— Oregon Coast School of Art —
https://oregoncoastschoolofart.org/residencies/
Location: Gardiner, OR
Length: 2 residency programs:
Long Term: 1-2 years
Short Term: Varied - 2 weeks to 3 months
Housing: Studio and living space is combined in one private room which is included in the residency fee. The rooms are 1,000 sq. ft. or 500 sq.ft. and include access to a shared bathroom, showers, laundry and kitchen facilities. (partners and families are welcome)
Kilns: 3 electric barrel kilns and 1 gas that needs to be set up -up to ^6
Expenses:
Residents must bring their own materials with them (Reclaim clay is free)
Firing fees at cost
Long Term: residency fee of $800/month
Short Term: residency fee: Monthly = $1,000/month — Weekly = $300/week (Artists my choose a “Small Room” (500 sq.ft.) for a reduced fee of $500/month or $150/week)
Funding/Stipend: None
Workspace: Live-in/work-in 1,000 sq.ft. studio
Responsibilities: Artists will be asked to give a demonstration or teach in some capacity as a volunteer 1-2 hours/week with shared cleaning responsibilities of communal living spaces
Number of Residents: 4-5 artists at a time
Additional Opportunities:
As this is a young program, there are many planned improvements and developments in the works including a theatre, woodshop, photography dark room, metals shop, and a coffee shop.
Oregon Coast School of Art calls for artists who are independent and a person people, able to assist in building the artist community in Gardiner
Artists will have access to a communal sauna, full court basketball gym and weightlifting gym
The communal and educational nature of this residency program is designed for collaborations and the promotion of shared ideas and experiences
Additional paid teaching opportunities will be available on a case-by-case basis
This residency is designed to give practical experience that will enhance their careers in a variety of ways
Oregon Coast School of Art overlooks the Umpqua River and is a short drive to the ocean
Pet Friendly
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