The Resident Artist Program
Applications must be POSTMARKED on or before Friday, March 26, 2010
FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011 RESIDENT ARTISTS WILL PAY ONLY FOR THEIR MATERIAL AND FIRING FEES. THE MONTHLY RENT OF $250.00 HAS BEEN WAIVED THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF AN ANONYMOUS DONOR.
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:
- studio space (approximately 185-195 sq. ft.)
- use of four electric and two gas kilns
- collective buying of materials
- a glaze mixing area
- teaching opportunities and the right to exhibit in our galleries
Application Process
The current body of twelve resident artists, the artistic director and one invited guest juror select new residents. The selection process is based upon the strength of your application.
No slides will be accepted for review, ONLY DIGITAL IMAGES.
A complete application must include the following:
- a completed application form [PDF, 94K] in hardcopy
- a resume in hard copy
- artist statement in hard copy
- a personal statement (tell us everything you want us to know about yourself including your reasons for applying for a residency) in hard copy
- a disc with 10 digital image .jpeg files at 72 dpi, with the image's longest dimension not exceeding 700 pixels. Each image file should be labeled as follows: imagenumberyourfirstinitialandlastname.jpeg, Example: 1jdoe.jpeg, 2jdoe.jpeg, ect.
- a corresponding image list in hard copy that includes the following: image number, title, medium, size, and date.
NO DISCS WILL BE RETURNED AND NOTIFICATION WILL BE MADE VIA EMAIL.
There is no application fee.
All interested individuals are strongly encouraged to visit The Clay Studio prior to applying. All applicants will be notified by May 8, 2010. Selected artists must accept or decline residency by May 15, 2010. The residency will begin on September 1, 2010.
Please call Artistic Director Jeff Guido at
