ARTIST IN RESIDENCY
For 2025, our Artist in Residence program is open to qualified clay artists looking to enhance their knowledge and experience in a working studio environment. Residents are expected to work to develop a strong and cohesive body of work, have a visible presence in the studio and interact with members of the clay community and the public. This year-long adventure starts on September 1, 2025 and continues through August 31, 2026
We also have a 3-month Summer Residency opening, running June 1 - August 31. Our summer resident will have the opportunity to assist or teach in our summer kids & clay camp programs while developing their voice as an artist and being part of a dynamic ceramic community.
Deadline for both opportunities: May 1, 2025
Christina Riccio 2023-25 AIR
Rebecca Fox, 2024-25 AIR
Jess Levin, 2024-25 AIR
Julianna Dougherty, 2024-25 AIR
What you should expect…
Use of fully equipped semi-private studio 100 sq ft space (if available for summer)
Full run and use of the center’s facilities
Monthly $200 stipend
Free firing
Modest living accommodations (if needed/available)
Open invitation to attend all classes and workshops during residency
Opportunity to teach adult and youth classes and private lessons and receive competitive compensation
A solo show in the Schacht Gallery at the end of your residency (not included for summer resident)
What we expect from you…
Working 15 regularly scheduled hours each week. Duties will include loading, unloading & firing kilns, managing and maintaining studio facilities, equipment & inventory and performing other regular maintenance required in the daily operations of the facility.
Participating in teaching adult and youth classes in order to be more of a part of our clay community.
You work in your own studio a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.
Help with our fundraising event, including making at least 100 bowls for our Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser ( not required for summer resident)
Attend & represent the Center at community events, workshops & gallery openings.
What is required…
The candidate must have a BFA, BS, MFA, or equivalent experience with a concentration in Ceramics, be dependable, reliable and self-motivated and have experienced and understand a communal studio environment
The candidate must complete and submit the online application by May 1.
Complete the online application for the Artist in Residence Program below, then email Jill Kovachick (jill@saratogaclayarts.org) a zip file of your 10 jpeg images (no larger than 2 MB each) by the deadline.