The Artist in Residence Program through the Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, offers dedicated artists the opportunity to involve themselves in research and growth, pushing their art in new directions in a dynamic, urban studio connected to the Harvard community. Individuals will have the opportunity to build relevant skills in research, professional development, technical ability, creative problem solving, teaching and community involvement through our Artist in Residence Program.

  
**Expectations of the Artist in Residence**

* One year commitment
* Must spend 20 hours/week of time dedicated to personal work
* One public workshop presentation
* Provide presentations to classes
* Participation in program events and special projects with the Harvard Community
* Artist is asked to leave one work for the permanent collection
* Responsible for own housing

* Personal studio space (60 sq. ft.) in addition to use of common studio space
* 7 day studio access
* Free access to materials - clay, glaze and use of kilns (electric, saggar, soda and gas) up to excess
* Opportunities to take classes and firing workshops within the program
* Paid teaching opportunities within the program for both community and academic based classes.
* New for 2025: $1,000/month stipend
* Solo exhibition in Gallery 224 of work completed during residency
* Attend visiting artist workshops and symposium offered within the program
* Exhibition/sales opportunities in two annual Show and Sales
* Access to studio equipment including slab roller, extruder, spray booth, 3D clay printer, plaster mold-making room and glaze mixing area
* Access to studio lighting and background material for documenting work
* Website visibility
* Access to Harvard University Library and Museums with provided ID
* Opportunities for participation in academic collaborations with the Harvard community

  

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