— Breck Create —

https://breckcreate.org/air-opportunity

Location: Breckenridge, CO

Length: Short Term: 2-4 months

Housing: Private studio apartment on the second floor and private studio workspace on the first floor of resident artist buildings Tin Shop or Robert Whyte House. Partners and children are welcome.

Kilns: 2 electric barrel kilns — low-mid range

Expenses: Materials

Funding/Stipend: A biweekly stipend of $600 to cover expenses and may take classes and open studios at no cost based on availability

Workspace: Private studio workspace on the main floor of provided housing

Responsibilities: During the school year, residents serve as guest instructors in Summit County school, providing support and supplemental curriculum to teachers. In the summertime, artists identify and collaborate with a community partner or organization on educational programs. Artist expectations include facilitating two weekly open studios (on campus), instructing weekly lessons in schools and on campus, participating in on-campus public events and collaborating with a community partner.

Number of Residents: 2 resident artists of any media

Additional Opportunities:

• Connect with local, regional and national artists

• Located in a picturesque mining town setting with spectacular views

• Residents may take any classes offered at Breck Create free of charge based on availability

• attend open studios in any media

• Other media present at Breck Create including glass, jewelry, drawing, painting, metals and “precious plastic” (precious plastic is a studio that melts down donated plastic that cant be recycled in Breckenridge and design molds to create recycled plastic objects)

• Nearby to hiking trails, ski resorts, and other outdoor recreation