SSNYC-CCA Artist-in-Residence Program 2026

Overview

The SSNYC-CCA Artist-in-Residence program offers artists access to a communal studio in New York City with the gift of time to work on specific ceramic projects, build community connections, and access resources for project development within a collaborative shared studio. The facility provides 8,500 square feet of workspace with 22-foot ceilings and natural light, equipped with a clay 3D printer, potters' wheels, slab rollers, clay extruders, multiple electric kilns, a gas kiln, and a glaze chemistry room.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: September 19, 2026
• Notification of Selection: by the end of September 2026
• Residency Period: October 19 – December 19, 2026 (10 weeks; dates are fixed, no rescheduling or extensions)

Eligibility

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must not be enrolled in a degree-seeking program during the residency term
• Must not be participating in another residency during the program dates
• Must be able to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week to studio practice
• Must have basic ceramic experience and be able to work independently
• Open to all individuals; the program does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation

Program Benefits

• Access to a communal studio during open hours, Monday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–11:30 PM
• Up to $2,000 in firing credits
• Up to 100 lbs of clay provided (from a limited selection)
• Access to SSNYC's stock cone 6 and cone 10 glazes (raw materials for custom glaze mixing are not provided)
• Help loading kilns
• One-on-one orientation session before the residency begins

Application Materials

• Contact information (full name, email, phone, address, website, and professional social media)
• Short bio listing the 5 most relevant exhibitions, residencies, or projects
• Full proposal including timeline (days/hours/dates)
• Five images of separate finished pieces (max. 10MB total) with a separate captions document
• PDF answering questions on project goals, production methods/equipment needs, size and quantity of pieces to be fired, clay and cone temperature, and whether the artist plans to develop their own glazes

Artist Commitments

• Maintain alignment with the original proposal, timeline, budget, and scope
• Document the creative process for archival/storytelling purposes
• Present a finished final project to the public, including an artist talk or demonstration
• Sign a formal agreement confirming acceptance of the program terms

Important Notes

• SSNYC provides the facility, equipment, and kiln-loading assistance; applicants are expected to have basic ceramic experience and be able to work independently
• SSNYC cannot assist with visa applications or provide letters of support for external funding applications
• SSNYC cannot help with shipping costs or storage of works created during the residency
• As a small team, SSNYC has limited capacity to answer individual inquiries; applicants are asked to read the guidelines carefully before writing in

How to Apply

Email your application to [email protected]