Aviário Studio Ceramics Furniture Making Residency
Aviário StudioAbout This Opportunity
Aviário Studio Ceramic Furniture Making Residency aims to promote exploration and production in the field of ceramic furniture. The program is customized according to the artist's goals regarding duration, outcome and focus. We offer the conditions to test possibilities and materialize ideas. On one hand, it can be a moment of transition, more connected to experimentation, research and learning new techniques; or it can be the point of consolidation of a project translated into the production of a new body of work.
Please note that ceramics residencies have to be at least 3 weeks, and that only small furniture will be able to be produced given that the kiln size is the following: 63cm deep x 67cm tall x 48cm wide.
Specific Equipments Available:
- Electric Kiln (1260º) 220L
- Electric Kiln (1050º) 160L
- 3 electric Pottery Wheels
Eligibility & Requirements
Career Stage
Geographic Eligibility
Disciplines
Age Requirements
21+ years old
Applicant Type
Individual artists and collectives
Additional Requirements
Send the following information to aviariostudio@gmail.com: Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Nationality, Birth Date, Check-in and check-out dates, Accommodation preferences (stay at Aviário Studio House? Will you bring a partner?), Choose your residency type (Self-directed Residency, Guided Art Residency or Assisted Production Residency), Brief description of your project, Online portfolio or 5-6 pictures of your work
Note
Artists have to make sure when applying that they are able to cover the costs of the Residency fee, travel, materials and food. Artists must be over 21 years old at the time of their arrival. Ceramics residencies have to be at least 3 weeks. Pets are not allowed.
Compensation & Benefits
Overview
Residency fees from €600 for 2 weeks to €1800 for 6 weeks. Includes accommodation, studio access, and equipment access. Studio support training available at €15/hour.
Amount
€600 - €1,800
Detailed Breakdown
Residency Fee includes: accommodation in a shared house, studio access during opening hours (Mon.-Fri. from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), access to the workshops and equipment according to each participant experience, project discussion. 2 weeks - 600 €; 3 weeks - 900 €; 4 weeks - 1200 €; 5 weeks - 1500 €; 6 weeks - 1800 €. Materials and meals not included. Studio Support (training or assistance) is 15€ per hour.
What's Provided
Housing Provided
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus. Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators).
Studio Access
Ceramics Workspace with Electric Wheels, Electric Kilns (1260° 220L and 1050° 160L), shared studios with dedicated studio/shop technicians available part-time. Studio access during opening hours Mon.-Fri. from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Equipment Available
Electric Kiln (1260°) 220L, Electric Kiln (1050°) 160L, 3 electric Pottery Wheels, Darkroom (Black and White), Printers + Scanner, Easels, Drawing Benches, Printmaking Workspaces, Book Arts Facilities, Etching Press, Glass Inking Table, Drying Racks, Hot Plates, Metal Plate Shear, Paper Soaking Sinks, Paper Tearing Table, Acid Room, Silkscreen Studio, Light Tables, Large Sinks, Large Exposure Unit, Washout Room, Padded Screen Print Tables, Well-ventilated Spray Room, Dedicated Wood Shop with Tablesaw, Bandsaw, Jointer, Planer, Wood Vises and Woodworking Table
Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
