— Archie Bray Foundation —

https://archiebray.org/residencies/

Location: Helena, MT

Length:

• Summer Short-Term: 2-4 months (June 1-first week of October)

• Fall Short-Term: 1-2 months (August-October)

• Long-Term: 1-2 years

Housing: None

Kilns:

• 6 Gas kilns of varying size and purpose, including two computer automated Blaauw kilns, one 110 cu. ft Bailey sculpture kiln, two smaller Bailey kilns and one Geil kiln

• 2 Wood kilns

• 12 Electric kilns

• 2 Soda kilns

• 1 Salt kiln

Expenses: Materials and firing at cost

Funding/Stipend: Fellowships available

Workspace:

• Long Term: Each studio is approximately 256 square feet with ample shelving (studios are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis with consideration to accessibility, privacy and access needs)

  • 5 open-door studio options for accessibility and movement of larger works

  • 5 closed-door studio options provide privacy

• Short Term: The Summer Studio is a shared environment featuring ten artist studio spaces for short-term summer resident artists from late May through October, annually

  • The Summer Studio is 3,500 square feet with one 200-square-foot workstation per artist

  • Each artist workstation is equipped with a worktable, a 2’ x 3’ x 6’ cart and ample metal shelving

Responsibilities: Leave one piece for the Bray permanent collection

Number of Residents: 10 long term and 10 short term

Additional Opportunities:

• Optional teaching community classes

• Sell in Bray galleries during and after the residency period

• Access to a wood and metal shop (A 400 sq, ft indoor/outdoor workspace with woodworking and metal fabrication equipment including a table saw, chop saw, bad saw, belt sander, tig welder and metal chop saw)

• Access to a 396 sq ft photo lab dedicated to documenting artwork including a large grayscale photo booth and additional lighting equipment

• Access to a Fabrication Lab which includes a CNC router, 3-D scanner, two 3-D printers and a clay printer

• Access to a 690 sq ft research library (The John C. Board Research Library) that houses a unique collection of clay and art-related books, magazines and catalogs

• The Bray operates a retail ceramic supply business where residents may purchase clay, tools and other materials at a discount

• Minimally structured program

• Several onsite exhibitions and sales annually for resident artists

• Access to the Archie Bray permanent collection

• Be in contact with a variety of art professionals (marketing, finance, directors, gallerists, sales, etc.) all working at Archie Bray and are open to talking and answering questions

• Off campus exhibition and demo opportunities including Kolva-Sullivan Exhibition, NCECA exhibitions, Gonzaga Demo Days, Montana State University, and University of Montana Demo Days

Pet Friendly