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We have groovy new glaze samples at Burnish Clay Studio for electric and reduction firings. We even have examples of Burnish glazes on all the clay bodies we use in the studio! I know. It's a lot. Personally, when I saw the good work our techs, Finley and Parissa are doing, I was somewhat blown away. It's just more proof that good things happen in good places like Burnish. Summer Classes Start FridayBelieve it or not, summer classes are starting on Friday, so get ready. Summer session only lasts eight weeks, so take advantage of the open studio times whenever you can this summer. The ten week sessions normally go by pretty quickly. The eight week session are just like that, but faster. Studio Etiquette Dylan LOVES a clean studio. There is no question that Burnish is a great place to make work. The number of wheels, the clay bodies, the glazes, and the helpful techs and teachers all contribute to making Burnish the amazing community that it is. While working, it is important to remember that it is a community, and part of feeling happy in that community is taking good care of it through cleanliness. Make sure to clean your wheels, tools, work stations, and the wedging area whenever you use it. Don't put it off, because it is easy to forget. Additionally, if you are cleaning the area you have used and notice that something in the general vicinity needs some tidying up, please lend a hand. That helps Burnish be better, for you and for the blossoming community which operates there. Monthly Artists CritiqueOur June critique was quite successful. We all got a lot out of the dialogue around the different works of art that people brought in to discuss. It was mentioned in the critique that some people might be intimidated by the name, and I just thought I would use this space to express that the critique is facilitated by and with people who focus on encouragement, support, and creative growth. There is no tearing down of ego at these critiques because that is not a useful tool in a community of inclusion and acceptance. So, our next scheduled critique is happening on July 25th at 6 pm. Please, if you are interested, do come. At the very least, it's a nice place to talk with like-minded people about art, pottery, and food. Yes, food. It always comes up. Do You Even Insta?Our Instagram is going next level. We will be posting challenges, tips, and all kinds of fun stuff for the people who follow! Don't miss out. Take a look! Weekly Tip! When creating functional work, approach it in a way that recalls the pleasure one can take putting one's lips to a mug, holding that mug as the individual strolls through their garden in the morning, or considers the strategy for the day ahead. Too often, when we sit down at the pottery wheel, we forget that it is a privilege and an honor to create functional objects which will become a part of someone's life. Our ability to affect a life in this way is a gift. So, smooth those edges, lighten those bottoms, and remember what it feels like to hold something that feels like it was made just for you. Artist's ResourcesThe Studios at MASS MoCA Residency
Deadline: July 8, 2023 Fully-funded fellowships at MASS MoCA are available for two or four-week residencies, including General Fellowships and fellowships for Black or Indigenous Artists, Massachusetts Artists, Oregon Visual Artists, and Puerto Rico Artists. The opportunity is open to national and international artists, and it is free to apply. Selected artists receive private studio space, housing, access to workshops, member benefits, and more. UNIDEE and Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto Residency Program Deadline: July 9, 2023 This open call for the residency program Neither on Land nor at Sea pluralizes Mediterranean concepts/spaces as sites of world-making and experimentation in communal living. Applications from artists, curators, writers, theorists, activists, are welcome and encouraged. Residents will be offered the opportunity to expand on their ongoing research and practice exploring Mediterranean complexities and geographical thinking in the arts and beyond, within a group of peers and invited guests. Participation in the Autumn module is offered free of charge, and the residents will be provided with free accommodation at Cittadellarte. Residents will be required to arrange and cover expenses for their travel to/from Biella and for the food/living costs whilst in Cittadellarte. Chashama and Blick Sidewalk Studio Open Call Deadline: July 11, 2023 In collaboration with Blick Arts Materials, Chashama is accepting applications from artists who would like to utilize a window display for the presentation and sales of artwork at the 23rd Street Blick store in NYC. QUEER | ART Illuminations Grant Deadline: July 12, 2023 This annual $10,000 grant will support Black trans women visual artists, drawing attention to an existing body of work. Four finalists will also receive a $1,250 award. Winning artists will receive additional professional development resources and further guidance to bolster their creative development in the field. Penland School of Craft: Resident Artist Program Deadline: July 12, 2023 Penland, NC Penland’s Resident Artist Program is one of the longest-running residencies in the US and is designed for professional craft artists who are at a pivotal moment in their creative practice or career. Candidates can apply to either a one year project-based residency or a three year career transition residency. They encourage self-motivated, focused individuals working in traditional and nontraditional studio crafts to apply. Crosstown Arts Residency Program Deadline: July 15, 2023 Memphis, TN Crosstown Arts hosts residencies in an urban setting inside the 10-story, million+ square foot, former Sears distribution center in Memphis, TN. The residency is open to applicants from any creative discipline, including visual arts music, filmmaking, and writing in all genres. Residencies include private studio workspace, lodging, access to Shared Art Making, and free access to various Crosstown Arts events. Residents are asked to participate in a limited number of public engagement activities such as informal artist talks or open studio events, depending on the length of the residency Loghaven Artist Residency Deadline: July 15, 2023 Loghaven invites artists working in architecture, dance, music composition, theater, visual arts, writing, and interdisciplinary practices to apply for residencies occurring in 2024 and 2025. Both emerging and established architects are encouraged to submit applications. Loghaven provides all resident artists with a living stipend of $850 per week in addition to travel and freight reimbursement. Art For Change Prize 2023 Deadline: July 17, 2023 This free-to-enter prize is an international art initiative from M&C Saatchi Group and Saatchi Gallery. This year’s prize asks emerging artists to creatively respond to the theme of Regeneration. A total prize fund of £20,000 will be split between six winners, and winning artists will be able to exhibit their work at Saatchi Gallery in London. Entry is open to emerging artists based in: UK, Europe, Americas, Asia, Australia, Middle East & Africa. A winner from each location will be decided by the judging panel before a grand jury selects the overall winner. Fountainhead Residency Open Call Applications Open: July 17, 2023 Miami’s Fountainhead Residency seeks exceptional visual artists who are at a pivotal point in their career where connections and conversations are the catalyst needed to evolve their art practice. Open call applications will be accepted until 300 applications have been received. Applications will go live on Monday, July 17 at 9:00am here and are open to artists living outside of South Florida Deadline: July 21, 2023 This year-long program leverages arts and culture to make creative public policy interventions around housing and related social justice issues. There is a $10,000 honorarium plus a $10,000 budget for project expenses. Projects supported by the residency may take place anywhere within the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands Boynes Artist Award Deadline: July 30, 2023 The 9th Edition of this award will accept artists of all career stages, experiences, and backgrounds within the categories of Emerging Artist, Young Artist, and Professional Artist. Winning artists have access to a $3,500 cash prize pool, $250 in art supplies, the creation of a professional artist website, publication, newsletter features, and long-term support and guidance from the Boynes Artist Award team. Fee: $25-$35. Grand Canyon Conservancy 2024 Grand Canyon Artist in Residence Deadline: July 31, 2023 Grand Canyon Conservancy’s Artist in Residence program supports contemporary solo artists who wish to contribute to the cultural and aesthetic legacy of the Grand Canyon. Solo contemporary artists exploring concepts of conservation, cultural identity, or community through any discipline are encouraged to apply. They prioritize artists whose work and outreach programs best fit the park’s interpretation and education goals of telling stories that have been excluded, hidden, unknown, untold, or under-emphasized. Fee: $45 National Parks Arts Foundation: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park October 2024 Artist in Residence Deadline: July 31, 2023 The National Parks Arts Foundation invites artists in all artistic media to join their 2024 artist-in-residency programs — October is currently (from July 1st onward) open to apply — at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, which offers a $4,000 stipend, housing, and artist events. Apply at their residency listing submittable. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts Open Calls Deadline: August 1 Artist-in-Residence Open Call: Located in the historic Old Market, Bemis Center’s 110,000 square foot facility accommodates a broad range of artistic activity. Selected artists-in-residence enjoy generous sized, private live/work studios complete with kitchen and bathroom, a $1,250 USD monthly stipend and $750 travel stipend. Due to the limitations of B2 visas (touring/visiting), international artists-in-residence are eligible to receive reimbursement of qualified expenses, such as airfare, ground transportation, and meals. Selected artists are responsible for organizing travel to Omaha to attend the residency. Fee: $40. Peters Valley School of Craft Deadline: August 1, 2023 This residency is seeking artists who work in blacksmithing, ceramics, fibers, fine metals, wood, drawing/painting/collage or printmaking, and is open to all artists from emerging to professional. Selected artists will spend either two weeks or one month immersing themselves in time dedicated to their craft. A private room in a fully-furnished shared house and unlimited access to a fully-equipped studio (all utilities included) will be provided at no cost to the artist. This residency opportunity also pays the artist a stipend of $500 for two-week long residencies and $1,000 for month-long residencies to help off-set the costs of materials and travel. The acquisition of all materials and supplies are the responsibility of the artist. Due to the rural nature of their campus, a personal vehicle is required. SculptureCenter In Practice 2024 Open Call Deadline: August 6, 2023 In Practice 2024 invites artists who have not yet had an institutional solo exhibition in New York City to submit proposals for solo exhibitions in designated gallery spaces at SculptureCenter. Artists are also invited to propose off-site projects, publishing initiatives, performances, and nontraditional formats, which will be considered based on feasibility. Up to seven artists will be selected to participate in the program from spring 2024 to winter 2025. Each exhibition will be on view for approximately four to six weeks. Centrum Residency Programs Deadline: August 15, 2023 Emerging Artist & Writers Residency This Residency provides stipends, multiple resident gatherings, visiting artists & curators, and an open studio/public reading, and is aimed at writers, visual, and interdisciplinary artists in the Pacific Northwest who are towards the beginning of their creative paths and can benefit from the time to focus and receive support from a community of peers and specialists in their fields. Malta Biennale Open Call Deadline: August 25, 2023 This call is open to both local Maltese and international artists, curators, curatorial teams, and project managers wishing to present projects in accordance with the theme of this year’s Malta Biennale, “white sea olive groves.” Artists can apply from any stage of their career (emerging or established) and from any nation. Accepted artistic media include all forms of visual art: installation, paintings, sculptures, photography and video art. Maximum grants provided by the call are €13,000 Bryn Du’s Artist in Residence Program Deadline: August 31, 2023 The focus of this residency is to enhance local awareness and engagement in the arts by introducing new and varied artists to the Granville community throughout the calendar year. The residency is open nationwide for artists of all disciplines to apply including but not limited to those in the fields of visual arts, literature, music, theater, fashion, dance, storytelling and audiovisual studies. Stipends include $2000 for an 8 week residency and $3000 for a 12 week residency. Fee: $15.
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