— The Steel Yard —
https://www.thesteelyard.org/residencies/
Location: Providence, RI
Length: Short and Long Term - 1-3 months or 1 year - September 9th-August 31st
Housing: None
Kilns: 3 low-mid fire electric kiln, 1 low-high fire electric test kiln, 1 gas/wood/soda kiln, 1 raku kiln, and 1 ^10 Anagama wood kiln
Expenses: $150/month residency fee; Materials and firings at cost
Funding/Stipend: Work share for waived residency fees is available — One free electric firing/month — kiln fellowship position available to receive a monthly stipend of $500 in exchange for overseeing and management of the shared ceramics studio
Workspace: Free use of large communal ceramic studio when classes are not running with a large personal storage shelf
Responsibilities: Contribute 5 hours/month of work time, participate in organizational fundraisers and departmental clean ups
Number of Residents: 5 ceramic artists and 4 metals artists
Additional Opportunities:
Take part in community events and sales
Leadership and support opportunities (Merit Fellowship, Kiln Master, Work Share, and Alloy Fellowship)
Opportunity to take classes in other media and use the other studios (foundry/metals and jewelry) during open studio times
Paid teaching opportunities
Scholarship programs available to take classes in metals and jewelry for free or pay on a sliding scale
Support on developing skills required for an independent studio practice - Incubate creative and professional development
Optional, occasional paid public project commissions
Pet Friendly
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