residency opportunity: Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media

Applications for our Ceramic Artist in Residence are closing soon!

PCA&M offers one 8-9 month artist residency in ceramics per program year. This opportunity runs from fall through spring. Our intention with the Ceramic Artist-in-Residence program is to continue to expose our ceramic community (both internal and the greater Pittsburgh area) to fresh new perspectives in technique and discipline within the ceramic arts, in turn also helping to create greater visibility for the participating artist.

Applications are open through May 11th. To learn more and apply, visit pghartsmedia.org/ceramic-residency-program/

Artist in Residence Opportunity @ Saratoga Clay Arts Center

Exploring residency options for the upcoming year? We want to see your work!

📸: 2024-25 Resident Artist @davidkwakpottery

Our Artist in Residence program is open to qualified clay artists looking to enhance their knowledge and experience in a working studio environment. Residents are expected to work to develop a strong and cohesive body of work, have a visible presence in the studio and interact with members of the clay community and the public.  This year-long adventure starts on September 1 and continues through August 31.

We also have a 3-month Summer Residency opening, running June 1 – August 31. Our summer resident will have the opportunity to assist or teach in our summer kids & clay camp programs while developing their voice as an artist and being part of a dynamic ceramic community.

Deadline for both opportunities: May 1.

Find the details here.

STARworks Ceramics Artist Residency & INTERNSHIP programs

Applications for Fall 2026 – Summer 2027 are now open.

“Deeply rooted in our community, Starworks fosters meaningful connections between visiting artists and local makers, creating opportunities for exchange across education, professional practice, and studio development. Visiting artists are encouraged to meet, learn from, and work alongside potters from the Seagrove area—one of the oldest and largest pottery communities in the United States—gaining insight into a living ceramic tradition while contributing their own perspectives and skills.

Resident, Intern, and Guest ceramic artists at Starworks benefit from studio spaces located adjacent to the Starworks Clay Factory—an exceptional resource for artists interested in working with raw, locally sourced materials. This close connection allows artists to test, research, and develop their own slips and glazes using unprocessed regional clays. Starworks also offers custom clay blends upon request. Many artists are surprised by the range and beauty of these wild clays, each with its own distinct character and material qualities.”

www.starworksnc.org/clay-studio-artist-program

Residency opportunity @ Carbondale Clay Center

The application deadline is just one week away!

The Carbondale Clay Center Ceramic Artist Residency Program offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to deepen their practice in a focused, supportive environment. Designed to foster creative, intellectual, and personal growth, this residency is ideal for artists ready to dedicate time to a short-term body of work.

Residents are selected based on artistic merit, quality of work, and the diversity of each cohort—creating a dynamic and inspiring shared experience with up to two artists at a time.

1, 2, or 3-month residency options available Residencies run September 1 – August 31*
(*timeline may vary based on capital campaign fundraising)

Fall 2026 Application Deadline (September–December): April 15 at 5PM MST

Apply now and carve out the time and space your work deserves.