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Fellowship recipient responsibilities
- Teach one class per semester in the University of Iowa School of Art, Art History, and Design, Printmaking Area. The candidate may teach either an introductory course or an advanced course depending on their strengths and the needs of the program.
- Present a public lecture about their work
- Participate in limited public outreach activities (e.g.: workshops, discussion of your work with a local arts organization)
- Shared exhibition at end of year with the Grant Wood Fellow in Painting & Drawing.
Additional information
Fellows receive
- An appointment as a Grant Wood Visiting Assistant Professor in Printmaking.
- $40,000 salary and benefits
- Private studio
- Furnished housing (in off- campus residences—one and two bedroom apartments depending on needs)
Required qualifications
The applicant will have received an MFA in printmaking at the time of appointment or have an equivalent combination of education and experience, evidence of a national exhibition record, university level teaching experience, demonstration of a promising program of creative research that contributes to the current needs of the undergraduate and graduate printmaking population.
Desirable qualifications
Demonstrates an understanding of a variety of conceptual and technical approaches to the practice and teaching of printmaking. Proficiency in critical/theoretical frameworks of contemporary art.
Application information
Applications must include:
- C.V. including phone number, email address, mailing address, and link to artist’s website providing digital documentation of recent work (at least 20 images with slide script/description of work)
- Letter of interest
- One-page artist’s statement
- 3 professional references – names and contact information only
Fellowship Program
Join a vibrant community of artists at the University of Iowa. The application window is open annually in January.
Printmaking fellow projects

The Bee Project
Current fellow
Get to know our current fellow and explore their work below.
Current fellow

Past fellows
Explore profiles and work created by former fellows during their time at the Grant Wood Art Colony.
Latest news

GW Fellow Matthew Willie Garcia Presents at MACP

Former GW Fellow Terry Conrad Opens Solo Show at Opalka Gallery

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