— Arts/Industry John Michael Kohler Arts Center —

https://www.jmkac.org/arts-industry/applications/

Location: Sheboygan, WI

Length: Short Term - 3 months

Housing: Free housing across the street from ceramic factory and workspace. One ceramic resident will share housing with one foundry resident. Guests are welcome

Kilns: Cone 6 and cone 10 gas kilns -use the kilns used by the Kohler factory

Expenses: Materials not including casting slip, plaster, glazes, and stains

Funding/Stipend: $160/week stipend and free round-trip transportation to and from the residency

Workspace: Large, open personal space within the Kohler pottery factory

Responsibilities: Strong dedication to personal studio practice

Number of Residents: 2 ceramics residents and 2 foundry residents

Additional Opportunities:

• No experience needed in casting but mid-career preferred - described as master class in mold making and slip casting, space to work on large projects. Residents receive a vast amount of resources and support for their mold and casting projects

• Open dialogue, communication and support with slip casting experts at Kohler as well as a studio technician present to provide support

• Access to foundry equipment

• Access to photographic services

• Tours come by daily passing by workspace providing visibility and opportunity to discuss resident’s practice and work with variety of people

• Large cranes and equipment available to help maneuver and create large casted pieces

• A car is available to all four residents to use during their time at the program

• Periodic artist talks and open houses