Over the years, Red Star Studios Ceramic Center has offered opportunities to ceramic artists in a Resident Artist program that provides clay artists an opportunity to be a part of a growing, nurturing community while increasing and sharing expertise in the field of ceramics.

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In evaluating a potential Resident Artist, we are concerned with personality as well as ceramic ability. It is incredibly important to have human interaction skills since the Resident will be interacting with students, faculty, and studio members. A typical question we might ask would be: "Are you the type of person who will stop and answer a question for someone when you'd really rather just be working on your own work?"

The duties of the Resident are strictly defined in terms of responsibilities, but loosely defined in terms of hours of commitment. It will take approximately 20 hours a week, but depending on the studio load it could be more or less. The Residents are in charge of our 70 cu. ft. Geil kiln and small soda kiln. Duties include scheduling, loading, firing, unloading, maintaining the kilns and shelves, and record keeping. The Residents also assist during workshops in varying degrees and capacities.

In return, Residents enjoy a private studio equipped with shelving, cabinets, tables, and a wheel if needed. Clay (Laguna B-mix or B-mix with sand), glaze materials, firing, and mentoring(if desired) are provided. With a BFA or MFA, there is the possibility (but not a promise) of teaching a beginning class at Red Star Studios. We pay $25 an hour and classes are 3 hours a week (although there are weeks with no classes). There are affordable apartments close by for lease and Residents are strongly encouraged to live in the neighborhood. And what a great neighborhood we have here at Red Star Studios! Along with affordable housing, we enjoy the benefit of great restaurants and entertainment, some within walking distance. Nearby, are the Kansas City Art Institute, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, and the Crossroads Arts District, which is teeming with galleries and fine cuisine. Click on the following links to learn more about Kansas City and know that you are welcome to visit us here at Red Star Studios Ceramic Center, whether you are interested in a Residency or simply want a ?Red Star experience?.

Red Star Studios utilizes 8-10 Interns at all times. There is no specified term, however a minimum 3-month commitment is required. Interns work several hours a week in exchange for Shared Studio membership (see Shared Clay Studio). Jobs range from cleaning the restroom to mixing clay and glazes and firing the electric kilns. If you would like to be an Intern, the thing to do is stay in contact and let Tara Dawley know who you are. You will be sent information to apply for Internships when they come available if your current contact information is on file.

Please direct questions to taradawley@gmail.com or 816.474.7316

In April of 2009 we will chose 3 new resident artist's who will be with us through spring of 2010. Somewhere around the end of 2008 we will put out a call for applications for upcoming positions. If you are interested in a residency at Red Star, you might consider the posibility of starting as an intern so we can get to know you and your strengths in the interim.

Applications for resident artist should be directed to:

Red Star Studios
Tara Dawley, Studio Manager
821 West 17th
Kansas City, Mo 64108

TaraDawley@gmail.com

Applications should include:

1. Brief resume
2. Artist statement
3. Two letters of reference
4. A statement about what you want out of the residency position at Red Star and what can you bring to this position
5. A brief statement of your near term plans...graduate school? ...studio potter?
6. 10 slides (which can be returned if a SASE is included) or digital images