The Clay Studio is one of America and the world’s leading institutions in the field of education and promotion of the ceramic arts. The organisation is based in Philadelphia and runs a series of programs including artist residencies, exhibitions and education and outreach programs.

The studio is currently calling for applications from international artists to take part in their Guest Artist in Residence Program.

The residency is open to any artist whose primary medium is clay. Over the past 17 years the program has hosted artists from over 35 countries including Australia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Taiwan, Mexico, Latvia, Lithuania and others.

Past Australian participants include David Ray (2004), Irianna Kanellopoulou (2005) and Sophie Milne (2007).

Successful applicants to the program will be provided with:

— A 12×12 ft. studio on The Clay Studio’s third floor
— An apartment across the street from The Clay Studio
— A materials and firing stipend of up to US$200.

Residencies vary from four to eight weeks but both shorter and longer residencies have occurred to accommodate an artist’s schedule or to allow for a larger project.

Some technical assistance is provided within the program, but the residency is largely designed for artists to work independently.

This is an ongoing opportunity.

For more information and to apply visit here.

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