toward Graduate degree in studies in art, art history, museum studies, museum education, elementary education, or related field. Responsibilities: Assist museum educators with the development of in-gallery guides and activities for families; facilitate family programs; assist with other educational programs and activities as required. Special Qualifications/Experience: Experience working with children required; experience in art-making and/or gallery-based teaching; availability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends required. Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art Additional information and application materials may be found on the Museum’s website at https://www.ringling.org/internships-fellowships www.xula.edu/art

The Gestalt Fall 2019 Page 28 Highlights & Upcoming Events Graduate students and graduating seniors… Each year our teachers express to us how grateful they were to learn about these opportunities to gain valuable teacher training and teaching experience during their summers. Thank you for your time and assistance. As always, feel free to contact me directly with any questions; I’m happy to help. Sincerely, Siri Maier Head Teacher 415-884-8137 [email protected] www.readingprograms.org Rewarding & Enjoyable Summer Teaching Jobs Teach Reading Classes to Students of All Ages Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2020 The Institute of Reading Development offers summer reading skills programs in partnership with the continuing edu- cation departments of more than 100 colleges and universities nationwide. Since 1970, the Institute’s teachers have helped over 3 million students master valuable reading skills and develop a lifelong love of reading. Programs designed by the Institute give students the right skills, books, and experiences that result in greater success in school and be- yond. We are currently hiring hard-working, encouraging people with a passion for reading to teach our summer programs. As an Institute teacher you will:  Earn up to $8,000 in one summer. Our full-time teachers typically earn $550-$700 per week.  Improve your teaching skills and confidence during our comprehensive, paid training program.  Gain over 400 hours of classroom teaching experience with a variety of age groups from 4-year-olds to adults.  Help your students become successful readers with a love of great books. We are seeking applicants from any academic discipline. All applicants must have an undergraduate de- gree or higher in their field before the start of our teaching season. Successful Institute teachers:  Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure  Are responsible and hard-working, with good communication and organizational skills  Will be patient and supportive with students Learn more about teaching for us and apply today: Summer Teaching Jobs Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art www.xula.edu/art