— Worcester Center for Crafts —

https://worcestercraftcenter.org/get-involved/artists-in-residence-program/

Location: Worcester, MA

Length: Long Term - 10 Months-2 years - September-June

Housing: None

Kilns: Custom-built Bailey 18C sodium vapor/reduction-firing gas kiln, Bailey 48/31 shuttle gas kiln, single-chamber cross-draft wood kiln, L&L DaVinci Series 12 cubic foot computerized electric kiln, 2 Skutt KM 1027 computerized 7 cubic foot electric kiln, Skutt KS 1018 manual 4.2 cubic foot electric kiln, Olympic test kiln and 2 raku kilns

Expenses: Materials and firing

Funding/Stipend: Grants available through Massachusetts

Workspace: Semi-private personal studio space

Responsibilities: 12 hour/week studio maintenance, volunteer studio support, exhibition, sales, mentoring and teaching

Number of Residents: 3-4 artists

Additional Opportunities:

• Advice and support with regularly scheduled critiques and peer reviews to assist in honing studio practice

• Group gallery exhibition

• Membership in ArtsWorcester for residents to encourage them to be active in the larger regional arts community

• Paid opportunities to teach and mentor students

• Access to vibrant art community

• Other media studios present including jewelry, metals and cold glass

• Several galleries present in the Worcester area