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Sculpture Space NYC Residency Program for Ceramic Artists
- Who Can Apply: Artists age 21 or older with basic ceramic experience who are not enrolled in a degree-seeking program, are not participating in another residency during the program, and can commit at least 15 studio hours per week.
- The Focus: A ten-week intensive ceramic studio residency supporting independent project development and community connection.
- The Funding: In-kind support includes up to $2,000 in firing credits, up to 100 lbs of clay, stock cone 6 and cone 10 glazes, and communal studio access; no cash stipend is stated.
- Key Requirements: Email contact details, professional links, a short bio and five relevant projects, a detailed proposal and timeline, five finished-work images totaling no more than 10 MB, a caption document, and responses about goals, methods, equipment, dimensions, clay, firing temperature, and glaze plans.
DeadlineSaturday, September 19, 2026
AwardUp to $2,000 in firing credits, plus up to 100 lbs of clay and access to stock glazes
Application fee$0
Duration10-week residency
Program datesOctober 19 to December 19, 2026
LocationNew York, NY
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established
Disciplinesceramics, sculpture
Application notesApplications submitted via email to info@sculpturespacenyc.com. Selected applicants must attend a mandatory in-person one-hour orientation session before residency begins. Residents must maintain alignment with original proposal, document creative process, and present a finished final project to the public including an artist talk or demonstration. SSNYC cannot assist with visa applications or provide letters of support for external funding. No help provided with shipping costs or storage of completed works. Fixed program dates with no rescheduling or extensions available.
Contactinfo@sculpturespacenyc.com
Sculpture Space NYC-Center For Ceramic Arts
Organization based in New York