Year-Long Residency

In 1996 Mudflat began offering a one-year residency position to clay artists. This highly competitive program provides a private studio space at no cost with access to Mudflat’s facility, a monthly materials stipend, a monthly housing stipend, and opportunities to teach and sell work.

Applications for the 2024-25 residency are due April 16, 2024. See below for additional information and application form.

About the year-long residency

Dates

September 1 - August 31, annually

Residency Includes

Private 90 square foot studio space
24/7 access
A monthly stipend of $75, to be applied to clay materials and firing costs
A monthly stipend of up to $200 for housing assistance
Paid teaching opportunities in our educational programs
Opportunities for retail sales at our Open Studio events and at Mudflat Gallery
Solo exhibition and reception at Mudflat in July to showcase work created during the residency year

Residency Requirements

This is a one year commitment: September 1 through August 31
Artists are expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours per week in their studio
Artists are required to work 5 hours per week for Mudflat, assisting with technical jobs
2 public presentations during the residency. The first, in September, is a slide show of the artist's work.
Applicants should have knowledge of a variety of clay techniques and some kiln firing experience, the ability to work independently, and enthusiasm and willingness to be part of an urban community clay center.