Regional Artist Residencies

The Regional Artist-in-Residence program at Contemporary Craft allows artists living within 100 miles of Pittsburgh, free access to fully equipped studios, CC staff support, and the opportunity to interface with the public while creating a body of work.  Regional residencies are 3 months long.  In exchange for the free usage of Contemporary Craft’s state of the art studio spaces, the Artist-in-Residence will be asked to engage with the public while working in the studio.

Benefits

• Full access to community studio space, equipment, and tools during all public hours
• Opportunity to enter into a relationship with CC’s retail Store to sell work
• Free tuition for 1 Studio workshop
• Opportunity to be a paid instructor in the Studio

Responsibilities

The Regional Artists-in-Residence are expected to:

• Be present in the Studio at least 1-2 days each week for the duration of the residency
• Volunteer for public events and be available to visitors
• Maintain overall Studio cleanliness

Sessions

There are four residency sessions throughout the year.  Please submit a new application for each session that you are interested in.  Sessions are as follows:

• January 1-March 30
• April 1-June 30
• July 1-September 30
• October 1-December 31

Schedule

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed approximately 2 months prior to the start of each session.  Applicants may be asked to participate in a brief Zoom conversation if under consideration for a residency position.  Applications will be reviewed and notifications will be sent according to the following schedule:

To Apply

Please have the following documents prepared:

• Resume (optional)
• Artist Statement
• Letter of Interest outlining the body of work you hope to complete during your residency
• Three professional references
• Five photos of your work
• Desired residency session and choice of Studio (Metals, Fibers, or Wood)

Regional Artist-in-Residence Application