This is a list of ceramic artist residencies one week to five months long.

  • A wooded outdoor scene with two dome-shaped wooden structures, dirt paths, and decorative elements like a vintage fan on a pedestal, circular rugs, and a small sculpture of a person with arms raised.

    Alchemy Art Center

    Teaching Artist Residency - Short Term: 6 weeks (mid April-end of May) — (Ideal applicants have an established studio practice and are experienced in teaching adult-level classes)

    Artists in Community Artist Residency - Short Term: 6 or 8 weeks (end of May-end of July) or (end of July-mid September) — (Connect with the broader island community, share skills, work collaboratively, and create art in a dynamic and supportive environment)

    Special Projects Artist Residency - Short Term: 6 or 8 weeks (mid April-end of May) or (end of May-end of July) or (end of July-mid September) — (For artists who are interested in developing a special project that will remain at Alchemy after they leave)

  • The image shows the exterior of the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) building with its sign, along with a parking lot and a decorative sculpture made of tall stone blocks and small plants in the foreground. There are trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

    American Museum of Ceramic Art

    4 Months: May-August / September-December / January-April

  • A large brick house with a red tiled roof, columns supporting a porch, and multiple windows surrounded by tall leafy trees and landscaped greenery.

    Anderson Center at Tower View

    Short Term: 2-4 weeks (May-October) — There are 3 residency programs including Early Career Artist, Deaf Artists, and Public Artist

  • Wooden sign against leafless trees reads "Anderson Ranch Arts Center." Ground is wet with patches of snow, and there are parking signs and a building in the background.

    Anderson Ranch Art Center

    Short Term: Spring Session - 5 weeks (February 1-March 7 or March 14-April 18) or Fall Session - 10 weeks (October-December)

  • Two rustic wooden buildings in a grassy area, one appears to be a barn or shed with a sign nearby, surrounded by trees and clear blue sky.

    Arch Contemporary Ceramics

    Short Term: Varied (any time of year)

    Short Term “Summer Potter-in-Residence”: 3-4 months (June-September) (for functional potters)

  • A brick structure with decorative openings and small statues inside, set against a landscape with mountains and a sunset sky. A sign reading 'The Bray' is suspended above the structure.

    Archie Bray Foundation

    Summer Short-Term: 3 months (June 1-August 31)

    Long-Term: 1-2 years

    Visiting Artist: 4-6 weeks

  • An old, abandoned house with a mix of shingle, metal, and wood roofing, surrounded by overgrown bushes and trees.

    Art Farm

    Varied up to 5 months (mid May-mid November)

  • Artists' Cooperative Residency & Exhibitions

    Short Term: 2 weeks (June-mid August)

  • Front view of an arts center with glass entrance, surrounded by fall-colored trees, benches, and potted plants.

    Arts/Industry John Michael Kohler Arts Center

    3 Months

  • AZ West

    Work-Trade Residency: 2-4 weeks (Fall Season: September 15-December 15; Spring Season: January 15-June 1)

    Self-Structured Residency: 1-4 weeks (an alternative for those who prefer a private living arrangement that is more comfortable and less rugged) (Family Friendly)

  • A brick church with steps leading up to the entrance, large windows, and a curved glass section on the front. There is a well-maintained lawn in front.

    Baltimore Clayworks

    1-3 Months

  • Multiple red-brick buildings with large windows, green trees on a hillside, and a clear blue sky.

    Belger Crane Yard Studios

    2 Residencies available: Foundation Residency - 1 year with a renewal of 1 additional year upon review (must have recently completed academic degree-undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate) — Visiting Artist Residency - 1-6 months (must have five years of experience as a professional artist)

  • A large brick building with multiple stories and arched windows, situated on a street with a sidewalk and a small covered entrance.

    Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

    2 or 3 Months: January-April / May-August / September-November

  • A two-story dark blue building with white trim, labeled as a ceramic studio, with snow on the roof and a sign on the front. There are snow patches on the ground, a bench, and string lights overhead. In the background, snow-covered mountains and a clear blue sky are visible.

    Breck Create

    2-4 Months

  • Buffalo Creek Art Center

    4 or 8 Weeks: June 1 - October 30

  • Bunnell Street Arts Center

    Short Term: about 1 month (October-April)

  • A dark-colored cabin with a green metal roof, surrounded by trees, with a porch and stairs leading up to the entrance.

    Byrdcliffe Guild

    Summer Residency: 3 1/2 Weeks to 5 Months

    Winter Residency: Varied

  • Houses with wooden shingle roofs and connecting decks, surrounded by trees.

    Caldera Arts Center

    Short Term: 2 and 3.5 weeks (January-March)

  • Center for Contemporary Ceramics at CSU

  • Center for the Arts Evergreen

    12 weeks (offered three times per year)

  • Ceramics School

    Short Term — Summer Residency: 3 weeks (in July) - Fall Residency: 6 weeks (September-October)

  • A large, Victorian-style house with light yellow siding, multiple bay windows, and a steep gabled roof, surrounded by lush green trees and shrubbery.

    Chautauqua Visual Arts

    Short Term: 6 Week Residency (June-beginning of August) — 2 Week Residency (August)

  • Scenic view of a mountainous landscape with green hills, a lake, and snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

    Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat

    Short Term: 1, 2, or 3 weeks (end of May-beginning of October)

  • A yellow house with multiple windows, a covered porch, and a chimney, surrounded by trees and overgrown plants, with a white picket fence at the front, in a garden setting.

    Cider Creek Collective

    Varied: 2 weeks - 2 years

  • Exterior view of Clay Arts Vegas studio with signage for classes, supplies, and gallery, including a handicapped parking spot and decorative plants.

    Clay Arts Vegas

    3 Months

  • Clay Space

    Short Term: 6 months (January-June) or (July-December)

  • A mountain cabin surrounded by trees in a forested area during the daytime, with a green metal roof and a chimney, and vehicles parked nearby.

    Cobb Mountain Art and Ecology Project

    Varied: 3 months - 3 years

  • Green door with an open sign, brick wall, and a sign with 'Core Clay' on the wall next to it.

    Core Clay

    Short and Long Term: 1-3 months or 1 year -- Spring: (March 1-February 1) - Fall: (September 1-August 1)

  • Sign for Craigard Farm Store with hours of operation and open sign, snow-covered ground, rustic building with a rusted metal roof, outdoor seating, and snow on trees and the roof, under a clear blue sky.

    Craigardan

    2 or more weeks: May-October

  • A building with a red roof in a rural area, surrounded by piles of cut logs and wood debris on the ground.

    Cub Creek Foundation

    3 months: Beginning of June-End of August

  • A white two-story house with a gabled roof in a grassy area with trees and shrubs.

    Edward F. Albee Foundation

    1 month

  • Emmanuel College

    6 Weeks (Mid June-Mid August)

  • Eureka Spring School of the Arts

    Short Term: 7 weeks (June-July)

  • Exterior view of the Glen Arbor Arts Center building with a large sign displaying its name, a small patio with red chairs, and surrounded by trees.

    Glen Arbor Arts Center

    2 Weeks: May-October

  • Colorful downtown street scene with buildings and businesses, including a store with a yellow awning and a pink umbrella.

    Goggleworks Center for the Arts

    10 Weeks: June 5-August 11

  • White two-story building with a sign that reads 'Grand Marais Art Colony,' featuring large windows, a small staircase leading to the entrance, and a surrounding wooden deck.

    Grand Marais Art Colony

    3 Short Term Options:

    Juried Artists-in-Residence: 12 days - (May 29-June 11)

    Self-Guided Residencies: 1-4 weeks

    Group Residencies: 1-4 weeks

    Cohort Program: 1-3 years (no housing included)

  • A sidewalk scene in front of a pottery shop with people browsing and selling items. A sign indicates a pottery sale, and a few parked cars are along the street.

    Greenwich House Pottery

    1-3 Months: September-December / January-March / April-June / July-August

  • Front view of a house with a wooden porch decorated with colorful pennant banners, front steps, a bicycle leaning against the porch, outdoor storage boxes, and a sign that reads "Garden." The house has dark gray siding, a garage door, and a ramp leading to the porch. Tall trees surround the house under a partly cloudy sky.

    Grunewald Guild

    3-6 weeks (October-May)

  • A rustic house made of stone and wood, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, with a well-maintained front lawn.

    Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences

    2-8 weeks long — Residents arrive on Tuesday and depart on Sunday. Residencies of one week are available to Arts & Culture Administrator applicants only. Eight-week residencies will only be scheduled in the Fall and Spring Sessions. The maximum length of residencies awarded in Summer Session is four weeks

  • A view of a lakeside deck with picnic tables and trees surrounding two cabins, overlooking a large blue lake under a partly cloudy sky.

    Haystack Mountain School of Crafts

    2 Weeks: May 28-June 9

  • Exterior view of the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, featuring a wooden door, plants, and a sign with a Wi-Fi signal icon and the facility's name.

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

    3, 6, 9 and 12 month time periods - Begins September and ends in August

  • I-Park Foundation

    Short Term: 4 weeks (May-November)

  • A large multi-story house or restaurant surrounded by trees, with outdoor seating and glass windows, set in a wooded area.

    Ilwaco Artworks at Sou'Wester Lodge

    2 Residency programs:

    Short Term Residency: 1 week

    Ceramic Teaching Residency: 1 week (choose between teaching 1, 2 or 3 day workshop for no fees + a stipend)

  • A two-story wooden house with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and greenery, with a gravel driveway in front.

    Jackie Sedlock Pottery

    Varied

  • Jentel Foundation

    21 days - 3 weeks

  • A red barn with white trim on a sunny day; the barn has a sloped metal roof, and there are people and classic cars parked in front. The scene includes pumpkins and decorations, indicating a fall or harvest event. The setting has green grass and trees in the background.

    Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm

    8-12 Weeks: April-October

  • A brick building at sunset with a decorative stained glass window above the entrance and a blue door, surrounded by some greenery.

    L.a. Studio

    Minimum of 2 weeks

  • A house with a teal exterior and red window trims is partially visible behind trees in a large grassy yard. The yard has fallen leaves, and there are various tall trees with green and some yellow leaves, indicating autumn. The sky is overcast.

    Lakeside Inn

    General Residency Program: Short Term: 3, 4, and 6 weeks (length of residency will be based on the artist’s proposals, expressive medium, and availability)

    Artist Work Exchange Program: Short Term: 4-6 weeks (May-September) (work part time doing housekeeping for the inn, paid hourly)

  • LH Project

    Varied between mid May-Oct/Nov (This residency is currently invite only) (Applicants must have a MFA or equivalent experience)

  • Lighthouse Works

    6 weeks

  • Modern gray house with multiple large windows, surrounded by lush greenery, tall grasses, and flowering plants, under a clear blue sky.

    Long Meadow Art Residency

    Short Term: 6 weeks - 3 months (June-December) or (January-May) -must be 25 or older

  • Maker House

    1 month

  • Sculptures of bears and a dog seated on a white bench in an art gallery, with a painting of a woman hanging on the wall behind them.

    Mars Hill Center

    Varied: Length is determined by the resident

  • A historic stone church with two towers and arched windows, located in an urban setting with modern buildings in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

    McColl Center for Art + Innovation

    4 Months: Fall, Winter/Spring (January 9-April 18), Summer

  • Front view of a blue house with a garden, bushes, and a concrete pathway leading to the entrance on a sunny day, with a clear blue sky and some trees in the background.

    Mendocino Art Center

    The Greenhouse Residency: Short Term 4 week sessions (December-March) (A project based, self-directed residency intended to provide opportunities for community-led teaching and learning experiences through workshops, programming and events)

    Practicing Artists in Retreat: Varied (Gives practicing artists an opportunity to live and create on Mendocino Art Center’s campus)

  • Mississippi School of Folk Arts

    Short Term: 1 week - 1 month

  • White building with large windows, a 'Studios' sign hanging outside, a lamppost, and a sidewalk with a handrail

    Monson Arts

    Short Term: 2 and 4 weeks

  • Montalvo Arts Center

    Short Term: 2 weeks - 3 months

  • View of a rooftop with solar panels, HVAC units, and other equipment, with a city skyline with tall buildings and green trees in the background. The building's facade has red, green, and beige colors, with a sign that reads 'MUDFLAT' and an entrance to the Somerville Police Department's East District.

    Mudflat Pottery School and Studios

    Short Term: “Artist of Color Summer Residency” - 1-3 months - June-August

    Long Term: 1 year - September 1-August 31

  • Museum of Arts and Design

    6 months (February-July) or (August-January)

  • Nantucket Island School of Design & The Arts

    Varied: Any length in weekly increments of Monday-Monday — For longer stays Fall-Winter-Spring residencies there is a reduction in residency fees

  • A small modern beige building with large windows surrounded by lush green trees and a well-maintained lawn, under a partly cloudy sky.

    New Harmony Clay Project

    1-8 Months

  • Noble and Greenough School

    Short Term: “Artist of Color Summer Residency” - 1-3 months - June-August

  • Exterior view of the Northern Clay Center with large windows and storefront entrance

    Northern Clay Center

    McKnight Residency - Short Tern: 3 months (Supports mid career ceramic artists whose work demonstrates exceptional artistic merit and who have already proven their abilities within the field)(Cannot be a resident of Minnesota or enrolled full-time in an academic program)

  • Exterior of an art studio building with a green sign reading "Studio Classes" and "Gallery Open." A black signboard on the sidewalk says "Open" with a gear and the text "River Arts District Artist Studios." The building has a brick facade with a glass block window, a red painted corner, and an entrance door. A mature tree is in front of the building on a city sidewalk.

    Odyssey Clayworks

    Summer Short Term: 11-13 Weeks (June-August)

    Long Term: 1.5 - 3 years

  • Oglebay Institute's Stifel Fine Arts Center

    Short Term: 3 months (beginning of February-end of April) (beginning of March-end of May) (beginning of April-end of June)

  • Indoor area with numerous potted plants, including a small tree and flowering plants, arranged on a black table covered with a black cloth. Behind the plants is a large window with a view of parked cars outside. There is a black pipe along the top right corner of the wall and some string lights tangled around some plants. The interior has white walls and a wooden door with a gold handle.

    Open AIR

    Short Term: 1 month during the Fall Session

  • A view of a lakeside landscape with a large residential building on the left, trees, power lines, and a parking lot with parked cars in the foreground.

    Oregon Coast School of Art

    Short Term: Varied (2 weeks - 3 months)

  • A white house with multiple green-framed windows surrounded by trees and garden, with a gravel driveway in front.

    Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency

    Summer Residency: 3 Weeks (May 28-June 17) or (June 18-July 8) or (July10-29) or (July 30-August 19)

    Virtual Residency: 4 Weeks

    Hybrid Residency-Workshop “Longform”: 1 Month (September 11-October 8)

  • Peninsula School of Art

    Time and Space Residency Program: 6 weeks

  • A rustic wooden building with a sign that reads 'Penland School of Crafts' and 'Resident Artists' Studios'. There is a small sink outside near a window, and a green sign indicating 'ENTRANCE'. The building is surrounded by leafless trees and the sky is cloudy.

    Penland School of Craft

    3 residency programs:

    1 year project based residency or 3 year Resident Artist Program for artists at transitional points in their careers

    2 year Core Fellowship for emerging artists who work part-time for the school along with participating in workshops and developing their own work

    2 & 4 week long Winter Residency (January-February)

  • A historic house with gray shingles and red trim, surrounded by trees and grass, with a brown sign for Peters Valley School of Craft nearby.

    Peters Valley School of Craft

    2-4 Weeks: October, November and April

  • Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture

    Short Term: 2 and 4 weeks (March-mid November)

  • A rural scene with a covered wood storage area next to a metal barn or workshop. The wood storage is filled with stacked firewood, and there are some wood pieces scattered on the ground. Behind, leafless trees and a hillside are visible under cloudy skies.

    PLAYA

    Short Term: 6, 12, and 26 days

  • A two-story yellow house with multiple white-trimmed windows and a small front porch with wooden stairs. It has a sloped roof and is surrounded by a concrete retaining wall.

    Pocosin Arts - School of Fine Craft

    Long Term: 9 Months - September-May

    Short Term: Winter - 10 days (beginning of January); Spring - 1-2 weeks (April); Summer - 10 days (end of May)

  • The exterior of a store with a white brick facade. The store has a glass double door entrance, and the word 'STORE' is displayed on the wall above the door. To the right, there is a staircase with a black metal railing leading to an upper level. There are two large potted plants, one on each side of the stairs, and a sign on the right side that reads 'Queen City Clay.' A small, leafless tree is planted in a blue circular planter near the entrance.

    Queen City Clay

    Short Term: 1-3 months -- Long Term: 1 year

  • The building named Red Lodge Clay Center has a gray exterior with green trim, multiple windows, and a black awning with the word 'GALLERY' on it. There are two potted plants on either side of the entrance, located on a sidewalk with a yellow curb.

    Red Lodge Clay Center

    2-12 Weeks: September 1-May 1

  • Rock Street Artist Residency

    Short Term: 2 and 3 weeks

  • Rocking S Art Ranch

    Short Term: 2 weeks - 3 months

  • A canvas tent set up in a wooded forest with trees and greenery surrounding it

    Rockland Woods

    3 weeks (2 sessions: October and January)

  • People working on pottery projects outdoors under a wooden shelter with a red roof, surrounded by green grass and trees.

    Salem Arts Works

    Short Term: Artists may apply for any length of time between April-October

  • A large white building with multiple sections, located on a grassy hill, surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.

    Saratoga Clay Arts Center

    Long Term: 1 year (September 1-August 31)

    Short Term: 3 months (June 1-August 31)

  • Modern wooden house surrounded by tall trees and greenery under a clear blue sky.

    Sitka Center for Art and Ecology

    2 Weeks-3 Months: October 2-April 30

  • A snow-covered yard with a red barn-style building, tall trees, and a clear blue sky.

    Snowfarm

    Winter Residency: 10 one week long residencies ($1,800/week) - Early January-Mid March

    Free Independent Residency: 3 one week long residencies in April

    Open Studio Residency: 1 week long residency September 9-15 (cost dependent on housing and meal choice)

  • Springfield Art Association

    Varied: 2 weeks - 12 months

  • St. Johns/St. Bens

    6 weeks

  • A three-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance, situated under a clear blue sky. There is a paved walkway leading to the front door, and a large colorful statue or sculpture to the right of the building.

    STARWorks

    Short Term - 3 months - Spring Session (January 9-May 26), Summer Session (June 1-August 31); Fall (September-December)

    Long Term (Internship) - 1 year

  • Storm King

    Short Term: 2, 4, or 6 weeks (June-October)

  • A modern house made of wood with a metal roof, situated on a grassy hillside under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    The Bascom, A Center for the Visual Arts

    Short Term - “The Bascom’s Dave Drake Studio Resident Educator Artist Program”: 5 months - May 1-September 20

    “Winter Resident”: 5 weeks - December 9-January 20 — Ceramic Short Term - 4 weeks

  • The Clay Corner

    “Career Residency Program” Short Term: 4-6 months

  • A man standing in front of three large, black, cast iron forge doors on a brick and stone furnace in a blacksmith workshop.

    The Clay Studio of Missoula

    1-2 months or 1-2 years

    Woodfire Residency position: at least 1 year

  • Outdoor scene with picnic tables, steps, and industrial building with metal beams overhead.

    The Steel Yard

    1-3 months or 1 year (September 9-August 31)

  • Two small, beige cabins in a wooded area with tall trees and fog, with a dirt path between them leading to a driveway with parked cars.

    Touchstone Center for Crafts

    2 weeks (June-August)

  • A rural scene with a gravel path leading to wooden buildings in a grassy area, surrounded by leafless trees under a cloudy sky.

    Township 10

    4-6 Weeks

  • Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill

    3 Months: January-March

  • Art classroom with tables, stools, art supplies, and shelves of projects and materials.

    University of Michigan

    Short Term: 12 weeks — (They especially encourage applications from social practice, performing and performance artist with an interest in issues of national identity, commemorative practices and memory and the history and future of the US)

  • A large red wooden building with multiple windows and a metal roof, some snow on the roof and ground, and a sign in front that reads 'Vermont Studio Center.'

    Vermont Studio Center

    2, 3, or 4 Week Sessions

  • Visarts

    Fleur + Charles Bresler Residency: 4 months

    Gibbs Street Residency: 6 months

  • Two wooden tiny houses with green metal roofs in a grassy yard, surrounded by trees, with outdoor furniture and a wheelbarrow.

    Visitor Center Artist Camp

    2 Weeks: July 22-August 4

  • A rustic barn with a weathered wooden exterior, partially covered by a large tree, in a rural setting with cloudy sky and greenery.

    Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts

    Short Term (Summer): 12 days - June-August

    Short Term (Fall): 4 weeks (for fall 2024—3 weeks) - September-October

    Long Term (Winter) “Salad Days”: 6 months - September-March

  • Exterior view of the Creative Arts Center with a sign and glass windows, some showing interior displays, and an

    Wellsville Creative Arts Center

    Varied: Length of stay is determined by the resident

  • Two-story house with stone and wood exterior, large patio, surrounded by trees, with wet ground and fallen leaves.

    Wildacres Retreat

    1-2 Weeks: April-October

  • A two-story building with a glass storefront and a sign that reads "Vogue Boutique & Gift Shop". The building has a wooden exterior, multiple windows with shutters, and is surrounded by trees and greenery.

    Women's Ceramic Studios

    Short Term “Parent Residency Grant”: 4 weeks (September-June) (for artists with at least one dependent child under the age of 18)

    Short Term “Anita Wetzel Residency Grant”: 4-6 weeks (for artists 45 years old and up)

    Short Term “Studio Workspace Residency”: 4-6 weeks

    Short Term: “Art-in-Ed Workspace Residency”: 4 and 5 weeks (Fall and Spring) (for artists interested in working with local school students while creating their own work in WSW’s supportive and immersive environment)