John Michael Kohler Arts/Industry Residency
About this opportunity
The Arts/Industry programme at John Michael Kohler Arts Center provides artists with the extraordinary opportunity to work in Kohler Co.'s pottery and foundry facilities. This three-month residency offers full studio access, free industrial materials, technical support, housing, and a monthly honorarium, enabling artists to create work at an industrial scale.
Application tips
Your proposal should demonstrate a clear vision for how industrial-scale production would advance your practice. Experience with ceramics, metals, or related materials is beneficial.
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