Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Residencies: The Red Lodge Clay Center



Long Term Residency Application Deadline: February 1st, 2013
The Long-Term Residency (September 1 - July 31) is ideal for committed individuals in transition from post baccalaureate studies to graduate school, as well as those pursuing the development of professional artistic careers. Self-directed ceramic artists searching for the time, space and resources needed to explore new ideas and create new work will enjoy the rural mountainous setting. Accepted residents will be provided with studio space, housing, utilities, and a monthly stipend in exchange for twenty hours of work per week at the Clay Center. Responsibilities will include assisting in the retail operation of the gallery, teaching community clay classes, as well as cleaning and maintenance of the studio and gallery. Residents will be responsible for personal living expenses, as well as all material and firing expenses. The application deadline is February 1st annually.
Application Fee: $40
The Red Lodge Clay Center welcomes applications from ceramic artists who will thrive working as a team, in a community minded atmosphere.


For more information:
406-446-3993
residencies@redlodgeclaycenter.com

Short Term Residency Application Deadline:  May 1, 2013
The Short-Term Residency (any time between September 1 - May 31) is ideal for the ceramic artist who is working to complete a special project requiring two to eight weeks' time. Accepted short-term residents are provided with studio space and 24 hour access to the studio. Housing is available for $450.00 per month or a prorated basis congruent with the scheduled residency. Short-term residents will be responsible for personal living expenses, as well as all material and firing expenses. The application deadline is May 1st annually.
Application Fee: $40
The Red Lodge Clay Center welcomes applications from ceramic artists who will thrive working as a team, in a community minded atmosphere.


For more information:
406-446-3993
residencies@redlodgeclaycenter.com

Call for Entries-The Red Lodge Clay Center: Juried National II





Application Deadline: January 28, 2013

Notifications Mailed: February 28, 2013

Artist's Reception: Friday, May 3, 2013

Exhibition Posted Online: Monday, May 6, 2013 by 10 AM Mountain Time

$35 Entry Fee:  3 entries, one accompanying detail per entry

The Second Bi-Annual Juried National is open to functional and sculptural ceramic artwork.  It is our mission to provide a place for professionally minded ceramic artists to create new work and share the collective importance of art in our everyday lives. The Center hopes to extend our mission by showcasing the most current and thoughtful innovations and practices in the field of ceramics today. 

JUROR:
Dan Anderson is currently a full-time studio artist following 32 years of teaching ceramics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1970-2002). Anderson received his BS degree in art education from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and his MFA degree in ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art. He is a NEA individual artist fellowship recipient plus he has been awarded six artist fellowships from the Illinois Arts Council. An avid wood firing enthusiast, he has his own anagama kiln at his Old Poag Road Clay and Glass studio/home, where he now spends 100% of his time. Red Lodge Clay Gallery, AKAR Gallery in Iowa City, Iowa, Gail Severn Gallery, Ketchum, Idaho and the Works Gallery in Philadelphia as well as other galleries throughout the United States represent his ceramics.

MERIT AWARDS:
Juror's Choice Award $500
Director's Choice Award $300
Curatorial Choice Award $200

Apply Online at Slideroom

For more information:
406-446-3993
gallery@redlodgeclaycenter.com