This residency is designed for artists working in one of our three concentration areas (Clay, Fibers, and Printmaking) who also have a passion and desire to share their knowledge with young students.

The youth-focused residency option is available to both live-in and studio-only residents. Along with time and space to explore personal work in their preferred medium, youth-focused residents will devote roughly half of their service hours to our various youth programs. The youth-focused resident can expect to help plan and teach lessons for 6-week youth classes, Schools Out, and Summer Camp programs as well as occasional outreach opportunities. The remaining hours will be focused on your area of concentration and may include teaching adult classes and maintaining studio spaces and materials.

The ideal candidate will have some experience working with children. Experience working in inclusive classrooms with a diverse student population is helpful but not required.

When applying to our current Clay, Fibers, or Printmaking residencies, please indicate your interest in the Youth-Focused residency option.

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Fill out the Artist in Residence application and return to us along with:

• Cover letter describing your reasons for applying for this opportunity and how it would aid the Access Arts mission and your personal goals as an artist

• 10-20 Images of Previous Work (attach to email, provide URL, or include CD or DVD — these materials will not be returned)

• Artist’s statement

• Detailed description of the project/work you wish to develop while in residency

• Resume including detailed information on your previous experience with the media you wish to pursue at Access Arts and your community involvement