Penland School of Crafts Residencies Programs (Due July 9/July 30/Oct. 8)
Penland School of Crafts Residencies Programs
Deadline: July 9th - Resident Artist Program
July 30th - Winter Residency
October 8th - Core Fellowship
Penland School has four residency programs.
Varying in length and in content, these programs are structured to serve artists with different needs and at different stages in their careers.
Penland’s Resident Artist Program, established in the 1960s, is one of the longest-running residencies in the US. The program is designed for professional craft artists who are at a pivotal moment in their creative practice or career—the residency is an opportunity for them to pursue objectives that will have a lasting effect on their work and their lives. Depending on the nature of an applicant’s goals, we offer one or three year residencies.
Penland’s Winter Residency Program is a short-term residency opportunity for artists seeking to work independently in one of our 16 studios during Penland’s quiet season.
Penland’s Core Fellowship Program is a one-year work-study fellowship for early career artists looking to expand technical skills and material fluency while working to support the day-to-day operations of a craft school. Artists of all backgrounds who want to advance their educational goals and explore their capacity to contribute to a thriving creative community are encouraged to apply.
The goal of the program is to shape the future of contemporary craft by creating opportunity, connection, and immersive education for early career artists who bring a range of perspectives and goals to the school.