Ceramic Artist Residency

We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis.

About the Program

We understand the importance of gaining valuable work experience in the studio arts.  This program is an ideal opportunity for a developing ceramic artist who is looking for a place to obtain significant teaching experience and pursue the development of their own artwork.  Residents will also gain valuable technical knowledge of how to run a studio and how to operate as a self-employed artist and entrepreneur.  Up until 2023, we have been hosting interns in our classroom studio, but we have recently expanded our space to include a generous studio for official resident artists.

Prospective residents will be selected based on artistic merit, prior work experience, education, work ethic and references.  We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity or gender and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. As of right now, we will host up to two resident artists at a time, ranging from six months to two years. We have developed long-term friendships with many of our past interns/visiting artists and we love to stay in touch and see where life takes you after being in our studio space.  We view the residency as a mentoring process and a life-long friendship.   

One of the greatest benefits to working as resident artist at Warehome Studios is to be immersed in a true working studio outside of the academic world.  We utilize a variety of materials and have many years of experience as creative business entrepreneurs. We also work in the building trades and offer a sound understanding of how to be responsible business owners collaborating and engaging with designers, architects, dealers, galleries, contractors and other clients. A residency at Warehome Studios is a work/exchange program and is currently only available in ceramics, but resident artists will gain some exposure in the glass and stone studio when projects are available.  Please see our About Page for some of our available equipment and the work we produce.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of a BA, BFA or MFA in ceramics or a related field, but we also accept residents who studied in other fields, but still have significant ceramics experience and an extensive portfolio of recent artwork.  Residents should be excellent self-starters with a strong work ethic and the ability to be very thorough, completing all projects/tasks in a timely manner.  We are looking for people who are kind, fun and friendly with the ability to get along well with others.  Residents artists must enjoy engaging regularly with other students and renters in a small community studio setting.  We want people who are clean, organized and attentive to details.

Responsibilities - Ours and Yours

What we provide for you as a Resident Artist:

• Shared studio space of approximately 500 square feet (shared with 1-2 other artists) plus access to shared classroom space outside of class and lessons times (see About Page)

• $200 monthly credit to be used towards materials or firings, at cost (additional materials/firings can be purchased)

• Access to studio 7am-11pm (quiet hours are 7-9am, 9-11pm as there are occupied apartments above and around the studio)

• Teaching opportunities with competitive pay as a subcontractor

• Exhibition opportunities and retail gallery representation in the Warehome Gallery above the classroom

• Introducing relationships between resident artists and other Yampa Valley creatives and the broader ceramic arts community

• References for local exhibition and selling opportunities outside of Warehome Studios

• To help foster artistic growth and an understanding of technical processes, we offer the opportunity to review/critique resident’s artwork - reviews can be scheduled at the request of the resident  

• Please note that we use white stoneware, porcelain or buff clays only and prefer to avoid iron-based clays in the studio.

What we expect from you as a Resident Artist:

• 6 month minimum time commitment as resident artist

• Approximately 15 hrs per week or more of active studio time, in the pursuit of personal artistic goals

• Have a very strong work ethic with the ability to stay reasonably clean, organized and constantly thinking ahead

• Average of 6-8 hours per week of studio tasks including but not limited to glaze mixing, kiln loading, firing and unloading, glazing of student work, cleaning, organizing, gallery setup, building shelves, cleaning drain traps and general studio maintenance

• Heavy lifting of materials and use of power tools on a regular basis

• Assist with photography, installation and uploading artwork on Etsy and our other websites. 

• Help with additional business projects ranging from marketing for classes, updating our Squarespace website and adding names to our mailing list in Mail Chimp.  

• Work as an instructor for adult and kids classes, private lessons, group lessons, date nights, etc. – especially in evenings (residents will be paid for all teaching)

• Bring unique perspectives and experiences to Warehome Studios through friendly engagement with students, renters and visitors

• Donate a quality piece created during your time as a resident to the permanent Warehome Studios art collection for long-term display

• An introduction of yourself and your artwork to the community in the form of a public artist talk / digital slide show to be held following your arrival

Housing and Life in Steamboat Springs

Steamboat is a beautiful mountain town with a very active and physically fit population.  There are many hiking and biking trails as well as a world-class ski area.  The arts in Steamboat are growing steadily, as Steamboat Creates recently achieved the status of a Colorado Creative District. There is also a new non-profit arts organization called Young Bloods Collective, which is helping to provide exhibition and performance opportunities as well as critiques for younger artists.  We highly recommend that you become involved in one or both of these organizations.

Like many mountain towns, finding affordable housing can be difficult in Steamboat Springs.  You can expect to pay $1200 or more per month for housing with roommates.  We may be able to provide a temporary place to stay until you find longer term housing, but it will depend on the time of year.  We may also have some possible connections to housing opportunities but there are no guarantees. Since the internship is part time, we hope that you have enough time to work another part time job to pay for expenses if needed.  There are many jobs available in the service industry as well as construction and landscaping in the summer.  We may be able to assist you in finding a part time job, but please understand that your studio commitments must be a priority. 

Warehome Studios is situated on the west end of town, about two miles from downtown Steamboat Springs.  There is a free bus that operates within a quarter mile of the studio.  Our roads are also biker friendly and there is a nice paved bike path running from the mountain/ski area through downtown to the west end of town.  If you find housing within city limits, you may not need a car at all, but it would be helpful to have a vehicle to get around outside of Steamboat.

As for pets, we love animals and Steamboat is a pretty dog-friendly town.  However, having a pet makes finding housing far more difficult, if not impossible.  We ask that you do not bring your dog to the studio.  Some dogs are better behaved than others and we have had issues in the past with “dog drama” in our neighborhood (AKA the Warehood).  Please think ahead when getting a pet or bringing one with you to Steamboat Springs.

Recent Interns and Studio Assistants

• Neely Hachtel IG @neelyhachtel

• Agnieszka Rostkowski @geeshkart

• Zach McCrary IG @peelingpineapple

• Siena Atkins IG @sienas_studio

• Eyan Mullet IG @Mullet1234

• Emily Ward IG: @e.wardceramics

• Heather Hillard IG: @heather_sculpts

• Jonathan Taylor Bartlett IG: @jtb_art

• Jake Brodsky IG: @jake.brodsky

• Ian Connors IG: @ianconnorspottery

• Meagan Bridges

• Hope Ellis

If you are interested in applying for our ceramic artist residency program, please email the following information to Julie Anderson at info@warehomestudios.com (our online form is not working currently) . We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. please call or email Julie at 970-846-5156 if you have any trouble or specific questions.

Required application information to be emailed to Julie:

1. First and Last Name

2. Preferred Pronouns

3. Email

4. Phone Number

5. Website: Please provide a web site link if you have one. If you do not have an updated website, please share a Google Drive folder or Google Photos link here. We are looking for 10-20 images of your recent work. Medium-resolution images can be emailed if they do not exceed 20MB total.

6. Resume: What is your education and experience with ceramics and teaching? Do you have other valuable skills or mediums you work with? Are you good with social media, web sites and marketing?

7. Artist Statement: 250 words or less - tell us why you make your work

8. Letter of Intent/Goals: Please describe how you would use the time and space provided by Warehome Studios in a one page letter of intent. Explain your goals and how the residency can help you achieve these goals. We want to know what you plan to make and how, including the size, glaze and firing type, etc. Please explain why Warehome Studios is the specifically the place for you to pursue these ideas.

9. References: Please submit three professional references including their phone number, email address and how they know you as an artist, employee or student.