Contemporary Craft is pleased to open applications for our two national artist residencies to begin in the summer of 2024. A Short Term Residency that is one month long and a Long Term Residency that is 6 months long. This open call covers four sessions of our Short Term Residency and two sessions of our Long Term Residency.
The program supports artists working in a craft medium that can be supported by our Studios, such as metalsmithing, jewelry, fibers, weaving, encaustics, paper and book arts, small-scale ceramics, and small-scale woodworking.
Our mission is to engage the public in creative experiences through Contemporary Craft. We strive to create an inclusive environment and encourage artists of all backgrounds to apply.
Short Term Residency
Each Short Term Residency will last for a period of one month during August 2024, November 2024, February 2025, and May 2025 (exact start date flexible within the month).
Eligibility and Requirements
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and must be non-Pittsburgh residents*.
- Residents will receive free furnished housing in a 4 bedroom home just a quick 3-minute drive from Contemporary Craft. Residents will have a private bedroom, shared bathroom, full kitchen, living space, laundry, and parking.
- Residents will receive a $1,200 stipend, half of which will be given upon arrival and half upon completion of the term.
- Residents are responsible for their own travel to and from Pittsburgh.
- Residents will receive access to Contemporary Craft’s facility from 9am-9pm daily. Residents will have a private work space as well as access to the community Studio spaces.
- Short Term Residents will be required to select at least one option from the following menu to engage with the Contemporary Craft community during their residency:
- Teach a half-day or full-day workshop (residents will receive additional compensation for teaching above their residency stipend)
- Give an Artist Talk about their work and residency
- Sell work through the store via an artist pop-up feature
- Engage with youth through CC’s community engagement programs
- Give an artist demo at a CC event
- Residents will be required to donate one piece of work to CC’s annual gala auction in the spring.
Long Term Residency
The Long Term Residency will last for a period of six months from July 2024-December 2024 or January 2025-June 2025.
Eligibility and Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and must be non-Pittsburgh residents*.
- Residents will receive free furnished housing in a 4 bedroom home just a quick 3-minute drive from Contemporary Craft. Residents will have a private bedroom, shared bathroom, full kitchen, living space, laundry, and parking.
- Residents will receive a $1,200 monthly stipend, which will be paid at the end of each month of the residency.
- Residents are responsible for their own travel to and from Pittsburgh.
- Residents will receive access to Contemporary Craft’s facility from 9am-9pm daily. Residents will have a private work space as well as access to the community Studio spaces.
- Long Term Residents will be required to select at least two options from the following menu to engage with the Contemporary Craft community during their residency:
- Teach a half-day or full-day workshop (residents will receive additional compensation for teaching above their residency stipend)
- Give an Artist Talk about their work and residency
- Sell work through the store via an artist pop-up feature
- Engage with youth through CC’s community engagement programs
- Give an artist demo at a CC event
- Residents will be required to donate one piece of work to CC’s annual gala auction in the spring.
Notification
Applicants will be notified of residency status by the end of February 2024.