Ceramic Artist Residency
Ceramics
Seeking committed, community-minded clay artists to be part of our dynamic studio residency program. Applicants are juried by a staff panel and emphasis is put on the quality of work and the candidates’ expressed desire to be part of a community studio. Residents receive private studio space with 24-hour access to facilities, a firing stipend, materials at cost, and an exhibit in the Firehouse Gallery. There is no preference for functional over sculptural. There are 2 positions available.
Residency Framework
- Residents will create a cohesive body of work in an exhibit at the end of residency period
- Residents have the option to participate in center-wide classes on a space available basis (responsible for materials fee, class fee is waived)
- Residents will receive a stipend when funding is available
- Artists are responsible for their own housing
- Basic studio supplies are provided
- Residents receive access to all of the facilities and technical expertise available through our staff and teaching faculty
Requirements
- Residents participate in various ways in the studio and contribute through support of studio operations, teaching classes and participation in special events (minimum 10 hours a week)
- B.F.A. or M.F.A Ceramic degree is preferred though not required
Questions?
Kate Whorton
Ceramics Director
ceramics@rochesterarts.org
585-271-5183