The Carbondale Clay Center Ceramic Artist Residency Program is designed to encourage the creative, intellectual, and personal growth of emerging and established ceramic artists. This program is an ideal opportunity for a developing artist who is looking for a place to pursue focused work while gaining teaching experience and valuable technical skills. The selections are based on the quality and artistic merit of the work, and the diversity of the prospective group in terms of commitment, work, background, and stage of career development. There are two residents at a time. Ceramic artist residencies range from one to two years, starting September 1st and ending August 31st each year.