PoMoArts Ceramic Artist in Residence (CAIR) program is an important part of our commitment to artistic and cultural development. The annual residency supports the work of an emerging ceramic artist, providing opportunities for artistic development within an innovative and supportive ceramics community. It is open to all emerging ceramic artists over 19 years of age. Throughout the residency, there is an emphasis on making, learning and sharing the process of creating with clay. The ceramic studios at PoMoArts are busy, supportive and house a true sense of community. There are classes for adults in wheel throwing, hand building and sculpture, as well as classes for children and teens that range from after school clay to spring & summer camps, plus a very active Open Studio. The CAIR will also have the opportunity to teach classes as a paid instructor and to display their work.
The Ceramic Artist in Residence receives:
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A secured ceramic studio space for the duration of the residency, with room for a wheel (supplied), storage of work in progress, and some supplies.
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Access to their personal studio space during PoMoArts open hours.
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A solo exhibition of the body of work produced during the residency. (average 7-week exhibition)
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Opportunities to show work in select group exhibitions during the residency
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An artist profile page on the PoMoArts online Artist Directory. https://pomoarts.ca/artist-directory
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Up to 2 full kilns of glaze and 2 full kilns of bisque firings/month, or equivalent, for pieces that will be included in the final exhibition or are part of the artistic practice moving towards the final exhibition.
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Mentoring opportunities with PoMoArts Ceramic, Gallery and Art Education departments.
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Engagement opportunities with PoMoArts community of ceramic artists.
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The opportunity to purchase clay through PoMoArts.
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The opportunity to teach classes and/or workshops at PoMoArts.
In return, we ask that the Ceramic Artist in Residence:
- Dedicate sufficient time in the studio to complete a solo exhibition before the end of the residency.
- Supervise a minimum of two Open Studio sessions per week
- Create works for the solo exhibition, building curatorial practice with the Gallery Manager.
- Be responsible for own clay/specialty glazes/tools/equipment.
- Promote best interests of PoMoArts.
- Comply with all occupational, health and safety standards.
- Successfully pass a Background and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Comply with policy and procedures set forth by PoMoArts ceramic department.
- Be available for one or more in person public outreach activities or events.