Long-term Artists Residencies (1-3 years)
Our long-term residencies offer early to mid-career artists the opportunity to develop their work in a dynamic community environment for one to three years. The selection of residents is highly competitive and based on artistic excellence, potential for growth, strength of proposal, and a commitment to building a clay-oriented community. Open to artists who have completed either undergraduate and/or graduate degree, or have equivalent years of experience are eligible. Residencies start September 1st, 2025.
Benefits include:
- Semi-private, 10’ x 12’ studio space
- Paid opportunities to teach classes on and off-site
- Invitation to sell work in The Shop, Baltimore Clayworks’ retail space
- Promotion through social media/mailing lists/onsite events/virtual talks
- $1200 annual materials/firing stipend
- Firing and materials fees at cost
- Opportunity to exhibit in our gallery and to sell work in The Shop, Baltimore Clayworks’ retail space
Responsibilities:
- Working as a Program Assistant for 7 hours per week.
- Residents are required to work an average of 20 hours per week in their studio space
Lormina Salter Fellowship (1 year)
Awarded to one emerging artist producing work of the highest quality. Includes the same benefits and responsibilities as long-term Resident Artists plus:
- $2500 annual materials/firing stipend
- Solo exhibition at the end of term in 2026
EMBARC Fellowship (1 year)
Founded in 2021, the EMBARC Fellowship is awarded to an artist who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color (BIPOC). EMBARC (Emerging Maryland BIPOC Artist Residency in Ceramics) seeks to center the experiences and talents of Maryland-based BIPOC artists. Must be a resident of Maryland for at least 1 year prior to the application submission date. Includes the same benefits and responsibilities as long-term Resident Artists plus:
- $2500 annual materials/firing stipend
- Solo exhibition at the end of term in 2026
How to Apply
To apply for a long-term residency or EMBARC Fellowship, please email the following materials to submissions@baltimoreclayworks.org with the subject line “Long-term Application.”
- Long-Term Residency Application. Download a copy and label file with last name, first initial, and APPLICATION (example: doejAPPLICATION.pdf)
- Resume. Label file with last name, first initial, and RESUME
- (example: doejRESUME.pdf)
- Letter of Intent. Please submit a letter of intent detailing the work you plan to make during your residency and how it will impact your development as an artist. Describe in detail how you will benefit from your time at Baltimore Clayworks and how you envision your role in the greater community. Please limit your letter to an approximate 750 word count. Include information regarding materials, firing methods, and processes. Label file with last name, first initial, LETTER (example: doejLETTER.pdf)
- Artist Statement. Label file with last name, first initial, and STATEMENT (example: doejSTATEMENT.pdf)
- Images. Please provide 10 jpeg images (5×7 300dpi) of current work created in the past 3 years. Image files should be labeled with last name, first initial, and numbers indicating your preferred viewing order (example: doej1.jpg) *please contact us directly to upload video files.
- Image list. Please provide an image list that includes image name, artist name, title, date of work, dimensions of work, and medium.
Lormina Salter Fellowship: Please indicate on your application form your interest in consideration for the Lormina Salter Fellowship.
EMBARC Fellowship: Please indicate on your application form your interest in consideration for the EMBARC Fellowship.
Applications deadline April 1, 2025, 5:00 pm (EST)
Short-term Artists Residencies (1-3 months)
Our short-term residencies offer artists subsidized Resident Artist Studios for one to three months based on their project proposals. Ceramic artists at all stages of their careers are eligible.
Benefits include:
- A semi-private, 10’ x 12’ studio space for $200 per month
- Firing and materials fees at cost
- Paid opportunities to teach classes on or off-site
- Promotion through social media/mailing lists/onsite and virtual events
How to Apply
To apply for a short-term residency (September 2025 – August 2026), please email the following materials to submissions@baltimoreclayworks.org with the subject line “Short-term Application.”
- Short-Term Residency Application. Download a copy and label file with last name, first initial, and APPLICATION (example: doejAPPLICATION.pdf)
- Resume. Label file with last name, first initial, and RESUME
(example: doejRESUME.pdf) - Project Proposal. Please submit a project proposal detailing the work you plan to make providing a general time line including approximate material and firing schedule (temp range, firing method, clay body, special materials, etc.). Describe in detail the impact this project has to your own artistic growth, and how it will benefit the Baltimore Clayworks community and greater ceramics community as a whole. Please limit your proposal to an approximate 1000 word count. Label file with last name, first initial, PROPOSAL (example: doejPROPOSAL.pdf)
- Artist Statement. Label file with last name, first initial, and STATEMENT (example: doejSTATEMENT.pdf)
- Images. 10 images (5×7 300dpi) Image files should be labeled with last name, first initial, and numbers indicating your preferred viewing order (example: doej1.jpg)
- Image list. Please provide an image list that includes file name, artist name, title, date of work, dimensions of work, and medium
Applications deadline April 1, 2025, 5:00 pm (EST)
Questions? Contact rebecca.morton@baltimoreclayworks.org
