Art Building West (Left) and the Visual Arts building (Right), both designed by Steven Holl and Associates, NYC.
How To:
Kilns
We have 19 fantastic kilns. 9 Computer controlled electric kilns (Bailey, Skutt, L&L, and ConeArt), 7 computer controlled Geil Gas kilns ranging in size from 7-70 cubic feet, one 25 cubic foot down-draft soda kiln, and two wood kilns (40 cubic foot chamber kiln, and a larger anagama style tube kiln). All of these kilns are available for student use as needed.
Gas kilns
The Gas kilns are a able to be controlled via computer anywhere on campus, or with a vpn connection from off campus. It's possible to check on your kiln, or stop it remotely with your phone using the the Microsoft Remote Desktop app. Faculty can help you set up this access, and we recommend all grads take steps to do this.
Applying to shows and shipping work
Exhibition/show fees for graduate students are supplemented by a generous gift to the department. Contact Andy for details on how to have your application expenses reimbursed.
For shipping, we recommend using Mailboxes of Iowa City - this is absolute best shipping service in town, and their employees are helpful and courteous to a fault. Shipping supplies (boxes, bubble wrap, etc) can be purchased here in bulk and at cheaper prices than ordering through Uline or other online locations.
If you need to ship large freight, you may need to drive your work to the FedEx freight terminal near the Cedar Rapids airport. Talk to faculty for advice about which option is the best for your situation.
