Massachusetts Call for Entry and Residency Opportunities for Emerging Artists

by Carole Epp | Mar 31, 2012 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

The mission of Mud Flat Studio is to promote and expand the appreciation of and participation in the ceramic arts. In 1998, Mudflat began offering a one-year residency position to clay artists.

Residency dates:

September 1 – August 31

Residency includes:

• Private 90 sq. foot studio space
• 24 hour access
• A monthly stipend of $50, to be applied to clay materials and firing costs.
• Opportunities to teach in our educational programs and for retail sales at our Open Studio events and at Mudflat Gallery
• Solo exhibition and reception at Mudflat in August to showcase work created during the residency year

Residency requirements:

• Artists are expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours per week in their studio
• Artists are required to work 5 hours per week for Mudflat, assisting with technical jobs
• 2 public presentations during the residency. The first, in September, is a slide show of the artist’s work.
• Applicants should have knowledge of a variety of clay techniques and some kiln firing experience, the ability to work independently, and enthusiasm and willingness to be part of an urban clay community.

Application:

Applications for the 2012-13 residency must be postmarked by April 16, 2012. Selection notification will be made by May 31. Application form (PDF format) Mudflat Pottery Studio, Inc.
81 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02145 Phone: (617)628-0589
FAX: (617)628-2082
email: [email protected]