Residencies

This program provides two emerging artists with studio space, time, and facilities to pursue their artistic goals. Pocosin Arts primarily accepts applications for metalsmithing, ceramics, or woodwork for nine-month residencies. Proposals from other disciplines are also considered, provided the applicant can fulfill our teaching requirement and provide their own equipment. The residency is open to U.S. citizens and residents are selected through a competitive review process. The next residency period will begin September 2023 and end in May 2024. Artists apply in their primary studio area, and the program includes access to all studios. Residents also receive free housing and utilities, shared kitchen and laundry facilities, and a personal workspace. Residents are paid to teach youth and adult community classes and provide occasional assistance on campus.

Residents are selected by a competitive review based on the quality of work, a desire to teach, and articulated goals. Pocosin Arts primarily accepts residents in metalsmithing, ceramics, and the Smith digital fabrication lab, though proposals from other disciplines may also be considered. The strongest candidates will demonstrate a commitment to their craft, have a clear vision for their time in residence, and demonstrate a desire to teach.

Qualifications

The strongest candidates will demonstrate a commitment to their craft that is evident in their work. Ideal applicants are:

Self-motivated, focused on their work, and have a clear vision for their time in residence
Enjoy teaching and sharing their knowledge of craft with students ranging in age from six and up
Want to contribute and be of service to the community and the school

Teaching

Residents are an important part of our education program and teach weekly youth and adult classes throughout their time at Pocosin. Youth programs include Art After School, Summer Art Camp, and other special programs. Community classes for 18 years and up are offered in metals, ceramics, and other media.

Financial Information

Residents receive free housing and utilities, access to shared kitchen and laundry facilities, and a personal workspace in their primary studio. They are compensated for their teaching, and for occasional assistance on campus. Residents also sell their work their work through Pocosin’s gallery.

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate partners or pets.

3 Sessions Available in April 2023

• Session 1: April 10 – 14
• Session 2: April 17 – 21
• Session 3: April 24 – 28

Fees

• Residency Fee: $250 + studio fee
• Housing Fee: $125 – $450 per week, depending on selection

Applications Closed. Check back in the spring of 2024 for the next round of applications.