— Wildfire Ceramic Studios —

https://www.wildfireceramicstudio.com/residencyopportunities

Location: Missoula, MT

Length: 2 residency programs:

• BIPOC Women in the Ceramic Arts Fellowship and Residency - Short Term: 1-3 months (beginning of June- end of August)

• Long Term: 1 year or longer

Housing: Fully furnished, private room with a full bathroom, closet, mini fridge, microwave, and kettle is available for $500/month (optional)

Kilns: 1 Olympic 3031 HE electric kiln, 1 Barlette electric kiln, 1 medium electric kiln and 1 small test kiln

Expenses:

• Material and firing cost

• Long Term residents are required to purchase a yearly membership at the Clay Studio of Missoula for $50

• Studio rent fee of $190/month

• Housing fee of $500/month for BIPOC Women in the Ceramic Arts Fellowship and Residency

Funding/Stipend: BIPOC Women in the Ceramic Arts Fellowship and Residency: $2,500 fellowship (studio fee and housing is deducted from the fellowship)

Workspace: 10’ x 8’ studio space

Responsibilities:

• BIPOC Women in the Ceramic Arts Fellowship and Residency:

  • 5 hours/week of work for the studio

  • Minimum of 20 hours/week dedicated to resident artist’s personal studio practice

• Long Term:

  • 5 hours/week of studio work hours that include but not limited to gallery install and de-install, a rotating First Friday shift, Fist Friday clean up, and studio clean up

  • Minimum of 15 hours/week dedicated to resident artist’s personal studio practice

Number of Residents: *

Additional Opportunities:

• BIPOC Women in the Ceramic Arts Fellowship and Residency:

  • Be a part of the Wildfire Ceramic Studio show at ZACC in August

  • A membership to the Clay Studio of Missoula

  • Tour of Helena clay studio

  • Attend the Montana Clay Tour

  • A spot in WCS’s consignment spot for 6 months, with potential to renew

• Teaching opportunities

• Solo exhibition in WCS’s gallery