— Kalamazoo Institute of Arts —

‍https://www.kiarts.org/educate-learn/kirk-newman-art-school/residency-program/

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Length: Long Term: 9 months (September-June) —for BA or BFA graduates—

Housing: *

Kilns: Wood, salt, raku, electric, and high-fire gas kilns

Expenses: *

Funding/Stipend: $150 materials stipend per 12-week term ($300 total)

Workspace: Access to studio during open studio hours (studios are closed during several weeks in December)

Responsibilities: 10 hours/week assisting in maintaining the ceramic studios (Residents are expected to fully participate within their department with organizational fundraisers and department duties)

Number of Residents: *

Additional Opportunities:

  • Opportunity to share information and engage with students at Kirk Newman Art School and participate within their department and with organizational fundraisers and department duties

  • Participate in an annual Holiday Art Sale (November) and Arts Fair (June), providing professional development experiences for marketing and selling work

  • Several critiques of current works with faculty and peers will be scheduled

  • Group exhibition of work created during the residency

  • Free participation to up to two classes per term at the Kirk Newman Art School

  • Observe many aspects of a non-profit, community based art school

  • Residents working in other media present including fibers, painting, photography/digital media, printmaking, sculpture and jewelry

Take a look at what ’s past residents have to say about their residency experience:

Past Resident Reviews