| Address |
139 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia,PA 19106
USA |
| Phone Number |
(215)925-3453 |
| Fax Number |
(215)925-7774 |
| TTY Number |
(000)000-0000 |
| Email |
[email protected] |
| Website |
http://www.theclaystudio.org |
| Executive Director |
Mr. Christopher R. Taylor |
| Founding Year |
1974 |
| Incorporating Year |
1979 |
| Mission Statement |
The Clay Studio is a non-profit educational and arts organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the ceramic arts and the work of new clay artists. |
| Program Name |
Resident Artist Program |
| Program Contact |
Ms. Jennifer Zwilling, Curator of Artistic Programs |
| Program Phone |
(215) 925-3453 x18 |
| Program Email |
[email protected] |
| Year Program Founded |
1974 |
| Description of Program |
The Resident Artist Program, the Studio's first and core program, provides juried artists, including a fellowship recipient, cost-efficient studio space, supplies and equipment, as well as exhibition and teaching opportunities. Monthly rent of $125-$250.00. |
| Conditions/Public Service Requirements |
Residents share common housekeeping work and contribute time to The Clay Studio as well. |
| Award Website |
http://www.theclaystudio.org/apply/residency.php |
| Where does the program take place? |
Arts Center |
| Does this program primarily support the creation of new work? |
Yes |
| Support or Services Provided as part of the Program |
- Subsidized Studio Space
- Facilities/Equipment Access
- Exhibition Space/Opportunity
- Technical Support/Professional Development
- Insurance
- Professional contacts/referrals
- Materials
- Other:teaching opportunities
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| Description of Support or Services |
A residency at The Clay Studio includes:
* studio space (approximately 185-195 sq. ft.)
* use of four electric and two gas kilns
* collective buying of materials
* a glaze mixing area
* teaching opportunities
* One solo exhibition sometime after the artist has been in residence for at least two years
* Group exhibition opportunities
* Grant writing support from our Development staff
* Professional support from the Curator and other staff |
| Amount Awarded by this Program (if an award) |
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| Related Arts |
| Category | Discipline | Secondary | Tertiary | | Visual Arts | Ceramics | | | | Visual Arts | Crafts | | |
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| Residency |
Programs Open to Applicants Worldwide |
| Gender |
No Requirement |
| Age |
No Requirement |
| Can Previous Awardees Re-apply? |
No |
| Ethnicity |
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| Career Point |
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| Special Population |
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| Other Restrictions |
n/a |
| Total Number of Applicants (annually) |
0 |
| Total Number of Recipients (annually) |
0 |
| Total Number of Awards (annually) |
0 |
| Total Amount Awarded by this Program (annually) |
$0 |
| Procedure |
Open Application |
| Contact Requirements |
All interested individuals are strongly encouraged to visit The Clay Studio prior to applying. |
| Material/Process |
See website for details on application materials and guidelines:
http://www.theclaystudio.org/apply/residency.php |
| Application Fee |
$15 |
| Exact Deadline |
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| Deadline2 |
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| Deadline3 |
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| Deadline4 |
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| Approximate Deadline |
Mid-April |
| Rolling Deadline |
No |
| Ideal Contact Month for New Application and Guidelines |
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| Selection Process/Criteria |
The current body of Resident Artists, the Curator of Artistic Programs and one invited guest review and rank applicants. The Curator of Artistic Programs will then interview a small group of applicants based on the initial ranking. Spaces in the program are made available as current residents reach their 5-year term limit or leave the program before their term is up. |
| Notification Process |
All applicants will be notified by email by May 1st 2016. Selected artists must accept or decline residency by May 15th. The residency will begin on September 1, 2016. |
| Are awardees required to submit a Final Report? |
False |
| Awardee's Public Service Requirement? |
Residents share common housekeeping work and contribute time to The Clay Studio as well. |
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