Ceramic Artist in Residence
Deadline
November 14, 2025
16 days left
Application Fee
FEES
Rewards
Multiple Rewards
Interest
High
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About This Opportunity
Designed to provide space, time, and support for artistic development, the Sweetwater Artist in Residency Program will welcome local and regional emerging artists into our ceramic studio for a three-month tenure. Residents will have access to our fully equipped ceramics facilities, and are encouraged to pursue self-directed projects while engaging with the community arts environment that defines Sweetwater. The residency is open to artists looking to refine their craft, expand their body of work, and contribute meaningfully to a shared creative space.
Artists selected for this opportunity will join a vibrant, multidisciplinary arts center where collaboration, mentorship, and experimentation are celebrated. We look forward to welcoming the first resident to become part of this exciting new chapter at Sweetwater!
Artist Responsibilities:
* Dedicate a minimum of 8 hours a week toward making at Sweetwater
* Dedicate 2-3 hours a week assisting Sweetwater’s Ceramic Studio Technician
* Instruct one, 3-hour specialty workshop geared towards community students the semester of residency
* Instruct one, 3-hour specialty workshop geared toward Sweetwater teaching artists the semester of residency
* Create works for a solo exhibition in the Oliver Family Lobby and Gallery, June 4-July 16
* Create a vibrant, dynamic environment through dialogue, exchanging of ideas and conversation
What You'll Get
Types: OTHER, FUNDING, EXHIBITION
* Access to Sweetwater’s fully equipped studio, equipment, and facilities during operating hours * Designated studio shelf * $500 monthly stipend * Sell artwork in Sweetwater retail space and mobile art unit, _SweetRide_ * Use of expendable studio materials (pugged clay, underglazes, and studio glazes) * 10% discount on Standard Clay purchases through Sweetwater * One complimentary Sweetwater class in any media year of residency * Access to 6 months of Sweetwater Artist Member Initiative benefits * Solo exhibition in the _Oliver Family Lobby and Gallery_ at conclusion of residency * Artist Talk at opening reception of solo exhibition
Application Requirements
- APPLICATION_FORMS
- REFERENCES
- ARTWORK_PORTFOLIO
- CV
- ARTIST_STATEMENT
Eligibility
Geographic Requirements
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Other Requirements
This program targets artists local and regional artists to the Pittsburgh, PA tri-state area, with the access to Sewickley and means to dedicate time towards the program.
Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Sewickley, US
Verified Organization
Active since 2020
Ready to take the next step?
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Applications close on November 14, 2025.