INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCIES
The purpose of NCECA is to promote and improve the ceramic arts through education, research and creative practice. One of the many ways that NCECA supports its members is by providing opportunities to engage in international programs. Intercultural exchange of ideas and methods is critical to evolution of individual artists who through their immersion and experimentation, absorb and sometimes transform influences of other artists and their cultures. Since launching this initiative, NCECA has participated in programs in Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe. NCECA is committed to the idea that global interface will continue to play an important role in our organization’s efforts to sustain and advance a vibrant ceramic art and education community.
2012 International Residency Programs
Deadline for applications to be received by the host residency is February 1, 2012
NCECA announces International Residency opportunities for all NCECA members.
In 2012, NCECA will support three International Residencies:
A.I.R. Vallauris in Vallauris, France
Zentrum fur Keramik in Berlin, Germany
Shigaraki Institute of Ceramics, Shigaraki, Japan
All International Residency Awards are designed to support projects that are approximately one month in duration, to occur between May 2012 and June 2013. Dates vary with each residency program; check the details as described below. The award amount available for 2012 will be $2500/ artist. Partnering residency centers are expected to support the artists through in-kind and/ or monetary support subject to their available resources. Artists should be aware that prior to the residency, NCECA is limited to making a 25% advance payment on the total amount to support travel to the residency center. The remaining 75% of the award is paid out through a reimbursement process requiring artists to provide supporting documentation of expenses. Prior to submitting an application, artists should visit and review the residency websites below to find out more about each program's costs, facilities and unique experiences.
The fine print – All applicants must be NCECA Members. Note: NCECA Membership fees are not included in any event registration. Membership is a standalone annual fee. CLICK HERE to apply for or renew your membership. NCECA funds cannot be used to support resident artists that are not NCECA members chosen through NCECA’s peer review process. Residents are responsible for all costs beyond the amount awarded for these purposes. Allowable expenses include airfare, direct costs of the residency such as materials, firing fees, housing, food, or other similar expenses. No more than 25% of the budgeted amount will be paid prior to the residency as reimbursement for airfare. Up to but no more than the remaining 75% of the budgeted amount will be used to pay any monies owed to the Residency Partner site and then reimburse the resident. Reimbursements to artists will be made only following the completion of the residency and delivery to NCECA of a written report with images from the experience. Please submit ORIGINAL receipts for expenses. The Resident Artist will be asked to sign a statement agreeing to these conditions.
Please contact each host for their specific APPLICATION DETAILS.
The following are typically requested:
Letter of Intent
Artist statement
Resume/CV
10 images
Subject line should read "NCECA 2012 Residency Program"
****Please email your application to BOTH the residency host and kate@nceca.net ****
A.I.R Vallauris
Vallauris, France
Primary Contact: Dale Dorosh contact@air-vallauris.com
Website: http://www.air-vallauris.org/
A 6 week residency is available May 2012-June 2013 Approximate cost for
a one-month residency is $3,000.00 plus airfare.
NCECA has budgeted $2,500.00; the selected artist is responsible for
costs beyond the budgeted amount.
International Visa is not required.
Zentrum fur Keramik
Berlin, Germany
Contact: Thomas Hirschler thomas.hirschler@usa.net
Website: www.ceramics-berlin.de
A 4 week residency is available May 2012-June 2013
Approximate cost for a one-month residency is $2200.00 plus airfare. NCECA has budgeted $2,500.00; the selected artist is responsible for costs beyond the budgeted amount.
International Visa is required.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Primary Contact: Minori Kuroda air.shigaraki@sccp.jp or minori.kuroda@sccp.jp
Website: www.sccp.jp/e/
A 4 week residency is available April 2012 – March 2013
Approximate cost for a one-month residency is $1500.00 plus airfare. NCECA has budgeted $2,500.00; the selected artist is responsible for costs beyond the budgeted amount.
International Visa is not required.
PAST INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCIES
Click for 2006-2011 International Residency Partners and recipients