residency opportunity: Ceramics and Printmaking – Lawrence Arts Center

by | Mar 21, 2020 | residency opportunity

The Visiting and Resident Artists program at the Lawrence Arts Center offers community members a unique opportunity to study visual arts with practitioners of varied backgrounds and diverse skills. New artists are invited each year to become a part of the Lawrence community and share their professional skills with Lawrence Arts Center students and artists.

These 12-month Artist in Residence programs are designed to provide a creative and supportive environment in which artists may immerse themselves in creating new work and expanding their own understanding of their medium and other media available at the Arts Center. The residencies are a multi-faceted experience including teaching, community outreach, interaction with other artists, and studio care, and culminate in an exhibition of new work.

Residencies are currently being offered in Ceramics and Printmaking. More information can be found below.

Application deadline is April 15th for 12-month residencies beginning August 1.

https://lawrenceartscenter.org/artist-resources/residencies/

Ceramics Residency

The residency will begin August 1 and end on July 31. The ideal candidate should have an MFA in ceramics, and be self-directed and able to work independently. Preference is given to candidates who have demonstrated artistic excellence as well as interest in experimentation and innovative techniques.

  • The resident will be provided studio space, $1,000 per month stipend and furnished housing, free dental care, free firings, and 24 hour access to all studios, including ceramics, print, metal, photography, and digital media.
  • Residents will teach a minimum of two classes per session (4 sessions a year) with opportunities to teach more.
  • The Arts Center will facilitate structured and unstructured opportunities to engage with the universities and broader community, and the resident will make at least one presentation each to the school district, university, and public.
  • Residents perform 15 hours per week in studio maintenance. Maintenance of ceramics studio includes: assisting in loading/unloading and firing kilns, mixing glazes and slips, recycling clay, and providing general studio maintenance and upkeep.
  • The resident will assist in annual studio fundraisers and assist in the visiting artist program.
  • Residents will have the opportunity for a solo exhibition of their work in the Lawrence Arts Center gallery. Curatorial and technical support will be provided by the Arts Center.

Printmaking Residency

The John Talleur Print Studio is the only community print shop in Kansas. Its facilities support a broad range of printmaking techniques, including intaglio, monoprint, relief, silkscreen, book arts, and letterpress, and offer access to Takach, Vandercook, Hoe (Washington-style), and Griffin presses. The studio emphasizes innovative and solventless techniques, and the intaglio facilities use all low toxic grounds and removers.

The residency will begin August 1 and end on July 31. The ideal candidate should have an MFA in printmaking, and be self-directed and able to work independently. Preference is given to candidates who have demonstrated artistic excellence as well as interest in experimentation and innovative techniques.

  • The resident will be provided studio space, $1,000 per month stipend and furnished housing, free dental care, and 24 hour access to the studios, including print, ceramics, metal, photography, and digital media studios.
  • Residents will teach a minimum of two classes per session (4 sessions a year) with opportunities to teach more.
  • The Arts Center will facilitate structured and unstructured opportunities to engage with the universities and broader community, and the resident will make at least one presentation each to the school district, university, and public.
  • Residents are expected to perform 15 hours per week in studio maintenance, outreach to area schools, hanging print shows, or providing other exhibition assistance. Maintenance of the print studio includes: organization and storage of type, monitoring mordants, and general studio maintenance and upkeep.
  • The resident will assist in annual studio fundraisers and assist in the visiting artist program.
  • Residents will have the opportunity for a solo exhibition of their work in the Lawrence Arts Center gallery. Curatorial and technical support will be provided by the Arts Center.

FULL DETAILS HERE

residency opportunity: Harvard Ceramics

by | Mar 11, 2020 | residency opportunity

Artist In Residence opportunity at the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard (Harvard Ceramics):

The Artist in Residence Program through the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, offers dedicated artists 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.

Application Deadline: April 5, 2020
Notification of Residency: April 19, 2020
Residency Dates: September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021

The Artist in Residence Program offers:

Personal studio space (60 sq. ft.) in addition to use of common studio space
7 day 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 for both community and academic based classes.
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
Access to Harvard University Library and Museums with provided ID
Opportunities for participation in academic collaborations with the Harvard community

Expectations of Artist in Residence:

One year commitment
Must spend 20 hours/week of time dedicated to personal work
Must spend 5 hours/week dedicated to work within the program
One public workshop presentation
Provide presentations to classes
Participation in program events and special projects with the Harvard Community
Artist is asked to leave one work for the permanent collection
Responsible for own housing

Please visit our website for complete details & instructions on how to apply.
https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/ceramics-air

Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
224 Western Ave, Allston Massachusetts 02134 USA

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft – Apply to Artist Residency Program

by | Feb 27, 2020 | residency opportunity

Application for the 2020-2021 residency cycle opens January 1, 2020.

Deadline to apply:  March 1, 2020

Apply here.

Program Info & Requirements

Media accepted: Wood, Glass, Metal, Fiber, Clay, and Mixed Media

Applicants must be able to fulfill a program requirement of working in their studios for two days per week during HCCC public hours. All resident artists are required to open their studios to public interaction on Saturdays and one other day of the week (TBD), as well as during exhibition openings and specific educational programs on the evenings and weekends. Applicants should consider the public-facing nature of the residencies and the fact that a major goal of the program is to provide visitors with an opportunity to explore contemporary craft through engaging with working artists.

Benefits of the residency include 24/7 access to studio space, cultural and professional development opportunities, a monthly stipend that includes a small housing/materials allowance, and the opportunity to give an artist talk.

Public hours at HCCC are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Sunday, Noon – 5:00 PM.

Juried selection is based on quality of creative work, ability to interact with the public, career direction, and program diversity.  Accepted artists will be notified via e-mail in April.

  • Five to 10 residencies awarded
  • Residencies available in three-, six-, nine-, and 12-month time periods
  • Residency cycle begins in September and ends in August
  • Residency start dates and length determined by program review panel
  • $600 monthly stipend that includes a housing/materials allowance
  • 24/7 access to 200-square-foot studio equipped with sinks, telephones, and wireless Internet access
  • Ceramic artists have access to two, octagonal electric kilns located in an outdoor kiln shed.
  • Wide variety of resources and opportunities, including teaching opportunities through HCCC and collaborative works with fellow residents
  • Ongoing professional development and enrichment opportunities with local museums, art professionals, and collectors
  • During the residency, artists have the opportunity to participate in a joint artist talk and display work outside their studios in collaboration with the Windgate Foundation Curatorial Fellow.
  • Upon completion of the residency, artists have the opportunity to show work in the annual In Residence exhibition at HCCC.
  • Additional opportunities, such as discussions with curators and gallery owners, exposure at HCCC events, and interactions with visiting art professionals.

Interdisciplinary Craft + Photography Artist Residency
offered by Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and
Houston Center for Photography

The Interdisciplinary Craft + Photography (ICP) Artist Residency is designed for artists creating work at the intersection of contemporary craft and photography. This three-month residency supports artists with an experimental, multidisciplinary edge, who are testing the boundaries within both fields. ICP residents will be hosted in a studio space at HCCC and will receive all the benefits of regular HCCC resident artists.  In addition, from HCP, they will receive printing credits and access to the digital lab. Artists will participate in a joint artist talk and will be included in HCCC’s annual In Residence exhibition, as well as receive a feature in HCP’s spot magazine.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate and address how their practice engages the fields of both craft and photography.

Application Requirements

Applicants for HCCC’s Artist Residency and for the ICP Residency will apply through the same online application.  All applicants must provide the following information when completing the online application:

  1. Artist Statement: In one page or less, describe your creative work, process, technique, and conceptual development. Tie your statement to a specific process or work that is depicted in your images.
  2. Resume: Three pages or less.
  3. Three References: Provide contact information for three references. References will be contacted in the final stages of the interview process.
  4. Images of 10 Works Created within the Last Two Years: Upload one wide shot and one detail for each of 10 pieces, for a total number of 20 images.
  5. International Applicants: International applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.— green card or appropriate visa—with application.

For technical assistance with the online application process, please e-mail [email protected], Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM CST.

For questions regarding the application requirements, please email [email protected].

call for artists: McKnight Artist Residency for Ceramic Artists

by | Dec 23, 2019 | call for entry, emerging artist


Northern Clay Center

The McKnight Artist Residency for Ceramic Artists program, in its 23rd year at NCC, intends to recognize and support mid-career ceramic artists whose work demonstrates exceptional artistic merit and who have already proven their abilities in the field. The program is intended to provide these ceramic artists with an opportunity to be in residence for three months at Northern Clay Center, where they can develop their own work and, at the same time, exchange ideas and knowledge with Minnesota ceramic artists. Up to three, 3-month residencies will be awarded in 2020, to take place during the 2021 calendar year, through a competitive application process. NCC will invite one or two other artists through a nominative process.

Each resident artist will receive a $6,000 award (for a three-month residency), studio space provided at no cost, and a glaze and firing allowance. During the residency, each artist will present a public lecture, for which they will receive an additional honorarium. At the culmination of the grant period, recipients will be featured in a catalog and group exhibition at Northern Clay Center. The exhibition will also travel to 3 – 5 sites around the state of Minnesota. Recipients are also required to submit a final report at the end of the grant period.

The deadline to apply for the 2020 McKnight Artist Fellowships and Residencies for Ceramic Artists program is Friday, May 22, 2020 by 5 pm

This program is made possible by the generous support of The McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis, MN. The McKnight Foundation, a family foundation based in Minnesota, advances a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive.

Find out more and apply here: https://www.northernclaycenter.org/artist-services/artist-residencies/mcknight-artist-residency-ceramic-artists