Mudflat Studio invites applications for year-long residency program

Mudflat Studioin Somerville, Massachusetts, offers classes, workshops, outreach programming, and events focusing on the ceramic arts.Mudflat Studio invites applications for its Year-Long Residency Program. Since 1996, the program has offered a one-year residency position to clay artists. This highly competitive program provides a free private studio space with access to Mudflat’s facility, a monthly materials stipend, a monthly housing stipend, and opportunities to teach and sell work.The 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 $800 for housing assistance; paid teaching opportunities; opportunities for retail sales at Open Studio events and at Mudflat Gallery; and a solo exhibition and reception at Mudflat in July to showcase work created during the residency year.Residency requirements include: a one-year commitment from 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 five hours per week for Mudflat, assisting with technical jobs; two 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. For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Mudflat Studio