— Mississippi School of Folk Arts —

https://www.msfolkart.org/artists-in-residence

Location: Natchez, MS

Length: Short Term: 1 week-1 month

Housing: None — assistance in finding housing is provided by MSFA

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Responsibilities:

  • Give a presentation at the end of their visit to the community highlighting their work while at the school

  • Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the studios

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Additional Opportunities:

  • Clay studio residents are given guidance from several local clay artists to help them build and develop a body of work

  • Opportunity to teach at all levels from young children through adults and to guide classes for MSFA’s members’ nights, a weekly session when members of MSFA gather to learn a new technique and build community

  • May display the body of work completed during their residency in a final show highlighting the progression of their work while working with MSFA

  • MSFA works with their residents to help secure housing for their stay

  • Residents with families are welcome to their program and we will assist potential residents with information about area family resources should they need it

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