Residency Opportunities at Red Lodge Clay Center

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Overview:

Red Lodge Clay Center (RLCC) provides various residency programs designed for artists, students, educators, and individuals seeking time and resources to deepen their studio practice. All residencies include 24/7 access to a fully equipped studio and comfortable lodging in one of two houses located in downtown Red Lodge. Note: The Fox Studio building is 6 miles from the resident housing, so residents must arrange their own transportation. For specific details about residency dates, application processes, and fees, please refer to the individual residency listings.

Cancellation Policy:

  • If a residency is canceled more than 60 days before the start date, a refund will be issued minus a $50 administrative fee.
  • For cancellations within 60 days, the security deposit and part of the residency fee may not be refunded.
  • If no cancellation occurs, the security deposit will be fully refunded after the residency concludes.

Residency Programs:

Long-Term Residency 2025–2026

Eligibility: We accept applications from emerging artists, post-bacc, post-graduate, and artists with equivalent educations. RLCC requires that applicants be at least 18 years or older, have a valid US driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and have the knowledge and experience to work independently in the studio. In addition, we ask all prospective candidates to have an advanced and self-directed studio practice as well as a mature and professional demeanor. Although we are open to all media of expression, applicant must be familiar with the ceramic process and be able to teach basic Clay Classes. RLCC Residents are asked to be part of our active and vital community; this includes interacting with Clay Center customers, Visiting Artists, Staff, and fellow residents. Applicants with partners, spouses, and significant others or families are always welcome to apply, but we would ask that you clearly state on your application the number of individuals that would be included in your household. If you are interested in the LTR and have a spouse/children/etc. we encourage you to contact our Programs Coordinator (contact below) before applying to inquire regarding the feasibility of accommodating multiple dependants. International applicants are welcome to apply, but must meet the above requirements as well as any necessary immigration and/or work visa requirements in accordance with current US laws. RLCC will provide letters of sponsorship and limited logistical support, but International applicants will be responsible for securing the required Visa/work permit and any related costs incurred. We strongly encourage International applicants to contact us prior to applying to discuss their individual circumstances regarding visa status and the visa application process.

All applications submitted by April 1, 2025 will be reviewed.

Housing: All Long-Term residents will receive year-round, fully furnished housing, which includes all utilities and Wi-Fi. LTR lodging is divided between two locations. One is a large, historic property, the “Salmon House”, located within 3 blocks of downtown Red Lodge. The Salmon House has two, larger individual ground-floor apartments, a shared laundry facility, and garage parking. The second LTR Housing location is at the RLCC Gallery building in downtown Red Lodge. There are two, smaller apartments on the upper floor of the gallery building. They have access to the downstairs laundry facilities as well as off-street parking. Residents will be assigned to individual apartments depending on availability and/or individual circumstances. Please keep in mind that there is a strict, “no pet” policy for all RLCC housing and studios.

Studio: The “Fox Studio” is RLCC’s Resident and Staff studio facility which boasts a variety of kilns, equipment, and individual studio spaces. It is located 6 miles north of town making an individual vehicle necessary for all Residents. Each resident will receive a personal 10×12 (120  sq. ft.) studio space as well as access to the larger communal space. The studio boasts over 8,700 sq. ft. of combined indoor work space and outdoor kiln areas. We have 6 electric Skutt kilns of various sizes, 2 gas kilns, 1 soda kiln, as well as 2 wood kilns. In addition, the studio is equipped with a clay mixer, glaze lab, sandblaster, spray-booth, wood shop, and numerous other amenities.

Benefits & Opportunities: $850.00/mo. stipend ($10,200 annually) $1,200 annual Materials & Firing Budget per resident (residents may use these funds to purchase materials or pay for firing costs) Private Studio Space (120 sq. ft.) + Large Communal Work Space, Fully Equipped Studio, 24/7 access Housing – Private Apartments, Year-Round, Fully furnished, all utilities are included (no pets) Group Exhibition (midway, and at the end of residency term) RLCC Gallery Representation (at the discretion of Gallery Coordinator) Professional Practices assistance and guidance from the Programs Coordinator Numerous Opportunities for Professional Development (Past examples of opportunities include: workshop offers from MSU-Billings, exhibition opportunities, field trips to make connections around Montana, going to NCECA with RLCC and working at the Gallery Expo, etc.)

Short-Term Residency (Fall 2025 – Spring 2026)

Eligibility: Short-Term Residencies generally occur between September 8th – May 1, annually. Please note, summer months (May – August) are reserved for our ASPN and AIA Groups and we do not accept short term residents during this time. We are also closed December 22, 2025 through the first week of January to give our staff a break for the Holidays, and we also do not accept residents during this time.

The Short-Term Residency is ideal for ceramic artists seeking to invest in their personal studio practice, complete a special project, or that simply need uninterrupted time to work in a well-equipped Studio with a supportive community environment. We accept applications from individuals at least 18 years of age or older with non-academic backgrounds, students and/or post-academic individuals, professional artists, and educators for residency periods lasting 2-12 weeks. Acceptance to the program is dependent on evident and developed  skill in an applicants work, the ability of individuals to be self-directed with prior experience and knowledge about ceramic processes, as well as the availability of requested dates of attendance.  If you would like to learn more about our program, please visit the “Past Short-Term Residents” page to get a sense of the artists that have been accepted in prior years.

Scholarships are available for qualified candidates that identify as BIPOC or LGBTQ. Funding may be used towards residency fees. In order to be considered for this scholarship, please indicate your interest within the Additional Comments/Notes section of the application. Should you have any questions feel free to contact us.

Lodging & Studio: We provide a fully furnished, well-appointed house with private rooms and a large kitchen that is close to Red Lodge’s amenities; restaurants, grocery store, etc. Our studio facility (Fox Studio) is well-equipped with numerous types of kilns, a slab roller, extruder, throwing wheels, clay mixer, sand-blaster, spray-booth, and wood shop. Short-term residents will be responsible for Residency Fees, all travel and personal living expenses, as well as material and firing expenses. Keep in mind that the Studio facility is 6 miles north of Resident Housing and residents will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the studio. Visit our Facilities page to learn more about Resident Housing, Fox Studio, and the RLCC Gallery.

Benefits & Opportunities: Studio – Fully-Equipped, Large Shared Studio Space (1400 sq. ft.) with 24/7 access for accepted artists Housing – Large  house w/Private Rooms, Fully furnished, Linens provided, Fully Equipped Kitchen (sorry, no pets) Exceptional Facilities and supportive ceramics community Discounted Materials and Firings Qualified candidates that identify as BIPOC or LGBTQ are eligible for an honorarium, used towards residency fees and travel.

Residency Fees   (effective September 2024) $45.00/day (Includes Housing & Studio) $150.00 Security Deposit (refundable) $40.00 Maintenance Fee (one-time fee) * Residents are also responsible for the following during their residency: travel to/from Red Lodge and in-town transportation, living expenses, material fees (charged at cost for residents) and firing fees incurred during their residency.

Contact and Resources:

For further inquiries, visit our website or contact residencies@redlodgeclaycenter.com.

website: https://www.redlodgeclaycenter.com/residency-info/

 

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