2027 Open Studio Residency Studio Technician

Overview

The 2027 Open Studio Residency at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts runs from May 23–June 4, 2027. The program supports approximately 50 participants from the craft field and across all creative disciplines with uninterrupted studio time and an opportunity to work in a community of makers. Studio Technicians are responsible for supervising and supporting Residents during their use and navigation of the studios.

Eligibility

Individuals must be 21 years of age or older at the start of the program. Studio Technicians must be well-versed in their studio’s equipment and processes, and willing and able to maintain a safe, clean, organized, welcoming, and creative workspace for Residents. Reviewers consider aspects such as previous studio management and relevant craft experience. This opportunity is open to artists based anywhere in the world and at any stage of their career.

Responsibilities of Studio Technicians

Studio Techs are responsible for supervising and supporting Residents during their use and navigation of the studios. They must be well-versed in their studio’s equipment and processes, and willing and able to maintain a safe, clean, organized, welcoming, and creative workspace for Residents. Studio Techs help create a sense of community within the studio, watch over studio equipment, tools, safety, and the overall well-being of the communal environment. They will be a facilitator and resource serving the entire group and may be assigned small studio-specific projects and tasks by Haystack staff. Studio Technicians will not lead workshops or fabricate work for Residents.

Compensation and Benefits

• Studio Techs receive an honorarium of $1,500.
• Room and board on campus are provided.
• Limited travel costs are covered.
• Studio Techs are responsible for materials used over the course of the program.

Physical Requirements

Studio Techs must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate the campus’s many stairs and terrain comfortably.

Key Dates