Artist In Residence Program

• Personal studio space (approximately 240 sq. ft.) in addition to use of common studio space
• 7 day, 24 hour studio access
• Free access to materials - clay, glaze and use of kilns (electric, saggar, soda and gas) up to excess
• Opportunities to take classes and firing workshops within the program
• Paid teaching opportunities within the program for both community and academic based classes.
• New for 2025: $1,000/month stipend
• Solo exhibition in Gallery 224 of work completed during residency
• Attend visiting artist workshops and symposium offered within the program
• Exhibition/sales opportunities in two annual Show and Sales
• Access to studio equipment including slab roller, extruder, spray booth, 3D clay printer, plaster mold-making room and glaze mixing area
• Access to studio lighting and background material for documenting work
• Website visibility
• Access to Harvard University Library and Museums with provided ID
• Opportunities for participation in academic collaborations with the Harvard community

• One year commitment
• Must spend 20 hours/week of time dedicated to studio practice
• One public workshop presentation
• Teach 1-2 semester-long courses (paid) during residency
• Must be eligible to work in US
• Provide presentations to classes
• Participation in program events (including 2 annual studio sales) and special projects with the Harvard Community
• Artist is asked to leave one work for the permanent collection
• Responsible for own housing

2026-27 AIR Program dates: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.

Apply by: Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Finalists will be interviewed April 13th - April 17th, 2026.

Applicants will be notified by May 1st of their standing.

Apply by uploading the following materials to the link below. Documents can be submitted in either PDF or .doc formats:

• Resume with personal contact information
• Artist statement
• Personal statement that reflects your reason for applying to the Office for the Arts at Harvard Ceramics Program residency.
• 10 digital images, plus one optional detail per image. Files should be in .jpeg format at 300 dpi, with images' longest dimensions approximately 7 inches/2100 pixels. Each image should be labeled with the following format:
  image number_first initial_last name (example: 1_j_smith.jpg, 2_j_smith.jpg, etc.). Images will be used for promotional purposes upon acceptance to the program.
• Corresponding image list. List should address each image by number in terms of: title, year, size of work, medium/techniques used.
  • Work should be current and completed within the last 2 years
• List of 3 references - please provide, name, title, mailing and email address and telephone. In the case that you are a finalist, these references may be contacted.

There is no fee for application. Notification will be made via email. Please direct any questions about this program or the application process to Kathy King at kking@fas.harvard.edu.
International applicants, please know that we cannot sponsor nor assist with visas through the Ceramics Program.