Ceramics Residency Opportunities
Live-In Resident, 1-year term
Term Start: August
Applications due May 1.
We are seeking up to three Artists in Residence for our Ceramics department who WILL live on-site. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching wheel-throwing and hand-building classes to adults and/or children. Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience firing electric and atmospheric kilns. This includes, but is not limited to, Cone 10 gas reduction firings, Anagama Wood Firings, and Raku firings. Program details and application information can be found below.
Studio-Only Resident, 1-year term
Term Start: August
Applications due May 1.
We are seeking up to four Artists in Residence for our Ceramics department who will NOT live on-site. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching wheel-throwing and hand-building classes to adults and/or children. Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience firing electric and atmospheric kilns. This includes, but is not limited to, Cone 10 gas reduction firings, Anagama Wood Firings, and Raku firings. Program details and application information can be found below.
Interested in the perks of a ceramics residency, but want to work with children? Check out our youth-focused residency opportunities, where your service hours primarily come from working with kids!
Our artist residency is the perfect professional development opportunity for creative individuals across the spectrum of experience. While this is typically a teaching-intensive program, artists benefit from time to research, focus, and explore while living in a supportive community of makers. The ceramics program is our most vibrant program. offering year-long residencies.
Residents will enjoy a range of studio options provided by our growing campus. There are two large studios where classes are held and a private studios just for residents. We have dry materials, clay, slab rollers, and lots of wheels. There is an outdoor shelter that houses our raku kiln and an Olson gas reduction kiln. In 2018 our new wood kiln was constructed at our rural location, where we hold 2-3 community firings per year.
In addition to developing a body of work, residents may participate in our sales and exhibition schedule. Year-long residents are encouraged to curate a solo show in our beautiful gallery. Artists are encouraged to explore any and all facets of what we have to offer, including collaborative projects with other departments and grant-seeking.
Here at Access Arts, we strive to provide creative learning experiences for everyone. As an artist in residence a monthly kiln firing, a monthly monetary stipend, some materials, and 24/7 access to our facilities is provided in exchange for a certain number of service hours per week (dependent on live-in vs non-live-in positions) helping to teach classes and maintain studios.
The residents are the heart of our wonderful and diverse community and we expect residents to invest in the growth of this community. Potlucks, informal critiques, and late night philosophical discussions are typical. Residents who participate wholeheartedly in the experience gain the greatest benefit from our program.
Apply Today
Fill out the Artist in Residence application and return it to us along with:
Cover letter describing your reasons for applying for this opportunity and how it would benefit both Access Arts' mission and your personal goals as an artist
10-20 Images of Previous Work (attach to email or provide URL)
Artist’s statement
A detailed description of the project/work you wish to develop while in residency
Resume including detailed information about your previous experience with the media you wish to pursue at Access Arts and your community involvement