Interested in a residency at Arch?
Arch Contemporary Ceramics is a fully-stocked private ceramic studio that offers short and long term studio residencies for serious, self-directed, experienced ceramic artists to spend dedicated time developing a body of work in an authentic, working, rural Rhode Island studio predominately occupied by studio potter and owner Charlie Barmonde. Room & board is not included; housing is the responsibility of the artist.
The residency program at Arch is intended to provide a retreat for deeply focused personal artistic development and experimentation where the artist can be fully immersed in their practice with little distraction from the world around them. We accept short-term residency proposals on a rolling deadline at any time of year in addition to our three established summer and winter residencies detailed below. We encourage professional ceramic artists at all levels of career development to apply.
Residents have 24-hour access to facilities and equipment including our Bailey soda kiln, three electric kilns, an extra-large slab roller, extruder, photo booth, basic wood shop tools and more. Opportunities include gallery representation, an exhibition and the potential option to organize workshops. Responsibilities include standard studio maintenance/cleanliness and working in the retail pottery shop 12 hours (two 6-hour shifts) per week.
Now accepting applications for Summer 2024!
SUMMER POTTER-IN-RESIDENCE:
A three to four month residency between June and September, reserved for an emerging through established, self-directed, functional potter (BFA, MFA, or equivalent experience preferred). Summer resident receives a studio space, 24/7 access to shared studio equipment and kilns, gallery representation with ample space in retail gallery during peak summer season and inclusion in the two major annual South Coast Open Studio Tours. Resident should be capable of and intending to maintain a production level high enough to keep a gallery shelf fully stocked with their own work during summer season. Includes $100 monthly stipend to be applied to kiln fees and materials. There is NO residency fee but residents are required to work 12 hours per week (two 6 hour shifts) in the retail pottery shop/gallery attached to the studio.
Application Deadline: april 15
Fall/Winter Residency:
A three to nine month residency between September and May open to all ceramics artists (BFA, MFA, or equivalent experience preferred, not required). Residency includes free studio space with 24-hour access to shared studio equipment and kilns. Artist must be self directed, motivated, and capable of firing and troubleshooting kilns on their own. Resident is expected to spend 15-20 hours a week in their own studios and 8 hours per week assisting with studio maintenance. This is a “real life” residency program where artist has the option of independently organizing and offering small workshops, private lessons, artists lectures, and/or demonstrations with some advertising and marketing support from the gallery. Opportunities include potential solo exhibition and gallery representation in the retail shop and online store.
To apply for a residency at Arch please submit the following information to shauna@archcontemporary.com or mail to: Arch Contemporary Ceramics A-I-R, 18 East Road, Tiverton, RI 02878
10 images of your current work, labeled with last name_image# (300 dpi, 6" largest side)
Image list with descriptions, materials, dimensions, date
A brief artist statement (150 words or less)
A proposal/statement of purpose *including desired start/end dates (250 words or less)
CV/Resume
3 References: name, contact info, relationship
Click here for the APPLICATION AGREEMENT