Resident Artist Program 
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The Resident Artist program of the Worcester Center for Crafts is designed to meet the needs of pre-professional craft artists by providing studio space, facilities, and guidance, within a supportive studio community. Residencies are offered in Clay, Glass, and Metals. Resident Artists contribute through the focused pursuit of their creative work, teaching, and studio support roles, while acting as mentors and actively participating in the diverse studio communities that make up the Craft Center.
The residency program is unique in that it emphasizes the development of each Resident’s teaching skills in addition to their creative and artistic growth. Qualified Resident Artists are required to teach classes (ranging from introductory level to special topics). In exchange for teaching classes, Resident Artists may have the monthly tuition cost of the residency ($230) waived. *
The Resident Artist community meets regularly with faculty and staff to engage in critical dialogue on the development of their work and culminate the residency year with a group exhibition in the Krikorian Gallery. Resident Artists have regular access to Department Heads through office hours and informal dialogue.
Resident Artist Benefits
• 24/7 Access to studio and facility
• Individual Studio Space
• Regular Critiques with Faculty, Residents, and Guest Artists
• Teaching Opportunities *
• Exhibition in the Krikorian Gallery
• Opportunity to sell work at in the Gallery Store and at the Annual Festival of Crafts
• Immersion in a creative community
• Opportunity to take one class per session on a space available basis (tuition waived, resident must pay materials)
• Glass Resident Artists are entitled to a 50% discount on equipment rental rates
Resident Artist Obligations
• Continuous pursuit of creative work (min 25 hrs/wk)
• Teaching *
• Quarterly written reports and a minimum of one meeting with the Studio Department Head every 8 weeks to review progress and participation
• Studio technical support (6 hrs weekly)
• Active participation in the Craft Center community
• Active participation in monthly critiques
• Material costs**
Residencies run in ten month periods (September through June) with the option to reapply for a second year.
*Qualified Resident Artists teaching one class weekly receive a waiver of residency fees. Teaching beyond one class weekly, will be compensated at going rate. (Non-teaching Residency Fees are $230.00 per/ month)
**Additional studio fees may apply. Please contact the Studio Department Head for further information.
For more information, contact Tom O'Malley at 508.753.8183 x3014 or at tomalley@worcestercraftcenter.org.