Application Portal: CURRENTLY OPEN we will be accepting applications for our Sept 2025-April 2026 Short-Term residencies.
All applications due May 1st, 2025.
APPLY HERE: https://redlodgeclaycenter.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/81986
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.
NOTE FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN WOOD FIRING:
If an artist is interested in firing a wood kiln (either the Train kiln or Catenary Arch), they will need to apply as an AIA Group through the AIA application process, and due to fire restrictions, we are only able to fire wood kilns mid October through mid December, and January through May 1st of each year. Firing dates, and length of desired residency need to be clearly outlined in the AIA application process and should be included in the “comments” section of the application. The Lead Firer should include which kiln you wish to fire, and contact information and references for each artist in their wood fire group in their application. The minimum number of people required to fire the Train kiln is 6 total participants (8 maximum) and the minimum number of people required to fire the Catenary Arch is 4 participants (maximum 8). To view information on Artist Invites Artists groups, and to apply, click here: https://www.redlodgeclaycenter.com/residency-info/artist-invites-artists-aia/
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.
Application Requirements:
All applications will need to be submitted online through our slideroom portal (see link at top of page). In order to apply to the STR Program you will need the following;
– Letter of Intent/Residency Proposal
– Artist’s Statement
– Resume
– Up to 15 images of current work (minimum 10)
– 3 References (name, phone, and email contact)
– $40 application fee payable through Slideroom.
– *Please be sure to update your main contact information in Slideroom, so that we have an accurate email address and phone number to contact you*
For more information, feel free to contact our Programs Coordinator at [email protected] or by phone at (406) 446-3993