--- title: LUX Center for the Arts - Ceramic Resident for 2026 - 2027 description: >- 1-2 year ceramics residency in Lincoln, Nebraska. $400/month stipend + $120/month materials + $20/hour teaching wage. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/5721747c-0060-4d11-8d4e-eb1d9d6cd31e' type: program status: closed createdAt: '2026-03-20' updatedAt: '2026-09-30' programType: Residency organization: Elf School of the Arts organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/elf-school-of-the-arts' deadline: '2026-04-06' location: 'Lincoln, NE, United States' isOnline: false compensationRange: >- $400/month housing stipend + $120/month materials stipend + $20/hour for teaching and other work ($25/hour for after-school outreach classes). Example: 15 hours/week averages $21,240 annually gross. disciplines: - ceramics - pottery - art education - interdisciplinary arts - social practice careerStages: - Emerging artist - Mid-career --- # LUX Center for the Arts - Ceramic Resident for 2026 - 2027 **Hosted by:** Elf School of the Arts **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Lincoln, NE, United States | **Deadline:** April 6, 2026 ## About This Program The LUX Center for the Arts is dedicated to transforming lives through art. We are a community of art lovers providing education through art classes, artist in residency programs, gallery exhibitions, and community building. We believe that LUX can help people make meaningful connections to art regardless of who they are. Art and community are key elements of our mission and passion. LUX Center for the Arts has been the heart of creativity in Lincoln for more than 47 years through our diverse programs, events, classes, and memberships. We provide an inclusive, community focused environment for artists of all ages and skill levels. Our artists in residency (AIR) program allows artists to practice, grow, develop and engage their skills in our community. We accomplish this by connecting our residents with a variety of resources, such as private studio space, teaching opportunities, and opportunities to show their work or curate shows in our gallery spaces. Connection to our community is fostered by bringing residents into contact with local galleries, art patrons, community groups and fellow artists. Residents are encouraged to be active participants in helping us build community through hands-on art making events, outreach opportunities and public engagement. This isn't just an opportunity to focus on creating your own work. It is an opportunity to gain inspiration and perspective in a dynamic, multi-faceted contemporary art environment. Residents bring with them a unique set of skills and interests that enliven our classrooms. Residents are expected to teach classes regularly. Teaching with LUX as a resident is a valuable way to learn about instruction for life-long learners of all ages in a non-academic setting. We expect that residents will help develop new classes based on the techniques and topics which interest them. This is a wonderful opportunity for artists who are interested in teaching as part of their professional goals. Beyond teaching, we are interested in residents who see community building and community engagement as part of their artistic future. As an embedded community art center and a nonprofit, we are in a unique position to connect artists to our friends, neighbors and wider families. From connecting our artist fellows in the classroom to placemaking projects outside of our walls, opportunities for engagement are varied and will depend on the unique interests of each resident. If community building is part of your passion, we encourage you to apply. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Mid-career - **Geographic Eligibility:** National - **Disciplines:** ceramics, pottery, art education, interdisciplinary arts, social practice - **Note:** Most residents have earned their MFA before joining, but this is not required. Equivalent experience (residencies, apprenticeships, internships, or other non-traditional education experiences) will be considered. LUX has a focus on manual (non-digital) arts and does not currently provide residencies for digital artists. Residencies are granted based on quality of work, desire to teach, community-mindedness, experience and demonstrated seriousness of practice. International artists may apply but must already have a visa that allows them to work. Artists-in-Residence are employees of LUX and must be able to receive pay. LUX is unable to sponsor visa applications. Teaching experience and enthusiasm for teaching children grades K-12 is helpful. Applicants who demonstrate a passion for teaching, previous experience of teaching, and a willingness to teach a variety of media will be well positioned for this residency. ## Compensation & Benefits $400/month housing stipend + $120/month materials stipend + $20/hour for teaching and other work ($25/hour for after-school outreach classes). Example: 15 hours/week averages $21,240 annually gross. **Includes:** Stipend, Salary LUX provides two monthly stipends: $400 for housing and $120 for materials. These are unrestricted funds provided regardless of any other paid hours. Residents earn an hourly wage of $20 per hour for any work, including: teaching classes for the LUX, working in the gallery, and selling their work in our gallery shop. The only exception is teaching out after school outreach classes, which are paid at $25 per hour. Residents are considered employees. Paid time off will be accrued and available for residents according to Nebraska state law as an additional benefit. LUX will provide at least 15 paid hours each week upon request. Residents are paid bi-weekly. ## What's Provided - **Studio Access:** Provided - Private studio with access to ceramics workspace, electric wheels, slab roller, electric kiln, gas kiln, fine metals/jewelry making soldering workspace, buffing machine, casting room, enameling kilns, painting workspace with easels, drawing benches, printmaking workspaces with etching press, drying racks, light tables, and washer and dryer. ## Timeline - **Opens:** March 20, 2026 - **Deadline:** April 6, 2026 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://airtable.com/appzIW9nzs8HijFuJ/pagRUeVL83BEtD8ge/form