— Sonoma Community Center —

https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/ceramics-old/residency-application/

Location: Sonoma, CA

Length: Long Term - 6 months - (January-July) (July-January)

Housing: Private studio apartment located in the Community Center a few doors down from the ceramics studio

Kilns: 1 soda kiln, 1 Raku kiln, 1 gas kiln, 3 electric kilns and 1 electric test kiln

Expenses: Discounted clay at cost

Funding/Stipend:

• $750/month stipend

• Free firing and materials within reason

Workspace: Personal studio space within the members ceramics community studio. Residents have 24 hour access to the studio while the studio is closed to the public 8pm-10am

Responsibilities: 20 hours/week studio maintenance

Number of Residents: 1 artist at a time

Additional Opportunities:

• Solo one month long exhibition at end of residency

• Present an artist talk to the Sonoma community

• Paid teaching opportunities

• There is a studio coordinator and on call tech to assist with anything that may come up

• This residency is a top priority for the ceramics director at Sonoma Community Center providing a hands on, supportive atmosphere

• Opportunities to learn kiln loading/firing, glaze mixing, selling/promoting work, teaching and conducting workshops, etc.

• A van is available for resident use when not being used for other programing within the community center

• A resident bike is available for use

• Location is within walking distance to food, groceries, and Sonoma Square

• Other studios in the community center include Fibers Studio, Printmaking Studio, Dance Studio, a Theater, and Music Studio. Residents are welcome to utilize these studios as well as take classes open to the Sonoma community

Not Pet Friendly