— Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard —

https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/ceramics/artist-residence-program

Location: Cambridge, MA

Length: Long Term: 1 Year (September 1-August 31)

Applications:

• 2027-28 AIR Program dates: September 1, 2027-August 31, 2028

• Application for 2027-28 AIR program term deadline: April 4th

Requirements: Applicant must be eligible to work in the US for the duration of their residency

Housing: None

Kilns:

• 2 — New Master kiln builder custom gas kilns

• 1 — New Bailey car kilns for reduction and soda kiln

• 1 — Large Fredrickson front loading electric car kiln

• 7 — Other electric kilns of varying sizes

• Outdoor access to Raku/Saggar firing options

Expenses: None

Funding/Stipend:

• Free materials and use of kilns

• $1,000/month living stipend

Workspace: 24/7 access to an approximately 240 square foot personal studio space in addition to use of common studio space. Studio equipment available includes a slab roller, extruder, spray booth, 3D clay printer, plaster mold-making room and glaze mixing area.

Responsibilities:

• Spend 20 hours/week of time dedicated to personal work

• Teach 1-2 classes/year (paid, three terms per year)

• Participation in program events (including their twice annual Show and Sale) and special projects with the Harvard Community

• Give one public workshop presentation

• Provide presentations to classes

• Artist is asked to leave one work for the permanent collection

Number of Residents: 2-3 artists

Additional Opportunities:

• Build relevant skill in research, professional development, technical ability, creative problem solving, teaching and community involvement,

• Opportunities to take classes and firing workshops within the program

• Paid teaching opportunities within the program for both community and academic based classes

• Solo exhibition in Gallery 224 of work completed during residency

• Attend visiting artist workshops and symposium offered within the program

• Exhibition/sale opportunities in two annual Show and Sales

• Access to studio lighting and background material for documenting work

• Website visibility

• Access to Harvard University Library and Museums with provided ID

• Opportunities for participation in academic collaborations with the Harvard community

• Area is bike friendly and good public transportation