— Wesleyan Potters —

https://www.wesleyanpotters.com/opportunities/internship-residency/

Location: Middletown, CT

Length: Long Term: 6 months (June- end of December)

Housing: None

Kilns: 1 Down draft kiln, 1 Alpine kiln, 7 Electric kilns and 1 Raku kiln

Expenses: None

Funding/Stipend: $1,800/month stipend and $100/month materials stipend

Workspace: Shared designated workspace in the studio

Responsibilities: Work 12-15 hours/wk under the direction of the studio manager including: loading, firing and unloading kilns, studio maintenance and cleanup, equipment maintenance, clay recycling, assist with student and member requests and assist in the gallery or office when necessary

Number of Residents: 1 artist

Additional Opportunities:

• Other media present (metal work and fiber arts)

• Free use of materials Wesleyan Potters has in stock, specialty materials can be acquired with resident’s materials stipend

• Training in firing their kilns

• Paid summer teaching opportunity

• Participation in the Wesleyan Potters annual holiday sale

• A solo gallery show

• Large artisanal community comprised of a wide age range from 8 to 100 years old and experience range from 0 to 25+ years making in ceramics