To be eligible for the Studio Assistant position you must:

• Have completed at least one class at Odyssey.
• Commit to 18-months of service.
• Be community-minded.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Meet with the Director for a personal interview.

Benefits

   Community Integration

• Make new friends and be inspired by the great artwork created at Odyssey ClayWorks.
• Experience the satisfaction of being a part of the team that makes the magic happen at Odyssey!

Educational Enrichment

• 50% discount on tuition for classes and workshops.
• Learn the technical skills of mixing glazes and firing kilns.
• Opportunities to assist classes and workshops.
• Attend Visiting Artist's lectures.

Studio access for creating new work

• Access to community studio space and equipment during business hours.
• A shelf space to store work and materials.
• Discounts on kiln firing fees.
• Access to Odyssey's Photo Room for taking professional photographs of new work.

Display and sell artwork

• Display work in the Odyssey ClayWorks Gallery.
• Participate in the bi-annual River Arts District Studio Stroll.

Responsibilities

In exchange for what Odyssey provides, Studio Assistants are responsible for working a regular 4 hour shift one day per week.  Additional hours may be necessary for workshops, special events and meetings.  Student Assistants act as representatives of Odyssey and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to execute responsibilities thoroughly and efficiently.  Duties include assisting instructors and students, firing kilns, mixing glazes, and general studio maintenance.

Click here to download a Studio Assistant Application.