ceramic residency programs
Belger Crane Yard Studios continues to host national and international artists through its Residency program. A residency provides ceramic artists the opportunity to expand their body of work or create a special project that may be outside the scope of their routine studio practice. The residency program gives driven, self-directed artists opportunities for rigorous professional development and enhanced self-sufficiency practices. Within the studio community, resident artists engage in constructive dialogue and immerse themselves in their work. Residents foster the development of the studio’s creative environment and create outreach opportunities within the local community. Outreach opportunities include teaching classes or workshops, giving public presentations, and critiques. Through community involvement, residents create educational opportunities for the appreciation and critical understanding of ceramics, thus employing and evolving Belger Crane Yard Studios as an innovative, artistic resource.
We begin accepting applications for our Artist in Residence program in January, with a deadline of March for residencies beginning in August.
FOUNDATION RESIDENCY
This residency program is open to emerging artists looking to further their artistic and professional careers and gain experience in a large working studio environment. This residency is ideal for artists who thrive in a shared, communal space, and are preparing for the next step in their professional pursuits.
Term: 1-year, plus a possible additional 1-year renewal with review (max 2 consecutive years per artist)
Application Deadline: March 1st, 11:59PM CST
Requirements:
Recently completed academic degree-undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate (or equivalent experience)
Submission of the following items:
-Completed application form
-Artist Statement
-CV/Resume
-Letter of Intent briefly outlining specific project goals for the residency term
-15-20 digital images saved in JPEG format at 300dpi & corresponding image list
-Two Letters of Reference (can be sent directly from Recommenders)
Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the maintenance of the studio during two weekly, 6-hour monitoring shifts that could include tasks such as:
-assisting with firings & kiln turnover
-mixing glazes
-general cleaning, moping & organizing of communal tools/equipment
• Aid and advise studio members with inquiries
• Help out at First Friday events
Give an artist talk
• Donate a small work to the BCYS collection (at end of term).
Benefits:
• Large personal Semi-private studio space with a work table, shelving, storage
• $1000 materials stipend & $500 firing stipend *discounted firing rates if stipend gets used up
• Mentoring in the operation of a large community studio with many moving parts
• An exhibition at the end of the residency term
• Teaching opportunities if desired
• Opportunities to participate in the development of the following:
- Production/Distribution of designs
- Catalog Creation
- Essays
- Exhibitions
VISITING ARTIST RESIDENCY
This residency is for mid-career artists looking for opportunities for professional development in their body of work or areas such as technical and conceptual exploration. Ideal for faculty on sabbatical or professional looking for a new perspective, this residency offers a brief but focused incubation in a community studio environment.
Term: 1 to 6 months
Application Deadline: March 1st, 11:59PM CST
Requirements:
Five years of experience as a professional artist
Submission of the following items:
-Completed application form
-Artist Statement
-CV/Resume
-Personal Statement
-Written proposal with clearly articulated goals for the residency term
-15-20 digital images saved in JPEG format at 300dpi & corresponding image list
Responsibilities:
• Donate a piece to the BCYS Collection
• Community interaction through at least one of the following:
- Workshop
- Artist Talk
- Critiques with studio artists/renters
Benefits:
• Large personal Semi-private studio space with a work table, shelving, storage
• Discounted Materials and Firings