— Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard —

https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/ceramics/artist-residence-program

Location: Cambridge, MA

Length: Long Term: 1 Year (September 1-August 31)

Housing: None

Kilns: 2 new Master kiln builder custom gas kilns and 1 new Bailey car kilns for reduction and soda kiln. Outdoor access to raku/saggar firing options, large Fredrickson front loading electric car kiln and 7 other electric kilns of varying sizes

Expenses: None

Funding/Stipend: Free materials and use of kilns

Workspace: a 60 square foot personal studio space and use of common studio spaces

Responsibilities: 20 hours/week of time dedicated to personal work, one public workshop presentation, provide presentations, to classes, participation in program events and special projects with the Harvard Community

Number of Residents: 2-3 artists

Additional Opportunities:

  • Build relevant skill in research, professional development, technical ability, creative problem solving, teaching and community involvement,

  • Take classes and firing workshops within the program

  • Paid teaching opportunities within the program for both community and academic based classes

  • Solo exhibition of work completed during residency

  • Attend visiting artist workshops and symposium offered within the program

  • Exhibition/sale opportunities in two annual shows and sales

  • Access to studio lighting and background material for documenting work

  • Website visibility

  • Access to Harvard University Library and Museums

  • Opportunities for participation in academic collaborations with the Harvard community

  • Area is bike friendly and good public transportation

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