Sculpture Space NYC to open July 15th in Long Island City, New York, currently supporting crowdfunding artist residency applications.

July 13, 2014 – New York City,
NY:
Sculpture
Space NYC is opening its doors July 14th
 and is currently welcoming ongoing artist
residency applications, for project specific or research based projects. To
assist artists in finding funding for fees, Sculpture Space NYC encourages and
supports applicants to use crowdfunding sites (RocketHub, Indiegogo,
Kickstarter, etc.) as part of the application process.
Sculpture
Space NYC wants to create a space that enables artists from all of over the
world to work side by side, creating a dynamic mix of visual language and
cultural practice. There are two different types of
residencies: one for artist’s interested in expanding their practice through
research and development (expand
residency
) and artist’s who are proposing a specific project for a
commission or exhibition (aim residency).
For
application guidelines email Magda at [email protected]; once accepted, applicants will
have our endorsement and can use our facilities to create their campaign. The
applications are ongoing, giving artists the flexibility to work the residency
into their own schedule.
Sculpture
Space NYC also offers membership opportunities.
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About Sculpture Space NYC:
Sculpture
Space NYC is an experimental ceramic center, dedicated to experienced
sculptors, artists and designers who are interested in exploring new material
possibilities with clay as part of their creative practice. Artist and
designers with diverse artistic practices and materials are welcome.
Located in Long Island City, NYC, it
offers easy access to and from Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens via subway, bus,
and bicycle. The facility currently offers
4,500 square feet of individual and shared workspaces.
Sculpture
Space NYC Media Contact:
Magda
Dejose
[email protected] 718 679 7200

residency opportunity: The DO GOOD-MJ Wood Memorial Short-Term Residency

Red Lodge Clay Center | Deadline: September 2, 2014 | Fee (USD): $10.00

The DO GOOD-MJ Wood Memorial Short-Term Residency is an
underwritten residency intended to support ceramic artists who wish to
develop a body of work with a socially-conscious spirit and a strong sense
of community engagement. Through a competitive application process one
candidate per year will be selected to work at the Red Lodge Clay Center
Studios with a full waiver of the residency fee. An additional stipend may
be available for selected projects to assist with travel and/or production
costs during residency.

Dates of residency: Any time between December 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015

www.redlodgeclaycenter.com

residency opportunity and Mima Weissmann Memorial Fund for the Study of Ceramic Art

Now accepting applications
We offer two opportunities for ceramic artists with application deadlines this month:

2014 Artist in Residence
Application Deadline:
June 23, 2014
Notification of Residency: July 7, 2014
Residency Dates: September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015

The Artist in Residence Program through the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
offers one dedicated artist the opportunity to involve themselves in
research and growth, pushing their art in new directions in a dynamic,
urban studio connected to the Harvard community. Individuals will have
the opportunity to build relevant skills in research, professional
development, technical ability, creative problem solving, teaching and
community involvement through our Artist in Residence Program.

Our Artist in Residence Program offers:

  • Personal studio space (60 sq. ft.) in addition to use of common studio space
  • 24/7 studio access
  • Free access to materials – clay, glaze and use of kilns (electric, saggar, wood fire, soda and gas) up to excess
  • Opportunities to take classes and firing workshops within the program
  • Paid teaching opportunities within the program
  • Solo exhibition in Gallery 224 of work completed during residency
  • Attend visiting artist workshops and symposium offered within the program
  • Exhibition/sales opportunities in two annual Show and Sales
  • Access to studio equipment including slab roller, extruder, spray booth, plaster mold-making room and glaze mixing area
  • Access to studio lighting and background material for documenting work
  • Website visibility

For more information and instructions on how to apply for our Artist In Residence Program, go here.

Mima Weissmann Memorial Fund for the Study of Ceramic Art

2014 Application Deadline: July 15
Applicants will be notified by: July 30

The Mima Weissmann Memorial Fund for the Study of Ceramics Arts will award tuition to one individual for a year of study at the Ceramics Program of the Office for the Arts at Harvard.
The annual cycle runs from the Fall term through the following Spring
and/or Summer terms. Ideally, an applicant would be able to use the
studio all 3 terms, but individuals may apply for fewer terms of
tuition. In loving memory of Mima Weissmann, friends and family have
contributed to a scholarship fund that has been established by her
husband, Dewey Fraser, for the Ceramics Program of the Office for the
Arts at Harvard. The generous donations will enable recipients to study
in the educational environment and community that Mima helped to shape
during her many years as a valued staff member, teacher, and
artist-in-residence.

Applicants must have been working in ceramics for at least one year.

For more information on how to apply for the Mima Weissman Memorial Fund award, go here.

For more information about these and other opportunities for artists
at the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, please see our
website.

residency opportunity: Red Lodge Clay Center

The Short-Term Residency (any time between September 1 – May 31) is ideal for the ceramic artist who is working to complete a special project or studio focus from 2 to 8 weeks’ time. Accepted short-term residents are provided with studio space and 24 hour access to the studio. Housing is available for $500.00 per month or a prorated basis congruent with the scheduled residency. Short-term residents will be responsible for personal living expenses, as well as all material and firing expenses. The application deadline is May 1st annually. The Red Lodge Clay Center welcomes applications from ceramic artists who will thrive working as a team, in a community minded atmosphere

Application Deadline: May 1, 2014

Application Fee: $40

The Red Lodge Clay Center welcomes applications from ceramic artists who will thrive working as a team, in a community minded atmosphere.

The ceramics studio is located approximately six miles north of Red Lodge, 463 Two Mile Bridge Road. A form of transportation is necessary for the duration of the residency. Resident artists have 24-hour access to the ceramics studio. For more detailed information on material needs and studio equipment please contact the Red Lodge Clay Center.

Apply Online at Slideroom

406-446-3993


c.r.e.t.a. rome: Artist Residency in Rome, Italy: FALL WINTER 2014


Our summer residencies in Rome are full, but
there is still a possibility of a one or two month residency in our
studio in the countryside for the months of June, July and August. The
successful applicant(s) will have a one-bedroom house and garden plus a private studio. We provide technical assistance and a final show in our studio in Rome.

This option is particularly attractive for those who want to bring
their partners/spouse or family. The house is a 5-minute drive from the
train station and just 10 minutes from the lake of Bracciano, a popular
holiday spot. We have both low and high-fire kilns and this studio
allows reduction firing too using gas kilns.

The cost is the same as
our Rome residencies. The deadline for applications is 1 May.
Preference will be given to applicants interested in longer periods.

Contact us if you would like more info or for application details. 

Apply now for fall/winter residencies at c.r.e.t.a. rome! Deadline is 15 May 2014.

c.r.e.t.a. rome offers self-funded residencies to ceramicists and visual artists for periods ranging from 6 weeks to 3 months. The residency includes a semi-private equipped studio, private or shared apartments in the historical center of Rome, and technical assistance in procuring materials, firings, etc., advice on museums, galleries and sites in Rome and beyond.

We also have a residency in the countryside near the lake of Bracciano to the north of Rome. The resident is housed in a one-bedroom house with garden and will have a private studio. This option is particularly attractive for ceramicists who work with reduction firing or larger-scale. Collaborative projects are also welcome.

Artists will have the opportunity to focus on their art, whether it be creating a new body of work, expanding a well-established oeuvre or allowing themselves to draw inspiration from their surroundings and the centuries of culture that define the eternal city. In addition, artists will have access to the wealth of galleries and exhibitions in Rome and beyond. Each resident will have an opportunity to present a proposal to exhibit the work produced during the residency period in a final show.

Further info can be found on our web-site. We accept electronic applications sent to [email protected] by 15 May 2014 (15 April for early application).

  • curriculum vitae
  • artist statement (250 words max)
  • project proposal (500 words max)​​
  • 10 images (jpeg or pdf)
  • image list: year, dimensions, material
  • preferred residency period
13 August-23 September
25 September – 4 November
6 November – 16 December