Ceramics Artist in Residency Program at Mendocino Arts Center Oct - May 2026 From Mendocino Art Center

Since 1959, the Mendocino Art Center has served as a haven for artists, students, and visitors alike. Located just a quarter mile from the rugged Northern California headlands overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the center offers an environment of unparalleled beauty, ideal for both art education and creation.

The Mendocino Art Center’s Artist in Residency (AiR) program is an 8-month residency designed for ceramics and multidisciplinary artists, with an emphasis on ceramics. This program provides an opportunity for artists to deepen their practice while engaging in a supportive artist community. Artists in Residence will be housed on-site and have 24-hour secure access to their studio. AiRs are invited to exhibit their work in our Main Gallery for a month long exhibit during the month of April. Teaching opportunities and open studio dates may be available.

Bourry-box train kiln

Catenary arch wood-soda kiln

2 electric kilns

2 gas kilns

Slab roller

Extruder

10 x 10 dedicated artist studio space

Large communal studio area

For specific questions, please email our Ceramics Studio Coordinator, Katie Applebaum [email protected]


Here is a help document in case you should have trouble applying through Artwork Archive:
https://help.artworkarchive.com/en/articles/10246083-how-to-apply-to-a-call-on-artwork-archive-using-a-submit-only-account 

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the residency period. The studio apartments are located on the second floor of our theater building, and as such, Artists in Residence must be able to comfortably navigate an outdoor staircase. Residents are also asked to be mindful of noise levels during performances.

6 images of work made in the past two years.

Brief Biography of 200 words or less.

An Artist Statement of 300 words or less.

CV

Letter of Intent of 300 words or less.

Any Social Media links (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)

Website if you have one.

Residents are required to pay a monthly rent of $700, which covers a dedicated art studio space and a furnished private studio apartment, including a shared kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen and bathroom will be shared with one other artist in neighboring apartment.  Additionally, Artists in Residence are expected to contribute 4-5 hours per week of studio work trade throughout their residency.  One electric firing monthly is included in residency. Additional firings available at discounted rate. Laundry is available on site.