Spudnik Press is currently accepting applications for a Summer 2025 RISO Teaching Artist in our studio.
The Teaching Artist will fulfill core* educational offerings on Risography at Spudnik Press through teaching introductory and advanced classes, private lessons, and have the opportunity to develop custom lessons for private workshops and/or special community events that build upon their personal artistic practice.
Teaching Artists at Spudnik Press accrue experience in teaching varied groups and build on their personal art practice through their full access to our facilities, where they can also be collaborative and make lasting connections within our community.
*Core classes have existing syllabuses available and Teaching Artists are welcome to execute them as-written or propose modifications.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Enthusiastic about printmaking and co learning
- Minimum one (1) year teaching experience preferred
- Familiarity with Google Workspace applications
- Located in the Chicago metropolitan area with reliable transportation to and from our studio, located at 1821 W Hubbard
- Able to commit a minimum of 12 hours per month
- Experience developing and implementing a structured and responsive class curriculum
- Self driven, independent work ethic in various printmaking skill sets
- Reliable and committed communicator
COMPENSATION
- $35/hour for private lessons and group classes
- Optional class conversion** for group classes at $23/hour
- 24/7 Keyholder access for the duration of their teaching residency
- Provision of a flat file for their classes and their own work
- Free registration to Spudnik Press classes for the duration of their teaching residency
**The optional class conversion addendum provides Teaching Artists the option and decision to either conduct or cancel group classes that do not meet minimum registration.
PHYSICAL WORK & ENVIRONMENT
Spudnik Press is located in the West Hubbard Lofts at 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302 and is wheelchair accessible. Please review our accessibility notice here. We have several printmaking studios which include; Screenprinting, Risography, Letterpress, Relief & Monoprinting, and Intaglio.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Application Fee: None; Free to apply
- Deadline To Apply: April 4, 2025 at 11:59pm
- Final Notification: April 18, 2025
- Onboarding: April 23 and 28, 2025
- Classes Begin: May 19, 2025
- Duration: 4 months
APPLICATION
Submit your cover letter, CV, portfolio with an image list, and an example of a previously taught printmaking syllabus to info@spudnikpress.org with subject line “RISO Teaching Artist Application | 2025 Summer.” All application materials should be submitted as one PDF.
Portfolio should consist of 5-7 images: Images must not exceed 1MB each. Work should include print-based work and work from the last three years. Please provide title, medium, year of completion, and dimensions for each work in your Image List.
Spudnik Press will not replicate or share your submitted syllabus with the broader public as it remains your intellectual property.
For inquiries, please email Managing Director yang@spudnikpress.org.
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Programs at Spudnik Press are partially supported by grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the Driehaus Foundation, and the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation.
This project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.