Sponsored by the Allied Arts Foundation, Seattle, Washington
Managed by Maryon Attwood and Robbie Lobell, Cook on Clay LLC
The Zakin Women in Studio Arts, Design, Business, and Manufacturing
Apprenticeship Program is an exceptional opportunity for a potter to
learn the combined skills required for today’s contemporary studio
artist, including the business of art, design, and related manufacturing
processes.
Apprenticeships are one- to two-year, hands-on learning opportunities.
The Apprentice is provided with studio space, use of studio equipment,
and inexpensive living quarters. There are nominal materials and firing
fees. Apprenticeships require 25 hours per week of work for Cook on
Clay. The Apprentice learns the importance of being part of a team, and
is mentored and tutored in studio work, design and manufacturing
practices, and managing a small artisan-based business.
Cook on Clay has two educational settings:
The studios are located on our 10-acre homestead in Coupeville on
Whidbey Island, 30 miles northwest of Seattle, WA. Ceramic classes and
studio equipment are located here, along with a 70 cubic foot soda kiln.
The production Annex is located a few miles from the studio, and is
where manufacturing (hydraulic pressing and finishing), glazing,
bisquing, firing, and packaging take place.
Whidbey Island offers a large arts community, small family farms and
unsurpassed natural beauty. Hiking, biking, kayaking and beachcombing
are readily accessible in this spectacular corner of the country. An
array of sales opportunities is available, including cooperative
galleries, farmer’s markets, studio tours, and craft fairs.
A potter, Thom Chambers, throws pots in a Volkswagen van while driving
around Laguna Beach, donating the wet clay pots to the environment.
Shot with super 8 film by Fred Stodder in 1979. Music by The Mike Mays
Quartet. Fred Stodder’s ceramic art can be viewed at
www.fredstodder.com
You can blame Brendan Tang for finding this one : )
Located in the heart of the old town Vallauris, on the French Riviera,
A.I.R. Vallauris (Artists in Residence), a non-profit Association,
welcomes artists from around the world to meet with local artists and to
research and create new works in a unique setting.
A.I.R. Vallauris accommodates several artists at a given time for a given
time period in its residence and studios. Using different mediums, artists
(ceramists, sculptors, painters, photographers, video and multimedia) work
from an equipped studio, live in individual furnished spaces and are
afforded access to a gallery where their works are displayed and
celebrated at the end of their residency period. Media involvement
encourages the interest of an invited and engaged audience. Over the
thirteen year period, from April 2002, over 200 artists of 30 different
nationalities have participated in the A.I.R. Vallauris program. We invite
you to look at Facebook photo gallery (A.I.R. Vallauris) that we regularly
update and that covers most of our activities (www.air-vallauris.org).
RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS
We are currently accepting applications for our 2015 season. If you are
interested in applying for the 2015 season, the application form is
available at this link:
Applications for residencies are accepted throughout the year with
deadlines generally being the first Sunday of each month. The next
application deadlines are February 1, 2015 and March 1, 2015.
We recommend you submit your application as early as possible as your
submission date may be taken into consideration for time-slot selection
priority. The application materials can be submitted by email. Information
concerning the costs and lodging are further elaborated on the application
form.
A.I.R. Vallauris
Place Lisnard
1, Bd des deux Vallons
06220 Vallauris
France www.air-vallauris.org
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Apply for the Arts Center’s world-renowned Arts/Industry residency
program! Up to sixteen exceptional artists from around the world are
chosen each year for two- to six-month residencies in the Pottery or
Iron/Brass Foundry and Enamel shop in Kohler Co.’s Kohler, Wisconsin,
plant. With the guidance of an excellent staff, artists of all
disciplines can explore new ideas and technologies in order to create a
body of work impossible in their own studio as well as new ways of
thinking and working. Previous experience with clay or metal sculpture
is not required.
Artists
accepted into the program receive housing, transportation, materials,
use of equipment, studio space, photography services, and a small
stipend. Artists-in-residence may work in the Kohler Co. Pottery, Iron
and Brass Foundries, and Enamel Shop to develop a wide variety of work
in clay, enameled cast iron, and brass including but not limited to
murals and reliefs, temporary or permanent site-specific installations,
and functional and sculptural forms.
Applications
are now being accepted for the 2016 program year. Applications are
accepted through the Café Call for Entry site only. Click here to begin your application. The application deadline is April 1, 2015.
Required Application Materials
20 images of your strongest work
A resume or CV
Project proposal of 200 words or less accompanied by proposal images
List of four professional references
For more information on the application process, please contact the Arts/Industry coordinator at (920) 694-4548.
