— The Umbrella Arts Center —

https://theumbrellaarts.org/people/artists-residence

Location: Concord, MA

Length: Long Term: 1 year - September - August

Applications: Opens early 2027 and closes mid-May 2027

Application Fees: None

Housing: None

Kilns:

• 7 — Electric kilns

• 1 — Bailey 30C Reduction kiln

• 1 — Bailey 20C Soda kiln

• 1 — Raku kiln

Expenses: Materials and firing at cost

Funding/Stipend: $2,000 yearly materials and fees stipend

Workspace: 80 sq ft studio space

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the educational operations of the studio through teaching classes and or workshops

Number of Residents: 1 artist

Additional Opportunities:

• Benefit from a creative community of more than 50 artists in the iteration and innovation of their ideas.

• Paid instruction of full semester classes as well as the potential for additional workshops for qualified candidates

• Public engagement talks, panels, tours, or participatory art opportunities may be offered

• Opportunity to participate in the Winter Market Sale and Spring Open Studios event and the accompanying exhibition

• The Umbrella will support the position through publicity and marketing for the residency as well as any other educational offerings and exhibitions.