Residents & Interns
Artist-In-Residence
The artist-in-residence position at natchez clay is a position which provides space, materials and knowledge to clay artists. in exchange, the artist provides assistance in studio operations.
Resident Benefits:
- Access to a private studio space (with wheel, table, ware racks etc).
- A materials and firing allowance - natchez clay uses the best raw materials and clay and uses a geil downdraft kiln.
- Participation in any class that occurs during residency.
- Participation in all workshops that occur during residency.
- A working knowledge of how a studio operates by actually participating in the operation.
- Mentoring with Conner Burns (www.connerburns.com). During the Resident's tenure at Natchez Clay they will have the opportunity to meet with Conner Burns to discuss their work, techniques and expand their knowledge about clay, firing, glazing, etc. This is an incredible opportunity to work with a nationally known potter.
- Mentoring with Co-Owner and Administrator (individual time - weekly) on topics including operations, management and administrative topics (learning how a studio really works.)
- Inclusion in a community of clay artists that is beneficial in development of your work and the working knowledge of a working studio.
- Maintain studio operations - to keep the studio organized, neat and clean.
- Materials and equipment inventory and maintenance - manage clay, raw material and tool inventory.
- Facility operations - work studio on specified days (generally an average of one day a week).
- Kiln - manage and maintain kilns and glazes, including scheduling and firing bisq and glaze firings in geil and electric kilns.
Click here for more information about the Artist-In-Residence program and the application process.
Internships
Intern positions are available for college students majoring in an art-related field. Interns act as assistants to the Artist-in-Residence and are given clay and a firing package in exchange for their services during the summer break. Please contact us if you are interested in a summer internship.
Current Resident
