Residency · Edgecomb, ME
2027 Summer Residency
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts
You should apply if you're a ceramic artist at any career stage who can work independently in a clay studio in Maine.
About
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Edgecomb, Maine, runs six two-week themed summer sessions from June to August, with 24-hour access to its kilns and studio. Applications for the 2027 sessions go through SlideRoom; applicants rank the sessions they prefer and submit ten images of recent work, a CV or description of their experience, a statement about their work and a statement of interest. A panel of Watershed staff, alumni and guest artists reviews applications, and placements and scholarship awards are set in mid-March. There is no formal instruction. Residents pay a subsidized residency fee plus room and board; full scholarships are offered.
Eligibility
Any artist comfortable working independently in a clay studio may apply; there is no formal instruction. Full scholarships are open to all applicants, with dedicated awards for artists of color, international artists and artists from groups underrepresented in ceramics.
Applications happen on Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts's website. Seeke reviews and indexes the listing but does not accept applications.