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Kohler Arts/Industry Residency
Travel coveredHousing: trueArtwork donation requiredFull-time commitment
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists from all disciplines and career stages, including international applicants. No specific material experience is required.
- The Focus: This residency connects artists with the industrial resources and materials of the Kohler Co. factory to explore new ideas. Artists work for three months in either the Pottery or Foundry, gaining new skills in a unique manufacturing environment.
- The Funding: The program provides a $5,000 stipend, housing, round-trip transportation, industrial materials, and full use of the facilities.
- Key Requirements: Applications require an artist statement, statement of interest, statement of experience, 10 images, and two references.
DeadlineDeadline TBD
Award$5,000 USD
Application fee$25
DurationThree months
LocationKohler, WI
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesVisual Arts
Application notesThe application requires an artist statement, a statement of interest, a statement of experience, a portfolio of 10 images, and contact information for two references. No prior experience with clay or cast metal is necessary. The jury process is competitive. Residents are expected to commit to the full three-month duration. The studios are located on an active, loud factory floor and require wearing personal protective equipment.
Contactbpfister@jmkac.org
John Michael Kohler Arts Center