resident artist program
The Clay Studio Is now accepting applications for The Resident Artist Program.
The Resident Artist Program offers individuals the opportunity to further develop their work, to establish professional contacts and standards, and to work within a community of like-minded individuals in an urban environment. Once chosen as a resident artist, one is entitled to retain their residency for up to five years.
A residency at The Clay Studio includes:
- Personal studio space (approximately 185-195 sq. ft.)
- Use of four electric and two gas kilns (specs available upon request)
- A glaze mixing area
- Teaching opportunities
- Exhibition opportunities
Studio spaces for each Resident Artist are rent free through August of 2013. The Studio will know if this subsidy will be renewed prior to asking Residents to commit to the program. Should funding for this subsidy not be renewed, the monthly rent per Resident Artist will be $250.00. A $250.00 refundable security deposit and a yearly Clay Studio membership fee of $50.00 are also required upon entry into the program. Resident Artists also pay for the materials they use and firings, those costs based on individual usage. Residents share common housekeeping work and contribute time to The Clay Studio as well.
Application Process
Apply through Slide Room. Application Deadline Monday April 15th.
A complete application must include the following:
- Personal contact information
- Resume
- Artist Statement
- A personal statement (tell us everything you want us to know about yourself including your reasons for applying for a residency)
- 10 digital images
- A corresponding image list that includes the following: image number, title, medium, size, and date.
- $15 Application fee
NOTIFICATION WILL BE MADE VIA EMAIL.
Selection Process
The current body of Resident Artists, the Artistic Director and one invited guest juror select new residents. The selection process is based upon the strength of your application. Spaces in the program are made available as current residents reach their 5 year term limit or leave the program before 5 years are up. The number of spot available is not known until the time of application review. All interested individuals are strongly encouraged to visit The Clay Studio prior to applying. All applicants will be notified by May 1st 2013. Selected artists must accept or decline residency by May 15th, 2013. The residency will begin on September 1, 2013.
Please call Naomi Cleary at 215-925-3453 x10 or email naomi@theclaystudio.org if you have any further questions about a residency at The Clay Studio.
View our current Resident Artists