Artist in Residence and workshop Instructor (Ceramics)
Duration: March 1 – June 30, 2025
Application Deadline: December 30, 2024
Dharamkot Studio invites ceramic artists to apply for a unique opportunity to combine an artist residency with a teaching role. This residency is a space for ceramic artists to expand their personal practice, gain teaching experience, and learn how to sustain a working artist’s lifestyle. As part of the program, resident artists enrich our community by sharing their refined skills through workshops and engaging in creating projects.
Stipend: ₹25,000–₹45,000 per month
Teaching Hours: 30 hours per week.
Artistic practice: Create and Sell Your Art Through Our Studio
Program Highlights
Residency Benefits
- Artistic Practice: Access to shared studio space and materials to develop and create your own work.
- Community Engagement: Serve as an instructor for Pottery workshops, Retreat or course, sharing your expertise with pottery enthusiasts.
- Financial Support: Monthly stipend of ₹25,000–₹45,000 and a 50% commission on the sale of artworks created during the residency, which will be sold through the studio shop or gallery.
- Meals: Lunch included
- Accomodation: Not included
- Studio Facilities:
- Fully equipped with pottery wheels, slab rollers, and electric and gas kilns (up to 1200°C).
- Stoneware and terracotta clay available.
- Glaze Materials.
- Artists are requested to use the materials judiciously.
Eligibility
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Experience: 1–5 years of professional ceramic practice, including hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing.
Teaching: Prior experience in teaching and assisting pottery workshops.
Skills: Strong communication abilities and a positive attitude for teamwork.
Vision: A clear and well-defined plan for the artistic work to be completed during the residency.
Role Responsibilities
- Teach or assist in studio-hosted workshops, retreat or in the course primarily focused on hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing techniques.
- Dedicate 30 hours per week to instruction and studio engagement.
Application Process
To apply, please submit the following materials under the subject ‘Applying for Job’ by December 15, 2024, to residency@dharamkotstudio.com:
- Portfolio – (digital or online link).
- CV.
- Share a 90 second video introducing yourself and your work.
- Website or social media links showcasing your work.
- Two reference letters.
- Artist statement and bio.
- Detailed proposal of the work you plan to create during the residency. Include:
- Images, drawings, or descriptions of proposed pieces.
- Dimensions, materials, and estimated prices.
- A clear explanation of your artistic vision.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a video interview. Evaluation will focus on:
- Artistic vision and clarity of proposals.
- Technical expertise in ceramics.
- Pricing strategy for proposed work.
- Communication skills and prior teaching experience.
