Propose a Course or Workshops

Prospective faculty can submit proposals for either 1 or 2–week classes in the Core Course program hosted in the summer and winter OR short term, 1–4 day workshops in the Art on the Meadow program, held in the summer and fall.

Ox-Bow's pedagogy provides a contemporary approach to traditional techniques, skills, and media.  We encourage both concept-driven and technique-based course proposals, or a combination of the two. Courses can be derived from a version of one's studio practice and involve multidisciplinary approaches to making.

WE ACCEPT PROPOSALS FOR COURSES AND WORKSHOPS ON A ROLLING BASIS

Proposal Details for Art on the Meadow Workshops

Art on the Meadow is a program that offers a variety of art-making experiences through short-term workshops for teens and adults on Ox-Bow’s campus. These community-driven workshops aim to provide an intergenerational, accessible space for artists to cultivate new work and ideas through experimentation and play within our rich, natural environment. Ideal workshops will engage participants of all experience levels, from novice to pro, and consider the specificities of Ox-Bow’s context.

Teaching artists from the West Michigan area are encouraged to submit proposals to teach workshops at Ox-Bow. Workshop instructors receive a teaching stipend and a budget for instructional materials. Please note that there is no additional travel stipend available for Art on the Meadow instructors at this time; however, if an instructor does not live locally, Ox-Bow will provide room and board during the duration of their workshop. 

Ox-Bow has facilities to offer workshops in painting, drawing, ceramics, papermaking and printmaking. Most Art on the Meadow workshops take place under large, open-air tents on the gorgeous expanse of lawn by the lagoon. We encourage proposals in a variety of disciplines, including: fiber, collage, craft, writing, poetry, watercolor, mixed media, and interdisciplinary areas.

PROPOSAL APPLICATION FOR SUMMER AND FALL WORKSHOPS
The following information will be required with your course proposal

  • Faculty name, email, phone number, website if applicable

  • CV/Resume

  • Workshop name

  • Preferred workshop dates (June - October) 

  • Length of workshop (half day; one day; multi-session)

  • Brief description of core concepts and assignments (1-3 sentences) 

  • Full workshop description (approximately 100 words)

  • Budget/space/equipment information: Note that Ox-Bow has limited technological resources; please submit a list of equipment and materials needed for your workshop

  • Not required but recommended—documentation of faculty and student work. Provide a documentation list which indicates the artist (Self or Student), title, media, etc.

Questions about Art on the Meadow Workshop proposals? 
Contact Claire Arctander, Deputy Director, at carctander@ox-bow.org

Proposal Details for Core Courses 

SUMMER SESSION: JUNE-AUGUST 
Summer session course proposals can be for 1- or 2-week. Courses in the Ox-Bow summer session meet every day from 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for the duration of the course (including the weekend). We offer classes in a variety of media including painting, drawing, ceramics, papermaking, printmaking, metals, glass, sound, fiber, performance, sculpture, art history, photo, film, new media, writing, visual and critical studies, and interdisciplinary areas. You can view a description of our studio facilities here. 

WINTER SESSION: JANUARY 
Courses in Ox-Bow winter session meet every day from 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during a two week session (including the weekend). Due to limited winterized studios, these classes can be held in the Haas Painting Studio, Krehbiel Ceramics Studio, or the Thiele Print & works on Paper Studio. You can view a description of studio facilities here. 

PROPOSAL APPLICATION FOR WINTER AND SUMMER CORE COURSES
The following information will be required with your course proposal

  • Course Name

  • Length of course

  • Maximum 100 words describing the topic of the class.

  • Maximum 100 words describing one or two content areas of the class (list artists, readings, screenings, figures in history, etc.)

  • Maximum 25 words describing one or two specific assignments students will participate in

  • CV or Resume and website

  • Budget/Space/Equipment Information: Ox-Bow has limited technological resources; please submit a list of equipment needed for your course (if outside of standard equipment) and plans on how you might address those needs.

  • Not required but recommended—documentation of student work. Provide a documentation list which indicates the artist, title, media, etc.

Questions about Summer or Winter Course proposals? 
Contact our Programming team at oxbow@ox-bow.org