ceramics residency programs

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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.

We accept four to six Foundation Residents per term, with two spots reserved for potters and two spots reserved for sculptors.

Term: 1-year (August 1st-July 31st), plus a possible additional 1-year renewal with review (max 2 consecutive years per artist).

Applications Open: January 1st

Application Deadline: March 1st, 11:59PM CST

Requirements:

  • Recently completed academic degree-undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate (or equivalent experience).

  • U.S. citizens and International Artists are eligible to apply

  • Submission of the following items:

    • Completed application form

    • CV/Resume

    • Artist Statement

    • One-page Letter of Intent (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 (sent directly from chosen 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, mopping & 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)

  • Each resident is responsible for their own housing, and we assist with guidance.

Benefits:

  • Large personal Semi-private studio space with a work table, shelving, and 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, taking place sometime between August 2026-July 2027

Applications Open: January 1st

Application Deadline: March 1st, 11:59PM CST

Requirements:

  • Five years of experience as a professional artist

  • Submission of the following items:

    • Completed application form

    • CV/Resume

    • Artist Statement

    • 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 one of the following:

    • Workshop

    • Demonstration

    • Artist Talk

  • Each resident is responsible for their own housing, and we assist with guidance.

Benefits:

  • Large personal Semi-private studio space with an 8x2ft work table, shelving, storage

  • Discounted Firings: free bisques, employee rate on glaze firings