Ceramic Artist in Residence Program

From June 1 2013 through May 31 2014.

The Ceramic Artist in Residence Program at the Visual Arts Centre offers new artists the opportunity to develop their work, cooperate with other artists, and work in a community that shares their excitement about clay and the ceramic process.

The residency includes:
• Access to the clay studio including handbuilding space, an extruder, and 14 wheels.
• Four large electric kilns and a test kiln.
• Material development lab.
• Opportunities to share research.
• Possibility of exhibiting work created during the residency.
• Access to a group of ceramic artists with various approaches to clay work.
• 19 hours per week of paid work.
There is no fee for this residency, rather the Visual Arts Centre pays the resident to work as a technician. The Artist in Residence is responsible for the cost of materials used during the residency, including clay and raw materials.

Application Process
The Ceramic Artist in Residence will be selected by the Director of the Visual Arts Centre, the Ceramic Department Programme Director and the Ceramics Coordinator. The selection process is based on the strength of the application and an interview.
A complete application must include:
• A completed application form (PDF).
• A resume.
• A statement of intent outlining the artistic research you would like to pursue at the Visual Arts Centre.
• No more than 10 digital images of your work in jpeg format, with a corresponding list outlining title, medium, size, and date of the work.
• Two letters of recommendation.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the ceramic studio before applying. Appointments to visit can be made by calling Olaf de Winter (Ceramics Coordinator) at 514-488-9558 or by email at olafceramic@gmail.com. There is no application fee. The application deadline is April 15 2013.

Download form: PDF

Send complete applications to:
Ceramic Artist in Residence Program
Visual Arts Centre
350 Victoria
Westmount, Quebec
H3Z 2N4