Studio Art Figure Model (AY 26-27 002976)
The Art Department at Middlebury College seeks Figure Models to pose nude or clothed for college‑level studio art classes. Figure Models support the delivery of curricula, providing students with an opportunity to develop their visual art studies in a professional, controlled environment. Through working with Figure Models, students increase their perceptual skills; develop a deeper understanding of anatomy and proportion; and connect to histories of artistic production in order to create contemporary art.
Core Responsibilities
- Pose nude or clothed for individual classes.
- Maintain poses for up to 30‑minute periods, with 5‑minute resting breaks.
- Observe a 15‑minute break midway through each three‑hour class.
Requirements
- All body types and ages are welcome to apply.
- Previous figure‑modeling experience is preferred but not required; experienced professors will train new models.
- Background in sports, dance, theater, or modeling is helpful but not necessary.
- Ability to re‑establish previously posed positions.
- Demonstrate flexibility and animation of the human form.
- Punctuality and reliability in attending scheduled class meetings.
Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to provide a full range of body gestures and poses, from quick gestures to longer, sustained poses as required by the instructor.
Pay
$25.00 per hour (part‑time, hourly, non‑benefits eligible).
Schedule
Classes are three‑hour periods. Poses are held up to 30 minutes, followed by 5‑minute resting breaks, with a 15‑minute break midway through the class.
Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.