— Archie Bray Foundation —
https://archiebray.org/residencies/
Location: Helena, MT
Length:
Summer Short-Term: 3 months (June 1-August 31)
Long-Term: 1-2 years
Visiting Artist: 4-6 weeks
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
1 Test Soda kiln
Expenses: Materials at a discount and firings at cost
Funding/Stipend: (Variable by year, these numbers are for 2026 incoming residents)
Long-term: $7,500
Summer Short-Term: $1,500
Visiting Artist: None
Workspace:
Long Term: Each studio is approximately 256 square feet with ample shelving (studios are assigned on a lottery system)
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 rustic, shared environment featuring ten artist studio spaces for short-term summer resident artists from June 1 - August 31
The Summer Studio is 3,500 square feet with one 200 sq. ft. workstation per artist
Each artist studio is equipped with a worktable, a 2x3x6’ cart and ample metal shelving
The Summer Studio relies on a wood stove for heat
Responsibilities:
Leave one piece for the Bray Permanent Collection
Contribute to studio upkeep and community (weekly cleaning sessions typically last 1 hour)
Participate in Bray Exhibitions
Number of Residents: 10 long-term and 10 short-term
Additional Opportunities:
Optional teaching opportunities
Sell in Bray galleries during and after the residency period
Access to a brand new 1800 sq. ft. wood and metal shop. Complete with wood and metal-working tools and equipment
Access to a 396 sq ft photo lab dedicated to documenting artwork. Includes a large grayscale photo booth and additional lighting equipment
Access to a CNC router, 3-D scanner, and a 3-D clay printer
Access to a 690 sq ft research library (The John C. Board Research Library) which 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, Bi-yearly NCECA exhibitions, Gonzaga Demo Days, Montana State University, and University of Montana Demo Days
Not Pet Friendly (no pets allowed in Archie Bray buildings, exceptions for bonafide service dogs
