ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES/RESIDENCIES

Residency Opportunity-University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

The University of North Dakota’s Department of Art and Design is accepting applications for our artist-in-residence (AIR) program. The one-year residency is from August 15, 2012 to August 1, 2013 with the possibility of a one-year extension (for a total of 2 years) for an emerging professional clay artist. We welcome applications from the US and abroad.

Residence will have:

• 12x20 semi-private room
• access to wood, salt, soda, raku, wood raku, electric and reduction kilns
• access to glaze materials
• 24/7 studio access
• Free wood for wood firings
• access to nationally recognized clay workshop artists
• solo show at end of year

Please contact Wesley Smith at the University of North Dakota Dept of Art and Design with inquiries or for application materials.
undartistresidency@hotmail.com


The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts announces opportunities for artists in newly renovated sculpture facility

Few programs exist either on the national or international level where the sole mission is to support the creativity of artists. From the beginning, the art-making process has been the highest priority at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, where both the atmosphere and environment offer ideal situations for creative growth and experimentation. Artists from around the world come to the Bemis Center to work in this supportive community and confront new challenges. Contemporary ceramic artists

The Bemis Center provides Artists-in-Residence with the gift of time, space and support.

TIME 2 - 4 months of uninterrupted, self-directed work time.
SPACE The Bemis Center is housed in two urban warehouses totaling 110,000 square feet in downtown Omaha, NE. Each artist is provided with a generously sized live/work studio with a private bathroom and kitchen, 24 hour access to facilities including a wood shop, approximately 9,000 square feet of installation spaces, dark room and a large sculpture fabrication facility. The 10,000 square foot Okada Sculpture Facility features 12 foot garage doors, a kiln room with a 31"W x 42"L x 27"D Bailey electric kiln, a clay mixing room, spray booth, welding facilities and 6,000 square feet of open space.
SUPPORT $750 monthly stipend granted to all artists.

Are you ready for your residency?

Information

Application

JULY 2013 - DECEMBER 2013
Application Deadline: September 30, 2012

For more information contact heather@bemiscenter.org

A.I.R. Vallauris (Artists in Residence, Vallauris France)
Located in the heart of the old town of Vallauris, the non-profit Association A.I.R. Vallauris (Artists in Residence) welcomes international artists from all horizons to meet and collaborate with local artists and to research and create new work in an artistic laboratory created specifically for them. The Association has three primary objectives:

Created in October 2001, the Association A.I.R. Vallauris continues to welcome several artists at a given time for a period of up to two months in its residence and studio available to the artists.
 
The creators using different mediums (sculptors, ceramists, filmmakers, painters, photographers, etc.) benefit from an equipped studio, independent furnished apartments and a gallery where their works are presented at the end of the residency period.

The quality of the artistic creation is one of the major concerns addressed by the program; the selection committee evaluates applicants based on their artistic experience, merit and project proposal. Since April 2002, over 150 creators of 30 nationalities have taken part in the program.

The Association encourages and facilitates interaction between local and international artists. Workshops, conferences, demonstrations and exhibitions are organized with the resident artists. These events are open to the public. Through partnerships with the local School of Fine Arts, the local government, and international organizations a sensibility of exchange between the public, local and international artistic community is realized.

How to apply:
Applications for residencies are accepted throughout the year with deadlines being the first day of each month, however it is recommended that applications be submitted as early as possible anyway since submission dates may be taken into consideration for time-slot selection priority. The application materials can be submitted by email. Email your request for an application form to contact@air-vallauris.com.

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A.I.R.  Vallauris
Place Lisnard, 1 boulevard des Deux Vallons, 06220 Vallauris France
www.air-vallauris.org

Workhouse Arts Center - Ceramics Residency Program

The Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Residency Program offers the emerging, pre-professional or professional ceramic artists the individual space and time needed for personal artistic growth in a dynamically cooperative educational environment. The Ceramics Residency Program provides the serious ceramics artist an opportunity and ability to function independently and to refine and exhibit their work, expand on their educational experiences, and contribute to the growth and promotion of the cultural arts in our Community, our Artists, Students, Ceramics program and the Lorton Arts Foundation. The new state of the art facility comprising 8,000 sq. ft. with 5- 220sq. ft. individual resident artist studio spaces, a dedicated retail gallery space, classroom space, two indoor kiln rooms, outdoor gas kiln space w/ 32 Cu. Ft. shuttle kiln, Raku kiln, raw materials lab, ball mill, clay mixing equipment, slab roller, extruder, and spray booth allows the artist to expand their use of a variety of tools and processes available for the ceramic artist.

Eligibility
Ceramic Artists; emerging, pre-professional or professional with demonstrated commitment, background and working knowledge of ceramic techniques and processes including hand-building and/or wheel throwing, firing and glaze making skills. All accepted applicants must go through a short orientation and training on studio procedures and guidelines with the Ceramics Director and must follow all safe handling practices with materials and equipment.

How to Apply
Review of applications for the Ceramics Residency program is ongoing.
Please contact (see below) the Ceramics Director-Dale Marhanka for application materials. You will be required to submit an application form, a letter of intent, resume, artist statement, Teaching Philosophy (if applicable), a CD or slides of 10 images (current within last 3 years) with image info sheet, and 2 letters of reference.
The Lorton Arts Foundation-Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Program C/o Dale Marhanka- Ceramics Director, 9504 Workhouse Way –Bldg. 8, Lorton Virginia 22079 703-584-2982 dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org

West Virginia University China Ceramics Program (Scholarships Available!!!)

Through a unique linkage, the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, and West Virginia University have teamed to offer a comprehensive study opportunity for ceramic artist/potter. The Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute is considered to be China’s finest ceramics art and design school.  In fact West Virginia University is the only western university with a campus in China.  We have teamed to offer a study and travel program in the Peoples Republic of China where students will have the opportunity to study with some of China’s most prominent teachers and ceramic artists. China’s roots in ceramic art history are strong and deep. For thousands of years, Chinese artisans have developed and mastered techniques and artistry that has set the standard of excellence in ceramics throughout the world.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us.  Hope to see all of you in Jingdezhen, China!
Robert Anderson, Professor of Art, Shoji Satake, Assistant Professor of Art, Robert "Boomer" Moore, Assistant Professor of Art, Jennifer Allen, Lecturer

West Virginia University
College of Creative Arts
Division of Art + Design
Creative Arts Center
PO Box 6111
Morgantown, WV 26506
email: bob.anderson@mail.wvu.edu
tel: 304-692-0777

Armory Art Center - Artist-in-Residence Program
West Palm Beach, FL

Eight month residency positions available in Ceramics, Sculpture, 2D media, and Jewelry.
Residency Period: September 1, 2012 – May 1, 2013
Deadline for applications is postmark Saturday, May 19, 2012. 

Residency Requirements:
At least 20 hours weekly on premise (producing your work)
Be responsible for keeping facilities and equipment clean for others’ use and undertake regular maintenance and organizational tasks necessary for upkeep of communal studio (average of 15-20 hours a week)
Participation in the collective life of the studio
Up to 10 hours annually of community outreach (slide lectures or demonstrations)
Be a monitor for studio hours and assist Master Artist Workshops when needed
Contribute a piece to an annual Armory Art Center Fundraiser
Participate in Armory special events as needed

Residents will receive:
Semi-private studio space
Generous monthly stipend
Paid teaching opportunities
Exhibition opportunities
Free firing privileges and use of studio glazes

Click link above for additional details and application.


 

 

 

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