OVERVIEW
The Regional Artist-in-Residence program at Contemporary Craft will allow artists at any stage of their career and living within a 100 mile radius of Pittsburgh, PA, free access to fully equipped studios, CC staff support, and the opportunity to interface with the public while creating a body of work. The regional residencies are 3 months long. In exchange for the free usage of Contemporary Craft’s state of the art studio space as well as a monthly materials stipend, the artist in residence will be asked to engage with the public while working in the studio.
ELIGIBILITY
The ideal candidate will work in a craft medium that our studios can support, such as metalsmithing, fibers, paper and book arts, small scale woodworking, basketry or broom making. They would have experience in a studio setting with knowledge of safety procedures and best practices.
BENEFITS
- Full access to studio space, equipment, and tools during all public hours
- Private storage for personal tools and equipment in a "high school" style locker
- A $100 monthly materials stipend
- Opportunity to enter into a relationship with CC’s retail Store to sell work
- Free tuition for 1 Studio workshop
- Opportunity to be a paid instructor in the Studio
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Artist-in-Residence is expected to:
- Be present in the Studio at least 1-2 days each week for the duration of the residency, during public hours
- Volunteer for public events and be available to visitors as possible
- Give an artist talk/presentation at culmination of the residency
- Maintain overall Studio cleanliness
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of intent- Please provide a description of your current practice, the body of work you intend to complete while in residence, and why you would be a good fit for this opportunity at Contemporary Craft.
- Resume
- Artist Statement
- Desired residency session and choice of Studio (Metals, Fibers, or Mixed Media)
- Five images of your work
- Three references - Please provide their contact information and their relation to you
SESSIONS
There are 4 residency sessions in each Studio throughout the year. Please submit a new application for each session you are interested in. Sessions are as follows:
- January 1 - March 30
- April 1 - June 30
- July 1 - September 30
- October 1 - December 31
APPLICATION
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed and notifications sent approximately 2 months prior to the start of each session.