The purpose of the program is to provide emerging ceramic artists with an environment - the space, facilities, time and professional interaction - that will foster and further develop their ideas, skills, abilities and focus as ceramic artists.
The Ceramics Center can accommodate up to six Resident Artists. Residencies are typically for a 12 month period of time. Longer or shorter terms can be negotiated as necessary and appropriate.
Each Resident Artist Will Receive
• A personal work space
• 24/7 access to the facilities
• Free enrollment in all special workshops and seminars, space permitting
• Access to ceramics professionals in the area for consultation and feedback
• Clay, glazes and personal glaze chemicals at a reduced cost
• Opportunity to teach a variety of classes at the Center
*Housing, food and travel are not provided to the Resident Artist.
Responsibilities
Each Resident Artist will work a minimum of 12 hours/week in the Center at regularly scheduled times. Duties will include:
• Opening and closing the facility
• Assisting with loading, firing and unloading of kilns
• Mixing clays and glazes
• General studio upkeep
Qualifications
Resident artists are expected to be self-motivated and to be at a point in their development where they are capable of working independently, yet cooperatively, in a professional studio environment.
To learn more about the Residency Program, please call 319.365.9644, or email us at: info@theceramicscenter.org
Resident Artists will be selected following submission of:
• The Application Form ( click here to download a pdf version of the form)
• 10 – 20 digital images of recent work ( labeled with title, medium, size, and date)
• Resume
• A Statement of Artistic and Personal Goals
• Two letters of recommendation
Deadline for Application:
Starting date of February 1, 2011 - Application materials must be postmarked by November 30, 2010
Application Materials Should Be Sent To: