SCULPTURE SPACE NYC RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR CERAMIC ARTISTS: OPEN CALL
Sculpture Space NYC-Center For Ceramic Arts
Apply for a 10-week ceramic artist residency in NYC offering studio access, firing credits up to $2,000, clay, and glazes.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 30 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $2,000
- Location
- New York, NY
- Exhibition window
- Oct 19, 2026 → Dec 19, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Sep 30, 2026
About
Overview
The SSNYC-CCA Artist-in-Residence program provides artists access to a communal studio in NYC. This program is for artists who are at a stage in their careers where an intensive residency in ceramics will further their artistic development. The residency intends to offer the gift of time to work on specific projects, build community connections, and provide resources for project development while enjoying the collaborative nature of a shared studio.
Program Details
- Duration: 10-week residency from October 19 to December 19, 2026
- Dates are fixed; no rescheduling or extensions available
- Minimum 15-hour per week studio commitment required
- Studio access: Monday–Sunday, 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Provided Benefits & Resources
- Studio Access: Use of communal studio space during open hours
- Firing Credit: Up to $2,000 in firing credits
- Materials: Up to 100 lbs of clay (from a limited selection)
- Glazes: Access to SSNYC's stock cone 6 and cone 10 glazes
Eligibility
- 21 years of age or older
- Not enrolled in a degree-seeking program during the residency term
- Not participating in another residency during the program dates
- Able to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week to their studio practice
- Basic ceramic experience required
- Able to work independently
Selection & Notification
Selection is based on an open application and review process led by the committee. Applications are evaluated based on artistic merit, readiness for the residency, and projects that are realistic for the facility. Selected applicants will be notified by the end of September 2026 and must attend an in-person one-hour orientation session before the residency starts.
Submission Deadline
- Application deadline: September 19, 2026
Access & Non-Discrimination
The studio is fully wheelchair accessible. Sculpture Space NYC-CCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
- Award
- Studio access, up to $2,000 in firing credits, up to 100 lbs of clay, access to glazes
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Call for Entry/Open Call - Sculpture, All Visual Arts, Crafts
- Eligibility
- Artists 21 years of age or older, not enrolled in a degree-seeking program during the residency, not participating in another residency during program dates, able to commit minimum 15 hours per week, with basic ceramic experience and ability to work independently.
- Audience
- Artists 21 years of age or older
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