Center for Metal Artsresidency
Center for Metal Arts Winter Residency
Housing: Private room in the shared CMA Student House is included with acceptance; the house has a full kitchen, but meals are not provided.
- Who Can Apply: Metal artists and blacksmiths from any country (the interest form asks for country of residence) who are comfortable and confident operating all equipment in the Forging Classroom; this is an independent residency without formal instruction.
- The Focus: Independent forging residency at the Center for Metal Arts in Johnstown, PA, in one-week, two-week, one-month (January 4–29) or six-week (January 4–February 12, 2027) sessions, with a personal forging station (anvil, gas and coal forge) and access to all Forging Classroom tooling.
- The Funding: Scholarship-supported residency (Windgate Foundation): a private room in the shared CMA Student House is included; no cash stipend is stated; meals are not provided and residents supply or buy their own materials.
- Key Requirements: Between September 1 and November 2, 2026, fill out the Interest Form on the residency page (selecting the session dates you are available for) and email a letter of intent, 10 images of your work, a letter of recommendation and optional references to applications@centerformetalarts.org. Notifications go out November 16, 2026.
DeadlineMonday, November 2, 2026
DurationOne-week to six-week residency options
Program datesJanuary 4 – February 12, 2027 (one-week, two-week, one-month, or six-week session options)
LocationJohnstown, PA
Open toArtists worldwide
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesblacksmithing, forging, metal arts
Application notesThis is an independent residency without formal instruction; residents must be comfortable with all equipment. Personal tools may be brought but CMA staff can deem them unsafe. An orientation packet with policies and rules is provided upon acceptance.
Contactapplications@centerformetalarts.org
Center for Metal Arts
Organization based in Johnstown