Mudflat Artists of Color Summer Residency Program

2023 is the inaugural year for the Mudflat Artists of Color Summer Residency!

Applications for the 2023-24 residency are due February 25, 2023. See below for additional information and application form.

MUDFLAT ARTIST OF COLOR SUMMER RESIDENCY INFORMATION:
Residency Overview: We are excited to invite applicants, at any career stage, to apply for a short term ceramic residency program at Mudflat Pottery School in Somerville, MA. This residency program will be offered during a flexible period within the summer months, with the timeframe to be determined by the resident based on their schedule and residency goals. Applicants will propose how they intend to use this residency program; options include, but are not limited to:

Developing teaching experience through running a workshop(s)

Developing a solo show during your time at Mudflat

Dedicating your time to creating a body of work

Mudflat will provide support to candidates to structure the residency to further their artistic career, facilitating mentorship relationships, as desired, within the area(s) of interest. It is our hope that the successful applicant will be in dialogue with the artistic community at Mudflat during this residency program.

Timeframe: Residencies can be one, two or three months long during the months of June, July & August, to be determined by the applicant based on residency goals & schedule

Residency Includes:
* A studio space at Mudflat Pottery School
* $2,500 per month stipend towards housing, materials, & expenses
* Opportunities to teach in our educational programs or workshops
* Opportunities for retail sales of work

Requirements

Eligibility:
Self-identifying ceramic artists of color at any stage in their career.
Applicants should have the ability to work independently with clay. Firing and technical support will be provided by the Mudflat staff.

*Application requirements: *

• Application form
• Resume
• Up to 10 images
• Image description sheet
• For more information, email: kate@mudflat.org
• Now accepting applications! Apply for the Artist of Color Summer Residency by using our online form HERE
• Applications are due on: February 25, 2023

Applicants will be notified: Mid-March, 2023

Applications will be reviewed by a committee of Mudflat studio artists, board members, staff and/or faculty.