Global crafts residencies
This section contains listings for residencies around the world with a craft focus.
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11 November
Artists' Enclave at I-Park
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Residency Program at I-Park Artists' Enclave I-Park is a 450-acre woodland retreat in rural East Haddam, CT. Residencies are offered from May-November to visual artists (including digital and environmental), composers, landscape and garden designers, writers and architects. Work samples are evaluated through a juried process. Accommodations include private living quarters in an 1840's farmhouse, shared bathroom facilities, and a private studio. There is a $30 processing fee and artists are responsible for transportation to and from the area as well as food and work materials. A fee for travel will be offered to International artists.
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29 September
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
telephone00 1 406 443 3502address2915 Country Club Avenue, Helena, MT 59602, USA
The Foundation offers both short and long-term residencies. Full-time residencies are for one to two years, with short-term residencies usually in the summer months. The Foundation periodically offers extended stays to visiting artists. Each resident artist is provided a studio, with glazing and kiln facilities shared. Fuel and material costs are the responsibility of the artist. The Foundation purchases clay and other necessary materials in large lots to keep the artists' costs low. Artists may consign their work for sale through the on-site Bray Gallery for a one third commission. Resident artists can find housing in the surrounding area, making their own arrangements. Most residents find it necessary to have a car.
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29 September
Nine and Three Quarters Studio /943studio
addressliulifen studio, Loft, Xi Ba Road No. 101, Kunming (650032), Yunnan, Chinaemailwebsite943studio.blogbus.com
943 Studio' is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 2006 by a group of contemporary Yunnan artists and designers. The vision of our studio is to promote cooperation among different artists working across diverse fields and geographical areas, advocate new artistic experimentation, and deepen relationships between all forms of art and the public. They run residencies in the following disciplines: Visual arts/Performing arts/ Architecture/Textiles/Music/Literature/Educational programmes/New Media/Curators/Critics. Duration: 1-6 months. 943studio does not provide grants to artists. They will try their best to help you to connect with local artists and Arts University during your stay. If your application fits with the University education program, you will be paid for the lectures or events you will run. Participants are required to cover the costs of living and studio, the costs are to be paid full in cash on arrival. Send CV, 10 images of recent artwork and proposal by email.
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29 September
CHHAAP Baroda Printmaking Workshop
addressD-8 Vrindavan Bunglows, Off Tandalja Rd, Vadodara 390020
Chhaap: Baroda printmaking workshop was set up in 1999. Chhaap offers a residency program to printmakers in between September to March for 1 week to one month. Visiting artist can give lecture and conduct short workshop on any medium of printmaking. Housing and studio are 600 USD per one month, payable in Indian rupees. Need to confirm payment prior to 3 months from date of occupying the studio (charges are subject to change). Other expenses to be borne by the artists.
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29 September
Creative Glass Center of America
fax00 1 856 825 2410telephone00 1 856 825 6800 ext 2733address1501 Glasstown Road, Millville NJ 08332-1566, USA
The center hosts three-month or six-week fellowship programmes for international artists working with glass.
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29 September
Watershed Centre for the Ceramic Arts
telephone00 1 207 882 6075addressContact: Watershed Centre, RR1, Box 845, Cochran Road, Newcastle Maine 04553, Canada
The Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts offers a year round residency program. A 2 week session residency costs aruond US$700 (£440). The facilities include a double level studio, kilns, potters wheels, clay mixers, slab rollers etc. Accommodation is in dorm style rooms with a central living area and dining room, all of which are wheelchair accessible.
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29 September
Tasara - Centre for Creative Weaving
addressBeypore North, 673015 Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala Statetelephone+91-495 2414 832emailwebsite
Tasara provides an artist in residence program for artists, for a fee of 800 Euros per month.The fee of 800Euro for one month's training / artist- in-residence includes supplies worth 50 Euro, food, accommodation (twin based), individual looms and weaving lessons. Tasara provides training in weaving, dyeing (chemical and natural printing and batik) for both beginners and advanced and participants will have chance to experience and explore the lifestyle and flavor of the local culture. An advance of 100 Euro is required on registration.
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29 September
Urban Glass
websiteemailtelephone00 1 718 625 3685address647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Urban Glass is a not-for-profit international centre 'for the creation and appreciation of new art made from glass'. International makers over the age of wishing to work with glass can apply for any of the various opportunities created by Urban Glass offered to 'emerging artists' and an 'established artist'. Opportunities vary in length and provide access to studio facilities, technical support with some materials. Check the website and refer to the 'Fellowship, Scholarship & Exhibition Opportunities' page for an updatd list.
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29 September
Sanskriti Foundation
addressC-11, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi-110 016
A three-month residency for practitioners of painting, sculpture, pottery and ceramics, photography, new media, design, art history, performance and crafts. The Sanskriti Awards are given in the fields of Literature, Journalism, Art, Music-Dance- Theatre, and Social and Cultural Achievements. During your stay at Sanskriti you will live in the studio buildings, giving you full access to your workshop and studio space at all times.
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29 September
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
address1315 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) invites contemporary artists to create new work using experimental materials and techniques. Artist in Residence Program hosts emerging and established regional, national and international contemporary artists who have a demonstrated commitment to innovation and exploration. To that end, the FWM supports artistic experimentation by providing fees and materials to artists, and employing its facilities and staff to address their creative needs. Artists-in-residence are drawn from all disciplines, including painting, sculpture, architecture and design, conceptual and installation art, performance and video. Working collaboratively with the FWM's staff of printers and technicians, artists are introduced to new techniques, materials, and resources, and are thus able to realize projects that would not otherwise be possible. Through this collaborative creative process, artists stretch the boundaries not only of their own work, and of the creative possibility of the various media, but also of the larger development of contemporary art.
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29 September
Biennial Commonwealth Arts and Crafts Award
emailtelephone020 7930 3783addressThe Project Manager, Commonwealth Arts and Crafts Awards, The Commonwealth Foundation, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HY
The Award is open to Commonwealth resident artists and craftspeople aged between 22 and 35 who show promise and initiative in their own country but who have had little opportunity of working in another country. Ten awards of £6000 are made to cover airfares, fees, living expenses and the cost of mounting an exhibition. The Awards are not intended for photography or graphic design, nor for study leading to a degree, but are open to any other discipline. You can travel to any other Commonwealth country expect between Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Awards are in even numbered years. Check website for updated application information.
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29 September
Tokyo Wonder Site
addressCOSMOS, Aoyama SOUTH 3F 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0001
Tokyo Wonder Site is an art center dedicated to the creation and promotion of art and culture. They support an Emerging artists International Residency programme.