call for artists: Potter in Residence @ County Hall Pottery

Our 2027 Potter in Residence Open Call is now live. 

This is a year-long opportunity for a maker working in clay to spend time with us at County Hall Pottery, develop their practice, and become part of the life of the studio. 

We welcome applications from artists, designers, potters, ceramicists, craftspeople, functional makers, fine artists, and other practitioners working through clay. 

The residency offers dedicated studio space, seven-day studio access, use of our facilities, free use of kilns, recycled clay and standard studio materials, professional support, paid teaching opportunities, and a solo exhibition in December 2027. 

It is both a supported studio residency and a fixed-term role. The resident will contribute 20 hours per week to the studio, gallery, teaching programme, exhibitions, events, and wider County Hall Pottery community. 

Applications are open from 1 June until midnight on 30 July 2026. 

How to Apply?

1. Read the full open call and application guidance via the link.
2. Please submit your application (pdf) in here

residency opportunity: McKnight Fellowship and Residency

Last chance to apply for the McKnight Fellowship and Residency for Ceramic Artists!  Click on the links below to learn more and apply now. All McKnight Fellowship and Residency applications are due by Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5 pm CT. Pictured in image: Dorothea Nold, McKnight Resident 2024



This program is made possible by the generous support of the McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis.

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.