Residency Program

Ceramic Residency Vancouver
"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." – Ryunosuke Satoro

Community Clay offers a Residency program to post-graduates or the equivalent training well versed in the ceramic medium. The Residency aims to allow artists to work independently on a body of work, while simultaneously giving back to the Community.

The program runs from one to 12 weeks, depending on the scope of the intended project.

Participants will receive 24/7 access to a semi private area in the studio, and access to the entire studio based on scheduling availability. We are equipped with two Skutt Kilns, a Glaze Lab, Slab Roller, Extruder, Spray Booth, and Shimpo Whispers. We have a transitional Mold Making // Slip Casting area. For [up to] every 4 weeks of residency, participants will have access to 1 firing, and expected to complete 20 hours of Volunteering (teaching workshops, courses and/or tech hours.) Additional hours with compensation may be provided if necessary. Clay, tools and materials not included.

Nestled in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, our great backyard is a source of inspiration for many. We are nestled firmly in the middle of the city. Located 4 minutes by driving from the Downtown core, 8 minute walk to multiple Sky Train Stations. 30 minutes by car from the North Shore, and 1.5 hours from Whistler. Resort // cross country // back country skiing & snowboarding; snowshoeing, & hiking, front and back country camping; mountain biking; kayaking, sailing paddle boarding and other water sports are just some of the local extracurricular activities you may explore during your residency.
Pottery Residency Vancouver

Applications Deadlines:

April 30th (September 1 - December 31 Residencies)

August 31, 2022 (January 1 - April 30th Residencies)

December 31, 2022 (May 1 - August 31 Residencies)

If you prefer to not complete work hours, you may opt to pay Tuition for your Residency. Please inquire for pricing schedules.

To apply to the Residency program, please email your CV and letter of intent to hello@communityclay.ca