— Merritt Ceramics —

https://www.merrittceramics.com/pages/opportunities

Location: Oakland, CA

Length: Long Term: 1 year (September-September)

Housing: None

Kilns: 2 electric barrel kilns —Mid-range firing only

Expenses: Materials at a discount and firing cost

Funding/Stipend: One free bag of clay/month and use of glazes, slips, washes & more

Workspace: Dedicated shelf space of approximately 35” x 15” x 16” and 24/7 community studio access

Responsibilities: Work a set weekly schedule for 2 hours/week for the studio doing general cleaning and organizing around the studio, trimming and glazing from One-Time classes, and prepping classroom for classes/courses/privates

Number of Residents: 1-2 artists at a time

Additional Opportunities:

• A credit is given for two 6-week courses of their choosing

• Residents are paired with a mentor tailored to their specific interests and goals. This personalized mentorship aims to foster growth, provide valuable insights, and help the resident make the most of their time with Merritt Ceramics

• An end of the residency solo show of their work made during their residency

• Present an artist talk about resident’s body of work to the Merritt Ceramics members

• Opportunities to be taught a variety of aspects of a ceramic studio practice from the studio owners and members (such as firing kilns, mixing and testing glaze, selling work, etc.)

Not Pet Friendly